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11-Rochester route to detour due to road work beginning Friday, Aug. 19, 2022

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transit

Effective Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, the 11-Rochester route will detour inbound and outbound due to road work closing Rochester Avenue between Montrose Avenue and Windsor Drive. The Rochester route will use Jefferson Street to Glendale Road to Ashwood Drive for inbound and outbound travel. The work is expected to be ongoing through November 2022.

The inbound bus stops located at Rochester Avenue and Windsor Drive (stop 7415), Rochester Avenue and 7th Avenue (stop 7413), and Rochester Avenue and Mott Street (stop 7409), and the outbound bus stops located at Rochester Avenue and Mott...

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Reminder: batteries should not go into the trash

Friday, August 12, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Prevent landfill fires by properly disposing of batteries and battery-containing items like cell phones, wristwatches, or Bluetooth speakers via City drop-off recycling programs.

When a battery ends up in the trash and eventually makes its way to the landfill, heavy equipment that compacts trash can damage the battery. A damaged battery can spark and ignite a fire or release hazardous material into the landfill or environment.

Residents of Johnson County and the cities of Kalona and Riverside can recycle single-use (such as alkaline) and rechargeable (such as lithium-ion)...

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Tower Place Parking Ramp closed for hourly parking beginning Monday, Aug. 8

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Parking

The Tower Place Parking Ramp will be closed for hourly parking beginning 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, to continue the ramp maintenance project. Repairs are expected to last for a week.

Permit parking will be available during this time, however drivers should pay close attention to the signed detours within the facility.

Alternative parking ramps for hourly parking include:

Dubuque Street Ramp, 220 S. Dubuque St. Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington St. Court Street Transportation Center, 150 E. Court St. Capitol Street Ramp, 220 S. Capitol St. Harrison Street...
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“Speaking of…” series features Greenwashing discussion August 15

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Zero Waste. Cradle to Cradle. Certified Plastics Neutral. With so many labels to signal a product’s eco credentials, how do you know which check out and which are merely marketing tools?

Join Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch and Climate Action Coordinator Sarah Gardner for an interactive discussion of the good, the bad, and the just plain complicated ecolabels popping up on consumer products, including a little label they both think is doing hero’s work to make recycling easier.

What: “Speaking of…Greenwashing” Online Discussion When: Noon, Monday, August 15, 2022...
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Learn how to keep your food fresh longer

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

“Which fruits do I keep in the refrigerator, and which ones on the counter? How can I make my bread last longer?”

How you store food matters. You can make your food last longer by storing it in optimal conditions and organizing your fridge and pantry. Another essential benefit is that correct food storage helps to prevent food-borne illnesses.

Reduce food waste with these tips (more at www.icgov.org/lovefood) : Produce: Apples, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and bananas should be kept separate from other produce to prevent speedy ripening...
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Recycling reminders for moving season

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

The City of Iowa City offers recycling programs via curbside collection and drop-off locations in Iowa City, with a variety of materials accepted.

If you are moving this summer, please view the Moving: Waste & Recycling Guid e for helpful information.

A reminder that cardboard, batteries, computer/TV monitors, appliances, oil, tires, and yard waste are not allowed in the trash, and must be properly recycled.

Here are important program...

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Tower Place Parking Ramp closed July 29-31

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Mark Rummel
Parking

Weather permitting, Tower Place Parking Ramp will be closed from 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, through Sunday, July 31, 2022, for maintenance work.

Additionally, there are partial, temporary closures on Level 3, 4, and 5 throughout the week.

Alternative parking ramps include:

Dubuque Street Ramp, 220 S. Dubuque St. Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington St. Court Street Transportation Center, 150 E. Court St. Capitol Street Ramp, 220 S. Capitol St. Harrison Street Parking Ramp, 175 E. Harrison St.

We apologize for any inconvenience as we perform necessary maintenance...

1-South Iowa City bus route to detour due to road work on South Gilbert Street effective Monday, July 25, 2022

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Transit

Effective Monday, July 25, 2022, the 1-South Iowa City bus route will not service the bus stops located at Gilbert Street & Prentiss Street (stop 7007), Gilbert Street & Benton Street outbound (stop 7009), Gilbert Street & Bowery Street (stop 7008), and Gilbert Street & Benton Street inbound (stop 7010) due to construction taking place on South Gilbert Street between Bowery Street and Benton Street that will close the road.

Customers who normally travel inbound using stops on Gilbert Street north of Kirkwood Avenue should use the bus stop located at Kirkwood Avenue...

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Tower Place Parking Ramp closure moved to July 22-24

Friday, July 15, 2022 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Parking

Due to weather concerns, the planned closure of Tower Place Parking Ramp July 15-17, 2022 will not occur. The ramp will operate normally this weekend, with some restricted parking.

Weather permitting, the ramp will be closed from 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, through Sunday, July 24, 2022, for maintenance work. Updates will be issued if additional closure dates are needed.

Alternative parking ramps include:

Dubuque Street Ramp, 220 S. Dubuque St. Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington St. Court Street Transportation Center, 150 E. Court St. Capitol Street Ramp, 220 S...
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Robert A. Lee parking lot closed July 18-20; will be open for Farmers Market

Friday, July 15, 2022 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Marri VanDyke
Parking

The closure of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center's parking lot will continue Monday, July 18, through Wednesday, July 20, 2022. It was initially closed beginning Monday, July 11 for pavement resurfacing.

The parking lot will be open July 16 for the Iowa City Farmers Market.

No thru traffic to or from Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp or Burlington Street will be allowed Monday through Wednesday. Access to Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp's ground floor will be from Washington Street only.

Alternate parking options include the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, the Tower Place Parking...

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