Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, Dec. 3, S. Johnson Street will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic just south of Bowery Street. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate repair work on a water service line in the area. It is anticipated that S Johnson Street will re-open to traffic by the end of the day on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Motorists are to take note of this lane reduction and to allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through all construction areas.

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The Iowa City Public Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 11, for Staff Inservice Day.

“The annual Inservice Day is an opportunity for all Library staff to attend training designed to improve services for patrons,” Community and Access Services Coordinator Kara Logsden said.

The day begins with staff recognition during which seven Library employees will be recognized for service to ICPL. This year, the Library will recognize individuals who have worked at the Library for five, 10, 20, and 25 years.

This year’s Inservice Day features three guest speakers. Karin...

As of 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 2, crews are collecting leaves in zone #7.

Once zone #7 is completed, crews will move back into zone #1 and proceed in order through zone #5. Crews will attempt to collect in each of the seven routes one more time. Crews will not return to any of the routes once collection has been completed. Additionally, crews will not return for piles raked after the area was collected or for piles not collected due to parked vehicles.

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Voting results for the November 30, 2015 City Council meeting is available at http://www.icgov.org/councildocs .