News and Notes from the City of Coralville - August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
Upcoming Events
Check out the upcoming events, meetings, activities, and performances at the City of Coralville. Highlights for the next two weeks include:
- Novel Conversations (August 15)
- Farmers' Market (August 19 & 26)
- First day of classes for ICCSD (August 23)
- Meetings: City Council (August 27)
- Wee One Wednesday (August 28)
Back-to-School Traffic Safety
Reminders for drivers and pedestrians
ICCSD classes start August 23
As students and teachers return to class, it's time to brush up on back-to-school traffic safety.
Passing a school bus with a stop arm extended or flashing red or amber lights is illegal. This can result in a citation of at least $250 or up to 30 days in jail, and a 30-day suspension of your driving privileges. School bus safety
When approaching a marked school zone, obey the posted speed limit and watch for children crossing the street. Coralville police officers patrol school zones before and after school every day to ensure the safety of our community's children. Do your part and obey the laws in and around our neighborhood school zones.
Sign the Final Beam
Xtream Arena prepares to raise the last beam
Tuesday, August 20 & Thursday, August 22
11:00 am-1:00 pm & 5:00-7:00 pm
In late August, Mortenson Construction will top off Xtream Arena with the raising of the final beam. Prior to the raising, take photos and sign the commemorative beam at the Johnson County Historical Society parking lot.
Beam signing
Celebrate All That Is Hawkeye
FRYfest is a Hawkeye heaven
FRYday, August 30 | All day
Kick off the Hawkeye athletic season at a celebration of all that is Hawkeye in Coralville's Iowa River Landing. This year highlights Kinnick traditions and features a panel discussion with members of the 2004 football team, a kids zone, and all the signature FRYfest activities. All events, except the High Porch Block Party, are free.
Tickets are on sale for $5 for the High Porch Block Party at FRYfest, which includes both The Spazmatics and City Park in concert, plus happy hour and fireworks. FRYfest
Make One Last Splash
Aquatic Center open through August 22
The summer is winding down soon, but there is still time to splash and swim at Coralville's outdoor pool. It's open daily through August 22, and then Aquatic Center will close for the season. Swim
Construction Update
Coral Ridge Avenue
The last stretch of work on Coral Ridge Avenue from Oakdale Boulevard to Forevergreen Road is nearing substantial completion.
Coral Ridge Avenue is reduced to one lane in each direction while crews continue work on stormwater bio-retention cells along both sides of the street. The goal is to have all lanes, intersections, and sidewalks open before school starts on August 23. Coral Ridge Ave
Finishing 1st
Northbound 1st Avenue is reduced to one lane until August 21 from south of 6th Street (near Burger King) to north of E. 7th Street (near Arby's). Business and sidewalk access is maintained.
The lane reduction is necessary to make repairs on several storm sewer intake tops along the east side of 1st Avenue. All four lanes of 1st Avenue are to be open on the first day of school on August 23. Finishing 1st
Road Work
Work is scheduled to wrap up on the following pavement projects, with impacted streets expected to open on or before August 20:
- 10th Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets
- 6th Street between 10th and 12th Avenue
- 14th Avenue between 9th and 10th Street
Paving on 12th Avenue near Oakdale Boulevard was completed ahead of schedule, and we anticipate 12th Avenue to reopen today, August 15, as soon as pavement markings are complete. Construction news
On Sale at the Center for the Performing Arts
Anne of Green Gables
September 13-14
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre. Capture the charm of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, and the tragedies and triumphs that mark her growth from adolescence to early adulthood.
The Christians
September 20-22
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company. Pastor Paul's church has grown from a modest storefront to a congregation of thousands, and Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church's belief. A big-little play about faith in America and the trouble with changing your mind.
Now on sale
What's Happening at the Coralville Public Library
Spinning & weaving demonstrations
Saturday, August 17 & 24 | 9:00-11:30 am
Join spinners and weavers from the Craft Guild of Iowa City for free demonstrations at the Annie Gill Craft Table. Watch these artisans at their craft and try it out for yourself. All ages are welcome! Demonstrations
Movie night: The Public
Thursday, August 22 | 6:00 pm
An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take to the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold. Fresh popcorn will be provided. Movie night
LitFlicks free film: Captain Marvel
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 pm
Follow one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Based on the Marvel Comics character. Fresh popcorn will be provided. LitFlicks
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