Iowa City In Focus: City Council takes aciton on Affordable Housing Plan

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 10:47am
Contact: 
Ty Coleman
Communications

City Council takes action on a comprehensive plan to create more affordable housing in Iowa City. Learn how the city is tackling the tough issue. Plus, get details on the return of the Leaf Vacuum Program and several Halloween activities taking place in October. And finally, activist and author Ashton Applewhite talks ageism from the Iowa City Senior Center....

Need extra help raking this fall? Sign-up for free help at the Senior Center

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 4:16pm
Contact: 
Michelle Buhman
Senior Center
People who need help raking leaves this fall are encouraged to sign-up for assistance through the Senior Center.

A group of City of Iowa City employees will rake leaves for folks living in the City limits as part of a volunteer service day on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. The program is designed to help residents unable to rake themselves and who need extra help.

To sign-up, contact the Senior Center at 319-356-5220, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to sign-up is Friday, Oct. 28.

The City cannot guarantee that it will be able to accommodate all...

Trail access to close for repairs on Wednesday

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 4:29pm
Contact: 
Dave Panos
Public Works

The Sycamore Greenway Trail access from Lakeside Drive and trail access around the Thornberry Dog Park will be closed beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5, weather permitting.

These closures are needed to complete trail repairs in these areas. Normal trail access should resume by the end of the day Thursday, Oct. 6.

For updated information on construction in Iowa City, visit the City of Iowa City's website at iowa-city.org/works/roadconstruction .

Local Human Rights event to encourage “Building and Crossing Bridges Together”

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 3:06pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is partnering with several local diversity-building groups and human rights organizations to host an event aimed at combating hate speech and fear mongering while building a stronger Corridor community.

The event titled “Building and Crossing Bridges Together” will happen Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 inside Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library. This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event includes two sessions...

Now accepting applications for City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program for owner-occupied home repairs

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 1:46pm
Contact: 
Tracy Hightshoe
Neighborhood and Development Services
The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for its Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program , an initiative that provides various financing, with limited grant availability, to homeowners needing to make necessary repairs.

Qualifying work includes items such as plumbing, electrical, siding, roof, windows, heating, air conditioning, mobile home repair and...

Crews to paint dedicated bike lanes on Sycamore Street

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Public Works

Crews will begin work on a pavement marking project that includes creating dedicated bike lanes on both sides of Sycamore Street.

The work is set to begin the week of Oct. 10, 2016, weather permitting and is expected to last roughly two weeks.

The project will narrow the two-way, left turn lane as well as the northbound and southbound lanes to make way for a 5 ft. dedicated bike lane on both sides of the street. The bike lanes will stretch from the City limits to Highway 6 on Sycamore Street.

Traffic will be maintained during the work, but drivers should plan for...

Iowa City Police Department introduces two new outreach initiatives

Monday, October 3, 2016 - 4:10pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Communications

Henri Harper, Community Outreach Assistant (COA) for the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) is a familiar face in the Iowa City Community and plans to become even more familiar as he takes on two new projects aimed at building relationships between local youth and ICPD officers.

Lunch with the PD

COA Harper is working with the Iowa City Community School District to facilitate a once-a-week lunch visit with local elementary schools. During these lunchtime visits, grade schoolers will have the opportunity to interact with ICPD officers in a comfortable environment...

Iowa City Update: Iowa City Book Festival

Monday, October 3, 2016 - 3:29pm
Contact: 
Ty Coleman
Communications

The Iowa City Book Festival continues to grow, offering six days of readings, discussions and book sales in its seventh year. With more than 100 presenters, the events cover many different genres of literature. Plus, the Iowa City Police Department receives good marks on a community survey.

Click below to see these stories on this edition of Iowa City Update, your source for news and information from the City of Iowa City.

Expect traffic delays during 2016 City High School Homecoming Parade

Monday, October 3, 2016 - 2:56pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Communications

The 2016 City High School Homecoming Parade will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 starting at 6 p.m.

The parade will begin at Mercer Park 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 parade route once the parade begins. Drivers should take a different route as delays are expected.

Details on City High homecoming festivities are available on the City High School website...

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunities: help clean up the Iowa River Trail in October

Monday, October 3, 2016 - 11:06am
Public Works

Volunteers are needed the next four Sundays to help remove trash, invasive species and woody debris along the Iowa River Trail. These efforts help reduce flooding, erosion and improve water quality.

Those interested should sign-up in advance on the City of Iowa City Stormwater Volunteer Opportunities Facebook page .

The first clean-up is set for Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. Assignments will be distributed shortly before noon at the Streets Division Parking lot, 3800 Napoleon...

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