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Commercial Energy Efficiency Grant Program opens for eligible applicants

Friday, December 3, 2021 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Economic Development

The City of Iowa City announces a grant program aimed at reducing carbon emissions by commercial property owners. Commercial users account for about 20% of Iowa City’s carbon emissions and the goal of the program is to reduce that number. The City will be accepting applications through March 15, 2022, with up to 10 grants being awarded.

Visit icgov.org/EnergyEfficiencyGrants for more information and the online application.

Eligibility

Businesses planning energy efficiency improvements in the Downtown, Riverfront...

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Temporary parking lot closures at Mercer Park

Friday, December 3, 2021 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Tyler Baird

The Iowa City Parks and Forestry Division will be removing mature Ash trees from several areas in Mercer Park. Please be advised that work may impede parking on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Mercer Park, Mercer Park Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gym located at, 2701 Bradford Dr.

Trees removals will consist of Ash trees beginning to fail due to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). There are approximately 2,000 Ash trees on public property within Iowa City. EAB tree removals are necessary for trees that have become hazardous. To learn more about EAB visit ...

Put a freeze on home fires this winter

Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Brian Greer

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all home heating fires nationwide occur in December, January and February. Additionally, one in every seven home fires and one in every five home fire deaths involve heating equipment, according to the NFPA.

The Iowa City Fire Department and NFPA recommend that any flammable items be kept at least three feet away from any heat source, such as fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters. There should be only one heat-producing appliance plugged into an electrical outlet at a time.

The fire...

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Celebrate the 12 Days of Waste Reduction!

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch

The holiday season results in more trash than normal, which means more waste will be entering our landfill. The good news is that there are some easy ways to reduce waste. Be part of the solution by joining us in celebrating the 12 Days of Waste Reduction - Monday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 - to lighten your climate footprint during this merry time.

Here is the lineup of festive, waste-reducing topics:

Green your tree. Green your ornaments. Recycle holiday light strands. Think outside of the box with holiday gift-giving. Use your power of consumer choice when...
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City of Iowa City one of 95 global cities named as new generation of climate leaders on CDP 2021 A List

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Sarah Gardner
Climate Action & Outreach

The City of Iowa City has been recognized by CDP (the Climate Disclosure Project) as one of 95 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the continued pressures of tackling the coronavirus pandemic on local and national economies and societies.

Designed to encourage and support cities to ramp up their climate action and ambition, CDP’s Cities A List is based on environmental data disclosed by cities to the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. A clear momentum in city...

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Apply For The 2022 Social Justice And Racial Equity Grant

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for a grant program designed to advance social justice and racial equity in the community beginning on Dec. 1, 2021.

This grant opportunity is available to Iowa City-based organizations, both non and for profit, with the purpose of encouraging, empowering, and engaging social justice and racial equity initiatives through programs, activities, or services that help eliminate inequities in the Iowa City community.

Programs that address one or more of the six priority service areas will receive preference: education, building...

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Iowa City Police investigate attempted murder; suspect in custody

Monday, November 29, 2021 - 12:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

At 5:59 a.m. Nov. 27, 2021, Iowa City Police officers responded to the 2400 block of Muscatine Avenue for a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, Quentin Williams, 29, of Iowa City, was arrested and faces the following charges:

Attempted Murder Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury...
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Iowa City Police welcome new officer

Monday, November 29, 2021 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

A new Iowa City Police officer was sworn in during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Emma Harvat Hall.

Officer Lexi Kohl is from the city of Dubuque. She earned her bachelors degree in criminology from the University of Iowa.

Officer Kohl will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in early 2022, and upon graduation will enter into the police department's field training program.

Video Update: Holiday Lights Recycling, Winter Break Camp, and Holiday Retail Open House

Monday, November 29, 2021 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include how to recycle burnt out holiday lights, fun camps for kids over winter break, and an annual holiday shopping event! Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Holiday Lights Recycling Holiday Lights Recycling

If you find burnt out light strands...

Have a safe Thanksgiving with these safety tips!

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Thanksgiving is nearly here and across the community, people will be gathering to eat and share their gratitude. It's also a time to be extra mindful of safety in your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving nationwide than any other day of the year. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve rank second and third, respectively.

The Iowa City Fire Department wants everyone to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and is reminding the community of these tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

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