Road Construction - S Clinton Street

Friday, December 4, 2015 - 12:00pm
Engineering

Weather permitting, on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., S. Clinton Street will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between Burlington Street and Court Street. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate the continuing construction of the University of Iowa School of Music building.

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 updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit...

Leaf vacuum program update Dec. 4

Friday, December 4, 2015 - 8:41am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

As of 7 a.m. today, Friday, Dec. 4, it is anticipated that leaf collection crews will move out of zone #1 and into zone #2.

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.

To sign up for future leaf vacuum program updates, visit www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions .

To view a route map or to review the leaf vacuum instructions, visit...

ICPL Weekly Calendar: December 5 to December 18, 2015

Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 4:46pm
Iowa City Public Library

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December 5, 2015

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4th Annual ICPL Arts and Crafts Bazaar

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meeting Room A

Staff or Desk Contact: Christina Stanton

Contact Phone: 319-887-6017

Open to the public

Details: Don't miss the 4th Annual ICPL Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Saturday, December 5th. There will be a wide selection of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, from quilts and hand knitted items to jewelry, holiday ornaments and more, all donated by local artists and...

Road Construction - S Johnson Street

Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 10:28am
Engineering

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.

For updated information on road...

Leaf vacuum program update Dec. 3

Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 9:54am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

As of 7 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 3, it is anticipated that leaf collection crews will move out of zone #7 and into zone #1.

Once crews move back into zone #1, they will proceed in order through zone #5. 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.

To sign up for future leaf vacuum program updates, visit www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions .

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Iowa City Public Library Closed Dec. 11

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 3:34pm
Iowa City Public Library

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...

Holiday with the Hounds open house scheduled Dec. 12 at Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 9:30am
Animal Shelter

It will be a holiday chorus of a whole different kind when the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center hosts its annual Holiday with the Hounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the center, located at 3910 Napoleon Lane. The event doubles as a Holiday Open House for people who are interested in adopting a pet, and a supply drive for animals housed at the center. Visitors are encouraged to bring gifts for shelter animals, spend time with the pets, and enjoy some cookies and cocoa during the event. In addition to gifts, gift cards are always welcome, as they can be used to...

Leaf vacuum program update Dec. 2

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 8:35am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

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.

To sign up for future leaf vacuum program updates, visit...

City to host open house regarding Washington Street updates Thursday, Dec. 3

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 12:05pm
Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan
The City of Iowa City will host an open house regarding Washington Street updates from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street. City staff and the design team will review construction phasing plans, proposed sequencing, and key substantial completion target dates for Washington Street. The project is part of the larger Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape plan.

Wayfinding kiosks are proposed within the Washington Street study area and will be located at the intersections with Clinton, Dubuque and Linn Streets. As part of the...

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