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City’s Fire Protection Classification Earns Upgraded Rating

The Coralville Fire Achieving the Upgrade ISO Rating Criteria ISO has upgraded the Coralville Fire The Public Protection Classification is Department is now Department’s Public Protection Classifi - based on a numerical rating system, cation, with the City earning a classifica- which determines the overall grade of ranked in the top tion of 2 on a scale of 10, with 1 being the three weighted components: 1% in the nation highest possible ranking. Out of more • 10% Fire Communications – How well than 48,000 fire departments in the the fire department receives fire alarms according to The nation, less than 600 are classified as a 2. and dispatches its fire-fighting Coralville joins elite ranks, earning the resources. Insurance Services highest rating currently held by any com- munity in the state: just three other fire • 40% Municipal Water Supply – Office (ISO), which departments in Iowa have a Class 2 rat- Community water supply for fire sup- ing. The new classification becomes effec- pression beyond maximum daily con- analyzes municipal tive on October 1, 2013. The City’s prior sumption. fire-protection Class 3 rating was achieved in 2009. • 50% Fire Department – The number of Coralville’s move up the ISO classifica- engine companies and the amount of services in tion ladder is indicative of the work and water a community needs to fight a fire, investment the City and the department including the type and extent of train- communities have put forth to achieve such an accom- ing provided to fire-company person- plishment. The 2013 upgrade reflects nel, number of people who participate throughout the improvements in the areas of operators, in training, firefighter response to emer- dispatch circuits, reserve ladder compa- gencies, and maintenance and testing of United States. nies, distribution, company personnel, the fire department’s equipment.

“I’ve always known the Coralville Fire Department is among the best in Iowa and this rating confirms that. I would like to thank all of the firefighters for their work and dedication to protecting the citizens of Coralville.” Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett

training, and the water system. The City had already reached the highest possible About the Coralville score in the areas of telephone service, Fire Department engine companies, reserve pumpers, The Coralville Fire Department has two pump capacity, and hydrants. fire stations, located at 1501 5th Street and ISO is the nation’s leader of data and 2525 Holiday Court. An expansion and analytics for the property/casualty insur- renovation of the 5th Street station is ance industry. Many insurers use ISO’s scheduled to be complete later this fall and Public Protection Classifications for will include the addition of 4,300 square underwriting and calculating premiums feet for offices, a conference room, and fit- for residential, commercial, and industrial ness room; and three dorm rooms for the FALL properties. department’s residential program plus 2013 FIRE DEPARTMENT / SCHOOLHOUSE CORALVILLE CONNECTION 3

“This review reflects the commitment and dedication of the City and the Department to fire protection in the community, including ongoing training, emergency response, the construction of a second fire station, and purchase of a second ladder truck. The development of the Joint Emergency Communications Center is also reflected in this rating.” David Stannard, Coralville Fire Chief

three additional sleeping rooms for volunteer fire- department averages 74,810 hours each year of fighter staffing. In addition, Coralville’s Fire on-duty volunteer staffing, with an average of Rescue Training Facility west of 1st Avenue is a 13.7 firefighters responding per structure fire. regional fire training center for fire departments, The department provides fire, medical, haz- public emergency organizations, law enforce- ardous material, and water rescue services for ment, and private industry. The facility includes a Coralville, University Heights, East Lucas two story, state-of-the-art burn building; a Township, and the University of Iowa Research four-story training tower; confined space training Park. The Coralville Fire Department also pro- tunnels; a flammable liquid training area and vides proactive prevention services such as site automobile simulator for car fire training; extrica- plan reviews and fire safety education. Local tion pad; and a helicopter landing zone. community projects include fire safety education The Coralville Fire Department is staffed with and station tours. over 55 volunteers and 4 paid members. The

1876 Schoolhouse to Ring in New Bell

The year 2013 marks Coralville’s 140th birthday as well as 30 years since the 1876 Schoolhouse was dedicated as the Johnson County Heritage Museum. This building, a community landmark which was built just three years after Coralville was incorporated, is one of the few remain- ing country schools left in the state of Iowa. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, one hundred years after it was built. The brick and limestone building is owned by the City and maintained and operated by the Johnson County Historical Society. This year the building received a new roof, belfry repairs, and landscaping. Later this year, a new bell will be installed. The schoolhouse is open for tours by appointment only. Contact the Johnson County Historical Society at 319.351.5738.

www.coralville.org 319.248.1700 4 CORALVILLE CONNECTION FRY FEST

MidWestOne ™ FRY fest: PRESENTED BY Bank It’s All About the On Friday, August 30, the fifth annual FRY fest, a day-long “Celebration of all that is Hawkeye” in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing, kicks off the Hawkeye athletic season the day before the first Iowa home football game. With over 20,000 in attendance, it has fans become a tradition for fans to take part in the numerous family-friendly activities. For those new to the area, the event (named in honor of former University of Iowa football coach Hayden Fry) is often the first taste of what it means to be a part of the Hawkeye landscape.

NEWThis Year Fashion show/ product showcase: Vendors show off their favorite fan gear, with models including FRY fest 2013 Hawkeye fans and the Spirit Squad. Herky on Parade, At a Glance Part II unveiling: When: Friday, August 30, 2013, all day Where: Coralville’s Iowa River Landing The life-size Herky statues are back Info: www.FRYfest.com for another public art project, and the first three designs of Herky on Cost: Free (with the exception of the ticketed Parade 2014 will be revealed! Chris Cagle/Dustin Lynch concert) Fan Favorites: World’s LargestHawkeye Hawkeye car Tradeshow show, blood and drive,Tailgate Party (diverse line of Hawkeye merchandise), auto- graphs, athletes, coaches, athletic demonstrations, kids’ activities, food, pep rally, concert.

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Free FRY fest Shuttle from Downtown Iowa City Coralville Transit and Cambus pro- vide a continuous loop of free direct shuttle service to FRY fest at the Iowa River Landing on August 30 with buses running from downtown Iowa City near the corner of Clinton and Washington Streets. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes from 4:00 pm until 30 min- utes after the concert ends. The free shuttle is open to the public. Coolers are not permitted on the shuttle. Bicycle Parking FRY fest Concert: Much like FRY fest itself, the outdoor concert event that concludes FRY fest On-site bike parking is available at Chris Cagle on Friday, August 30 is more than just no charge in the grass lot in front of a finale, it’s an experience: two artists, AAA Mechanical, 832 Quarry Road. & Dustin thousands of Hawkeye fans, and the Lynch backdrop of the Iowa River Landing. Paid Event Parking Country stars Chris Cagle and Dustin Ticket Sales Lynch cap off FRY fest 2013. Limited $5.00 pre-pay event parking • www.FRYfest.com Lynch, whose debut single “Cowboys is available at two locations: (through August 20) and Angels” went platinum this spring, • All day, Iowa River Landing • In person (through August 29): opens at 7:00 pm. His self-titled, inaugural Backpocket Brewing, Coralville north parking ramp and south City Hall, Coralville Hy-Vee, album debuted at #1 on the Billboard parking lot: Adjacent to the Iowa Children’s Museum at Country Albums Chart, making him the Coralville Marriott Hotel & only new male act to have his album Coral Ridge Mall, Iowa City/ Conference Center. Marriott Coralville Area Convention and land at #1 in 2012. Visitors Bureau, MidWestOne Chris Cagle takes the stage at 8:30 pm. overnight guests will have ramp Bank (Iowa City, Coralville, Cagle’s first number one smash, “I Breathe parking access as usual with and North Liberty locations) a designated pass. • At FRY fest (on August 30) In, I Breathe Out,” remains a fan favorite. His 2012 album, Back in the Saddle, which • Beginning at 4:00 pm, west Ticket Prices includes the charted songs “Let There parking ramp: Parking ramp • Through August 25: $15 each Be Cowgirls” and “Got My Country On,” adjacent to the University of Iowa • Beginning August 26: $20 each reached No. 6 on Billboard’s top country Health Care building. Concert album chart. parking only. More Information Concert and beverage garden proceeds • www.FRYfest.com benefit Coralville’s 4thFEST celebration. Bike Ride Celebrates Hawkeyes & RAGBRAI Sunday, September 1 The granGABLE bike ride/race connects all that is Hawkeye with cycling, wrestling, and a commitment to excellence. This fondo, named in honor of legendary former University of Iowa wrestling coach and Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable, is for cyclists of all abilities. The ride features three different routes winding through Johnson and Iowa counties, starting and ending at the Iowa River Landing, home of FRY fest. The gold route stretches over 100 miles, the silver route covers 60 miles, and the bronze route is 25 miles. All proceeds benefit the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Information about participating or volunteering is available at www.granGABLE.com.

www.coralville.org 319.248.1700 6 CORALVILLE CONNECTION IRL SCULPTURE PARK

Sculpture Park Will Fuse Visual Art& Literature

Eleven permanent sculptures with artistic and literary ties to Iowa will be added to the land- scape of the Iowa River Landing this fall, with the support of an Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Great Places grant and local funds.

TippingPoint by Sarah Deppe. Based on Sea Change by Jorie Graham.

To Dorothy by James Anthony Bearden. Based on the poem “To Dorothy” by Marvin Bell.

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Selected Sculptors: The Coralville Connection James Anthony Bearden, Des Moines is published quarterly for the To Dorothy, based on “To Dorothy,” citizens of Coralville, Iowa, to keep them informed of city a poem by Marvin Bell policies and developments. Anthony Castronovo, Iowa City If you have comments or suggestions concerning this or Arboretum (Trillium Flower), based on future issues, please contact: “Arboretum,” a poem by Mark Levine Sarah Deppe, Maquoketa Jenn Coleman, Editor Tipping Point, based on Sea Change, Coralville City Hall a book of poetry by Jorie Graham PO Box 5127 Coralville, IA 52241 Tim Dooley and Aaron Wilson, Cedar Falls [email protected] Made of Money, based on God Bless Jim Fausett You Mr. Rosewater, a novel Mayor by Kurt Vonnegut [email protected] Kristin Garnant, Camanche Jill Dodds Gilead, based on Gilead, a novel by Council Member Marilynne Robinson [email protected] Tom Gill Amber O’Harrow, Wellman Council Member I Love Chicken: Iowa Blue, based on [email protected] “The Man Who Fell in Love with His Mitch Gross Chicken,” a poem by David B. Axelrod Council Member Dan Perry, Waterloo [email protected] Alidade, based on “1,2,3,” a poem Bill Hoeft by James Galvin Council Member [email protected] Victoria Ann Reed, Waverly John Lundell Untitled, based on Jorie Graham’s poetry Council Member Bounnak Thammavong, Swisher [email protected] (2 sculptures) Kelly Hayworth Prairie Breeze Bench, based on City Administrator The Good Earth: Three Poets of the [email protected] Prairie, including poet Paul Engle. Ellen Habel From the River, based on Where Water Asst. City Administrator Comes Together with Other Water, [email protected] a poem by Raymond Carver Alidade V. Skip Willits, Camanche by Dan Perry. Based on a passage A Thousand Acres, based on City Departments A Thousand Acres, a novel in the poem “1,2,3” by James Galvin. City staff welcome comments, by Jane Smiley suggestions, and concerns.

Animal Control 248.1823 Brown Deer Golf Club 248.9300 The City of Coralville received $145,000 in Library. The Iowa Writers’ Library is housed Building Dept. 248.1720 grant funding to install permanent outdoor in the Coralville Marriott near the main Center for the Performing Arts 248.9370 sculptures in the Iowa River Landing created lobby, offering approximately 800 books City Hall 248.1700 FAX 248.1894 by Iowa artists. Each sculpture is based on written by former students, graduates, and Engineering Dept. 248.1720 one of the works in the Iowa Writers’ Library, faculty of the nationally renowned Iowa Fire Dept. / Johnson Co. which is maintained by the Coralville Public Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa Joint Communications Center 911 Library and located in the Coralville for checkout by guests of the hotel. Over 100 Fire Station 248.1835 Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. In authors are represented in the collection. Park & Maint. Building 248.1780 Police 248.1800 addition to highlighting Iowa artists and the A selection committee reviewed the pro- Emergency 911 Iowa Writers’ Library, the sculptures will posals for their durability, price, relationship Public Library 248.1850 help to create a vibrant sense of place in pub- to the theme, and overall appearance, select- FAX 248.1890 lic spaces. By connecting public art to liter- ing eleven for installation, with final Catalog Computer Dial In 248.1892 Recreation Center/Indoor Pool 248.1750 ature, these literary landmarks bring the approval by the City Council. Artists are FAX 248.1899 written word to life and increase awareness preparing their works for installation, which Rental Housing Inspections 248.1720 of the area as a UNESCO City of Literature. is anticipated in late August and September. Streets & Sanitation 248.1740 The City requested proposals from Iowa Each sculpture will include signage noting Transit 248.1790 artists earlier this year, receiving 23 in the sculptor’s name, sculpture title, material, Utility Billing Dept. 248.1715 response. Each was asked to include a draw- and relationship to the theme. A brochure Water Plant 248.1770 Emergency After Hours 530.6225 ing of the proposed sculpture, its size and with additional information to serve as a Wastewater Treatment 248.1745 material, and a brief explanation of its rela- walking tour guide will also be available. Emergency After Hours 530.6224 For hearing impaired dial tionship to a work in the Iowa Writers’ Relay Iowa 711 or 1.800.735.2942 www.coralville.org/letusknow

www.coralville.org 319.248.1700 8 CORALVILLE CONNECTION POLICE

This fall, drivers and pedestrians along 5th Street will see the addition of a bronze statue — a public art piece which has been over 24 years in the works — in front of the Police Station. Police Department sculpture is 24 Years in the Making

A watercolor of the On Saturday, October 12, 2013, The Coralville Chief Barry Bedford stated that no tax dol- future The Coralville Protector, a tribute to past and present lars will be expended for the sculpture; the Protector statue in Coralville Police Department officers and funding for the statue is entirely from private front of the Police staff, will be unveiled and dedicated on the community donations to the Police Depart - Department, by south side of the Coralville Police Station. ment over the past 24 years. A landscaping Brodin Studios. Brodin Studios of Litchfield, MN were com- plan has been developed by the Parks missioned to create the customized bronze Department, and the funds for landscaping sculpture of a police officer and two children. the project have been set aside for the past few The sculpture, similar to the first such sculp- years in anticipation of the sculpture. ture created by Brodin Studios in the 1980s, will The public is invited to attend the formal incorporate the Coralville Police Department’s dedication on October 12. Additional infor- badge, uniform patches, radio, and sidearm so mation will be available this fall in the Beat, at that the sculpture will be truly representative of www.coralville.org, and via social media. the Coralville Police Department.

Former Police Offers & Staff Invited for Reunion All former officers and staff who served the community as part of the Coralville Police Department are invited back for a special reunion event to be held prior to the statue dedication. If you, or someone you know, worked for the Coralville Police Department in the past, please contact Karen Mutchler at 319.248.1800 or [email protected] for reunion FALL information. 2013 PROJECTS CORALVILLE CONNECTION 9 Going Places street&trail projects keep moving

Oakdale Boulevard Extension Street Improvements The extension of Oakdale Boulevard from Pembrokeshire Improvements to the 600 and 700 blocks of 12th Avenue, Drive to Dubuque Street NE is a joint project between including pavement work and water main replacement, Johnson County and the City of Coralville. Oakdale should be completed by mid-September. Reconstruction of Boulevard was paved in late July and the road, along with 20th Avenue from 9th Street Place to 10th Street is sched- the addition of an 8 foot wide trail along the north side of uled to start in September and be completed in October. the road, will open in October 2013. This major east-west arterial street will provide a direct link between Clear Creek Trail Extensions Coralville’s 1st Avenue and Iowa City’s Dubuque Street. Two projects to extend the Clear Creek Trail are expected to be completed in August: Heartland Drive Improvements • Clear Creek Trail Phase 5, Part 2 - This project starts Heartland Drive has been closed this summer between west of the extension of Coral Ridge Avenue south of Heartland Place and Commercial Park due to ongoing road Highway 6 and will extend the trail another 0.6 miles to improvements. When Heartland Drive re-opens by the west, stopping just short of Deer Creek. November, it will be ready to accommodate future traffic • Clear Creek Trail – 1st Avenue to Biscuit Creek volumes with the addition of a traffic signal at the (American Discovery Trail) - This project will construct Heartland Place intersection, as well as a new roundabout a new 0.37 mile section of the trail along the north side on Heartland Drive that will provide direct access to future of Clear Creek between 1st Avenue and the Highway 6 development on both sides of the road. Bridge over Clear Creek. IOWA RIVER LANDING UPDATE

Iowa River Landing North of East 9th Street A 30hop (opening 2014) B Backpocket Brewing C Charlotte’s (opening 2014) D Coralville Transit Intermodal Facility (opening 2015) E Future Retail F Homewood Suites G Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (opening 2014) H Marriott Hotel & Convention Center I Parking J Residential Condos/Retail (opening 2015) K Scratch Cupcakery (opening 2013) L University of Iowa Health Care – Iowa River Landing M Von Maur N Waterstreet Coffee Bar (opening 2013)

www.coralville.org 319.248.1700 10 CORALVILLE CONNECTION CYCLISTS New Signs Point the Way for Cyclists Bicyclists will have a new way-finding tool in the Johnson County Metro area to navigate to and through the cities of Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, and University Heights. The Metro Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) and the City of Coralville obtained a state grant to purchase 278 way-finding signs for bicyclists. The cities worked with Kris Ackerson, MPO Assistant Transportation Planner, to create a sign network for a variety of desinations. “We wanted to create a system for people to feel more comfortable using bicycles for transportation. We have such great trail and on-street accommodations for bicyclists in the area. Way-finding signs will make it easier for people to comfortably navigate on their bikes just like street signs do for motorists,” Ackerson noted. Coralville used the majority of their allotted signs to direct people on the trail system. “We have a fan- tastic network of trails but with no sign system, it can be confusing,” said Sherri Proud, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We used both mileage and average number of minutes by bicycle on the route signs so people will not only see destinations, they can also gauge their trip in minutes or mileage,” added Proud. The project was funded through State Trans - portation Enhancement funds. The project totaled $15,298 with the grant paying 80% of the costs and the cities contributing a 20% match. Resources such as a trail map and a bicycle parking brochure can be found at www.coralville.org/trails.

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Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 23 & 24 Coralville Center for the Performing Arts’ 2nd Birthday Celebration: Anything Goes – Sponsored by Hills Bank

13 Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail SEPTEMBER 21 All in a Day Play Festival – Presented by City Circle, Dreamwell, and the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts 22 Fall Romance - Showcase Chamber Series Presented by Orchestra Iowa 27-29 West Music Steinway Extravaganza

10-13 Terrence McNally’s Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams OCTOBER – Presented by Kirkwood Community College Jensen, IC Pixx Photography Blake Jackie Photo credit: 19 Metromix Chorus 2013 25-27 Monty Python’s Spamalot – Presented by City Circle Festival

1-3 Monty Python’s Spamalot – Presented by City Circle of Trees NOVEMBERO 8 & 9 The Bema Seat: A Play About Life and Eternity Saturday, November 30 10 Angelina Ballerina at the Coralville Marriott 14 Lorie Line: Born in Bethlehem – Presented by Lorie Get into the holiday spirit Line Music with this special event to 22 Kirkwood Community College Jazz Ensembles benefit City Circle Acting Company and the Coralville 2 Center for the Performing DEDECEMBERCEMBER Regina High School Band 3 Northwest Junior High Jazz Bands Arts! 5 Sing-Along Messiah The evening includes live 6 Kirkwood Community College Vocal Jazz and Concert music, performances, food, Chorale and dancing, as well as the 7 Kirkwood Community College Concert Band opportunity to bid on artisti- 13-22 A Christmas Carol – Presented by City Circle cally decorated wreaths and trees. Tickets for most Coralville Center for the Performing Arts To find out more about events are available at: tickets, sponsorships, or the • 319.248.9370 donation of a tree, wreath, or • www.coralvillearts.org stocking, call 319.248.9371. • Coralville Recreation Center, 1506 8th St. • Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, 1301 5th St. See What’s on Stage Wednesday-Friday: 11 am-1 pm and 4-6 pm Saturday: Noon-4 pm One hour prior to ticketed events

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September Is National Library Card Sign-Up Month Do you have a library card? If not, there is no better time to get one, and the first card is always free. In addition to traditional library services, a card allows Coralville residents free access to e-books and e-audiobooks through OverDrive, as well as digital magazine issues through Zinio. Getting a card takes less than five minutes – just bring picture identification and something with your current address. Did you lose your library card? The Library is offering free replacement cards during the month of September. Stop by any public service desk at the Library with a photo ID for a free replacement card. Children’s Programs Banned Books Week September 22 to 28 Preschool Storytime (3-5 years old) What are "banned" and "challenged" books? Challenged books are those that mem- Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 am bers of the public have asked libraries, bookstores, or schools to remove because Wee Read (children under age 3) they object to something in the content. If the library or school agrees to remove the Thursdays, repeated at 10:15 and book, it is considered banned. 11:15 am Challenged books include: Family Night at the Library (all ages) Lord of the Rings, by JRR Tolkien Captain Underpants (series), by Dav Pilkey Second Tuesday of the month, Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell Merriam Webster's 10th Edition Dictionary 6:30-7:30 pm Harry Potter (series), by J.K. Rowling Brown Bear Brown Bear, by Bill Martin Jr Family Storytime (all ages) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, My Mom's Having a Baby, by Coralville’s Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 am by Mark Twain own Dori Hillestad Butler R.E.A.D. Third Sunday of the month, 1:00-3:00 pm Children can improve their reading Celebrate the Freedom to Read skills reading aloud to a licensed Join a live display of people reading challenged materials during therapy dog from the Therapy Dogs Banned Books Week, September 22 to 28. Readers are welcome to of Johnson County. Advance regis- bring their favorite challenged book, or choose from a display. tration at 319.248.1850 or in person Anyone can sign up! To participate, stop by the Library or call at the Children’s Desk. 319.248.1850.

The Library’s mystery discussion group It’s a Mystery continues its journey around the world this fall! Wednesday, September 11 Wednesday, October 9 Wednesday, November 13 www.facebook.com/ at 10 am at 10 am at 10 am coralvillepubliclibrary Heart of the Hunter The Man With the Baltic Star Beastly Things by Deon Meyer (South Africa) by James Church (North Korea) by Donna Leon (Italy) A KGB-trained assassin who North Korea’s Inspector O A man with no identification went to help the antiapartheid was sent to a mountaintop to and only one shoe is found in movement is called out of his live in exile. Now he’s called a canal. No one has filed a newly quiet life to help the back to Pyongyang to work missing persons report; no @CoralPubLibrary daughter of an old friend, with on a murder case with, of all one knows who he is. But the aid of a stolen BMW people, the South Koreans. Commissario Guido Brunetti motorcycle. must find out—in between excellent meals at his home. FALL 2013 LIBRARY CORALVILLE CONNECTION 13

Community Book Discussions The Year We Left Home by Jean Thompson the polio vaccine and are used to this day in (this year’s “All Iowa Reads” selection) cloning, gene mapping, and research. Few September 12 at 7 pm people knew her story until journalist What happens to the members of an Iowa Rebecca Skloot’s book was published in

farm family from the Vietnam War to the 2010. The City of Literature, Integrated FOR Iraq War? Join the discussion about the fates DNA Technologies (which works with PROGRAMS PROGRAMS

of the Erickson family and how they might HeLa cells), the UI College of Public Health, Teens be similar to or different from your own. and the UI Museum of Natural History are Learn more about All Iowa Reads at sponsoring “An Evening with the Lacks www.iowacenterforthebook.org/air. Family: The Story behind The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” on Thursday, October 10 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks College at 7:00 pm at Macbride Auditorium on the by Rebecca Skloot University of Iowa campus. Planning Night October 1 at 7 pm In preparation for the event, the Coralville Thursday, October 10 Henrietta Lacks was a poor black woman. Public Library will hold a wide-ranging dis- at 7:00 pm In 1951, doctors treating her for cancer took cussion of the book and the issues it raises — High school students and tissue samples from her body without her of racism, poverty, and medical ethics — on their parents can learn about knowledge. Cells from those samples — October 1 at 7 pm. college planning during a called HeLa cells — were used to develop free presentation offered by Coralville Public Library and the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN). Receive answers on topics like preparing for, choosing, and comparing colleges; col- lege visits; and the financial aid process. Copies of the plays are available for checkout LitFlicks is a free, book-based movie series at For more information, contact Karen Stierler at at the Library. the Library. Fresh popcorn is provided. 319.248.1850 or Thursday, September 26 at 10:00 am Thursday, August 29 at 6:00 pm [email protected]. Romeo & Juliet The Avengers A tragedy by William Shakespeare Based on the Marvel Comics characters. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Teens’ Top Ten Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 am Teens, there’s still time to read Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson. The Little Foxes some of this year’s Teens’ Top Directed by Joss Whedon. A drama by Lillian Hellman Ten nominated books and vote Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00 pm for your favorites. The ten books Thursday, November 21 at 10:00 am to receive the most votes will Silence of the Lambs Once be named the 2013 Teens’ Based on the novel by Thomas Harris. A musical by Enda Walsh, Glen Hansard, Top Ten! Starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. and Marketa Irglova Voting starts August 15 and Directed by Jonathan Demme. ends September 15. The win- ning titles will be announced during Teen Read Week. Food Benefits the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry TeenRead Week During the month of September a non-perishable food item October 13 to 19 for donation* will pay your library fines! The Coralville Public Library, along with 5,000 libraries Fines Items most needed at the Food Pantry: across the U.S., will celebrate • Monetary donations • Canned meats or fish Teen Read Week with special • Peanut butter • Hearty soups and stews events and activities encourag- ing teens to read for fun and • Mac and cheese • Beans (canned and dried) become regular library users. • Rice • Canned fruit • Canned vegetables • Crackers Learn more: *May not be applied toward lost or damaged items. teens.coralvillepubliclibrary.org

1401 5th Street www.coralvillepubliclibrary.org 319.248.1850 14 CORALVILLE CONNECTION COMMUNITY & ELECTIONS

The City of Coralville is undergoing term. The vision workshop will be a a process to create a new compre- fun and engaging way to provide hensive Community Plan. The Plan your thoughts about the future of SAVE THE DATE: will address land use and develop- Coralville. ment, transportation, neighbor - hoods, parks and open space, the Why is the Vision Workshop Coralville Community environment, community facilities, important? Plan Vision Workshop and much more. The data collection The purpose of the workshop will be September 17 at 7:00 pm for the first stage of the process, an to establish an overall vision for the analysis of existing conditions, is future of the City of Coralville that Meeting Room A (lower level) of the complete. The next stage is just can provide focus and direction for Coralville Public Library, 1401 5th St. beginning. subsequent planning activities, serve All community members are as the cornerstone of the consensus encouraged to attend. How can you help? building process, and identify a path Join us at the Community Vision for growth. Based on the Vision Workshop where residents, business Workshop and previous steps in the owners, elected and appointed offi- planning process, preliminary plan- cials, members of the consultant ning goals and objectives will be team, and other stakeholders will developed as part of the plan. work together to create a vision for the City of Coralville. Attendees will Contact Us share your participate in an interactive work- For any questions or comments shop to map out their concerns, the about the Community Plan, please things they like best about the com- contact Ellen Habel, Assistant City vision munity, and the changes they would Administrator, at 319.248.1700 or like to see in both the near and long- [email protected].

The City Council is made up of five Council Members who serve overlapping terms of four years. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term. These at-large positions are elected by Coralville citizens, and the offices are non-partisan. Running for Public Office The City of Coralville’s nomination process to appear on the ballot is by petition. The nomination papers required to run for the City election (an Affidavit of Candidacy and the Nomination Petition) are available from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1512 7th Street. Candidates are required to have 25 signatures on their petitions, and candidates may begin collecting signatures at any time. Once the forms are submitted, the City Clerk verifies if the nomination Citizens to papers are complete and sufficient for filing and delivers election materials to Elect Mayoral the County Auditor. Important Deadlines Nomination papers can only be accepted by the City & Council Clerk during the filing period from August 26, 2013 until 5:00 pm on September 19, 2013. The City Clerk must deliver all nomination papers to the Positions Johnson County Auditor’s Office by 5:00 pm on September 20, 2013. This Fall Candidate Resources The Johnson County Auditor's Office publishes an election calendar, which specifies the type of election, election dates, and the The Office of Mayor and three City candidate filing periods. Information is available at www.johnson- Council positions will be on the county.com/auditor/index.html or by contacting the Johnson County ballot for the 2013 City Election on Auditor’s office at 319.356.6004 or [email protected]. A candidate's guide to city elections, the Affidavit of Candidacy, and the Election Day, November 5, 2013. Nomination Petition can be found at the Iowa Secretary of State’s website at sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/cityelections.html. 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Labor Day Holiday Harvest Moon Festival Veteran’s Day Holiday Monday, September 2 Sunday, October 13 Monday, November 11 City offices closed. No transit service. 2:00 to 4:00 pm City offices closed. Regular transit Garbage will not be picked up on Where: S.T. Morrison Park service. Monday. Garbage and recycling routes What: Enjoy an afternoon of family Garbage will not be picked up on will be picked up one day later than fun, games, and activities. Sponsored Monday. Garbage and recycling routes usual. by the University of Iowa Community will be picked up one day later than Credit Union usual. Mayor’s Fall National Drug Take Save the Date Clean Up Week October 7-11 Back Event Saturday, October 26 Aisle of Lights What: Set out large items, like furniture Sunday, December 15 10:00 am to 2:00 pm or bathroom fixtures, for free pickup on Begins at 5:00 pm trash collection day. Place items curb- Where: Hy-Vee and both Coralville Where: Throughout Coralville. side up to 24 hours before or by 7:00 am Walgreens (1st Avenue and Heartland What: Thousands of white paper sacks, each collection day. Tag other extra garbage Drive locations) filled with sand and a votive candle, are set and yard waste as usual. What: Bring old or unused prescription out at dusk. All residents may participate. or over-the-counter medications for Festive activities are held throughout Coral- Not accepted: Appliances, construction ville during the weekend. For more infor- materials, electronics, or hazardous free, safe disposal. This event is mation, contact Herb Staub at 319.351.3848. materials. Call 319.248.1740 for more sponsored by the Coralville Police information. Department and the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration. To learn Fall Leaf Collection more, contact Officer Hayden at the What: Curbside pickup on regular garbage Community Shred Day Coralville Police Department at days, just like yard waste pickup. 319.248.1800. When: Through November 30 or the first Saturday, October 12 winter snowfall. 8:00 am to noon How: Place leaves curbside in biodegradable Where: Hy-Vee parking lot, Optimist Halloween yard waste bags, or in a 33-gallon container 1914 8th Street with an annual yard waste sticker, or mulch What: Residents can drop off a Party & Parade or compost leaves for your own use. cardboard box with personal papers Sunday, October 27 • Biodegradable yard waste bags are to be destroyed at the North Cedar available at Coralville Hy-Vee, Lenoch 2:00 to 4:00 pm and Cilek Ace Hardware, Theisen’s, Recycling facility. Sponsored by the Where: Coralville Recreation Center City of Coralville with thanks to and City Hall for $1 per bag. • Annual yard waste stickers can be North Cedar Recycling and Hy-Vee. Trick or Treating purchased for $25 at City Hall North Cedar Recycling is AAA Remember: Loose leaf piles aren’t picked up. certified by the National Association Thursday, October 31 Please don’t rake leaves into streets, ditches for Information Destruction, which 5:30 to 8:00 pm or drainage ways — this clogs storm drains assures customers’ material is handled and leaves blow back into yards. properly and shredded in a secure area.