'Iowa City Matters' podcast spotlights housing rehabilitation programs

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Could the City help cover the cost of your next housing rehab project? That's the topic of the latest episode of the City's podcast, Iowa City Matters . This program offers an in-depth platform to inform residents about civic and community topics that impact their lives.

Housing Rehabilitation Programs by Iowa City Matters

From energy efficiency improvements to making a home more accessible, the City can help cover the cost of home...

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2019 Iowa City Holiday Market comes Nov. 16 & Dec. 14

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

Mark your calendars for the annual Iowa City Holiday Market.

This year, the Iowa City Holiday Market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street.

The Market will be held in the Recreation Center's first floor gymnasium and second floor Social Hall. Farmers Market vendors and artists will have homemade, handcrafted, seasonal gifts, and food available for purchase.

Leaf vacuum suspended for Tuesday, Wednesday as snow, cold lingers

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 10:45am

Due to snowy conditions and continued cold temperatures, the leaf vacuum will not be collecting leaves Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, or Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019.

The City plans to resume leaf collection this fall as conditions allow. To stay updated on the leaf collection schedule, follow The City of Iowa City Government on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor, or subscribe to our leaf vacuum email alerts online.

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Tips on reducing waste this Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Landfill and Recycling Center

When hosting a large number of people for a meal, it’s easy to over-prepare.

Consider these reduction tips when planning, cooking, and enjoying your delicious Thanksgiving meal.

1.) Plan your shopping list

Take a moment to plan your shopping list; only buy what you know you’ll use. This is especially important when purchasing perishable items like produce, dairy, and meat.

Don’t forget your reusable shopping bags!

2.) Skip paper or plastic cutlery

Ditch disposable, and go for reusable cutlery, dishware,...

Clear your sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall in Iowa City

Monday, November 11, 2019 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

A reminder, sidewalks must be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended for sidewalks to be used safely by pedestrians.Those who do not remove snow and ice may be fined.

Sidewalk policy

Property owners are responsible for the ice and snow removal from all sidewalks that abut their private property.

The entire width of the sidewalk must be cleared down to concrete. Renters should check their leases to see if their landlord has transferred the responsibility of snow and ice removal to them...

Video Update: South District Zoning, Transit Study, and more

Monday, November 11, 2019 - 7:15am
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 chance to voice your opinion on the future development of the South District, a couple different ways to help us improve the transit system, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: South District Zoning South District Form-Based Zones...
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Leaf vacuum to clear some one-way streets Wednesday, Nov. 13

Friday, November 8, 2019 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Public Works

The Iowa City leaf vacuum will visit the following one-way streets on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019:

Market Street (south side – odd numbered properties) Jefferson Street (north side – even numbered properties) Dodge Street (east side – even numbered properties) Governor Street (west side – odd numbered properties) Clapp Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

In order to ensure the pickup of your leaves, have all piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. A police vehicle will escort the leaf vacuum because it travels the wrong-way on one-way streets to collect the...

Leaf vacuum to clear some one-way streets November 13

Friday, November 8, 2019 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The Iowa City leaf vacuum will visit the following one-way streets on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019:

Market Street (south side – odd numbered properties)

Jefferson Street (north side – even numbered properties)

Dodge Street (east side – even numbered properties)

Governor Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

Clapp Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

In order to ensure the pickup of your leaves, have all piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. A police vehicle will escort the leaf vacuum because it travels the wrong...

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Transit Rider Survey Underway for Iowa City-North Liberty Commuter Rail Study

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 8:30am
Transportation

A survey conducted on Iowa City area transit systems is underway to help determine the interest of a commuter rail line between Iowa City and North Liberty.

The proposed Iowa City-North Liberty commuter rail line would use the existing Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway to provide new transit service between Iowa City and North Liberty. The University of Iowa is an important travel market along this route.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a special transit onboard survey to help forecast ridership on the proposed commuter rail...

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