ICPL To Circulate Laptops

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:36am
Iowa City Public Library

The Iowa City Public Library has added laptop computers to its list of materials available for check out.

The Library recently purchased five Lenovo laptop computers specifically for the purpose of making them available to patrons, extending ICPL’s public access to technology beyond building operating hours. The computers are equipped with Windows 7 and productivity software, including Microsoft Office Professional 2013.

Beginning March 1, Library users living in Iowa City or one of ICPL’s contract service areas -- Hills, Lone Tree, University Heights, or unincorporated...

Iowa City Fire Department responds to house fire on 3rd Ave.

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:21am
Fire Department

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 409 3rd Ave, in Iowa City at 11:09 p.m. on February 26th. The first unit arrived on scene four minutes after receiving the alarm and reported a working fire with smoke showing from the eves of the roof.

The occupants of the building had safely exited the structure prior to the fire department’s arrival. Fire crews made a quick interior attack, containing the fire damage to the attic space. The fire was deemed under control within 10 minutes of the fire department’s arrival.

Sixteen fire personnel responded to the...

Road Construction - S Gilbert Street

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:18am
Engineering

Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, February 29, 2016, northbound traffic on S Gilbert Street will be reduced to one lane between Lafayette Street and Court Street. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate the placement of a fiber optic line in the area and will be a moving operation as the installation proceeds down the roadway. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Thursday, March 3rd.

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...

Road Construction - S Riverside Dr / Highway 1

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:17am
Engineering

Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, February 29, 2016, northbound traffic on S Riverside Drive/Highway 1 will be reduced to one lane between Benton Street and overhead railroad bridge. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate repair work on a water service line in the area. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Thursday, March 3rd.

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.

For...

New ICPL Services Allows Patrons to Freeze Holds

Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:06am
Iowa City Public Library

Just in time for spring break, the Iowa City Public Library has added a new service, Freezing Holds, that will enable patrons to manage their holds.

Library patrons may have 10 free holds at one time, with requests filled on a first come, first serve basis. Holds, or reserves, can be placed on materials checked out to other patrons, or on materials checked in and available, which a staff member will pull and put on the Holds shelf. Patrons are notified when their requested materials are available, and given a six-day window to visit ICPL to check out the items.

Beginning...

Presentation from final Riverfront Crossings streetscape open house

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 11:37am
Downtown and Riverfront Crossings

A final public open house and input session was held at City Hall for the Riverfront Crossings streetscape plan on Thursday, Feb. 18. The presentation and open house provided another opportunity for the public to review and discuss concepts for improved public sidewalk, landscaping, street trees, lighting, signage, entranceway features and other amenities.

View the PowerPoint presentation that was presented at the meeting .

For questions or to provide comments, contact Karen Howard...

ICPL announces March Classes for Adults

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 10:47am
Iowa City Public Library

Are you creative? Do you enjoy learning new computer skills? The Iowa City Public Library will be teaching classes on GIMP, free graphic design software, and YouTube which has a built-in video editor in March. When you learn how to use these tools, you can edit and create personalized videos, or make cards, invites and other graphics on the computer.

Our Beginning Graphic Design: Part I class will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, and again at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Learn to use the GIMP interface by creating a project in which you download a picture from a website,...

Iowa City Parks and Recreation to host Spring Break Camp

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 9:19am
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Looking for a fun and educational outlet for your child during Spring Break? Look no further than the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Break Camps, scheduled March 14-18 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday, March 2, and forms are now available at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street, or the Mercer/Scanlon facility, 2701 Bradford Drive. Registration forms are also available online at www.icgov.org/event/spring-break-camp .

This year, there are three camp options...

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