There they are, in the middle of the Ped Mall, an innovative solution other cities have used to help funnel spare change directly to organizations serving the homeless and those in need of assistance. But you wouldn't know this unless you come for a close-up inspection. They ARE purple. Wendy Ford, Iowa City's Economic Development Staffer who's also involved with downtown issues, assures us that there are plans to make them artistic, to place more of them, including sponsored meters. Why not involve UAY or other organizations to paint them? A good idea. Next time you have spare change, you know what to do...
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