After an emotional public discussion at the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, councilors reached out to other Johnson County communities that have experience with juvenile curfews. The joint meeting was held Wednesday evening, which gave officials from all over Johnson County an opportunity to get up-to-date with each town’s business.

“We are interested in hearing from other communities who have a curfew … We could benefit from your experience” said Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey.

Other Johnson County towns that have a curfews include Coralville and North Liberty. Officials from both municipalities said they had positive feedback.

Coralville officials said that it is very rare that they have to enforce the curfew — usually only in situations where the kids refuse to go home is when a citation would be made.

“It’s just a tool,” said Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett.

North Liberty officials agreed, saying that a curfew is just an opportunity for the police to ask the youngsters what they are doing out late.

— by Nicole Karlis