Washington Street Project: Traffic changes on Dubuque and Washington Streets

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Public Works

Traffic patters are changing while work on the Washington Streetscape Project progresses.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, northbound traffic on Dubuque Street will close between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street. Southbound traffic on Dubuque Street will remain open.

Additionally, Washington Street will close to westbound traffic between Linn and Dubuque Streets, while eastbound traffic on Washington Street will remain open.

These lane closures are needed for work on the ongoing ...

Iowa City Gateway: Twice daily, temporary closures on Dubuque Street

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 4:37pm
Contact: 
Melissa Clow
Part of Iowa City Gateway Project by Public Works

For most of August, drivers and pedestrians can expect Dubuque Street to close temporarily at approximately 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for underground work.

However, as a contingency, crews may close the road at 2 p.m . should the 11 a.m. work need to be delayed. Workers will not stop traffic more than twice per day.

The closures will take place between Terrell Mill Park, located just north of the Mayflower Residence Hall, and Church Street...

First American Bank offering $5,000 in reward money following recent robbery

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 3:59pm
Contact: 
Zach Diersen
Police
The Iowa City Police Department is asking for continued help from the public in identifying a suspected bank robber. First American Bank is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect and Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers is offering $1,000. On July 20, 2016 at approximately 1:53 p.m. officers responded to First American Bank, located at 640 Highway 1 West in Iowa City, for a report of an armed robbery. Officers flooded the area looking for a black male, dressed in black that had fled the bank on foot.

The suspect has not been located. Anyone with...

Speed humps to be installed in three locations in Iowa City

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 10:06am
Contact: 
Dave Panos
Public Works

Work to install three speed humps, as part of the 2016 Traffic Calming Project, will being Mon. Aug. 1, 2016, weather permitting.

The three locations include:

Westbury Drive between Westbury Court and Glastonbury Street Langenberg Avenue between Oxen Lane and Sycamore Street Sandusky Drive between Keokuk Street and Broadway Street

The roads will be down to one lane of alternative traffic while the work is being done. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic through the areas. Normal travel will likely resume by the end of the day on Aug. 3.

Drivers should take...

Iowa City Transit to move interchange back to Washington Street and Clinton Street

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 4:49pm
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Transit

On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, all Iowa City Transit buses will return to normal service and will resume using the transit interchange located at the intersection of Washington Street and Clinton Street. Operational details are listed below:

The bus stops located at Washington Street & Linn Street (stop 7200); Washington Street and Gilbert Street (stop 7201) will remain closed due to continuing work on Washington Street for the Washington Street Streetscape project. Customers who normally use these stops should catch their buses at the transit interchange. Ongoing construction work...

Iowa City Police Department releases video of park interaction following bank robbery

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 3:37pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

On July 20, 2016, at 1:53 p.m., the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) responded to First American Bank, located at 640 Highway 1 West in Iowa City, for a report of an armed robbery. While officers were checking the area for the armed suspect, they interacted with a man in Benton Hill Park who fit the original description of the robber police received from dispatch.

This interaction has generated extensive media coverage. In order to make the community aware of the manner in which this interaction occurred, the Iowa City Police Department has released the video from two body worn...

Harvest Party to be held in Wetherby Park Edible Forest

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 4:07pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Backyard Abundance, a local nonprofit group that helps people create environmentally friendly landscapes, will host a “Smoothie and Harvest Party” later this month that will offer free smoothies and snacks made with fruits harvested from the Wetherby Park Edible Forest. Guests can learn about the edible forest while touring the gardens and harvesting cherries, aronia berries and culinary herbs, watch a demonstration on how to make compost tea, view a worm composting bin that will be on display and take worms home to start their own composting system.

The event, which is being held...

Iowa City Police investigate armed robberies

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 9:22am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Communications

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating two armed robberies that happened at restaurants Saturday and Monday.

The first happened around 7:15 a.m., Sat. July 23, 2016 at Culvers, located at 710 Highway 1 west. The victim told police he was taking out the trash when the suspect showed a gun and demanded money. The victim was able to lock himself in an office. However, the suspect ran away with an undisclosed amount of money.

Police say the suspect is described as a black man, wearing a black hoodie and black shorts.

The second incident happened around 1:18 a.m., Mon...

Community invited to celebrate National Night Out

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 10:49am
Police
The community is invited to enjoy live music, free food and visits by Herky the Hawk and McGruff the Crime Dog as Iowa City celebrates National Night Out with four parties.

National Night Out is set for Tues. Aug. 2, 2016, and is a nationwide effort to heighten crime and drug prevention, build partnerships between neighborhoods and police and send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.

All are welcome to attend the main, City wide event that will happen from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wetherby Park, located at 2400 Taylor Drive. Families can enjoy the...

Rummage in the Ramp begins Saturday; east-side donation pick-up and document shredding service offered in 2016

Friday, July 22, 2016 - 10:44am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Communications
Rummage in the Ramp begins this Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 4 p.m. Now in its tenth year, the City’s annual mega-recycling event encourages students and residents who are moving, downsizing or just cleaning out the basement to donate rather than throw away items they no longer want. The donated items are then tagged at bargain prices and offered for sale to the public during this nine-day garage sale, with proceeds divided among the local nonprofit organizations that help staff it.

It’s a pinnacle event in the local reduce / reuse / recycle / repurpose / upcycle way of thinking, and one in...

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