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A pedestrian detour has been put in place on Burlington Street due to the Burlington-Madison Intersection Improvements Project.

Sidewalk on the south end of Burlington Street from Madison to Clinton Street has been closed to allow for utility construction in the area.

The detour directs pedestrians around the closure by way of Madison or Clinton Street to Court Street.

A pedestrian route on Burlington Street is set to be open by Monday, August 17, 2020. More information on the Burlington-Madison Intersection Improvements Project can be found at the project's webpage...

City Manager Geoff Fruin announced on Thursday, July 30, 2020, that three finalists have been named for the Chief of Police position.

The finalist are: Jason Lando of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dustin Liston of El Paso, Texas, and Jeremy Logan of Oelwein.

In February, then Police Chief Jody Matherly retired after a 37-year law enforcement career, serving the last three years as Iowa City Police Chief. A national search for a replacement followed the announcement. The job listing was posted to 17 different websites, professional groups, and job search services.

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The Office of Equity & Human Rights is hiring for a fall student intern. The tentative duration is from August 2020 through December 2020. Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The wage is $13.25 per hour. Application deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2020. Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online.

Examples of duties: Under direct supervision, assists in creating materials to promote awareness of the City’s racial equity, social justice and fair housing choice initiatives. Assists in the...