Downtown towing begins at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 for snow removal

Crews will remove snow in Downtown Iowa City beginning at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be towed beginning at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Towing will impact Prentiss Street to Market Street, Madison Street to Gilbert Street, as well as North Clinton Street from Market Street to Church Street. The parking in these areas are metered spots, which do not permit parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Follow all posted parking signs to prevent your vehicle from being towed.

Vehicles can be moved to a Downtown Parking ramp, or to on-street parking spaces outside of the area. Be sure to follow all posted signs.

If your vehicle is towed, visit the Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington St., with a photo ID, payment for fines and any outstanding parking fees, your vehicle description, and plate number. Credit cards are accepted. Towing fees must be settled with Holiday Wrecker and Crane after the ICPD releases the vehicle. For assistance, contact ICPD at 319-356-5275. Do not call 911 for towing inquiries.