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Whether you're a lifelong resident of the Corridor area, a University of Iowa student, or just visiting the area, you've come to the right place if you're looking for information about lodging, dining, activities, finding a good mechanic, a lawyer and otherwise in the Metro area! Looking for a refreshing dinner experience? Find a restaurant that intrigues you in Metro Pursuit. Have some relatives coming into town and need some entertaining ideas? Find some in Metro Pursuit. Need to move? Find a house or apartment to your liking in Metro Pursuit. Serving the entire Corridor and the metro areas of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Riverside, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion and surrounding communities!

Today's Weather Outlook for the Corridor

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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Optimist Halloween Party & Parade

The parade will start at the Coralville Community Aquatic Center at 1513 7th Street and parade to the Coralville Recreation Center 1506 8th Street.… Read on

Date	October 27, 2019
Time	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location	Coralville Recreation Center 1506 8th Street Coralville, IA 52241
Cost	FREE

Fright Fest at the Farm

What better place than the Altmaier Family Farm for a family friendly Halloween Festival!… Read on

Date	October 26, 2019
Time	4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location	Altmaier Farm 3444 Deer Creek Road Coralville, IA 52241
Cost	FREE

No. 23 Iowa holds off Purdue 26-20

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa's defense might be as good as any in America.

The Hawkeyes' offense is lagging way behind though, and that inconsistency is threatening to submarine their season.

Mekhi Sargent ran for a 14-yard score with 2:16 left and 23rd-ranked Iowa held off Purdue 26-20 on Saturday, snapping a two-game losing streak.

via www.espn.com

BLAIRS FERRY ROAD NE LANE REDUCTION

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Effective Monday, October 21, 2019, westbound traffic on Blairs Ferry Road NE will be reduced to one lane between North Pine Drive and Fountains Drive in connection with the City of Hiawatha’s 18^th Avenue pavement improvements project . Work is expected to take two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Contact the City of Hiawatha at 319-393-1515 for more information.

Traffic Alert - Melrose Avenue

IOWA CITY -- Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, October 21, 2019, Melrose Avenue / IWV Road will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic from Hwy 218 to Hebl Avenue during daylight hours.  This will be a moving operation along this stretch of roadway to facilitate soil boring testing for an upcoming project.  Flaggers will be on site directing traffic through the area.  It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by Friday, October 25^th.

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

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

Four bus routes to detour due to lane closures on Madison Street effective Monday, October 21, 2019

IOWA CITY -- Effective Monday, October 21, 2019, the Oakcrest, Westport Plaza, Broadway and Cross Park routes will detour outbound from the transit interchange using Capitol Street to Burlington Street due lane closures south bound on Madison Street for work on the Stanley Museum of Art project. The affected routes will not service the bus stops located at Washington Street and Madison Street (stop 7082) and at UI Main Library (stop 7082) while construction is ongoing. Customers who normally catch the affected routes at these stops should catch their bus at the transit interchange as an alternate. Normal service is anticipated to resume effective Monday, November 18, 2019.

Learn to crochet with Parks and Recreation classes

 

Phil Tyne, an instructor with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, is offering crochet classes for youth (ages 10 and up) and adults. Three workshops are planned. All tools and materials are included in the fee.

Stuffed Animal Spheres: After learning some basic crochet stitches, learn how to crochet a ball and add arms, legs, and other features to make a cute animal! Class: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, and 16. Cost: $10 for the three-day workshop.

Hats and Scarves: Learn how to make basic crochet stitches to end up with a complete hat or scarf; or maybe even both! Class: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Cost: $10.00 for the three-day workshop.

Crochet Monsters: Crochet adorable little monsters to keep or give a way! Basic crochet knowledge or completion of Stuffed Animal Spheres required. Class: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Cost: $10 for the three-day workshop.

Register online or in person at the Robert A Lee Community Recreation Center and the Mercer Parks Aquatics Center.

For more information, contact Joyce Carroll at joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org 319-356-5223.

Traffic Alert - Newton Road

IOWA CITY -- Weather permitting, beginning on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Newton Road will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic from Elliot Drive east to Woolf Avenue. In addition, beginning on Monday, October 28, 2019, Newton Road will be closed from Elliot Drive west to US Highway 6.  This closure and lane reduction are necessary to facilitate pavement repairs and asphalt resurfacing.  It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by Thursday, November 7^th.

Motorists are to take note of this work and seek an alternate route during this time period.  As always, caution should be exercised when traveling in construction areas.

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

Traffic Alert - Washington Street

IOWA CITY -- Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, October 21, 2019, Washington Street will be reduced to one of alternating traffic between Gilbert Street and Van Buren Street to facilitate street pavement repairs.  It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by Thursday, October 24^th.

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

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