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The 2023 Farmers Market has over 125 vendors participating. |
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Each week, 215 pounds of fresh, locally-produced foods are donated from the Farmers Market to local hunger-relief organizations. This number is expected to double by late season. |
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More than 50 types of vegetables are grown by local farmers, and the healthiest Iowan diets include all of them! |
 The City of Iowa City's Transportation Services Department has received a monumental $23.2 million grant to replace the City's aging transit maintenance facility and purchase four additional electric buses, paving the way for future expansion of the electric bus fleet.
"The new facility will be purpose-built for electric or other low-emission technology and will be powered by clean, renewable energy, enabling Iowa City Transit’s transformation into one of the most sustainable transit systems in the United States,” says Darian Nagle-Gamm, Transportation Director.
Transportation Services currently provides rides to over 1.1 million people a year and expects ridership to grow as the City implements a two-year Fare Free pilot program on August 1, eliminating bus fare for all riders.
 At Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, residents can find Spot the Hot Activity Kits to check out for at-home enjoyment. Kits include materials for heat-related science experiments, free pool passes, a sticker featuring Goldie the Climate Action Mascot, and an activity booklet with information about heat islands. Visit the lower level customer service desk at Robert A. Lee to get a kit and give the activities a try!
 Summer is a great time to get out and appreciate the many creative approaches to Iowa City lawns.
Re-wilding a back or front yard adds interest, seasonal color, food and habitat for wildlife, and the type of maintenance that bypasses the mower!
Four Iowa City yards are spotlighted in the IC Lawn Love video series; enjoy all of the video shorts at the City Channel.
Trading a traditional lawn for diverse natives or an edible landscape is possible in Iowa City neighborhoods, although it does not equate to a maintenance-free yard. Learn more about lawn options and considerations at icgov.org/lawnlove.
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has scheduled six public consumer comment meetings starting July 24, 2023, regarding the customer notice filed by MidAmerican Energy Company for an increase in its natural gas base delivery rates.
These meetings allow MidAmerican ratepayers to comment on the proposed increases as well as on the overall quality of service.
Five in-person meetings are scheduled throughout MidAmerican’s service territory and one virtual meeting is planned. For details on times and locations, visit the IUB website. Written comments can be filed by completing and submitting the IUB’s online comment form
Iowa City’s Climate Action Commission meets monthly
Access upcoming and past meeting packets at the Climate Action Commission web page.
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