Iowa City, IA
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Iowa CityIA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $305,824 +3.8% yr/yr · +24.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$177.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$149.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$77.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$67.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,003 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025161 housing units ($48.6M)
Recent meetings
Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council - Formal
City Council approves contracts for bridge, road, and roof repairs
The Iowa City Council will consider approving contracts for the College Street Bridge rehabilitation, Dodge Street reconstruction, and two building roof replacements. The meeting also includes resolutions for liquor licenses, building change grants, and a public hearing on a property sale for affordable housing.
- College Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project consulting agreement
- Dodge Street Reconstruction Project STBG funding ($3.75M)
- Water Pavement Patching 2026 contract ($421,161)
- Robert A Lee Recreation Center Roof Replacement contract ($518,665)
- Sale of 1102 Hollywood Blvd to Iowa City Affordable Housing Inc.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
June 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoo …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Council - Formal
Council to approve property acquisitions for Dodge Street reconstruction
The council will consider consent calendar items including proclamations, liquor licenses, and numerous construction project acceptances and procurements. A key item authorizes property acquisitions for the Dodge Street Reconstruction Project from Burlington Street to Governor Street. The council also will vote on a resolution supporting an application for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for housing at 1002-1006 N. Summit St.
- April 2026 disbursements of $13,089,733
- Procurement of two wheel loaders for Landfill Operations at $451,578.57
- Property acquisitions for Dodge Street Reconstruction Project (Burlington to Governor)
- Acceptance of FY2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, actual cost $1,579,993.06
- Resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credits for 1002-1006 N. Summit St.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
June 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoom …
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Wed May 20, 2026
City Council - Formal
Council to approve $1.8M loan for 36 affordable housing units on N. Summit St.
The City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including approval of a $1.8 million Housing Trust Fund loan to construct 36 affordable housing units at 1002-1006 N. Summit St. Other actions include awarding contracts for the Camp Cardinal Road Extension ($459,910.95) and North Market Square Park improvements ($181,230.00), accepting March 2026 disbursements of $11.5 million, and approving multiple alcohol licenses and tobacco civil penalties. The meeting also includes a joint funding agreement for a Mobility Coordinator position and acceptance of completed asphalt resurfacing work.
- $1.8M Housing Trust Fund loan for 36 affordable housing units at 1002-1006 N. Summit St.
- Award of Camp Cardinal Road Extension contract to Streb Construction Co. for $459,910.95
- Award of North Market Square Park Improvements contract to All American Concrete for $181,230.00
- Approval of $11,503,072.14 in March 2026 disbursements
- Acceptance of $300 civil penalties from five businesses for tobacco sales to minors, and $1,500 penalty from Almost Paradise Mini
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
May 19, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoom …
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Tue May 5, 2026
City Council - Formal
Iowa City Council to authorize $23.5M in bonds and award road projects
The Iowa City Council will consider authorizing $23.5 million in general obligation bonds for infrastructure and awarding construction contracts for road and alleyway improvements. The meeting will also include the approval of liquor licenses and the receipt of various commission minutes.
- Authorize $15.37M in GO Bonds, Series 2026C
- Authorize $8.13M in Taxable GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2026D
- Award Washington St & Juniper Dr reconstruction contract to All American Concrete ($1.14M)
- Award Alleyway Improvements 2026 contract to J & L Construction ($141,867)
- Resolution supporting Vasari, LLC workforce housing project at 500 S. Dubuque St
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
May 5, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoom …
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
City Council - Formal
Council to consider rezoning for 267-home development near Wetherby Park
The City Council will vote on second consideration of a rezoning for 56 acres west of Wetherby Park to allow 267 residential lots, and a zoning text amendment to exempt hotel-to-residential conversions from parking/open space rules in the Central Business District. The consent calendar includes approval of a five-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, a $408,831 project management software contract, a $2.24 million pavement rehabilitation contract, and a change order for the landfill compost facility expansion. Routine items include liquor license changes and proclamations.
- Rezoning 56.35 acres west of Wetherby Park to allow 267 residential lots and 20 outlots (second consideration)
- Zoning text amendment to exempt hotel guestroom conversions from parking/open space requirements in CB-10 zone
- Five-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (FY2027-2031) with wage settlements and benefit changes
- Procurement of project management software from Solution Guidance Corp. for $408,831 over five years
- Approval of $2,239,579.85 contract to L.L. Pelling Company for FY2026 pavement rehabilitation
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
April 21, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zo …
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Fri Apr 10, 2026
City Council - Formal
Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY2027 budget
The Iowa City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the budget ending June 30, 2027. This is a required step before finalizing the levy. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Special Formal Meeting
April 7, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoo …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
City Council - Formal
City Council to consider $15.37M and $8.13M bond sales
The City Council will review several financial authorizations, including the sale of General Obligation Bonds and over $14 million in disbursements. The body is also considering a five-year labor agreement with AFSCME and various liquor license applications.
- Sale of $15,370,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026C
- Sale of $8,130,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026D
- Approval of $14,070,404.48 in disbursements for February 2026
- Five-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #183 for FY 2027-2031
- Approximate $550,000 contract with Rhino Industries, Inc. for lime residual material removal
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Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
April 7, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoo …
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
City Council - Formal
Council sets public hearing for rezoning 56 acres west of Wetherby Park for 267 homes
The City Council will hold a special formal meeting with many consent items, proclamations, and resolutions. The most consequential item is setting an April 7 public hearing on rezoning 56.35 acres near Wetherby Park to allow up to 267 residential lots. Other notable actions include awarding a $1.2 million contract for City Park shelter replacement and approving a $118,950 study for the Highlander Lift Station improvements.
- Rezoning west of Wetherby Park of 56.35 acres for 267 residential lots and 20 outlots (public hearing set for April 7)
- Award contract to McComas-Lacina Construction for $1,207,000 for City Park Shelter Replacement Project
- Approve $118,950 engineering agreement with Stanley Consultants for Highlander Lift Station Improvement Study
- Approve Building Change Grant agreement with John's Grocery at 120 N. Gilbert Street
- Set public hearing on proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027 budget on April 7
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Special Formal Meeting
March 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zo …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council - Formal
City Council to authorize $22M in bonds and approve transit, road, and recycling projects
The Iowa City Council will consider authorizing $22 million in general obligation bonds for essential corporate purposes, awarding contracts for transit buses and road repairs, and setting public hearings for a floodplain zoning amendment and a property sale.
- Authorization of $22,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
- Award of contract for 11 heavy-duty diesel buses ($1.7M City share)
- Award of contract for 8 paratransit vehicles ($238K City share)
- Award of contract for N Dodge Street and ACT Circle intersection improvements ($256,243)
- Award of contract for 2026 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project ($855,541.10)
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
February 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
City Council - Formal
Council to consider zoning code update for state law on ADUs, home occupations
This is a formal meeting with numerous consent items including liquor license renewals, approval of $13.4 million in December disbursements, a tobacco enforcement agreement, and authorization of $34.9 million in sewer revenue notes. The council will also set public hearings for up to $22 million in general obligation bonds and consider a zoning code text amendment (second reading) to align local rules with state law changes on home occupations, fireworks sales, building materials, and accessory dwelling units. Other action items include beginning the bidding process for a $1.3 million city park shelter replacement and terminating two TIF districts that have never been used.
- Zoning code text amendment (REZ25-0015) second consideration to comply with state preemptions on ADUs, home occupations, fireworks sales, and variances
- Authorizing $3 million (Series 2026B) and $31.9 million (Series 2026A) in taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes
- Setting a February 17 public hearing for up to $22 million in general obligation bonds for essential corporate purposes
- Final plat approval for Cardinal Pointe West – Part Five creating 19 residential lots
- City Park Shelter Replacement Project with $1.3 million estimated cost, beginning bidding process
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
February 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council - Formal
Council to consider zoning code update to comply with state law preemptions
The council will hold a public hearing and first consideration of a zoning text amendment to align local regulations with state law changes on home occupations, fireworks sales, building materials, variances, and accessory dwelling units. Consent items include three building change grants for downtown properties, a tax abatement for commercial flex buildings on Naples Avenue, and a resolution authorizing a RISE grant for road extensions. Public hearings are set for the City Park Shelter Replacement Project ($1.3M) and two proposed urban renewal areas along Sycamore and N Dodge & Scott corridors.
- Zoning code text amendment (REZ25-0015) to comply with state preemptions on home occupations, fireworks, building materials, variances, and ADUs
- Resolutions of necessity to establish Sycamore Urban Renewal Area and N Dodge & Scott Urban Renewal Area, with public hearings
- Public hearing set for City Park Shelter Replacement Project estimated at $1,300,000
- Tax abatement for two new flex buildings totaling 25,400 sf at 2465 and 2485 Naples Avenue SW under Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan
- Building Change Grant agreements for Lasansky Corporation (216 E Washington), James Theater (213 N Gilbert), and MERCI, LLC (215 N Linn)
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
January 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Council - Formal
City Council discusses infrastructure projects and zoning amendments
The City Council will consider several infrastructure resolutions including road improvements, sewer repairs, and culvert replacements. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for residential development and a public hearing regarding landfill facility expansions.
- American Legion Road Improvements Project completion with an actual cost of $8,437,935.05
- Benton Street & Kirkwood Avenue Culvert Replacements Project engineering agreement for $622,051.00
- Iowa City Landfill Compost Facility Improvements and Expansion Project estimated at $3,800,000
- Zoning Code text amendment regarding state preemptions on home occupations and accessory dwelling units
- Rezoning of 13.60 acres near Ava Circle for single-family dwellings
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, [email protected] . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
January 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person.
If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Z …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Council - Formal
Iowa City Council to hold organizational meeting on January 6
The City Council will conduct a special organizational meeting to elect its leadership and fill committee seats. The body will nominate and vote for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and make various two-year appointments to city boards and regional commissions.
- Nominations and election of the Mayor
- Nominations and election of the Mayor Pro Tem
- Appointments to the Economic Development Committee
- Appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
- Appointments to the Better Together 2030 Board
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📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
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Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Special Formal
Organizational Meeting
January 6, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
www.icgov.org
City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at:
icgov.org/landacknowledgement
Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules
You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
https://citychannel4.com/live
https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live
https://facebook.com/CityofIowaCity
1. Call to Order
2. Consider a motion to appoint City Clerk as temporary Chairperson.
3. Nominations for office of Mayor of the City of Iowa City.
3.a Motion for nominations for office of Mayor.
3.b Motion to close nominations.
3.c Vote (in order of nominations).
4. Nominations for office of Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Iowa City.
4.a Motion for nominations for office of Mayor Pro Tem.
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $184.0M | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA National Aeronautics and Space Administr · THE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELL |
| $44.9M | NCS PEARSON INC Department of Education · EO14042 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS MATERIALS DISTRIBU |
| $36.1M | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Department of Health and Human Services · SURVEILLANCE, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND END RESULTS (SEER) PROGRAM |
| $18.0M | NCS PEARSON INC Department of the Interior · BIE ELA AND MATH STUDENT ASSESSMENTS |
| $12.0M | NEUMANN MONSON, INC. General Services Administration · IGF::OT::IGF NEW DES MOINES FEDERAL COURTHOUSE, DES MOINES, IA. THIS |
| $7.4M | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Department of Transportation · TITLE: HUMAN INTERACTION WITH DRIVING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS NEW TASK ORD |
| $6.6M | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF CLIN0001 BASE AWARD (EIRE) PHASE 1 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEM |
| $5.6M | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Department of Health and Human Services · NATIONAL FERRET RESOURCE AND RESEARCH CENTER ON LUNG DISEASE - BASE PE |
| $4.6M | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Department of Veterans Affairs · KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SURGEON SERVICES |
| $3.1M | NCS PEARSON INC Department of Defense · DODEA STUDENT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Johnson County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,088 people (-$69.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Flood": 12, "Severe Storm": 7, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": · last Mon Aug 17, 2020)
Traffic fatalities3 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,490 (68,965 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,105/mo (1,488 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.1% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$177.3M
Annual budget
$67.6M
Debt outstanding
161
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$177.3M
Spending$149.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$67.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.38×
Debt-load index42 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.