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Chip in! Take an online budget survey

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - 10:30am
City Manager's Office

Update: The survey deadline has been extended to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. It will close then.

You already chip in with your tax dollars, now chip in with your opinion!

The City of Iowa City recently held an open house for residents to share how they think funding should be spent. If you couldn't make it in-person, we still want to hear from you! Fill out the online survey . It will close on Monday, Aug. 13.

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Road closures and public parking for Iowa City RAGBRAI

Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 1:00pm
Communications

Update: Thursday, July 26, 2018

Help safely welcome thousands of riders and visitors from across the country when RAGBRAI stays overnight in Iowa City on Friday, July 27, 2018.

Cyclists will be enjoying all parts of the City and University of Iowa campus, so caution is urged when driving near the route and in the Downtown area. Plan your commute and travel accordingly. Expect delays due to street closures, and heavy cyclist and pedestrian traffic.

Drivers will notice vehicles on Park Road Bridge. It is still under construction, but will be temporarily...

Street closures, parking and transit changes for Iowa City Jazz Festival

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The Iowa City Jazz Festival is a three-day weekend full of live jazz music that closes out with a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday evening over the University of Iowa Pentacrest.

The festival, produced by Summer of the Arts , will happen Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1, 2018, and includes performances by national and international jazz musicians – plus culinary and artist rows, a beverage garden, and fun zone for kids.

Road closures and restricted parking

No parking...

2018 Iowa City Pride Map

Downtown Iowa City Road closures for Saturday Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 16, 2018

Friday, June 15, 2018 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The annual Iowa City Pride Parade and Festival will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018, and will shut down portions of Downtown Iowa City to vehicles. Parade and festival set up will begin around 8 a.m.

Pride Parade

The Iowa City Pride Parade will start at noon and will begin near College Green Park before traveling through the Downtown area. The route will be closed to vehicles, and police will assist with traffic control. The parade will last about an hour. Best views are from Iowa Avenue. View the route online ....

Map of S. Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard intersection

Stop signs coming to the S. Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard intersection

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

An all-way stop will be installed at all four approaches to S. Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. People should use caution as drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians become familiar with the change in traffic control along the S. Gilbert Street/Sand Road corridor. This change is being made in response to inquiries about safety.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit the City of Iowa City's website at www.icgov.org/travelalerts .

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Move your car to avoid tickets & towing for snow removal in designated areas in Iowa City

Monday, February 12, 2018 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

On-street parking will be limited in designated areas in Iowa City on Feb. 14 and 15, 2018, for snow removal. Crews will be clearing the full width of the streets for public safety.

‘No Parking’ signs will be posted at least 48-hours in advance of the work. Vehicles that remain when clean up begins will be towed.

Snow removal schedule:

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, beginning at 7 a.m.

Iowa Avenue, from Muscatine Avenue to Van Buren Street (north side only) Washington Street, from Muscatine Avenue to Johnson Street (...
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Towing begins at 2:30 a.m. in Downtown Iowa City for snow removal

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 11:45am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Iowa City will remove snow in Downtown Iowa City beginning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, and end by 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be removed.

Drivers should be mindful if they are parked in a tow-away zone, and move their vehicles to allow for smooth snow removal operations. Towing will begin at 2:30 a.m. and will impact Clinton Street, Dubuque Street, Linn Street, Iowa Avenue, Washington Street and College Street. Thirteen trucks will be used to haul away snow, beginning at the intersection of S. Clinton and Court Streets.

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Iowa City Leaf Vacuum program completes 2017 season

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The City of Iowa City Leaf Vacuum has finished collecting leaves for the 2017 season.

Crews collected nearly 550 dump truck loads of leaves and made it through all seven collection routes a record six times.

As of today, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, the program will cease operating so crews can begin the process of winterizing and converting trucks for snow removal. In anticipation of the snowy season, be sure to sign-up to receive snow alerts via text and email at www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions .

To learn more about...

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Avoid tickets and towing: know the Iowa City Snow Emergency Policy

Monday, December 4, 2017 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

When winter weather hits, Iowa City may declare a Snow Emergency, which limits on street parking to allow plows to clear snow and ice quickly. Drivers who fail to move their vehicles off the street face tickets and towing fees that can cost upwards of $200.

The Snow Emergency will likely remain in effect for 48-hours, weather depending. City officials aim to give 24-hours notice, but at the very least will provide four-hours notice before towing begins.

Parking during a Snow Emergency

Parking options are limited during a Snow Emergency, but is...

Leaf vacuum to clear some one-way streets December 5

Friday, December 1, 2017 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

The Iowa City leaf vacuum will visit the following one-way streets on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017:

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 pick up of your leaves, have all piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. A police vehicle will escort the leaf vacuum because it travels the wrong-way on one-way streets to collect leaves on...

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