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Iowa City calls Special Meeting in support of Black Lives Matter movement

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Laura Bergus

Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, Iowa City’s police department, mayor, and city councilors have received hundreds of messages calling for systemic reform.

On Wednesday, peaceful protesters in Iowa City were met with gas and flash-bang devices, which Mayor Bruce Teague condemned.

On Friday, June 5, Iowa City and the University of Iowa issued a joint statement regarding policing policy . As a starting point,...

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Iowa City Transit returns to regular summer service schedule; resumes fare collection June 15

Monday, June 8, 2020 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Mark Rummel
Transportation

Effective Monday, June 15, 2020, Iowa City Transit will return to the normal weekday summer service schedule.

Hours of operation will be 6 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Monday- Friday, and 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturdays. The Downtown Shuttle and Eastside Loop, which typically do not run during the summer, will not resume until the University of Iowa and the Iowa City Community School District are in session. Fare collection will also resume and riders will be asked to board through the front of the bus.

Iowa City Transit is continuing processes put in place to promote the health and...

Local Black community leaders to join George Floyd demonstrations Saturday; urge for peaceful protests

Saturday, June 6, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
City Council

Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, protesters have taken to the streets in and around Iowa City. The protests have been wide-ranging and well attended.

The City of Iowa City supports the fundamental rights of protesters to assemble and express themselves. Without the benefit of advance notice or communication from protesters, Iowa City has sought to protect the protesters by closing streets, redirecting traffic, and directing Iowa City Police Department officers to provide public safety support from a distance.

Mayor Bruce Teague, with the...

Animal Services seeks assistance identifying dog’s owner following bite

Friday, June 5, 2020 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Iowa City Animal Services received notification of a person who was bitten by a dog.

According to the information provided, the bite occurred around 3:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, near the 400 block of North Van Buren Street. The victim was bitten while trying to loosen the dog's collar. The dog is described as large German Shepherd named Kiru. The dog was tied to a resident's porch.

Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination. If anyone has any information about the identity of the owner, they are...

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Iowa City and University of Iowa issue joint statement on police policy following George Floyd demonstrations

Friday, June 5, 2020 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

The City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa are committed to serving and protecting our city and campus with care and compassion.

We deeply regret what transpired Wednesday night with the use of gas and flash bang devices and acknowledge that with better preparations and time we could safely accommodate Interstate 80 access to those that were demonstrating for change in honor of Mr. George Floyd. We are committed to working with all of our government and law enforcement partners to ensure the scenario from Wednesday night does not repeat itself.

More importantly, the...

Mayor to address protests on Facebook Live at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4

Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
City Manager's Office

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague and Mayor Pro-Tem Mazahir Salih will address the City about the recent protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd with a Facebook Live address at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020.

The address will held on The City of Iowa City Government's Facebook page . It can also be viewed live at City Channel 4's website , as well as City...

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Burlington Street reopens to traffic Friday, June 5

Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 9:15am
Engineering

Burlington Street will reopen to east and west-moving traffic, with reduced lanes, on Friday, June 5, 2020.

Both lanes of traffic will be reduced to the southernmost lanes between Capitol Street to Front Street. This lane reduction allows for work around the railroad crossing that will last approximately four weeks, until Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Speak Up, Speak Out at events throughout Iowa City neighborhoods

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications

The recent killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has sparked protests across the nation, and in Iowa City.

City leaders want to hear from you at our Speak Up, Speak Out series of events in neighborhoods throughout the community.

Mayor Bruce Teague and other community leaders will speak at three separate events at three different locations over the next four days across Iowa City. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to have their voice heard by city leaders and the community.

6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Wetherby Park , 2400...
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Interim Police Chief condemns killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer

Friday, May 29, 2020 - 4:45pm
Police

On Friday, May 29, 2020, Iowa City Police Department's Interim Police Chief Bill Campbell released the following statement on the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer:

The death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer is tragic. Like many of you, I watched the video in disbelief, sadness, and frustration, as those who took an oath to protect us, failed to make good on that promise. This is of great concern to our nation, community, and police department. The manner in which these officers treated Mr. Floyd is...

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