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Iowa City Police respond to two incidents of shots fired over weekend

Monday, November 23, 2020 - 1:00pm
Police

On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at approximately 3:39 a.m., Iowa City Police were in the area of 3rd Avenue and I Street, after officers received reports of a group of people arguing and yelling about a gun. While on this call, officers heard multiple shots being fired to the east, followed by 911 calls reporting the same. There were no reports of injuries, property damage, and no additional information is available at that time.

On Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at approximately 5:18 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to the 200 block of Myrtle Avenue in Iowa City, for a report of shots fired....

Video Update: Weatherize Your Home, Park Restoration Grant, and More

Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include tips to cut energy costs during winter, a grant to enhance ecological restoration at an Iowa City park, and much more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Do-It-Yourself Weatherization Tips Do-It-Yourself...
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Support local businesses; free parking in Downtown ramps on Small Business Saturday

Friday, November 20, 2020 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Just in time for your holiday shopping needs, parking ramps throughout Downtown Iowa City will be free on Small Business Saturday, Saturday, November 28, 2020.

Though holiday shopping will look different due to COVID-19, Iowa City residents should take the time to support the small, locally-owned businesses that help keep our economy running and our City vibrant.

By order of the Mayor, masks are required in all businesses within Iowa City. Social distancing is also encouraged to help keep your family and our community safe while shopping.

Below are the parking and...

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Governor makes additional funds available for COVID-19-impacted renters and homeowners

Friday, November 20, 2020 - 10:30am
Neighborhood and Development Services

The Governor announced additional funds for the CARES Act to support Iowa renters and homeowners at-risk of eviction or foreclosure due to a COVID-19-related loss of income, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

The Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention program has now allocated a total of $37.4 million, with approximately $8 million remaining available. The deadline to apply for rent and mortgage assistance as well as utility assistance through the Iowa Residential Utility...

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Downtown Shuttle service changes begin Thanksgiving week

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm

There will be no Downtown Free Shuttle Service during Thanksgiving week, beginning Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.

Due to the University of Iowa moving to an online learning platform beginning Monday, November 30, 2020, the Downtown Free Shuttle will not operate until UI returns to regular session.

All other service will be provided per normal schedules and times.

As a reminder, face coverings are required and must be properly worn (covering nose and mouth) to ride Iowa City Transit.

To access the current transit schedule, download the new Transit App or visit...

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City establishes new Truth and Reconciliation Commission; appoints board

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 4:00pm
Black Lives Matter Movement & Systemic Racism

The Iowa City City Council officially established the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission at their September 15, 2020, formal meeting. Following an application and review process, Council announced the appointment of nine board members to serve two-year terms at their November 17, 2020 meeting.

The commission was established by Council in order to address issues of racial injustice in Iowa City and to carry out restorative justice, through the collection of testimony and public hearings, with such work to include a recommendation to the Council of a plan for dedicating and/...

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Mayor Bruce Teague signs National Native American Heritage Month proclamation

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has proclaimed the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month in Iowa City.

Congress authorized the month in 1986, and President Reagan signed its first commemorative proclamation, which reads in part, “many of the foods we eat and the medicines and remedies we use were introduced by Indians and more than one highway follows an Indian trail. Indians make contributions in every area of endeavor and American life, and our literature and all our arts draw upon Indian themes and wisdom. Countless American Indians have served in our Armed...

Parking temporarily banned on portions of S. Summit St., S. Governor St., S. Lucas St., & E. Court St., & E. Washington St. for leaf removal

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

“No Parking Due to Maintenance – Tow Away Zone” signs have been posted on portions of five City streets to facilitate leaf removal on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

On Tuesday, November 17, the following streets were posted for leaf removal that will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 20:

The 300-600 Blocks of S. Summit St. The 300-500 Blocks of S. Governor St. The 300-500 Blocks of S. Lucas St. The 1000 Block of E. Court St. The 1100 Block of E. Washington St.

Cars should be removed from the streets before 7 a.m. Cars that are found on the street in front of leaf piles will be...

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City impacts following Governor's latest COVID-19 order

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin

On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the Governor issued new mitigation efforts to help control the surge of COVID-19 cases across the state.

Those efforts included mandating masks in indoor spaces open to the public, prohibiting indoor events of more than 15 people and outdoor events of more than 30, and the suspension of all organized youth and adult sports activities of any size (not including high school, college, or professional).

In light of the update order, the City has taken steps to offer additional mitigation efforts locally.

Lap swimming at Mercer Park Aquatics Center...
Leaf Map for 2020

Leaf Vacuum Program to begin final pass of the City

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Leaf crews will begin the final pass of the City in Zone #1 after Zone #7 has been completed. We anticipate this being on either the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 18, or the morning of Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

We will then proceed in numerical order and will move into Zone #2 after Zone #1 has been completed. Crews will not return to any of the zones once collection has been completed. Additionally, crews will not return for piles raked after the area has been collected or for piles not collected due to parked cars.

Please keep in mind, the continuation of the program is...

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