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Become an Iowa City Climate Ambassador!

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Megan Hill
Climate Action & Outreach

The Iowa City Climate Ambassador training program is back and is looking for applicants who want to become local climate action leaders.

The program will be accepting applicants from Sept. 12 through Sept. 30, 2022. The program is designed to inform and empower effective climate change leaders within the Iowa City community. As local leaders, Ambassadors will:

LEARN about climate science and effective climate communication strategies. MEET others engaged in climate action in the community. BUILD channels of communication between neighbors, community groups, businesses, city...
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Pedestrian access to Dubuque Street ramp stairwells impacted in upcoming weeks

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Due to repair work in the Dubuque Street parking ramp, pedestrian access to the stairwells and elevator on Levels 4 & 5 East and Levels 3 & 4 West will be limited at times in the upcoming weeks.

The City urges pedestrians to pay attention to signage and pedestrian traffic control. Access to the stairways, elevators, and stair tower lobby areas will be available at all other locations within the ramp. Repairs are expected to be completed by mid-September.

Additional accessible parking spaces have been established on the first floor. For more information, contact...

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Southwest District Plan open house to be held Sept. 1, 2022

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Kirk Lehmann
Neighborhood and Development Services

The City will host an open house on the Southwest District Plan between 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Weber Elementary, 3850 Rohret Road.

The Southwest District Plan impacts the southwestern portion of Iowa City south of Rohret Road, west of Highway 218, and north of Highway 1. The open house will be an opportunity for residents to learn more about the future of this area, and to share their thoughts.

Topics for the meeting will include housing, neighborhood development, parks, schools, infrastructure, transportation, commercial uses, and more. This will be the...

Video Update: Sculptors Showcase, Drive-In Movie, and Senior Center Activities

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include eight new sculptures on exhibit, an outdoor movie at the airport, and opportunities to stay active and engaged through the Senior Center. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Sculptors Showcase Iowa City Sculptors Showcase

Discover the amazing new art on display around Iowa...

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Iowa City Police seek assistance in convenience store assault

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At approximately 5:18 a.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, Iowa City Police responded to the L & M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington St., for a report of an assault.

Officers spoke with the clerk, who reported a man with red-tipped dreadlocks entered the store. After getting upset inside the store, the man hit the clerk from across the counter. The clerk reported when he tried to remove the man from the store, the man continued to assault him. The clerk suffered injuries as a result of the assault.

The man was wearing a black, white, and red ballcap, white T-shirt, light-colored...

Eight new pieces of art on display as part of the Iowa City Sculptors Showcase

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Communications

This annual public art program gives Iowa sculptors the opportunity to showcase their work around the Iowa City community. The City of Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) selects sculptures based on submissions to be put on display for a year.

In 2022, there are eight locations scattered throughout the community at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, along the Iowa River Trail, in Riverfront Crossings Park, and at Mercer and Scott parks....

2022 Labor Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Please note that trash, yard waste, and recycling will be collected on Labor Day. See details below.

Airport: The administration office will be closed, but Jet Air (FBO) will be open regular hours.

Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed.

Landfill and Recycling Center: Closed.

Library and Bookmobile: Closed...

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Update: Arrests made in Aug. 23 robbery investigation

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

As part of the investigation into the robbery reported on Aug. 23, 2022, Iowa City Police conducted a traffic stop in Iowa City around 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24. Inside the vehicle were Clarence L. Jackson, 28, of North Liberty; and Michael E. Preslicka, 29, of Iowa City; the Kum & Go employee who reported being robbed.

Police believe Jackson and Preslicka conspired to stage the Kum & Go robbery. As a result of the investigation, Jackson and Preslicka have been arrested and face the following charges:

Clarence L. Jackson ...

Madison Street to close Friday for Stanley Museum of Art opening; bus stops impacted

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 2:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

On Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, Madison Street will be closed in both directions between Washington and Burlington streets due to the grand opening of the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art. The closure will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 10 p.m.

Iowa City Transit impacts

Iowa City Transit will be detoured and bus stops will be out of service during the closure. The inbound and outbound 8-Oakcrest and 12-Highway 1 routes and the inbound 1-South Iowa City, 9-Towncrest, 2-Court Street, and 4-Downtown Shuttle routes will detour to the transit interchange...

Resources available for community members as City of Iowa City resumes standard utility billing collections procedures

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Nicole Davies
Utilities

As the City of Iowa City resumes standard utility billing collections procedures for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, community members are encouraged to review utility assistance program options.

Under the City's Utility Discount Program, eligible Iowa City utility customers can receive a discount of 60 percent of the minimum water and sewer charges, 60 percent of the monthly storm water charge, and 75 percent of the refuse, recycling and organics charges each month. Learn more about the utility discount program, including how to apply,...

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