Car buried in the snow.

Video Update: Winter Break Tips, Protect Your Packages, and Holiday Tubas

Monday, December 5, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include some helpful reminders for winter break, how to protect your packages, and an Iowa City holiday tradition like no other. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update.

Iowa City Update: Winter Break Tips Winter Break Tips

For those leaving Iowa City over the winter holidays, avoid expensive fines and inconvenient issues by getting...

Section of American Legion Road to reopen Monday, Dec. 5

Friday, December 2, 2022 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of American Legion Road Improvements Project by Engineering

Weather permitting, American Legion Road is expected to reopen from Barrington Road to Taft Avenue beginning Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Additional portions of American Legion Road are expected to reopen in the coming weeks as weather permits.

Sidewalks on American Legion Road between Buckingham Lane and Barrington Road - including the pedestrian tunnel - are not yet completed and will remain closed through the winter months. Sidewalk grading and paving operations will resume in 2023.

Reconstruction of the intersection of Taft Avenue and American Legion Road is scheduled to begin...

2023 Black History calendars and planners available

Friday, December 2, 2022 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City's Office of Equity and Human Rights is offering complimentary “The Power of a Dream” 2023 Black History calendars and planners to the community.

Calendars will be available during regular business hours at the following locations:

Front Lobby Information Desk, first floor, City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St. Senior Center Reception Desk, 28 S. Linn St. The Iowa City Public Library...

Human Rights Day Event to Highlight Refugee Rights

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

A panel discussion “An Iowa Perspective on the Refugee Crisis and the United Nations Response” will be held in person and via live steam on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City.

The live stream of the event may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/thelibrarychannel

As of 2022, the number of refugees and other forcibly displaced people has swelled to nearly 100 million worldwide, mostly women and children. A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee...

Rochester Avenue to remain closed through winter season

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Justin Harland
Part of Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project by Engineering

Due to project delays and the onset of winter weather, Rochester Avenue will remain closed through the winter season.

City guidelines do not allow for street paving after Nov. 15. Overnight freezing temperatures, frozen subgrade beneath the pavement, and exposure to deicers will impact the fresh concrete's durability and service life, forcing removal and replacement much earlier.

Rochester Avenue will remain closed until work resumes in spring 2023 and continue throughout the year. The remaining work will take place in 2024.

The City appreciates continued patience...

Informational pamphlets on responding to discrimination available from Office of Equity and Human Rights

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Office of Equity and Human Rights works to ensure fair treatment in the areas of credit, education, employment, housing, and public accommodations through enforcement of Iowa City’s Human Rights Ordinance.

In accordance with its mission, the office issues pamphlets that provide information about the laws over which it has jurisdiction. Learn from their most recent publication “Have you experienced discrimination? What can you do about it?”, which offers examples of unlawful discrimination, answers frequently asked questions, and how to file a complaint of unlawful...

Three packages sitting on the front porch of a home.

Protect your packages from porch pirates

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

Ahoy! Gift giving season is upon us and many members of the community rely upon online retailers to do their holiday shopping. Unfortunately, a threat looms behind every potential package delivered - the dreaded porch pirate.

Protect your deliveries from these scallywags by following these simple steps:

Check your delivery location often. Make sure the delivery location is well lit. If your employer allows, have packages delivered to your workplace. Require a signature for delivery. Have your packaged delivered to a Post Office Box. Larger items will be secured at the PO Box...

Apply for the 2023 Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant beginning December 1

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/28/2022 Contact: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director and Human Rights Coordinator Phone: 319-356-5022

Apply for the 2023 Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant beginning December 1

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for a grant program designed to advance racial equity and social justice in the community beginning on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The City Council has allocated $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2023.

This grant opportunity is available to Iowa City-based...

Video Update: Senior Center Survey, Winter Break Camps, and Holiday Retail Market

Monday, November 28, 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 a community survey to help shape the future of the Senior Center, a fun way to keep kids active over winter break, and a special holiday shopping event. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Senior Center Survey Survey on...
City refuse carts are shown sitting on cleared curbside spots among piles of snow.

Winter curbside collection tips

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

To ensure your curbside materials are collected safely and successfully throughout the winter season, follow these tips:

Place carts or containers on a solid surface for pickup, such as the end of your driveway or the edge of the right-of-way. Do not place carts on a snowbank or in the street. Have carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day for pickup. Do not overfill carts. City ordinance states the lids must be closed. Keep at least a 3-feet clear zone around each cart. Keep recycling materials loose—no plastic bags! Also, no glass or Styrofoam.

The City reminds...

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