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Towncrest route to detour due to storm damage cleanup effective Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Transit

Effective Tuesday, August 25, 2020, the inbound Towncrest route will detour due to storm damage cleanup operations closing Muscatine Avenue between William Street and Scott Boulevard. The detour route will use Village Road to Chamberlain Drive to Wellington Drive back to Village Road and will travel inbound using Wayne Avenue to Wade Street.

The bus stops located at Muscatine Avenue & Maplewood Lane (stop 7266), Muscatine Avenue at Autumn Park (stop 7267), Muscatine Avenue & Dover Street (stop 7268), and Muscatine Avenue & Arthur Street (stop 7269) will be out of...

City and Mayor join Supreme Court brief in support of non-discrimination protections

Monday, August 24, 2020 - 1:00pm

On Thursday, August 20, 2020, the City of Iowa City and Mayor Bruce Teague joined more than 160 other mayors, cities, and other local governments as well as the U.S. Conference of Mayors in asking the Supreme Court to rule in favor of upholding nondiscrimination requirements regulating government contractors and taxpayer-funded agencies.

The amicus (friend of the court) brief supports the City of Philadelphia in Fulton v Philadelphia. The case considers whether a foster care agency may override the city of Philadelphia's contractual nondiscrimination requirement and turn away LGBTQ...

Muscatine Ave. from Scott to William partially closed Tuesday, Aug. 25, for storm debris cleanup

Monday, August 24, 2020 - 12:30pm
Streets and traffic engineering

Muscatine Avenue from Scott Boulevard to William Street will be closed to thru traffic while City crews remove tree debris.

Work in the area should conclude by 4 p.m. Tuesday. This closure will speed up the clearing process, and help keep crews safe.

Travelers should seek alternate routes during this time. Residents will have access to their homes throughout this process.

Starting Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, City crews will begin their second round of storm debris removal throughout City streets. Expect further notices for street closures around Iowa City.

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Cars are seen parking in front of storm debris.

Parking temporarily banned on parts of College, Washington, Iowa, and Jefferson for storm debris removal

Monday, August 24, 2020 - 12:15pm
Streets and traffic engineering

Tow warning signs will be posted on four City streets so residents can remove their cars to facilitate cleanup of storm debris on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.

The four streets scheduled for storm debris cleanup with temporarily prohibited parking are:

College Street, Washington Street, Iowa Avenue from Gilbert Street to Muscatine Avenue. Jefferson Avenue from Gilbert Street to Evans Street.

Only cars parked in front of debris will be removed.

Cars should be removed from streets before 7 a.m. to allow crews to completely clear the area...

Video Update: Tree Planting, Storm Recovery, and Police Chief Finalists

Monday, August 24, 2020 - 6:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include City efforts to plant more trees, clean-up options for storm debris, and a socially distanced meet and greet with the three finalists for Police Chief. Click the image below to watch.

Iowa City Update: Tree Planting Tree Planting

Watch to learn about tree planting efforts in the Mackinaw Village neighborhood, as well as how you can...

Parking temporarily banned for storm debris removal beginning Monday, Aug. 24 on Governor and Lucas streets

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 1:30pm
Streets and traffic engineering

Tow warning signs have been posted on two City streets so residents can remove their cars to facilitate cleanup of storm debris on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

The two streets scheduled for storm debris cleanup with temporarily prohibited parking are:

Lucas Street and Governor Street, both from Burlington to Bowery streets, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020

Signs were posted on Lucas and Governor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.

Cars should be removed from streets before 7:30 a.m. to allow crews to completely clear the area of collected storm debris. Cars that are found parked on the...

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Fiscal Year 2021 Budget At a-Glance is now available

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

The Budget At a-Glance document summarizing Iowa City’s annual budget for fiscal year 2021, adopted March 24, 2020, is now available at www.icgov.org/budget .

This report provides information on the City’s financial plan as it relates to the City Council’s Strategic Plan, revenues, expenditures, and major capital improvement projects budgeted for the upcoming fiscal year.

For more information on the report, contact City of Iowa City Budget & Compliance Officer Jacklyn Fleagle at 319-356-5063 or...

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Rochester partially closed Saturday, Aug. 22, Court partially closed Monday, Aug. 24 for storm debris cleanup

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 1:00pm
Streets and traffic engineering

The following roads will be closed to thru traffic while City crews remove tree debris:

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, Rochester Avenue from 1st to 7th avenues will be closed to thru traffic. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, Court Street from 1st Avenue to Scott Boulevard will be closed to thru traffic.

These closures will speed up the clearing process, and help keep crews safe.

Work on that section of Rochester should conclude by 4 p.m. Saturday, while work on that section of Court Street could finish by end...

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Fiscal Year 2020 4th Quarter Financial Report is now available

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended June 30, 2020 is now available at www.icgov.org/budget . This report provides information on the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances.

The quarterly finance report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies.

For more information on the report, contact City of Iowa City Budget & Compliance Officer Jacklyn Fleagle at 319-356-5063 or...

Community Connection: Fill out the 2020 Census now to help shape the future of Iowa City

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: 2020 Census

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. In this episode, Mayor Teague speaks with Assistance City Manager Ashley Monroe about the importance of the 2020 Census . Watch to learn how your participation will help determine the amount of federal funds our community gets for healthcare, education,...

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