Washington Street Sept.2016

Work resumes to complete Washington Streetscape Project

Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 11:12am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Public Works

Crews will begin work to put the finishing touches on the Washington Streetscape Project, beginning Monday, April 3, 2017.

The bulk of the remaining work will take place at the intersection of Washington and Linn Streets. To accommodate the work, Linn Street will be reduced to allow only one lane of north-bound traffic between Iowa Avenue and College Street. Crews will finish street and sidewalk paving, as well as the remaining electrical work within the 200 block of Washington Street. Other project work will not impact traffic along Washington Street.

New traffic signals...

hydrant flushing

Spring fire hydrant flushing gets underway April 3

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 4:17pm
Water

The City of Iowa City will begin opening and flushing water hydrants on Monday, April 3, 2017.

Hydrants are flushed to remove sediment and clean out pipes. Crews will also check for repairs and for adequate water pressure needed by the Fire Department during emergencies.

Flushing will happen between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday - Friday. Schedules will be posted as an alert to the homepage of icgov.org and on icgov.org/water. Messages will also be posted...

Iowa City Police Department presents annual employee awards

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 3:22pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Communications

Police Chief Jody Matherly issued awards to two officers and a civilian employee during a ceremony held Monday, March 29, 2017 at City Hall. The ICPD presents three awards annually to recognize employees for their accomplishments during the previous year.

For 2016, Officer Andrew McKnight received the Dick Lee Award, Administrative Coordinator Jenn Dahm received the Civilian Employee of the Year Award, and Officer Dennis Kelly was named Officer of the Year.

Richard Lee Award

The Richard “Dick” Lee award was established in 1999 by several retired ICPD...

tornado siren

Statewide tornado drill to happen during Severe Weather Awareness Week

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 8:37am
Communications

Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 27- 31, 2017.

The National Weather Service will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill during the week, on Wednesday, March 29, between 10 and 11 a.m.

The purpose of this drill is to ensure that Iowans can adequately receive a Tornado Warning and can practice any actions that would be taken in the event of a real tornado. The test watch and warning will be sent through all communication channels normally used for severe weather dissemination.

A Test Tornado Watch will be issued around 10 a.m. local time followed by a Test Tornado...

Three bus routes to detour for work on Court Street

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 8:16am
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Transit

The inbound and outbound Lakeside, inbound and outbound Mall and the inbound Night Broadway routes will detour beginning Wednesday, March 31, 2017 for sewer work on Court Street.

The inbound Lakeside, inbound Mall and inbound Night Broadway routes will detour using Court Street to Dubuque Street. The inbound bus stop located at the Court Street Transportation Center (stop 7004) will not be serviced. Customers will need to catch their inbound buses at the intersection of Court Street and Dubuque Street (stop 7003) while the detour is in effect.

The outbound Lakeside and...

Volunteers needed for April water clean-ups

Monday, March 27, 2017 - 8:52am
Public Works

Volunteers are needed from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 9, 23 and 30, 2017 to help remove trash, invasive species and woody debris from Ralston Creek and the Iowa River. These efforts help reduce flooding and erosion, while also improving water quality.

Those interested in helping should RSVP in advance to the Iowa City Stormwater Volunteer Cleanup Facebook event or call 319-541-2385.

The group will meet and receive assignments shortly before noon at the listed location found on the...

Iowa City Police looking for missing adult

Saturday, March 25, 2017 - 1:52pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

Update 04/07/2017: Katherine "Katie" JoAnne Brooker , 37 years old, is still missing. Over the course of the investigation, the few leads presented on the potential location of Brooker have been investigated and thus far have been unfounded. The Iowa City Police Department continues to search for Brooker and the case is still being treated as a missing person with no foul play suspected.

Throughout the day on April 7, at the request of the ICPD, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa City Fire Department will be searching along the banks of the Iowa River in areas unable...

Video Update: Food truck pilot program, potholes, and Ralston Creek clean-up

Friday, March 24, 2017 - 4:54pm
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 new food truck pilot program, pothole repairs and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update.

Food Truck Pilot Program

Watch to learn how this new program will be exploring the possibility of extending food truck hours late into the evenings.

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UPDATE: Missing juvenile has been located

Friday, March 24, 2017 - 1:14pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

UPDATE: Chloe Mullen was located safe and sound. The Iowa City Police Department wishes to thank the public for your assistance in this matter.

The Iowa City Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile believed to be in the Iowa City area.

15-year-old Chloe Grace Mullen was reported missing from the Des Moines area on March 22, 2017. Mullen is described as a white female, approximately 5’6”, 175 pounds, with brown hair.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mullen is asked to contact the Iowa City...

Iowa City Police employee recognized for 50 years of service

Friday, March 24, 2017 - 8:22am
Police
An employee with the Iowa City Police Department will be celebrated at the end of March for 50 years of service.

Dave Harris has held several positions within the department for more than five decades. He started as a radio operator, and then became a police officer before retiring as a Sergeant in 1985. The department then rehired him as a civilian radio dispatcher. He became a community service officer in 1991 and still serves this role in the Evidence Division today.

“Dave is incredibly dedicated to this department,” Iowa City Police Chief Jody Matherly said. “This is an amazing...

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