Iowa City Repair Cafe

10/17/2026

Some reuse and repair inspiration for your Saturday. Not all of us can build a whole dwelling from reclaimed materials, but all of us can reuse or repair something.

Evan Levy realized he could build an accessory dwelling unit within his budget if he did much of the work himself.

10/16/2026

A belated but no less hearty thank you to Houses into Homes for hosting us!

10/16/2026

Correct link for Wright House Of Fashion is https://www.wrightfashionhouse.com!

09/28/2026

Thanks so much to Houses into Homes for hosting us and for all the great work they do!

09/25/2026

No rivalry here—we’re thrilled to see Cyclones repairing!

The annual Iowa State University Repair Café was held at the Student Innovation Center (SIC) Wednesday. The Repair Café is a collaboration between multiple campus organizations and the Ames Repair Café, where students, faculty and staff can bring in items to be repaired by volunteers. “The SIC ...

09/22/2026

From drilling to sanding to sewing, Iowa City Repair Cafe and Houses Into Homes volunteers had a great time teaming up this weekend to fix stuff, share skills, and get to know each other's work!

08/23/2026

Give something a new life!

08/23/2026

Project Cleanup is a program developed to support volunteer-led community cleanup efforts in Iowa City to help keep Iowa City clean and beautiful.

Kits include an instruction sheet, one pair of reusable gloves, and one 16-gallon orange plastic garbage bag.

Those interested in the program can stop by the Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City Senior Center, Mercer Park Aquatic Center, or City Hall’s Information Desk to pick up their cleanup kits. More info: https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/public-works/resource-management/project-cleanup

08/23/2026

Residents of Johnson County and within the city limits of Kalona and Riverside can recycle most types of batteries at no cost at the following drop-off locations:

🟢 Fire Station #2 West (301 Emerald St., Iowa City)
🟢 Ace Hardware East (1558 Mall Dr., Iowa City)
🟢 Earl May Garden Center (1901 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City)
🟢 Ace Hardware North (600 N Dodge St., Iowa City)
🟢 Iowa City City Hall (410 E Washington St., Iowa City)
🟢 Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th St., Coralville)
🟢 North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St., North Liberty)
🟢 Tiffin City Hall (300 Railroad St., Tiffin)
🟢 Oxford Public Library (112 N Augusta Ave., Oxford)
🟢 Solon Public Library (320 West Main St., Solon)
🟢 Lone Tree City Hall (123 N Devoe St., Lone Tree)
🟢 City of Hills Office (201 N. 1st St., Hills)

Learn more: www.icgov.org/battery.

08/15/2026

Who is excited for the Art and Craft Supplies Pop-up Events next week at the East Side Recycling Center (2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240)?! We are! Event info: www.icgov.org/reduce

Donate quality supplies you no longer need on these days:

🖍️ Wednesday, August 19 from 2 to 6 p.m.
🖍️ Thursday, August 20 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Pick up free supplies on these days:

♻ Friday, August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.
♻ Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.