Section of First Avenue to close Nov. 22-25 as part of First Avenue Grade Separation Project

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 4:52pm
Contact: 
Jason Reichart
Engineering

Stage two construction of the First Avenue Grade Separation Project will require the closure of First Avenue from Bradford Drive to Mall Drive. This closure is necessary to complete the construction of the railroad shoofly detour through First Avenue and complete the First Avenue detour road. Weather permitting, the closure is anticipated to take place from Sunday, Nov. 22 through Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Road Construction - Washington Park Road

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 1:01pm
Engineering

Weather permitting, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Washington Park Road will be closed to thru traffic between Mayfield Road and Court Street. Residential access will be maintained. This closure is necessary to facilitate water main improvements. It is anticipated that Washington Park Road will reopen to normal traffic by early evening on the same day.

Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route during this time period. As always, caution should be exercised when driving through all construction areas.

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

Iowa City Police Officer David Schwindt received the Enrique S. Camarena award.

Iowa City Police Officers receive DEA award

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 12:41pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

On November 12th, 2015 at the onset of the "Heroin and Opioids: A Community Crisis" summit at the University of Iowa College of Public Health Building, Iowa City Police Department Officer David Schwindt and Detective Jerry Blomgren were presented with the Enrique S. Camarena award for their efforts in the reduction and usage of synthetic drugs in the Iowa City area over the course of 2011 through 2014.

The Enrique S. “Kiki” Camarena award is presented and sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. The award, named...

Leaf vacuum program update afternoon of Nov. 16

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 12:20pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

As of noon today, Monday, Nov. 16, leaf crews have completed collecting leaves in zone #4 and have now moved into zone #5. It is anticipated that crews will remain in zone #5 for the remainder of the day.

To view a route map or to review the leaf vacuum instructions, visit www.icgov.org/leafvacuum . For more information, contact the Streets Division at 319-356-5181.

Iowa City Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop Monday, Nov. 30

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 10:49am
Police
The Iowa City Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30 at High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market Street. Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that aims to build trust between community members and police officers, one cup of coffee at a time.

It’s a simple concept. Police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. The majority of interactions law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not...

Leaf vacuum program update Nov. 16

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 8:57am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

As of 7 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 16, leaf crews will continue collecting leaves in zone #4. It is anticipated that crews will be moving into zone #5 at some point later today.

To view a route map or to review the leaf vacuum instructions, visit www.icgov.org/leafvacuum . For more information, contact the Streets Division at 319-356-5181.

Free child safety seat check event scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18

Friday, November 13, 2015 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
John Grier
Fire Department

With four out of five child safety seats being used incorrectly, it is important to have your seat inspected by a certified technician. Safe Kids Johnson County, in partnership with the Iowa City Fire Department, will offer a free child safety seat check on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station #4, located at 2008 N. Dubuque Road in Iowa City.

A trained technician will provide education and assistance on proper safety seat installation. Parents, grandparents, childcare providers and others who travel with children in the car are invited to bring their vehicle,...

Medication disposal at City Hall temporarily unavailable during construction

Friday, November 13, 2015 - 4:21pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

Due to the City Hall construction project currently underway, access to the MedRx container in the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) lobby is not available at this time. The MedRx container allows residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications.

Construction work will continue through Friday, Dec. 11. The ICPD will provide notification when the MedRx container is again available.

For more information, contact Sergeant Scott Gaarde at 319-356-5293 and scott-gaarde@iowa-city.org . Additional information...

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