The Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) is participating in No-Shave November to support cancer research. As part of No-Shave November, Police Chief Police Sam Hargadine has waived the ICPD’s standard grooming policy for the month to allow members of the department to participate in the national movement. No-Shave November challenges participants to forgo shaving in order to provoke conversation and raise cancer awareness.

In addition to waiving the grooming policy, Chief Hargadine has also authorized the modification of the uniform policy for the month of November. As the color...

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a building fire at 325 S. Grand Avenue, Slater Residence Hall at 1:24 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The first unit arrived on scene four minutes after receiving the alarm and reported a working fire on the 9th floor.

The occupants of the building had safely exited the structure prior to the fire department’s arrival. Fire crews made an aggressive high-rise fire attack from the interior, containing the fire damage to a single dorm room. The fire had activated the sprinkler system, which kept the fire in check until it was fully extinguished...

Weather permitting, on Monday, November 2, 2015, Brown Street will be closed to through traffic from Dubuque Street to Linn Street. This closure will facilitate the installation of a gas main in the area. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 4th.

Motorists are to take note of this construction and to seek an alternate route during this time period. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through all construction areas.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit the City of Iowa...

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) and the City of Iowa City have partnered on the development of a set of guidelines that will serve as a design guide for storefronts and signage in the Downtown District and the Northside. The design guidelines promote restoration of architectural features and set clear standards for signage, outdoor patios, and other creative design opportunities.

The two groups are now inviting businesses, building owners, and the public to an open house to hear a brief presentation on the guidelines, review the draft proposal, and provide feedback for City...