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Iowa City In Focus: Salt Brine Treatment

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:

Using Salt Brine to Treat Winter Roads
Learn how new equipment to make and store salt brine is giving our streets division a chance to make the roads safer during winter weather.

Snow Emergency Ordinance
It's not often that the City declares a snow emergency, but not knowing the rules could be a costly mistake should the ordinance be put into effect.

Finding Love at the Senior Center
Two people in a writing class at the Iowa City Senior Center end up finding a life partner. Hear how the COVID-19 pandemic also played a role in their marriage.

What is an MPO?
Watch to learn about the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, who helps create a comprehensive and coordinated transportation system in the metro-area.

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