City Council to discuss deer management at April 23 meeting

Friday, April 5, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Derek Frank
Part of Deer Population Management Project by Communications

Iowa City City Council will discuss the future of deer management in Iowa City at the upcoming April 23 council meeting, and the City of Iowa City is seeking feedback from the community.

Iowa’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is a 7-person statewide board that regulates deer management in urban areas. This board granted Iowa City’s past applications for annual sharpshooting to control the deer population from 1999-2009.

In May 2018, Iowa City officials submitted a request to the NRC for sharpshooting approval, but the request was denied. After forming a committee of...

Gas leak reduces lanes on Burlington St. in Downtown

Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 10:15pm
Communications

Gas leak repairs in Downtown Iowa City will close a lane of traffic on Burlington Street Friday, April 5, 2019, and are expected to impact morning commuters.

A gas leak was discovered Thursday night in the outside eastbound lane of the 20 block of West Burlington Street, just east of Burlington's intersection with South Madison Street. The leak was located just south of the University of Iowa College of Education building and just east of the UI Campus and Recreation and Wellness Center.

Repair efforts started Thursday night, but are not expected to be complete by Friday...

Officer accepts award.

ICPD announces annual award winners, new hires

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Derek Frank

The Iowa City Police Department celebrated annual award winners and welcomed three new hires during a ceremony on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at City Hall.

Annual Award Winners

The ICPD presents three awards annually to recognize employees for their accomplishments during the previous year.

Officer Eric Nieland received the Dick Lee Award, Stationmaster Donna Bogs (retired) received the Civilian Employee of the Year Award, and Officer Jacob Belay was named Officer of the Year.

Richard Lee Award

The Richard “Dick” Lee award...

Dodge Street construction map.

Public input sought on future Dodge St. construction project

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 2:15pm
Dodge Street Construction Project

The City of Iowa City is looking for your input on a major future construction project that will transform Dodge Street from Governor to Burlington.

A public open house for a project that will repave a 1.2 mile stretch of Dodge Street will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Emma Harvat Hall in City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Though the two-year project is not scheduled to start until 2023, the City is looking for your input in the early stages of this project.

The project will take place along North Dodge Street, from North Governor Street to East...

The proclamation for Marriage Equality Day.

Marriage Equality Day proclaimed in Iowa City

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Communications

Mayor Jim Throgmorton has proclaimed Wednesday, April 3, 2019, as Marriage Equality Day in Iowa City.

This date marks the 10th anniversary of the Iowa Supreme Court ruling in the Varnum v. Brien case, stating the Iowa Constitution gave same-sex couples the right to marry. The decision came six years before the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. Iowa was the third state to grant marriage equality, after Massachusetts and Connecticut.

During the...

Public Art Strategic Plan survey launched

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Part of Iowa City Public Art Strategic Plan by Neighborhood and Development Services

The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) continues to gather public input as it works towards development of a Public Art Strategic Plan by requesting the public to participate in a short survey.

The public can take the survey online. The survey is open until midnight on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

The Iowa City City Council recently approved the Fiscal Year 2020 budget which included an increase in funding for the Public Art Program. The Council requested that the PAAC develop a strategic plan to provide an understanding of how these funds will be utilized and...

2019 Summer Activity Guide cover

2019 Summer Activity Guide now available online

Monday, April 1, 2019 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Take a look at all the Iowa City Recreation Division can offer you and your family this upcoming season by checking out the 2019 Summer Activity Guide. The guide is now available online at icgov.org/activityregistration . Hard copies will be available at several Iowa City locations the week of April 8:

Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. Mercer Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gymnasium, 2701 Bradford Dr. Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St. Iowa City City Hall, 410 E. Washington St.

Registration...

Video Update: STEAM Fest, Summer Camps, and more

Monday, April 1, 2019 - 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 details on STEAM Fest, registration for summer camp, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: STEAM Fest STEAM Fest

Don’t miss this free, hand-on experience that allows kids to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math....

Weekly Ped Mall construction meetings to reconvene on Fridays

Friday, March 29, 2019 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan

Business and property owners are invited to attend weekly Ped Mall construction updates each Friday morning during the duration of the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project.

The first meeting of the season will kick off at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019, in Meeting Room D of the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St. Subsequent meetings will take place at the same time and place each Friday through November 22. An email will be sent in the event of a change or cancellation.

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