The Iowa City Police Department will host a Coffee with a Cop event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 at the west side Java House, 713 Mormon Trek Boulevard. Residents are invited to join their neighbors, friends and co-workers to discuss community issues with neighborhood police officers. There’s no agenda scheduled -- this is just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know police officers in a relaxed setting over a cup of coffee. Additional information about the Coffee with a Cop program is available at www.icgov.org/coffee...

Weather permitting, beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 24, northbound traffic on N. Dubuque Street will be reduced to one lane from Brown Street to the Mayflower residence hall. The lane reduction will be a moving operation as tree trimming proceeds down the roadway. This work will occur between the hours of 9 a.m and 3 p.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Motorists are to take note of this lane reduction and to allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through all construction areas....

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center will host a speed dating event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at Devotay, 117 N. Linn Street. There is a $10 fee to participate. Seating is limited, so registration is required. Interested participants can register in advance at the Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, or by calling 319-356-5220.

The event is organized specifically for people ages 60 and up. Speed dating is a social event – it is a way to have a good time, meet new people, and learn more about communication.

For more information, contact the Senior Center at 319...

The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) wants to know how and why Johnson County residents travel. MPOJC has posted six transportation surveys -- general transportation, passenger vehicle, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and youth -- on its website at http://www.mpojc.org/resources/surveys.html . Participants are encouraged to fill out all surveys with the exception of the youth survey, which is intended to be completed only by area residents aged 18 and under. The surveys will remain open until Friday, March...