The Iowa City Downtown District will host a University of Iowa Men's and Women's basketball event Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. The event will feature a full-sized court set up on Iowa Avenue and games played between 5-6 p.m.

Iowa Avenue will be closed between Clinton and North Dubuque streets starting at 1 p.m., Sept. 30. Iowa Avenue will reopen shortly after the event concludes around 6 p.m.

Signs indicating "No Parking" will be posted Thursday, Sept. 29, and vehicles left in the event area will be towed beginning at noon, Sept. 30.

Halloween is just around the corner, and the City has some Earth-friendly ways to celebrate the spookiest of holidays.

With the City’s official Halloween trick-or-treat hours set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, Iowa City's recycling coordinator Jane Wilch has a Jack-o'-lantern filled with fun ideas on how to enjoy a green Halloween this year.

Choose quality, durable decorations that you can use year after year. This saves money and reduces waste over time.

If you prefer recyclable decorations, avoid...

Whether it's for a garage sale, home rental, or political support, yard signs are a great way to share messages with neighbors. In Iowa City, residents must place these signs on their residential property. Be sure to follow these basic rules:

The strip of land between the street and sidewalk is called the public right of way and is technically City property. This area may contain water, sewer, gas, and other utilities below...

The City High School Homecoming Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. The parade route will begin at Mercer Park, 2701 Bradford Dr., and proceed west on Bradford Drive to First Avenue. The parade will then travel north on First Avenue to Bates Field where it will end. Traffic will not be allowed on or across the route once the parade begins. Drivers traveling in the area are encouraged to use an alternate route as delays are expected.