Rummage ReDux items on display on America Recycles Day on Nov. 15

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 12:58pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Landfill and Recycling Center

Upcyclers, craftspeople and artists who repurposed items from this year’s Rummage in the Ramp through the Rummage ReDux program will be showcasing their items on America Recycles Day. The event, scheduled Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 pm at the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, is designed to help promote upcycling, reusing materials, and repairing items to give them a new life.

Artists who were selected to participate in the inaugural Rummage ReDux effort will also have other work on display at the event, some of which will be available for sale. For a sneak peek of...

Veterans Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 12:36pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City administrative offices at City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day. Other office closures and schedule changes that will be in effect that day include:

Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed

Airport: Administration office will be closed, but Jet Air will be open.

Cemetery: The office at Oakland Cemetery will be closed. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 7, artificial wreaths, artificial flowers, or other decorations may be placed on graves for Veterans Day or for the holidays. These...

Leaf program update for the afternoon of Nov. 4

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 11:56am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Leaf vacuum program

As of 11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 4, leaf crews have completed route #5 and have now moved into route #6. It is anticipated that crews will remain in route #6 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.

Road Construction - Spruce Street

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 11:52am
Contact: 
Dave Worby
Engineering

Weather permitting, on Friday, November 6, 2015, Spruce Street, between Highland Avenue and Deforest Avenue, will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate the repair of a water main in the area. It is anticipated that Spruce will reopen to normal traffic by late afternoon on the same day.

Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time or 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...

ICPL to host “What Should I Buy?” tech class

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 9:46am
Iowa City Public Library

Are you thinking about purchasing one of the latest and greatest devices for the holidays? Do you want to know the difference between a tablet and an eReader before you hit the stores? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should attend the Iowa City Public Library’s What Should I Buy? eReaders and Tablets Class.

Join us from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, as one of the Library’s technology specialists provides information about the most popular devices on the market and answers your questions. This program is part of the Library’s classes for adults lineup...

Road closure and transit service notice: Washington Street

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 1:09pm
Communications

Weather permitting, on Thursday, Nov. 5, Washington Street will be closed to through traffic from Gilbert Street to Linn Street. This closure will facilitate the removal of scaffolding equipment associated with construction work in the area. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day.

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.

Due to the closure of Washington Street, Iowa City Transit will detour...

Iowa City Police Officer and Hy-Vee receive 2015 "Pat Meyer Vision Awards"

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 11:12am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police
The Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented their 2015 “Pat Meyer Vision Awards” to City of Iowa City Police Officer Scott Stevens and local Hy-Vee stores at a ceremony held last Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Iowa City Public Library. Each year, the coalition recognizes one individual and one organization or business for their work to create community responses to end domestic violence. The award is named for Pat Meyer, who was instrumental in establishing local resources and support for women who were victims of domestic violence, and who served as the first director for the...
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle adorned with a lavender ribbon in support of cancer awareness and research.

Iowa City Police Department to participate in No-Shave November

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 8:56am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

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...

Iowa City Police Respond to Car Burglaries

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Paul Batcheller
Police

On November 2, 2015 at approximately 1:22 a.m., Iowa City Police Officers responded to the area of 910 West Benton St. for a report of two black males burglarizing cars. When the officers arrived, they located the males and both took off running and were able to evade officers. The males were described as young, slender, and approximately 5’8”.

In checking the area, some vehicles that had been burglarized were located and a victim was located. It is suspected there are more vehicles that were burglarized and the Iowa City Police Department is requesting that if your vehicle was...

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