Road Construction - Muscatine Ave. Lane Reduction

City To Host Public Input Meeting For ADA Renovations And Improvements At City Park Pool

City of Iowa City Offers Suggestions for Staying Cool During Present Heat Wave

Some suggestions for public building cool down options.

City Of Iowa City Facilities Open For Residents To Stay Cool During Heat Advisory

Iowa City Council Approves First Vote of Controversial Ordinance Directed at Homeless Use of Pedestrian Mall

The first vote of three likely will only be the beginning of public debate on the issue.

Iowa City 'Die Hard Lottery Player' Wins $30,000 Prize

Even with his lotto experience Iowa Citian Jim Hayslett was amazed that he won.

Iowa City Residents May Now File Papers To Run For City Council Seats

MOOOOOO! Iowa's Famous Butter Cow Vandalized by Red-Paint Wielding Animal Liberators

The group Iowans for Animal Liberation told the Des Moines Register that its members doused the famed Butter Cow sculpture with red paint.

New Online Cemetery Map and Database Now Available

Water Main Break - 100 Block Of Washington Street Temporarily Closed

City Council Sending 21-Ordinance Back to Voters in November

The petition to repeal the controversial ordinance successfully forced the council to send the matter to a public vote.

On the Cutting Edge: Will Iowa City be Able to Reduce Landfill Intake by 70 to 80 Percent?

The next few months could be key in determining if a realistic project will come to light any time soon.

Johnson County Stormwater Plan Highlights 'Green' Efforts

The plan, which addresses properties owned by the County, will guide staff in controlling stormwater runoff.

Election 2016 Watch: Tea Party Star and GOP Senator Cruz Set for Key Iowa Event - Ronald Reagan Dinner

Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has been announced as a headliner for the Ronald Reagan Commemorative Dinner on Oct. 25 at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines.

Reports: Cory Booker Bails on University of Iowa Welcome Week Speaking Event

Newark New Jersey Mayor and rising star in Democratic politics Cory Booker has backed out of the University of Iowa Welcome Week schedule next month.

Highway 965 Reduced to a Single Lane on Friday in North Liberty Due to Construction #northliberty

Forget Long Lines at the Iowa DOT – Governor Unveils Online System to Renew Driver's Licenses

Gov. Terry Branstad's office revealed the new system Monday, which will allow Iowa drivers to skip the DOT office every other renewal period.

Gov. Branstad Explains Reasons for Vetoing University of Iowa Pharmacy Building

Public university building projects would have a stronger chance of getting state funding if officials can show that the building has a positive economic impact for Iowa, Gov. Terry Branstad said in an IowaWatch interview.

Flood Protection Slams Into Preservation Of History And Scenery In Dubuque Street Elevation Project

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to defer on a request to rescind support for the Dubuque Street elevation project.

Downtown Business Leader to Run for Iowa City Council

Catherine's and Cheap and Chic owner Catherine Champion is running for a seat on Iowa City Council.

Redesigning Downtown Iowa City: What Should Change?

Iowa City officials, consultants and community members are exploring changes to downtown Iowa City.

First Avenue Grade Separation Project informational meeting Wednesday, June 19

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Johnson County?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Top 9: Big Bank Blamed in $215M Theft, Buzzers to Block School Intruders, City Bans Controversial Surveillance Tactic

Report: Iowa City Could Be Among First in Nation to Ban This Surveillance Tactic

City of Iowa City Warns of Potential for Flooding Overnight in Johnson County

The potential for rain, possibly a lot of of it, has the National Weather Service and city officials warning of the chance of flooding, both flash flooding and flooding from rising waterways.

Attempt Fails to Limit Building Height Where 20-Story Chauncey Proposed

Iowa City Council voted against a bid to rezone land to limit any buildings to 75 feet or about six stories tall during a meeting on Tuesday evening.

Listen to Iowa Students' Message to Minnesota After Vote to Legalize Gay Marriage

Iowa students say they are proud of their neighbors to the north, and as they look at their future they see a more accepting world.

University of Iowa Leader Among America's Top Paid Public University Presidents

Sally Mason comes in at No. 38 in a list of top paid public university presidents.

MRIs, CT Scans, Other Medical Procedures Cost More in Johnson County

The cost of colonoscopies, MRIs, CT scans and mammogram can shift a lot from county to county.

Johnson County Justice Center Final Voting Results: Justice Center Vote Turned Down Again

The Johnson County Justice Center vote has failed to reach the magic 60 percent again.

Johnson One of Two Iowa Counties that Complies With Gender Balance Laws

Iowa State University study found that only Johnson and Van Buren counties comply with state gender balance law on appointed committees and boards.

Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek: New Justice Center Would Be More Efficient, Safer, Kinder to Prisoners and Staff

Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek said today that the new justice center project up for special vote in May would solve many of the longstanding problems of the current courthouse and jail.

'If You Build it They'll Fill It,' Iowa City Jail Opponents Say

Johnson County voters will be asked whether they support a $43.5 million bond to build a "county justice center" attached to the Johnson County Courthouse. Election Day is May 7, but early voting and satellite voting has begun.

Free Drop Off for Pharmaceutical Drugs and Sharps Offered in Iowa City this Friday and Saturday

There will be drop off locations offered at two different locations for Johnson County residents to safely dispose of unused or outdated prescription and over the counter medications and other medical supplies.

Iowa City Road Closures: Dubuque Street Closed Due to Flooding

Dubuque Street is currently closed north and southbound between Park Road and Foster Road due to flooding.

Iowa City Road Work: N. Governor to be Reduced to One Lane to Help with Dewey Street Project

The section of N. Governor will be closed down on Thursday at its intersection with Brown Street. The construction is expected to take six weeks to finish.

Filing a Tax Extension Today?: Five Tips to Consider

Income tax returns must be postmarked Monday, April 15; we've got Internal Revenue Service tips for procrastinators.

Iowa City Road Work: Highway One Lane Reduction Starting Tuesday.

On Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting, westbound Highway 1 will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Hudson and Miller Avenues.

Farewell to Parking Meters that Only Gobble Loose Change in Downtown Iowa City?

The city is looking at updating to meters that accept debit cards, credit cards, cell phones, as well as coins -- and next week, the public will have an opportunity to try out some of those new technologies.