Begin your visit to Iowa City with a lot of information available here from the official website of the city. http://www.icgov.org/
Public Services:
Emergency: 9-1-1
Police Non-Emergency: 319-356-5275
City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
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Fire Non-Emergency Calls: 319-356-5260
City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
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Utilities:
Water/Sewer/Garbage/Stormwater/Yard Waste/Curbside Recycling:
City of Iowa City Utilities Sign-Up & Billing: 319-356-5066
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street.
http://www.icgov.org/default/?id=1699
To pay online go to http://www.icgov.org/ezpay/
Connect to Utilities
Disconnect: 319-356-5066
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Gas & Electric Hookup
MidAmerican Energy: 888-427-5632
Office – 1630 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City
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Water Service - Water Treatment Facility: 319-356-5160
2551 N. Dubuque St. . Water emergency calls 24 hours: 319-356-5166
(Intersection of North Dubuque and I-80)
Telephone (Land line and Cellular): Contact your preferred service provider.
Free Wireless Internet Coverage: http://www.cfreewireless.org/coverage/
http://www.icpl.org/services/computers/wi-fi.php
http://helpdesk.its.uiowa.edu/wireless/ note: this service is only available to UI students/faculty/staff
Area Wireless Hot Spots Map (Free and Fee-Based)
Cable Television - Mediacom: 319-351-3984
Garbage Service – sign up is automatic with City utility registration.
Municipal garbage service is provided to single family units and multi-family up to 4 units.
Commercial vendors provide services to greater than 4 multi-family units.
Licenses and Registration:
Animal Licenses & Regulations - Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center: 319-356-5295
Hours: M-F 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and Holidays
The Animal Center was displaced by the flood and is located now located at 4852 Sand Road SE (Take Gilbert Street South out of town 3 miles).
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Bicycle Licenses - Iowa City Police Department: 319-356-5275
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
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Iowa State Dept. of Transportation Driver’s License Station: 319-338-5294 or toll free 1-800-532-1121
Eastdale Plaza, 1700 First Avenue
New Driver's License Info: http://www.dot.state.ia.us/mvd/ods/
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Motor Vehicle Licenses/License Plates - Johnson County Treasurer’s Office: 319-356-6091
Johnson County Administration Building; 913 S. Dubuque Street
Offices open M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Voter Registration - Johnson County Auditor’s Office: 319-356-6004
1st floor, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street
Office hours: 8 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., M-F. Also look for registration forms in public buildings, banks and libraries, plus telephone directories.
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Voting Precinct Finder: 319-356-6004
Vital Records - Johnson County Recorder’s Office: 319-356-6093
Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street.
Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Birth, Marriage Licenses, Death Certificates, Military Discharge. Fishing, boat & hunting licenses.
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Property:
Homestead Exemption/Military Exemption, Etc. - City Assessor’s Office: 319-356-6066
913 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 206, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Property Title and Other Public Records - Johnson County Recorder’s Office: 319-356-6093
1st floor, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street
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Property Taxes - Johnson County Treasurer’s Office: 319-356-6087
Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street
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Plat Maps showing ownership, GIS Maps - Johnson County Auditor’s Office: 319-356-6004
1st floor, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street
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Iowa City Property Values - City Assessor: 319-356-6066
Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 206
Office hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Your Home:
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Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling - City Solid Waste Division: 319-356-5180
3800 Napoleon Lane
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Curbside Recycling: Sign up is automatic with City utilities registration.
Municipal curbside recycling is available for single family and multi-family up to 4 units.
ALL RESIDENTS: WHERE CAN I DROP OFF RECYCLABLES?
City Carton Recycling - 3 East Benton Street.
Newspaper, white paper, corrugated cardboard, glass (clear, brown, green), #1 through #7 plastics, metal cans, magazines, chipboard (cereal boxes), phone books
East Side Recycling Center - 2401 Scott Blvd SE.
Newspaper, #1-#7 plastics, cardboard, metal cans.
HyVee Food Store - 1201 North Dodge Street
Newspaper, glass (clear, brown, green), #1 through #7 plastics, metal cans
Eastdale Plaza - 1st Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road
Newspaper, #1 through #7 plastics
Drugtown - 301 N. First Avenue
Newspapers, #1 through #7 plastics
Iowa City Landfill & Recycle Center - 3900 Hebl Avenue SW, Iowa City
Newspaper, white paper, corrugated cardboard, glass (clear, brown, green), #1 through #7 plastics, metal cans, chipboard (cereal boxes), phone books
Landfill. City-operated Landfill is located at 3900 Hebl Avenue SW. Take Melrose out 1-1/2 miles. Open 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-Sat. Call 356-5185.
Landfill: 319-356-5185
3900 Hebl Ave SW - Take Melrose Avenue West 2 Miles
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal: 319-356-5185
Located at Iowa City Landfill. Call ahead for appointment.
Building Permits - Iowa City Housing & Inspection Services: 319-356-5120
410 E. Washington Street
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Housing Inspection - Iowa City Housing & Inspection Services: 319-356-5129
410 E. Washington Street. Search property histories online here.
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Public School District | Colleges | University
Iowa City Community School District: 319-688-1000
509 S. Dubuque Street.
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Kirkwood Community College: 319-887-3658
1816 Lower Muscatine Rd.
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University of Iowa: 319-335-3500
Transportation:
Iowa City Transit: 319-356-5151
SEATS Paratransit Service. Iowa City Transit provides complementary paratransit service to Iowa City residents. The service is provided by Johnson County SEATS and serves senior citizens and persons with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus service. If you are an Iowa City resident and wish to apply for SEATS service, please call 319-356-5151 for an application form or go to http://www.icgov.org/transportation.htm#seats_info. For any other information regarding the SEATS program, call Johnson County SEATS at 319-339-6128.
University of Iowa CAMBUS: 319-335-8633
Coralville Transit: 319-248-1790
Inter-City Bus - Greyhound Bus Terminal: 319-337-2127
Court Street Transportation Center, Dubuque/Court Streets.
Parking Facilities/Permits/Enforcement - Parking Office: 319-356-5096
335 Iowa Avenue.
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Parking Ticket Billing/Questions: 319-356-5066
Revenue Division, City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Pay online at http://www.icgov.org/ezpay
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Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (serving Iowa City): 319- 362-8336
2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Iowa City Municipal Airport (general aviation). 1801 S. Riverside Drive. (319) 356-5045
Employment:
City of Iowa City – Personnel Office: 319-356-5020
410 E. Washington Street
Jobline: 319-356-5021
Sign up for e-notification of new openings at http://www.icgov.org/subscribe.asp
Iowa Workforce Development Center: 319-351-1035
1700 S. 1st Avenue.
University of Iowa Personnel - General Info: 319-335-2682
Leisure and Recreation:
Iowa City Public Library: 319-356-5200
123 S. Linn Street.
Parks: 319-356-5107
Swimming Pools - 319-356-5100
Trails: 319-356-5100
Recreation: 319-356-5100
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St.
Register for Classes Online
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Senior Center: 319-356-5220
28 S. Linn Street
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Senior Services:
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center: 319-356-5220
28 S. Linn Street.
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Elder Services: 319-338-0515 or 800-735-2942
1556 S. First Avenue
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Meals on Wheels: 319-356-5212
Human Services Resources:
Johnson County Quick Reference for Health and Human Services
Services for People Needing Assistance
United Way 2-1-1 Community Resource Online Database
Other Area Links:
Cultural/Activity Calendars: www.culturalcorridor.org & www.goiowacity.com
Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dining, Shopping, Events, Shopping: http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/
Downtown Association: http://www.downtowniowacity.com/
Iowa City and Coralville Interests: http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/links.asp
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce: http://www.iowacityarea.com/
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