S. Clinton Street reopening to traffic, several bus routes to resume normal service beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 9:37am
Transit

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 18, the outbound Lakeside, outbound Mall and inbound Cross Park routes will resume normal service due to S. Clinton Street reopening between Burlington Street and Court Street. The outbound Lakeside and Mall routes will no longer service the bus stops located at Washington Street and Linn Street (stop 7200) or Washington Street and Gilbert Street (stop 7201) after Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The outbound bus stops located at the former U.S. Post Office building (stop 7001), Court Street and Dubuque Street (stop 7002), and Court Street and Gilbert Street (stop 7005)...

Service fraternity donates Little Free Library to Highland Park

Monday, November 16, 2015 - 4:52pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood Outreach

Yet another park upgrade was installed at Highland Park over the weekend -- a Little Free Library, built by Alpha Phi Omega-Omicron (APO), a national, co-educational service fraternity committed to leadership, friendship, service, and giving back to their communities. Members of the Iowa City APO chapter designed, built, painted and donated the mini-library to the Lucas Farms Neighborhood Association, and were on hand to help install it in the park. Both APO and the Lucas Farm Neighborhood Association will be responsible for the long-term maintenance and restocking of the newest Little...

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
Contact: 
David Schwindt
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.

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