HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 2024 Utility InsertStay cozy, save money this winter
Keep warm air in and Jack Frost out for lower energy bills, and to help Iowa City reach its Climate Action goals.
These four easy, inexpensive projects will get you started. Find more weatherization tips at energy.gov.
Did you know? Iowa City homeowners may qualify for loans for projects leading to a more energy-efficient home.
Owners must have adequate equity in the home, and a gross household income below 80% of Iowa City’s median
income level. For details and to apply online, visit icgov.org/EEP. Forms are also available at City Hall in the Housing
Rehabilitation Office (level 2). Questions? Email liz-osborne@iowa-city.org or call 319-356-5246.
icgov.org/Climate
Defeat drafts from windows
and doors with weather
stripping, caulk, or a draft guard.
Install window film or storm
windows for extra insulation.
1
Replace your
furnace filter every
three months to keep
your furnace running
efficiently.
2
Set ceiling fans to
rotate clockwise,
which pushes rising
warm air back down
into the room.
3
Sign up for a free home energy
audit from Green Iowa AmeriCorps:
bit.ly/ICEnergyAudit
4
MLK Celebration and Day of Service
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mercer Park Gym
Monday
JAN 15
JAN
12,19, 26
UAY and ICPL Dr. King Series for Youth
5-6 p.m. | UAY Swaim Youth Center
MLK Day Family Storytime | 10:30-11 a.m.
Iowa City Public Library Storytime Room
Monday
JAN 15
In partnership with
community organizations,
the City of Iowa City
invites all to participate in
this year's celebration of
Dr. King's life and legacy.
Screening: The Road to Justice | 6-7:30 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A
Tuesday
JAN 16
icgov.org/MLK2024icgov.org/MLK2024
Details and full calendar of events at more community
events at
mlk.uiowa.edu
MARTINLUTHERKING JR.DAY
IOWA CITY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Free events for all ages and abilities are
scheduled throughout January and are
open to the public.
Fridays
Stay cozy, save money this winter
Keep warm air in and Jack Frost out for lower energy bills, and to help Iowa City reach its Climate Action goals. These four
easy, inexpensive projects will get you started. Find more weatherization tips at energy.gov.
1. Defeat drafts from windows and doors with weather stripping, caulk, or a draft guard. Install window film or storm
windows for extra insulation.
2. Replace your furnace filter every three months to keep your furnace running efficiently.
3. Set ceiling fans to rotate clockwise, which pushes rising warm air back down into the room.
4. Sign up for a free home energy audit from Green Iowa AmeriCorps: bit.ly/ICEnergyAudit
Did you know? Iowa City homeowners may qualify for loans for projects leading to a more energy-efficient home. Owners
must have adequate equity in the home, and a gross household income below 80% of Iowa City’s median income level. For
details and to apply online, visit icgov.org/EEP. Forms are also available at City Hall in the Housing Rehabilitation Office (level
2). Questions? Email liz-osborne@iowa-city.org or call 319-356-5246.
icgov.org/Climate
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Remember, celebrate, act!
In partnership with community organizations, the City of Iowa City invites all to participate in this year’s celebration of Dr.
King’s life and legacy. Free events for all ages and abilities are scheduled throughout January and are open to the public.
Iowa City Schedule of Events
Fridays, January 12, 19, 26 - UAY and ICPL Dr. King Series for Youth, 5-6 p.m. at UAY Swaim Youth Center
Monday, January 15 - MLK Day Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. at Iowa City Public Library Storytime Room
Monday, January 15 - MLK Celebration and Day of Service, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Mercer Park Gym
Tuesday, January 16 - Screeing of The Road to Justice, 6-7:30 p.m. at Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A
Details and full calendar of events at icgov.org/MLK2024. More community events at mlk.uiowa.edu.
PLAY FOREVERYONE
Iowa City Parks and Recreation has something for everyone!
We are now accepting applications for RecAssist, our income-
eligible discount program. One application for Iowa City
residents per calendar year. For more information, visit
icgov.org/Recreation.FREEZEFest Sunday
FEB. 4
1-3 p.m.
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
For more information, visit icgov.org/Recreation
FREE
No registration
required
Adult
Recreation
Aquatics
Arts, STEAM,
Nature & Camps
Adaptive &
Inclusive
Recreation
Youth
Sports
Winter/Spring
Recreation
Registration
is underway!
Participants can register at our recreation centers
or by calling 319-356-5100.
View the Winter/Spring Activity
Guide and register online, at
icgov.org/Recreation.
Winter/Spring Recreation Registration
is underway!
View the Winter/Spring Activity Guide and register online, at icgov.org/Recreation. Participants can register at our recreation
centers or by calling 319-356-5100.
Iowa City Parks & Recreation has something for everyone! Adult recreation, aquatics, arts, STEAM, nature and camps,
adaptive and inclusive recreation, and youth sports.
Play for Everyone
Iowa City Parks and Recreation has something for everyone! We are now accepting applications for RecAssist, our income-
eligible discount program. One application for Iowa City residents per calendar year. For more information, visit icgov.org/
Recreation.
Freeze Fest
Sunday, February 4 from 1-3 p.m. at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Free, no registration required. For more information,
visit icgov.org/Recreation.