Volunteers sought to help persons with disabilities vote on Election Day

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 2:39pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Persons with disabilities will now have new ways to get out and vote in the Nov. 8, 2016 national elections.

Because transportation to polling sites is a significant barrier to participation, Iowans with Disabilities in Action (ID Action) has offered a grant that will help provide voters with disabilities an Election Day pass for a ride to the polls on a SEATS bus. Riders must be pre-qualified, and passes may be obtained at local nonprofit service agencies. Iowa City and Coralville municipal buses will also offer free rides all day on Nov. 8 to people with disabilities.

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Temporary stop signs to be used while new traffic signal is installed at Washington and Clinton intersection

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 1:26pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Communications

Crews will be installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Washington and Clinton Streets on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016.

Drivers will notice temporary stop signs at the intersection as the new traffic signal lights are installed. Crews expect to begin work at 9 a.m. and to be finished by 3 p.m.

The traffic signal installation is part of ongoing work on Washington Street as part of a larger Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan. The project will give Washington Street a fresh, updated look while also updating aging underground infrastructure.

People can...

Labor Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 10:16am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 for the Labor Day holiday. Other City facilities that will be closed, or changes that will take place to City services on Labor Day, are as follows: Airport: The administration office will be closed, but Jet Air (FBO) will be open regular hours.

Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed.

Landfill and Recycling Center: Closed.

Library: Closed.

Parking:...

No parking on Bradford Drive as First Avenue construction continues

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 5:02pm
Communications

As work continues on the First Avenue Grade Separation Project, residents are advised that starting Wednesday, August 24, parking will no longer be allowed on the north side of Bradford Drive between First Avenue and William Street. This restriction is to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety for motorists and pedestrians near South East Junior High.

Crews closed First Avenue south of Bradford Drive through Mall Drive on August 20, 2016 to complete work on the railroad bridge and start paving First Avenue below the bridge. First Avenue is expected to reopen by Labor Day...

Park Road reopened to traffic Wed. Aug. 24, 2016

Iowa City Gateway: Park Road reopens to traffic

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 11:36am
Contact: 
Melissa Clow

Park Road has completely reopened to traffic.

Crews are still working in the area, so drivers should be cautious and can expect some delays especially where Park Road and Dubuque Street meet.

Park Road between Riverside Drive and the Upper City Park exit closed in mid-July for continued work on the Iowa City Gateway Project, a flood mitigation effort that will elevate Dubuque Street while also raising and replacing the Park Road Bridge.

Dubuque Street continues to be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between Foster Road and Ronalds Street and will...

Dodge Street will reduce to one lane for tree removal

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 9:30am
Public Works

Dodge Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Davenport and Bloomington Streets on Thurs. Aug. 25, 2016 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for tree removal.

Crews will be taking out an American Elm at the intersection of Dodge and Bloomington Streets. The tree has sustained damage from two separate storms this year and will need to be removed to ensure the public's health, safety and welfare.

Drivers should allow extra travel time as delays are possible.

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

Iowa City Animal Control seeks assistance in locating dog after bite

Monday, August 22, 2016 - 12:20pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

Iowa City Animal Services received notification on Aug. 22, 2016 about a person who was bitten by a dog on Aug. 21.

According to the information provided, the person reached down to pet the dog and was subsequently bitten while standing outside The Konnexion, 106 S. Linn Street, around 7 p.m. on Aug. 21.

The dog is described as a black and white pit bull that is shorter in size and appears younger, with a half black and half white face. The individuals with the dog are described as two males and a female with a baby in a green stroller.

Iowa City Animal Services is...

School Safety reminders for children and drivers with the new school year

Monday, August 22, 2016 - 9:06am
Police

Schools in Iowa City are kicking off the 2016-17 academic session. Willowwind School begins its new year on Monday, August 22, while classes in the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center get underway on Wednesday, August 24. Students at Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa also resume classes on Monday.

Drivers should pay close attention to protect the safety and well-being of students, teachers, crossing guards, and others as they make their way to and from classes and other activities. Drivers are advised to be alert in...

Police seek help in suspicious vehicle investigation

Monday, August 22, 2016 - 9:00am
Police

Iowa City Police are asking the public for help as they investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle near Wetherby Park.

Police responded to the park on Sat. Aug. 20, 2016 at about 8: 20 p.m. A group of juveniles reported being in Wetherby Park when a vehicle, described as a white truck occupied by a single Hispanic male stopped and told the juveniles to get in. The group fled the park unharmed.

Officers were unable to locate the suspected vehicle in the area.

This incident remains under investigation and the Iowa City Police Department is requesting the assistance...

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