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Food Waste Drop-off Pilot Program Starts at East Side Recycling Center

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 13, 2023

Food Waste Wednesdays, an event-style pilot program, offers a no-cost food waste composting drop-off option for local residents that do not have access to City of Iowa City curbside composting.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation Launches a Sports Equipment Drive to Celebrate Park and Recreation Month

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

July has been proclaimed as Park and Recreation Month.

Iowa City Landfill closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 13

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, to allow staff to complete required administrative duties.

Celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Office of Equity and Human Rights will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a virtual webinar.

Donation Drive-Thru happening Downtown on July 23

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

The City of Iowa City and several non-profit partners will offer donation and recycling options at the Donation Drive-Thru event – all Johnson County residents are welcome to participate.

Iowa City Police respond to Tuesday morning shooting

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

At 1:08 a.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Iowa City Police responded to the 2600 Block of Westwinds Drive for a shooting.

Iowa City Police seeking public's assistance in July 2 shooting investigation

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

At 2:26 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023, Iowa City Police and Johnson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of Mile Marker 93 on southbound Highway 218 for a report of a man on the side of the road suffering from a gunshot wound.

Video Update: Transit Grant, Spot the Hot, and South District Diversity Market

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events.

Fare Free Iowa City: Two-year free transit pilot begins Aug. 1

By Iowa City Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, Fare Free Iowa City is bringing free rides to everyone on Iowa City transit.

City Park Pool closed June 28, 2023, due to poor air quality; pool hours extended at Robert A. Lee Rec. Center

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 30, 2023

City Park Pool is closed today, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, due to poor air quality.

Rates for utilities, landfill to increase July 1

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 29, 2023

New rates for utility services and Landfill operations will go into effect on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the beginning of the City's new fiscal year.

Iowa City Transit receives $23.2 million federal grant to replace facility, get more electric buses

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 28, 2023

The City of Iowa City's Transportation Services has received a monumental $23.2 million grant to replace the City's aging transit facility and purchase four additional electric buses.

Jazz Festival road closures and transit changes announced

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 28, 2023

The City of Iowa City will be closing multiple streets and changing transit routes beginning Friday, June 30, through Sunday, July 2, 2023, for the Iowa City Jazz Festival.

Video Update: Fireworks Ordinance, Jazz Festival, and Sunrise to Sunset

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 27, 2023

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events.

Iowa City Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 26, 2023

A Iowa City man was sentenced Friday, June 23, 2023, to nine years in federal prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

Volunteers needed to map hot spots

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 25, 2023

The City's Climate Action and Outreach Office is seeking volunteers to help map heat islands this July as part of its Spot the Hot initiative.

Independence Day closings announced for City

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 24, 2023

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Help keep your house cool by scheduling a home energy audit with Green Iowa AmeriCorps

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 23, 2023

Summer weather is officially here and residents are trying to keep their homes cool.

Downtown Block Party road closures, transit changes announced

By Iowa City Today Report | Jun 22, 2023

The City has announced the road closures and transit changes for the Downtown Block Party on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Transit interchange will temporarily move to Court Street June 24