Human Rights

410 E Washington Street ::: Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ::: ph 319.356.5022

Office Hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

Dale Helling
Asistant City Manager

Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
319-356-5022

Kristin Watson
Human Rights Investigator
319-356-5015

Items of Interest

Community Response to Hate, part 2 PowerPoint

A View of Human Rights Through the Iowa Courts

HUD Outreach Flyer

Human Rights Division

The Human Rights Division is charged with the enforcement of local anti-discrimination laws. One full-time position, the Human Rights Coordinator, and two part-time investigators staff the Division. The majority of complaints received are in the area of employment and are complaints related to race, sex or disability. The staff of the Human Rights Division works closely with citizen members of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to provide public outreach. The Human Rights Commission, through its educational efforts, furthers its goal of eradicating discrimination. An Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast is held to recognize local persons and businesses that have significantly contributed to human rights in the Iowa City community. An Annual Human Rights Youth Awards Banquet is held to recognize local youth for activities that promote human rights.

City of Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance

To view the City of Iowa City of Iowa City Human Rights Code, go to the City Code and click on "Title 2 Human Rights."