UPDATED 10:15 a.m. to better describe the mural IOWA CITY – The City Council Tuesday night gave its OK for a mural to be painted on the side of a five-story tall parking ramp downtown. The mural, by Iowa City artist Eliezer Sotillo, is to depict more than a dozen arms and hands that...
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IOWA CITY – The City Council Tuesday night adopted the final two pieces of a set of three ordinances aimed at limiting the number of new large apartments near downtown and the University of Iowa campus. The council voted 6-0, with Terry Dickens absent, to pass an ordinance preventing the construction of multifamily dwellings...
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More Johnson County communities are contracting with the Cedar Valley Humane Society for their animal shelter needs. Tiffin is now using the Cedar Rapids-based shelter, and Solon also will be served by the nonprofit organization starting July 1, according to a news release. Shueyville is reviewing a contract proposal, said Bob Citrullo, executive director...
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IOWA CITY – A large mural meant to represent an embracing of diversity may be coming to a downtown Iowa City parking ramp. The general concept, by local artist Eliezer Sotillo, calls for hands reaching toward one another and to the viewer. It is to be painted, with a mixture of black-and-white spray paint...
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The F.W. Kent Park beach in Johnson County will open for the season on May 26. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. No lifeguards are provided. Cans, bottles, food and alcohol are prohibited. For more information, call (319) 645-2315.
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NORTH LIBERTY – The city of North Liberty has switched from the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center to the Cedar Valley Humane Society for its animal shelter needs. The city made the change, effective April 25, after Iowa City asked neighboring communities for more money to help build and operate a new...
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IOWA CITY – Residents of several Johnson County towns can no longer  take animals to the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. The services shut off for them include include drop-off of stray or unwanted pets and assistance for sick or injured wild animals, according to a news release. Iowa City is in...
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CORALVILLE – Residents will have a chance to get rid of large items next week in Coralville. The semiannual Mayor’s Clean Up Week is set for May 7-11. People can dispose of bulky items, like furniture and bathroom fixtures, by placing them curbside up to 24 hours before their regular trash collection day. Metal...
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News release from the city of Iowa City: The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Bureau are proud to announce that the City of Iowa City has received the 2011 Tree City USA award 22nd Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon, held at the Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston...
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UPDATED 4:45 p.m. with info from Gronstal IOWA CITY – Gov. Terry Branstad told an Iowa City crowd Thursday that he’s optimistic the Legislature will adjourn within a week and will pass a commercial property tax reform bill.http://easterniowagovernment.com/wp-admin/post-new.php He also believes funding for higher education will be close to the increases he proposed, rather...
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