Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include details on how to nominate a person or organization for a Human Rights Award, the Welcoming Week schedule, and plans for planting trees in the right-of-way of certain neighborhoods.

Human Rights Awards

Give a person or organization dedicated to helping others the recognition they deserve! Learn how to nominate someone to be acknowledged for their contributions to human rights.

Welcoming Week

Celebrate community and togetherness, with newcomers and longtime residents alike, through several events happening as part of Welcoming Week. 

Fall right-of-way tree planting

During the fall, the City's Parks and Forestry staff will begin planting trees in the right-of-way throughout two areas on the south and east parts of town.