International Day of Peace program to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 8:00am
Equity and Human Rights

Veterans for Peace, University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility, the Office of Equity & Human Rights, Peace Iowa, and Johnson County United Nations Association will mark International Day of Peace with a program at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Mercer Park, Shelter #1. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the UN General Assembly to...

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Get hooked on fishing at the Try Fishing Youth event!

Monday, September 12, 2022 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Matt Eidahl
Communications

Get hooked on fishing at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's Try Fishing kids event! This new event will cover fishing basics and families will also enjoy other fish-related activities, including gyotaku fish painting, fish short stories, and a casting game. Bait and poles will be provided. Try Fishing is ideal for elementary-aged youth.

This free event will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 , at the large pond in Lower City Park (200 Park Rd.) . Please check in at Shelter #7. Pre-registration is not...

Traffic Alert - Washington Street; City Hall access impacted on Sept. 14

Monday, September 12, 2022 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

Weather permitting, travel on the following street will be impacted beginning Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Washington Street will be closed to through traffic between Gilbert and Van Buren Streets. The Washington Street entrance to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp will be closed. The ramp will be accessible via Burlington Street through the Recreation Center parking lot.

The main entrance to City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., will be inaccessible beginning at 7 a.m., Sept. 14. All City Hall visitors should use the east entrance off Van Buren Street (across from the New Pioneer...

Video Update: Soul & Blues Festival, STEAM Open House, and more

Monday, September 12, 2022 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a two-day celebration of soul and blues music, a fun opportunity for kids to enjoy a fall STEAM event, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Soul & Blues Festival Soul & Blues Festival

Enjoy live performances, great food,...

Celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week with a free child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 14

Friday, September 9, 2022 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18-24, the Iowa City Fire Department and Safe Kids Johnson County will host a free child safety seat check on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

The free seat check will take place at Iowa City Fire Station 4, 2008 Dubuque Road, from 5-7:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Just bring your child safety seat, your vehicle and your child to the event. Certified safety seat technicians will be available to answer questions, check for recalls, and ensure your safety seat is correctly installed.

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Downtown gated parking ramp hours to change effective Sept. 19

Friday, September 9, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Starting Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, the Capitol Street, Dubuque Street, Tower Place, and Court Street Transportation Center parking ramp hours of operation will change to 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Customers exiting these ramps will be charged hourly fees for parking during these times. The change in hours of operation was designed to ensure all gated parking facilities are on the same schedule.

The Chauncey Swan and Harrison Street parking ramp hours will remain the same, with hourly fees charged between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m....

City and ImOn announce free Wi-Fi service on North Linn Street

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The City of Iowa City and ImOn Communications have announced that they have launched free Wi-Fi service on North Linn Street. The network will cover the outdoor eating area in the block between Market Street and the alley just north of Market.

This project is a joint venture between ImOn Communications and the City of Iowa City.

“ImOn's free community Wi-Fi on North Linn Street is a great amenity for this popular area,” Shannon McMahon, Iowa City Communications Coordinator, said. “Their support of the area’s free public Wi-Fi will provide Iowa City residents and visitors...

Tinker and discover at the Science & Technology House Party!

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Communications

Get ready to tinker and discover at the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department's free upcoming Science & Technology House Party! Spark your little one's love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math at our fall STEAM event where we will show off our newest equipment. Attendees will also engage in hands-on activities featuring robotics, drones, microscopes, building materials, and music-making.

Information will be provided about Iowa City Parks & Recreation STEAM classes and how to register for them. The fun happens from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the...

"Speaking of..." series features Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Discussion Sept. 19

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Sarah Gardner
Communications

Where should a city start when it comes to tackling climate change? And just how much greenhouse gas (GHG) is being emitted anyway? These are some of the questions cities seek to answer when they establish GHG inventories.

Gather the data and analyze it – seems straightforward enough, right? As with many climate efforts, though, things have a way of getting complicated. There are different kinds of GHG inventories, and each tells you something a little different.

Join Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch and Climate Action Coordinator Sarah Gardner for an interactive discussion...

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Iowa City Police investigate sexual assault

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, Iowa City police responded to a residence in the 600 block of South Lucas Street for a report of a sexual assault.

This incident is under investigation and police are seeking the public's help in identifying the person depicted in this doorbell video . Anyone with information related to this incident or the person of interest in the video is asked to contact the Police Department using the information below.

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