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City Of Iowa City: Video Update: Battery Recycling, Fire Chief Candidates, And Night Of 1000 Dinners

Celebrate International Women's Day with a virtual evening of music, dance, and spoken-word performances.

(City of Iowa City)

February 14, 2022

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include why itโ€™s important to keep batteries out of the trash, the search for a new leader of the Iowa City Fire Department, and a virtual celebration of International Womenโ€™s Day. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update.

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National Battery Day is Feb. 18, 2022, and Iowa City is highlighting our convenient drop-off locations for safe battery disposal in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty.

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Fire Chief John Grier has retired after 29 years with the department. The public is invited to come and meet the three finalists for his replacement at a public reception this week.

Celebrate International Womenโ€™s Day with a virtual evening of music, dance, and spoken-word performances. This event is hosted by the Johnson County United Nations Association.


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