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Apply for the 2020 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant

Friday, November 22, 2019 - 12:00pm
Equity and Human Rights

The City of Iowa City will be accepting applications for a grant program designed to advance social justice and racial equity in the community starting in December.

This grant opportunity is available to Iowa City-based organizations, both non and for profit, with the purpose of encouraging, empowering, and engaging social justice and racial equity initiatives through programs, activities, or services that help eliminate inequities in the Iowa City community.

Programs that address one or more of the six priority service areas will receive preference: education, building...

Robert A. Lee pool to close Friday for repairs

Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

Beginning at noon Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Pool will close for a mechanical pump and motor repair.

The pool is scheduled to reopen at 6:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.

We appreciate your understanding, and invite you to visit icgov.org/pools to see our pool schedule for the Mercer Park Aquatic Center pool.

After being sworn in as an Iowa City firefighter, Maria Koeppel, left, shakes hands with Iowa City Fire chief John Grier, right. Caption On Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, the Iowa City Fire Department welcomed a new firefighter Maria Koeppel during a badge pinni

Fire Department welcomes new firefighter, an Iowa City native

Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 9:00am
Communications

On Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, the Iowa City Fire Department welcomed a new firefighter Maria Koeppel during a badge pinning ceremony.

Koeppel was born and raised in Iowa City, and returns to town after serving as a firefighter in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She officially joined the City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, then completed a six-week recruit academy, and will now work out of Fire Station 1 in Downtown Iowa City.

She has already received several certifications, including hazmat operations, and EMT training.

On Nov. 15, Maria officially received her badge from Fire Chief...

City council-member Bruce Teague, HRC Vice President of Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof, Mayor Jim Throgmorton, and Human Rights and Equity Director Stefanie Bowers.

City receives perfect score for LGBTQ inclusion from Human Rights Campaign

Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
City council-member Bruce Teague, HRC Vice President of Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof, Mayor Jim Throgmorton, and Human Rights and Equity Director Stefanie Bowers.

The City of Iowa City is one of three Iowa communities to earn a score of 100 on the eighth annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), the only nationwide rating system of LGBTQ inclusion in municipal law, policy and services.

This is the sixth consecutive year that Iowa City has earned this score from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and...

City begins deer population management activities

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 12:00pm

As part of its deer population management program, the City of Iowa City has placed deer crossing signage in the following locations:

Scott Boulevard, just west of Rochester Avenue Scott Boulevard, just east of North Dodge Street First Avenue, just south of Scott Boulevard First Avenue, just north of Rochester Avenue

There is likely to be increased deer activity in these areas in the coming weeks. As always, please use caution when driving in posted locations.

To learn more about Iowa City’s Deer Population Management Program, visit...

Graphic saying City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

Administrative offices at City Hall and other facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Curbside garbage, recycling, and organic waste will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day, but will be collected on Friday. Detailed schedule changes and other office closures are below:

Airport: Office closed both days.

Jet Air available 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Thursday, Regular Hours on Friday After hours callout (for a fee) 24 hour self service available

Animal Care and Adoption Center: ...

City again receives national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 4:45pm
Finance

City of Iowa City Finance Director Dennis Bockenstedt has been notified that for the eighth consecutive year, the City’s Finance Department has been awarded the national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

The award, which is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, recognizes the City’s FY2020 budget, which took effect July 1, 2019.

The GFOA notes that this award represents significant achievement and a commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

To...

Select City parks to close at 3 p.m. daily during deer management operations

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 12:00pm

Starting Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, select City parks will be closed each day from 3 p.m. to dawn to allow for deer management.

In order to reduce the deer population, White Buffalo, Inc. has been hired to strategically and professionally carry out sharpshooting measures.

The 3 p.m. to dawn closings will run until Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. The complete list of parks are:

Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 N. Dubuque St. Thornberry Off Leash Dog Park and Peninsula Disc Golf Course, West end of Foster Road City Park, 200 Park Road The Ned Ashton House, 820 Park Road Terrell Mill Park...
An image from the community climate meeting.

Video Update: IC Climate Expo, Holiday Reminders, and more

Monday, November 18, 2019 - 7:45am
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 kickoff event for the City’s updated Climate Action Plan, some helpful reminders for the holidays, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: IC Climate Expo IC Climate Expo

Help kick the City’s Climate Action Plan into full gear during...

The Climate Action Today logo.

City releases 100 Day Report on Climate Action Acceleration

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 2:00pm

The City has released its report, Accelerating Iowa City’s Climate Actions, in response to a request by the Iowa City City Council.

The report is now available in its entirety on the City's website.

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, the Council declared a Climate Crisis in response to the latest climate science research that was issued since the completion of the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaption in September of 2018.

The Council requested this report come...

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