Don’t throw it away! Donate and keep stuff out of the Landfill!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Landfill and Recycling Center

Moving and can’t take all your stuff? The City of Iowa City encourages you to donate furniture, clothing, housewares, books, and other materials you no longer need, rather than sending still-usable items to the landfill.

To access a list of area nonprofits, agencies, and businesses that will accept donations, as well as buy or consign items, see the recently updated Iowa City Area Resale and Consignment Directory....

Bicyclists ride through downtown Iowa City during bike race.

Several downtown roads closed Sunday, April 28, 2019, for Old Capitol Criterium

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The bike races loop around the historic Old Capitol using Washington Street, Madison Street, Jefferson Street, Clinton Street, Iowa Avenue, Dubuque Street and connects again on Washington Street. Races begin at 9 a.m. and finish in the afternoon around 4 p.m. with a free kids race taking place at noon.

Road Closures

Several downtown roads will close or limit traffic starting at 2 a.m, but should reopen by 5 p.m.

Clinton Street from Jefferson to Washington Streets (southbound to eastbound traffic will be permitted at the intersection of Jefferson and...
Stacks of Iowa City recycling carts.

New carts increase recycling participation in Iowa City

Monday, April 15, 2019 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Patricia Fossum
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

The City of Iowa City rolled out new recycling carts in December of 2018, and since then, the community has seen promising increases in recycling.

Last month, recycling tonnage increased by over 30% more material than this same time last year. The new carts have spurred excitement, and possibly even some new participants, with the larger containers on wheels making it easier to recycle more material.

The increased diversion into recycling programs is in line with Iowa City’s waste reduction goals. City staff are excited by the increases, but continue to emphasize that...

Arbor Day

Celebrate Earth Day all week with Iowa City Parks and Recreation

Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Zac Hall
Parks and Recreation

How much do you know about the environment and sustainability? Let's find out with this Earth Day Eco Trivia!

Earth Day Eco Trivia will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Side Recycling Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. Admission is free, and there will be prizes for the winners. This event is family-friendly.

RSVP to the Facebook event page.

Iowa City Parks and Forestry staff has a full slate of celebrations set for the end of April! These...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and needles collection event set for April 27

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Ryan Wood
Jennifer Jordan
Communications

Johnson County residents can properly dispose of unwanted or outdated pharmaceuticals and needles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE.

The event is organized nationally by the US Drug Enforcement Agency; the Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center partner to offer the local event.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly...

Gas leak reduces lanes on Burlington St. in Downtown

Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 10:15pm
Communications

Gas leak repairs in Downtown Iowa City will close a lane of traffic on Burlington Street Friday, April 5, 2019, and are expected to impact morning commuters.

A gas leak was discovered Thursday night in the outside eastbound lane of the 20 block of West Burlington Street, just east of Burlington's intersection with South Madison Street. The leak was located just south of the University of Iowa College of Education building and just east of the UI Campus and Recreation and Wellness Center.

Repair efforts started Thursday night, but are not expected to be complete by Friday...

Dodge Street construction map.

Public input sought on future Dodge St. construction project

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 2:15pm
Dodge Street Construction Project

The City of Iowa City is looking for your input on a major future construction project that will transform Dodge Street from Governor to Burlington.

A public open house for a project that will repave a 1.2 mile stretch of Dodge Street will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Emma Harvat Hall in City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Though the two-year project is not scheduled to start until 2023, the City is looking for your input in the early stages of this project.

The project will take place along North Dodge Street, from North Governor Street to East...

Travel Alert - Gilbert Street

Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 12:45pm

Beginning today, March 21, 2019, Gilbert Street is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between College Street and Washington Street to facilitate the construction of a building in the area. It is anticipated normal traffic will resume by April 3rd.

Motorists are to take note of this work and allow extra travel time as delays will occur. As always, caution should be exercised when driving through all construction areas.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, www.icgov.org/travelalerts ....

Map of downtown Iowa City tow-away zone

Towing begins at 2 a.m. on March 22, 2019, in Downtown for spring street cleaning

Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Brock Holub

City of Iowa City crews will be cleaning the streets of Downtown Iowa City of sand and other winter-related debris overnight Friday March 22, 2019 beginning at 2 a.m. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be removed.

Towing will impact Prentiss Street to Market Street, Madison Street to Gilbert Street, as well as North Clinton Street from Market Street to Church Street. The parking in these areas are metered spots, which do not permit parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Follow all posted parking signs to prevent your vehicle from being towed.

Crews will be using street sweepers...

Travel Alert - Evening Lane Reductions on Highway 6 / Riverside Drive

Monday, March 18, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Transportation

Beginning today, Monday, March 18, 2019, nighttime work will begin on Highway 6 / Riverside Drive, from Benton Street to Rocky Shore Drive, in addition to the daytime work now occurring which requires various lane reductions within this corridor. Traffic control will be minimized during the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. to accommodate increased traffic during these time periods.

These lane reductions are necessary in order to facilitate asphalt resurfacing work on Highway 6 / Riverside Drive. It is anticipated work will be completed and...

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