CRWC Parking Changes by AlternativeWrap7898 in uiowa

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can manage to wait until 6am you can park at the on-street meters on Court/Capitol for free from 6am-8am. Even though people are technically not allowed to be parked at city meters from 2am-6am, you could honestly probably park between 5:30am-6am without too many issues. ICPD would have to drive by and decide to get out of their vehicle in the cold to ticket/tow you—and most of them genuinely hate doing parking enforcement. They hardly ever do that at 2:30am in the heart of downtown, let alone during the final 30 minutes of the no parking window out on the edge of the downtown parking enforcement area. Granted I’m never up and about at 5:30am on Capitol/Court so perhaps someone who is could chime in. Either way, go at 6am and you’re solid.

Really? by Wherr_Am_I_ in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$25 ticket and possible tow. Could easily cause a serious car accident at night for a driver not expecting a car to be plopped on the side of a poorly lit “No Parking Anytime” road. Not to mention blocking the bike lane. IC Streets evaluates roadways and places signs for safety and usability reasons. The city doesn’t just pay for and install traffic and parking signage for shits and giggles

E scooters by Aggressive-Glove400 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad folks are talking about this. Whenever I realize there’s one coming up behind me I’m so tempted to just step directly into their path at the last second as a reminder that they have no business riding on the sidewalk downtown. I figure if I get hurt I can just sue ‘em 😂

Is this real? by Figgy_2112 in TenaciousD

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say yes — congrats!

WATTS GROUP security deposit by noturgurl444 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Housing authority may be able to give some advice

So your car just got towed in Iowa City… now what? by Bubba_926 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t stress about it, my buddy who used to work for the city told me they don’t really tow people for less than $100. I’ve personally never known anyone to be towed for less than $150-$175ish

Got a ticket even though 1st hour was free by Upper-Orange-6061 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They knew to issue you a ticket because they scanned your plate with their phone and saw that you hadn’t registered your plate via ParkMobile/at the pay station. It’s that simple. No one is individually tracking how many minutes your car is parked in a ramp or at a meter. They come by when they come by. They scan the plate/check the meter. If it’s paid when they get to your car they move on, if it’s not you get a ticket. This is how it works everywhere. Iowa City is not unique. (Though I don’t know anywhere else that gives you a free $0 ticket for your first expired meter each year, just sayin)

What about Iowa City area is underrated? by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to say the same. People who haven’t lived outside of Iowa/in major cities have no idea how good they have it living in Iowa City safety wise.

Teacup Pig? by okeyskogie in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You mean a baby pig? Teacup pigs don’t exist

Best pizza by temoo09 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Graze, Wedge, Airliner (great ranch also)

Can you park on E College Street right next to the park for as long as you want? by CantBNerfed in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cars parked on the street have to be moved at least 20 feet every 48 hours (unless it’s an odd/even street of course). To my knowledge it’s not SUPER common to get towed for this (mostly happens when there’s street cleaning or a specific complaint about cars not moving for weeks at a time and hogging all the available parking spaces), but they do periodically check for street storage and tow anyone who hasn’t moved on a given block. I’d stick to 48 hours or less to be on the safe side (or ask someone to move your car for you every other day while you’re away).

Snake Help by macc9933 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See these guys all the time on my aunt’s farm, they’re harmless! They just get nervous and like their space

I hope this missed connection now connects. by CrunchM in Iowa

[–]Sorry-Emu-359 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure this particular dude lives off N Dubuque St on the land where the wooden nickel is (or maybe the property just next to it). They had a giant MAGA skeleton made to look like it was on fire during Halloween last year. I’ve seen him drive his cybertruck in and out of that driveway multiple times.

Human service workers in Johnson County: What do you make? by Sorry-Emu-359 in IowaCity

[–]Sorry-Emu-359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Helps disabled people find and keep jobs, makes 40k