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Iowa City In Focus: Skip the Straw

Published: Jan. 2, 2019, 10 a.m.

Iowa City In Focus brings the people, places, and projects of Iowa City into clear view. This monthly video program aims to highlight topical events and subjects through in-depth storytelling. Here's what you'll find in this month's episode:

Skip the Straw Initiative
Learn how a group of preschool students started a campaign to end the use of this single-use plastic item, which eventually led to City Hall.

Senior Center Pool League
Discover how you can become a part of this fun and supportive group at the Iowa City Senior Center.

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
TWatch to learn how this neighborhood-initiated program can help curb excessive speeding or traffic volume in residential neighborhoods.

Snow emergency Ordinance
See how Iowa City's snow emergency ordinance impacts on-street parking to allow plows to clear the roads during extreme winter storms.

Changes at City Park
Take a look back at this final farewell to the City Park rides and learn about the new adventure playground planned for the park.

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