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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Effective Monday, October 26, 2020, northbound traffic on Edgewood Road will be reduced to one lane between 12^th Avenue SW and Franbrook Terrace NW for utility work. Work is expected to take two (2) days, weather permitting.

Today's weather forecast and a four day outlook.  Check this page for the latest weather reports in the corridor area.  Up-to-date weather conditions for the Iowa City area are observed at the Iowa City, Iowa City Municipal Airport, IA.  For weather conditions specific to other cities outside the corridor area, just type in your zip code below.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Effective Monday, October 26, 2020, Blairs Ferry Road NE will be reduced to one lane each direction between Sammi Drive and Oakwood Avenue. The City of Cedar Rapids Utility Department is demolishing the water tank located at the intersection of Blairs Ferry Road and Rockwell Drive NE, and work is expected to take two (2) days, weather permitting. Traffic is advised to seek an alternate route, or expect delays.

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Community Health Manager Sam Jarvis of Johnson County Public Health. Holidays are normally a time for family gatherings, but like everything else right now, celebrations are going to look a little different during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this episode for safety recommendations to protect the health of our families, friends, and our community.

You can watch previous Community Connection episodes on City Channel 4's YouTube page.

IOWA CITY -- Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, Governor Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Jefferson and Market streets. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate the installation of pavement markings at the intersection of Governor and Market streets. It is anticipated work will be completed and normal traffic will resume by the end of the day.

Motorists are to take note of this construction work and allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, please use caution when traveling in all construction areas.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit www.icgov.org/travelalerts. 

At 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a report of a stove fire at 2023 Taylor Drive.   The first fire unit arrived in approximately 3 minutes and reported flames showing in the kitchen area of the house.  Fire crews entered the structure and brought the fire under control within 14 minutes. 

Sixteen fire personnel responded on the initial alarm, followed by a callback of all Iowa City firefighters.  Outside agency support and assistance was provided by the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Ambulance Service, Johnson County Joint Communications Center and the Red Cross.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The fire caused damage to the first-floor kitchen area of the structure and smoke damage throughout.  Damage to the home is estimated to be $25,000.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the ICFD Fire Marshal.

For more information, contact the Battalion Chief at 319-356-5255

IOWA CITY --- Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, both Dodge Street (Market to Jefferson streets) and Jefferson Street (Johnson to Dodge streets) will be reduced to one lane of traffic. These lane reductions are necessary to facilitate the installation of pavement markings at the Dodge and Jefferson intersection. It is anticipated work will be completed and normal traffic will resume by the end of the day. 

Motorists are to take note of this construction work and allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, please use caution when traveling in all construction areas.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit www.icgov.org/travelalerts. 

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Cortez Jacobi Riggins, Jr., DOB/04-05-2002, age 18, of Ely, Iowa, was arrested for Robbery-2nd Degree on Tuesday, October 20.  At approximately 10:32 p.m. on October 20, a 17-year old male met with Riggins for an arranged sale of a belt for $150.  The arrangement had been made online and the parties agreed to meet in a school parking lot. 

They met in a parking lot at Kennedy High School, 4545 Wenig Road NE.  During the meeting, Riggins allegedly placed the victim in fear of serious injury, took the belt, and did not pay for the item.  The suspect lifted his shirt in a manner that led the victim to believe the suspect had a gun.  The suspect drove off from the parking lot.

A description of the suspect vehicle was broadcast to police officers and it was located a short time later by officers.  A traffic stop was initiated at 29th Street and Edgewood Road NW.  The driver of the vehicle was subsequently identified as the robbery suspect.  The Gucci brand belt belonging to the victim was inside the suspect’s vehicle. 

Riggins was arrested for robbery and for a warrant for Failure to Appear-Initial Appearance for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was transported to the Linn County Jail. 

Disclaimer:  Any arrest information included above is based on the legal conclusion that, as with any criminal case, a charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

When your Halloween pumpkin begins to decay and the holiday is over, remember to toss your jack-o'-lantern in your yard waste container, not in your trash!

The City of Iowa City’s organics (yard and food waste) program accepts pumpkins. Here's the proper way to compost your pumpkins or seasonal gourds through the City:

• Remove any candles or lights from inside your pumpkin
• Place it in your yellow-lid organics cart, or 20-35 gallon size organics/yard waste container, or in a paper yard waste bag.
• Set container at the curb for collection on your normal service day. Limit 50 pounds per 20-25 gallon cart or yard waste bag; 250 pound limit for 95-gallon carts. 

Residents who do not receive curbside services can bring their pumpkins, at no cost, to the City's compost facility located at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, 3900 Hebl Ave SW. 

For more information, visit icgov.org/organics, or call 319-887-6110.