City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Please note that trash, yard waste, and recycling will NOT be collected on Thanksgiving Day, but will be collected on Friday. Detailed schedule changes and other office closures are below.

Other office closures and schedules for the holiday include:

Airport: Office closed both days.

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include some easy tips to reduce food waste over the holidays, how to apply for the Community Police Academy, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Police Academy.

This 10-week academy is sponsored by the Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty police departments, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, and the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety. The goal of the academy is to promote understanding of what law enforcement does, build better community relationships, and provide an overview for people who may be interested in police work as a career.

The Community Police Academy will meet Mondays, 6-9 p.m., at the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communication...

The Iowa City Fire Department would like to remind all residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when changing their clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Maintaining smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the incidence of injuries or fatalities.

As residents “fall back” this year, the Iowa City Fire Department recommends that residents find time to: