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Recent News About Iowa City
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Join us for Spot the Hot kickoff event at Mercer Park
The City’s Climate Action Office is excited to announce its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at our Spot the Hot Kickoff Event, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Mercer Park.
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Three businesses fail tobacco compliance follow-up checks
The Iowa City Police Department conducted tobacco sales law compliance checks from January 10-12, 2023, at the 56 businesses open for business and licensed to sell tobacco, alternative nicotine, or vapor products.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Additional arrest made in stabbing investigation
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the May 6 fight in the 300 Block of South Gilbert Street, Iowa City Police have made an additional arrest.
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Traffic Alert – Myrtle Avenue
Weather permitting, travel on Myrtle Avenue between Riverside Drive and Oak Park Court will be closed to through traffic beginning on Monday, May 22, 2023.
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Update: Arrests made in stabbing investigation
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the May 6 fight in the 300 Block of South Gilbert Street, Iowa City Police have made multiple arrests.
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Kids ‘Pedal Power’ event to be hosted at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area on May 21
Pedal on over to the annual ‘Pedal Power’ event from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, located at 579 McCollister Blvd.!
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Applicants sought for vacancies on the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has two vacancies to fill an unexpired term ending December 30, 2024.
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Moving out? Tips for college student on how to avoid fines
The middle of May is move-out time for many college students and many other Iowa City residents!
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City announces review phase of ARPA Inclusive Economic Development Program
The City has announced that it is in the review phase of awarding ARPA funds for the Inclusive Economic Development Program.
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Spring street sweeping begins in Downtown area, check the schedule to avoid being towed
The City of Iowa City Streets Division has started its street sweeping operations to remove sand and debris from the streets to enhance public safety.
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Celebrate National Asian American and Pacific Islander Month at AAPI Awareness Festival
May is National Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and the community is invited to learn more about the history and cultures of the AAPI community at the AAPI Awareness Festival.
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Iowa City Transit announces service improvements and summer schedule changes beginning May 15
Iowa City Transit is excited to announce a variety of transit service improvements to provide faster, more frequent, and more reliable transit service to the Iowa City area.
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Video Update: South of 6 Launch Event, Emergency Services Youth Camps, and Root for Trees vouchers
Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events.
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How many companies in cities in Johnson County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
There was one company in a city associated with Johnson County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Johnson County?
Johnson County saw 4,488 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Johnson County from the same state?
Johnson County saw 2,255 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Johnson County from across the country?
Johnson County saw 2,233 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Iowa City Council approves grant funding for community: 'These are certainly two transformational projects.'
At their March 21st council meeting, Iowa City Council members considered a resolution of preliminary funding recommendations for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded Nonprofit Capacity Building Capital Grant program.
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City of Iowa City: Senior Center closed Friday, March 31, for staff training
Senior Center closed Friday, March 31, for staff training