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CDBG/HOME and Emerging Aid to Agencies funding applications now available

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Brianna Thul
Neighborhood Services

The City of Iowa City is now accepting applications from organizations for public services, public facilities, and affordable housing projects for Fiscal Year 2024.

Applications are due by noon on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Emerging Aid to Agencies

Emerging Aid to Agencies (A2A) provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits providing public services. The City expects approximately $24,300 to be available for agencies not classified as “Legacy Agencies” in the City’s consolidated plan, "City Steps 2025." The plan is available online at...

Iowa City Fire Department Capt. Troy Roth named Fire Marshal

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 10:45am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

Following the retirement of Fire Marshal Brian Greer, the Iowa City Fire Department has named Troy Roth as Fire Marshal.

Fire Marshal Roth is a 21-year veteran of the Iowa City Fire Department, where he most recently served as captain. As Fire Marshal, Roth's primary focus is community risk reduction. Duties of the Fire Marshal's office include:

Fire investigation Ensuring all commercial buildings are in compliance with the International Fire Code Inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with approved plans Coordinating commercial inspection efforts

The most...

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Iowa City Police Department welcomes new officer

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - 2:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The Iowa City Police Department welcomed a new officer Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, during a ceremony in Emma Harvat Hall.

Officer Mahlan Sharf is from Cedar Rapids and previously served with the United States Marine Corps. Officer Sharf will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy beginning Jan. 3, 2023. Upon graduation, Officer Sharf will participate in the police department's field training program.

Fiscal Year 2023 1st Quarter Financial Report is now available

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - 1:15pm
Finance

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended Sept. 30, 2022, 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 Management Analyst at 319-356-5083 or ...

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City's Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and FY2023-2025 Financial Plan is now available

Monday, December 26, 2022 - 6:15pm
Contact: 
Nicole Davies
Finance

The City of Iowa City's proposed FY2024 Budget and FY2023-2025 Financial Plan is now available to review by visiting the Finance webpage .

A copy of the proposed budget is on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City.

The City Council has scheduled the following work sessions to discuss the City’s Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget:

8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in City Hall's Emma J. Harvat Hall 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in City Hall's Emma J. Harvat Hall

Additional meetings...

Video Update: Holiday Tree Collection, Public Art Survey, and more

Monday, December 26, 2022 - 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 an easy way to dispose of your holiday tree, how to provide input on the location of a future public art project, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Compost Holiday Trees Compost Natural Holiday Trees

Learn how Iowa City curbside customers can bring natural...

Winter Storm Elliott brings snow and ice to the area; what to know about sidewalk regulations in Iowa City

Saturday, December 24, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

With the first major snowfall of winter ending at about noon Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, residents should be prepared to clear sidewalks of snow and ice.

Sidewalks in Iowa City 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. Due to the holiday schedule, enforcement is expected to begin Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.

Property owners who do not remove snow and ice in this timeframe may be subject to fines.

Snow and ice removal

To ensure the well-being of neighbors and...

Compost your natural holiday trees!

Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Communications

Iowa City curbside customers can bring natural, unflocked holiday trees to the curb for collection at 7 a.m. on your normal pickup day. Remove all decorations first and do not place your tree in a plastic bag. For more information, visit www.icgov.org/compost .

Johnson County residents that do not have curbside composting can bring trees to the Iowa City Landfill ’s Compost Facility to be composted at no cost. The landfill is open...

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Curbside compost pickup suspended Thursday and Friday due to snowstorm

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

The curbside collection of compost has been suspended Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, due to the forecasted winter storm slated to hit the area.

Trash and Recycling collection to continue as scheduled

The cancellation of compost collection means crews will be able to collect higher volume curbside items like garbage and recycling quicker.

Normal curbside operations will resume Monday, Dec 26, 2022. Please have carts to the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.

Avoid frozen pipes and water meters before leaving town

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Jonathan Durst
Water

The first major winter storm of the season is currently predicted to bring wind chills between minus 20 to minus 40 degrees in the coming days. This storm also coincides with holiday travel and many community members traveling to be with family and friends.

The City of Iowa City recommends taking these steps to prevent your water pipes and water meter from freezing:

Keep your heat set to at least 55 degrees at all times, including while you are away. Ensure windows and outside doors are closed. Keep interior doors and cabinets open, especially those containing plumbing such as...

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