City Hall is governed by the City of Iowa City in Iowa, which administers several departments, including planning and community development, human rights and finance. The City of Iowa City s government maintains a police department that is a law enforcement agency that works to insure fair treatment for all and protects residents lives and their properties. The city s government also governs a fire department that provides that provides fire suppression, emergency medical and water rescue services. Its government administers a public works department that is responsible for the repair and maintenance of concrete and asphalt streets, as well as offers snow plowing and traffic engineering services.