Iowa City Road Construction: Lane Reduction on S. Clinton Between Washington Street and Iowa Avenue

Starting next Tuesday and running through next Friday there will be a lane reduction on S. Clinton Street.

Iowa City Road Work: S. Gilbert Street to One Lane of NB Traffic from Lafayette Street to Prentiss Street

The traffic on S. Gilbert Street the next few days. One of the lanes could be closed starting Thursday, weather permitting.

New Tuesday Farmers Market at Mercer Park in Iowa City

The new market will be held on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Mercer Park, beginning May 7 and continuing through October 29.

Two Board of Regents Appointees, Including Regent President Lang, Turned Down by Iowa Senate Following Contentious Debate

While Gov. Terry Branstad condemned the Senate for their decision, one nominee and current president of the Iowa Board of Regents said he "respected the Senate's decision."

Iowa Veterans in College Face Challenges Getting G.I. Bill Benefits

Getting the promise of the G.I. bill fulfilled is difficult for some Iowa veterans whose payments arrive as many as two months later than expected, leaving them struggling to pay for housing and other living expenses.

Iowa City Recreation Department K-3rd Spring Football Program Open for Registrations

The ICRD spring football program will be held twice a week for 5 weeks. Parents can register their child for the practice time and site convenient to them.

Iowa City Road Work: Brick Pavement on Dewey Street to Necessitate Repair

Weather permitting, which it may not judging by the weather forecast, Dewey Street could be closed between N. Summit Street and Brown Street.

Free Health Screenings Being Offered April 20 at the Iowa City Senior Center

All are invited to the Iowa City Senior Center on Saturday, April 20 from 8 AM - 12 PM to receive free health screenings from a variety of health care providers.

Iowan Tops List of Federal Judges Attending Seminars Sponsored by Political Donors and Corporations

Some critics say the corporations are funding these seminars in order to influence the outcome of cases in which they, or companies like them, are involved.

City of Iowa City Cable Division Wins Two Midwest Awards

The City of Iowa City's Cable Television Division recently garnered two awards in a community video competition sponsored by Wisconsin Community Media (WCM).

Iowa City Road Work: Bridge Construction to Close Down Parts of Rochester Avenue Starting April 1

This road closure is due to demolition and reconstruction of the bridge over Ralston Creek as well as repair work to the water main in the area.

City of Iowa City Releases Report of Quality and Cleanliness of Iowa City's Waterways (PDF Attached)

Last year, volunteers logged more than 3,300 hours on environmental clean-up projects in an effort to keep watersheds and waterways open, thereby reducing flood risk in the community. The volunteers' efforts are summarized in the Stormwater Di

Tornado Season Around the Corner: Iowa City Schedules Tornado Drill for Wednesday, March 27

The City of Iowa City will participate in a state-wide mock tornado drill on Wednesday, March 27 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Iowa City to Host Iowa Mid-Winter Iowa Special Olympics Tournament this Weekend

Iowa City is serving as the host city for the 24th annual Special Olympics Mid-Winter Tournament this weekend, which is expected to draw nearly 1,000 Special Olympics athletes from across the state of Iowa.

Iowa City Spring Hydrant Flushing Starts this Month, Find Out When Your Hydrant will be Flushed

The City of Iowa City Water Division will begin opening and flushing water hydrants in March to remove sediment and clean water distribution pipes.

Iowa City's Project Prom Extended, with Two Additional Events this Week

Iowa City's "Project Prom," a recycling-inspired, eco-friendly event that encouraged people to donate their gently used prom dresses, has been such a great success that the event has been extended.

How Long is an ER Wait at Mercy Iowa City and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics? Feds Spill the Beans

Medicare database shows how hospitals across Iowa —and nation—compare for care.

Republican's Upset Win First GOP Victory in Liberal Johnson County in Decades

A Republican winning an election in Johnson County, Iowa? Clearly there must be some mistake.

Final Voting Results Johnson County Supervisor Special Election

The final voting results in the Johnson County Supervisor special election between Terry Dahms and John Etheredge.

Drought Leads to Record Number of Main Breaks in Iowa City

The impact of this year's drought has been low soil moisture, which has caused the ground to shift and water mains to be displaced, resulting in a record number of water main breaks.

Iowa City 2030 Comprehensive Plan to be Released for Public Scrutiny Today

Get a glimpse of Iowa City...of the future! I want my flying car Mayor Hayek!

Grant Wood Early Spring Farmers Market Opens This Saturday

That's right, there's a snowstorm this week and Iowa City is still managing to pull off a farmers market. Enjoy an early taste of farmers market season this Saturday at Grant Wood Elementary.

Johnson County Supervisor Special Election Guide. Election Day Today, March 5

It's election day: March 5th. The election will decide who fills the empty Johnson County Supervisor seat vacated by Sally Stutsman, Democrat Terry Dahms or Republican John Etheredge.

Map: Four Bus Routes to be Disrupted by Madison Street Road Construction

Effective Wednesday, March 6th and until further notice, the Broadway and Cross Park routes will detour on both the inbound and outbound trips using Burlington Street to Riverside Drive to Benton Street due to road work on Madison Street.

Iowa City Park Shelters Can Now Be Reserved Online

Making plans for this summer? You can now reserve Iowa City park shelters ONLINE!

Riverside Casino Contributes $600,000 to Oppose Linn County Casino

Campaign finance reports were released today, and they show big money, high stakes for the election on whether Linn County should have a casino.

Iowa City Issues Reminder of Snow Removal Responsibilities

The City of Iowa City would like to remind residents of what to do regarding removal of snow from their property:

Johnson County Legislator is Sponsor of Anti-Gay-Marriage Bill

State Sen. Sandy Greiner of Keota is among the co-sponsors of a bill that would ban same-sex marriage in Iowa.

Iowa City Summer Camp Registration Starts March 7

Parents who are looking for fun, active, and creative Spring Break programs for their children are encouraged to sign up for the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's annual Spring Break Camps.

Rep. Loebsack Speaks Out Against Sequester, As Budget Cuts Could Crunch Schools, Social Services, Military in Iowa

If lawmakers don't strike a deal, an automatic budget cut would begin that would trim $85 billion from the budget between March and September.

Fiscal Cliff: University of Iowa Leaders Brace for Research Funding Cut

Many University of Iowa research programs are funded by federal grants.

Cautionary Optimism in the State of the City Address: Iowa City City Council Meeting, Feb. 19

Also, the landfill bid is approved and new rules for bar curfews are eased into place.

Volunteers Needed for Johnson County Job Fair

The Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with planning and organizing this spring's job fair.

State of the City, Relaxing the Curfew, Landfill Rebuild Bid: Iowa City City Council Feb. 19 Work Session and Formal Meeting Agendas, Council Packet

Agendas for the upcoming City Council meeting on Feb. 19.

Iowa City Poetry in Public Deadline Coming Tomorrow

The deadline to submit entries for this year's Poetry in Public program is this Friday, February 15 at 5 p.m.

Iowa City President's Day City Services Open and Closed Schedule

See what city services are available on Monday, the day of presidents.

Iowa City Road Construction: Oakcrest Street

Weather permitting on Friday, Oakcrest Street will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic from George Street to Oaknoll Drive.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces. Loebsack Criticizes Congress for Lack of Funding

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Regular Yard Waste Pickup Suspended in Iowa City from Beginning of February until Second Week of March

Iowa City will suspend regular yard waste pickup for Iowa City residents starting Feb. 4 and going until March 8.

Inauguration 2013: Iowa City Native to Play Key Role in President Barack Obama's Inauguration, Parade

Iowa City native Staff Sergeant Kara Santos, a West High School and University of Iowa alum, will be playing piccolo at the 57th Inauguration of the President of the United States on Monday as part of the Marine Band.