As of Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, the leaf vacuum program has ceased operating so crews can begin the process of winterizing and converting trucks for snow removal.

Be sure to sign up to receive snow alerts via text and email at icgov.org/e-subscriptions . For details about snow operations, visit icgov.org/snow . To learn more about the Iowa City Leaf Vacuum Program, visit icgov.org/leafvacuum .

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The Iowa City Public Library's Friends Foundation will host its very popular Arts and Crafts Bazaar through the end of December. This year due to COVID-19 precautions, the event will be hosted online. The fundraiser is in its ninth year and is made possible by the generous donations of local artists and crafters.

Cheryl Hetherington, who donated items for the Bazaar says, “I love the Library, and I love to do art. It seems like the perfect mixture to share those loves with you all.”

Shoppers can take advantage of this local gift buying option knowing that 100% of proceeds...

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include rules for clearing sidewalks when it snows, how to check out the latest activity guide from Parks and Rec, and a grant programs designed to eliminate inequities. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

At approximately 1:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Iowa City police responded to the Old Capitol Parking Ramp, 220 S. Capitol St., for a report of shots fired.

Responding officers found evidence at the scene indicating multiple shots were fired and the preliminary investigation shows several people may have been involved. An adult male was taken to an area hospital with what is believed to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen.

This remains an open and active investigation. No other information is available at this time.

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