Iowa City
Recent News About Iowa City
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Jazz Festival road closures and transit changes announced
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.
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Video Update: Fireworks Ordinance, Jazz Festival, and Sunrise to Sunset
Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events.
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Iowa City Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
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.
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Volunteers needed to map hot spots
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.
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Independence Day closings announced for City
City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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Help keep your house cool by scheduling a home energy audit with Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Summer weather is officially here and residents are trying to keep their homes cool.
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Downtown Block Party road closures, transit changes announced
The City has announced the road closures and transit changes for the Downtown Block Party on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
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Transit interchange will temporarily move to Court Street June 24
Iowa City Transit will move the transit interchange to the Court Street Transportation Center between Clinton and Dubuque streets at the beginning of the service day Saturday, June 24, 2023.
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Fireworks are illegal to use in Iowa City; avoid a $250 fine
Due to public safety concerns, the use of fireworks inside city limits is prohibited, and violators can face a minimum $250 fine.
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Sunrise to Sunset fundraiser at City Park Pool set for July 1
Make a splash at our annual day-long fundraiser, Sunrise to Sunset.
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Video Update: Ped Mall Bricks, Bus Shelter Art, and Downtown Block Party
Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events.
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Detour announced for 12-Highway 1 near Sunset Street; begins immediately
Effective immediately, the 12-Highway 1 route will be detouring both inbound and outbound routes to avoid construction at the corner of Sunset and Benton streets.
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Water entry not advised at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area due to bacteria level
Currently, there is no swimming permitted at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd.
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Iowa City celebrates Waste and Recycling Workers Week
Waste and Recycling Workers Week, June 17-23, 2023, is celebrated in Iowa City to thank and honor all the people working in the waste and recycling industry.
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Transit detours announced due to Iowa City Pride June 17
Three transit routes will detour on Saturday, June 17, 2023, due to Iowa City Pride.
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Iowa City Pride road closures announced for June 17
The City has announced road closures for the Iowa City Pride festival and parade on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
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Software upgrade to impact several City services June 15-16; job postings down June 14-19
An update to the City's payment software will have wide-ranging impacts on City services, mostly Thursday, June 15, through Friday, June 16, 2023.
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Artists wanted: apply to decorate bus stops for Climate Fest
A bus shelter decorating project is taking place later this summer, and the City is requesting proposals for designs.
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New Senior Center group, Elders of Color, invites interested members to June 14 luncheon
A new group - Elders of Color - has been formed to bring together older adults who are people of color to share their diverse perspectives and stories and foster new connections.
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Juneteenth schedule of City services announced
City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.