Artists, crafters and upcyclers sought for “Rummage ReDux” exhibit

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 12:17pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Communications

It’s time for a “Dux-over” (pronounced “do-over” ) -- as in “Rummage ReDux,” where furniture, clothing, home décor and other items that have been recycled, reused, reinvented, or repurposed into “wow” will be showcased at the 2016 Rummage in the Ramp. Artists, crafters, upcyclers and other related Rummage ReDuxers are now being encouraged to submit proposals to display examples of their work and show others how a little creativity can convert old items into something more useful or visually appealing.

Selected proposals will receive a $100 commission to help fund the work...

Iowa City - Johnson County law officers work together on new initiative to reduce incarceration

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 8:40am
Communications

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Johnson County Jail Alternatives Coordinator Jessica Peckover, Iowa City Police Officer David Schwindt, and Shelter House Executive Director Crissy Canganelli attended the Data-Driven Justice Initiative meeting in Washington, D.C. in June.

Johnson County has joined the Data-Driven Justice (DDJ) Initiative recently launched by the Obama administration to reduce jail populations. The initiative seeks to use data and new strategies to divert low-level...

Temporary Closure: Woodside Drive

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 8:28am
Contact: 
Dave Panos
Public Works

Work on the Asphalt Resurfacing Project will temporarily close Woodside Drive near its western intersection with Oakcrest Street.

Work will begin Wednesday, July 13, 2016, weather permitting. The road should reopen to normal traffic, Friday, July 15. 2016. The closure is needed for pavement repair work along Oakcrest Street through the Woodside Drive Intersection.

Homes will still be accessible along Woodside Drive via Woodside Place. The eastern intersection of Oakcrest Street and Woodside Drive will not be impacted.

Weather permitting, on Wednesday July 13, 2016,...

Search process beginning for next Iowa City Police Chief

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
Communications
The process to find Iowa City’s next Chief of Police is getting underway.

Staff will spend the month of July finalizing a police chief recruitment profile that will be used throughout the estimated three to four month search process.

The City has engaged an experienced public sector executive recruitment firm to help guide the process. Representatives from Slavin Management Consultants will assist the City in...

Update: Senior Center reopens after power outage repairs

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 3:37pm
Contact: 
Michelle Buhman
Communications

The Iowa City Senior Center has re-opened following a weekend power outage.

All systems are now functioning after the center closed Sat. July 9 and Sun. July 10, 2016 for repairs. The Senior Center opened as usual Monday, July 11, 2016.

Original story:

The Iowa City Senior Center is closing for the weekend.

The facility is experiencing a power outage and will be closed Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2016. All programs are canceled and members will not have access to the building.

Crews are working on the problem and anticipate the facility...

Structure Fire at 519 Fairchild Street

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 8:27am
Contact: 
Eric Nurnberg
Fire Department

An Iowa City apartment took on roughly $60,000 in damage following a late night fire on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Fire crews responded at 10:35 p.m. to 519 Fairchild St., and found fire in a third-flood apartment unit. Crews quickly contained the fire and had it extinguished within 20 minutes. The only person inside at the time escaped safely.

Sixteen on-duty Iowa City firefighters responded along with the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Ambulance and Johnson Emergency Communications Center. Mid-American Energy also provided assistance.

The fire department...

Washington Street Project: Pedestrians being rerouted to street for sidewalk work

Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 2:13pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Communications
Starting this week and next, pedestrians will be rerouted from the sidewalks along Washington Street to the newly paved road as work begins to remove and replace sidewalks along Washington Street as part of the Washington Streetscape Project.

People will be able to access their favorite businesses on Washington Street throughout construction. However, instead of using the sidewalks, they will use the road and temporary bridges that will connect them from the street directly to the entrance of a business. The bridges will be provided on both sides of Washington Street.

Sidewalks are...

Iowa City Police make arrest following shots fired

Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 9:56am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde

The Iowa City Police Department arrested a 16-year-old following an incident of shots fired.

On Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m., police responded to the area of Esther Court and Parkview Avenue for a report of shots fired.

Multiple witnesses on scene provided the Johnson County Emergency Communications Center with a suspect, vehicle, and license plate description. At 7:06 p.m, the vehicle was located near the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office traveling southbound on First Avenue approaching Highway 6. The police department, along with the sheriff's office, performed a high risk...

Young Eagles youth aviation program to offer free flights

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 4:02pm
Contact: 
Michael Tharp
Iowa City Municipal Airport

Through the Young Eagles program, dreams take flight -- literally.

On Saturday, July 16, 2016, the Young Eagles youth aviation education program will be offered at the Iowa City Airport, giving young people who have an interest in aircraft and aviation an opportunity to take to the skies with a local pilot. The program is available to youth between the ages of 8 and 17. They must be accompanied to the airport by a parent or guardian.

The Young Eagles program will pair youth with pilots who are volunteer members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 33 for a...

Public events planned to celebrate ADA’s 26th anniversary

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 3:02pm
Communications

Two special events are planned in Iowa City later this month to mark the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law that bars discrimination toward people with disabilities with regard to employment, public services, public accommodations and telecommunications.

On Friday, July 22, 2016, Tai Tomasi, a disability rights attorney with Disability Rights of Iowa, will give a presentation at 2 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street. A long-term advocate for the blind, she will tell her personal story, present...

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