UAY announces 6th Annual PrideCon for LGBTQ+ youth

Friday, March 5, 2021 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

During the week of March 15-20, 2021, United Action for Youth (UAY) will be offering a series of virtual workshops to junior high and high school youth who identify as LGBTQ+. The workshops will be focused on self-care and will be fun, light-hearted, and engaging.

UAY will also be offering a virtual ParentCon for parents of LGBTQ+ youth where they can ask questions, learn about resources, and talk to doctors.

There is no charge to participate in these events. Learn more about PrideCon workshops and register by...

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Ripples of Hope: From Despair to Advocacy for the Social Injustice too Few People Know About

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Leslie Carpenter will share her family’s journey into advocacy after their son became ill with a serious brain illness. Learn how the Family to Family class offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) helped her to see the broader mental illness treatment crisis in our country, and share some of the solutions that can help.

Carpenter is a NAMI Johnson County Board member, teaches Family to Family, Ending The Silence, and Provider Training. Leslie and husband, Scott, are advocates for people living with serious brain disorder at the local, state, and federal levels,...

Section of Court Hill Trail near Second Ave. closed March 2 through March 5

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 4:15pm
Streets and traffic engineering

A portion of Court Hill Trail near Second Avenue will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday, March 2, 2021, to facilitate tree work.

Crews will be working on both the east and west sides of Second Avenue near the creek bridge Tuesday through Friday, March 5, 2021. When crews are not working, the trail will be temporarily reopened for use.

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Celebrate World Water Day on Wednesdays in March

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

World Water Day is Monday, March 22, and the 2021 theme is “Valuing Water.” In honor of the theme, the City of Iowa City will highlight a different topic and “call to action” every Wednesday in March, and we invite the community to learn and celebrate with us!

Here is the “Water Wednesday” lineup: March 3: Use water wisely. March 10: Appreciate water treatment and wastewater treatment plants. March 17: Do not litter. March 24: Be a wise consumer. March 31: Celebrate water’s importance in our lives.

To learn about each “Water Wednesday” topic in depth, visit...

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Climate Action Grants application opens to organizations, businesses and students

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Ashley Monroe
Climate Action & Outreach

The City of Iowa City is making funding available for community-led climate action initiatives.

The Climate Action Grant program is designed to empower Iowa City students, businesses, and organizations to take climate action and lead fellow community members in supporting activities that promote energy efficiency, reduce reliance on single-occupant vehicles, encourage care for natural spaces, and enhance quality of life for all.

Applications for this grant will be accepted Monday, March 1 through Monday, April 1, 2021.

Successful project proposals must focus on...

Video Update: Energy Efficiency Incentive Program, Poetry in Public and more

Monday, March 1, 2021 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include a new incentive program to help targeted businesses become more energy efficient, submissions for the annual Poetry in Public program, and more.

Iowa City Update: Energy Efficiency Incentive Program Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

Aimed at the City’s...

Update: Missing Iowa City resident has been located safe

Sunday, February 28, 2021 - 7:30am

UPDATE: Missing Iowa City resident Siraj White-Wright was found by a motorist at approximately 4:45 p.m Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, south of Burlington, Iowa. He is reported to be in good condition. Arrangements are being made for him to be reunited with his family members.

The Iowa City Police Department would like to thank the dedicated employees of the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center and Emergency Management Agency, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol, Des Moines County Sheriff's Office,...

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City offers new online signup for special items collection for curbside customers

Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Patricia Fossum
Resource Management

The City is now offering a new online sign-up for curbside collection of special items. Customers can schedule collection for items such as furniture and appliances to be picked up at the curb for proper disposal or recycling, depending on the item. Collection fees are added to customers’ monthly utility bills.

Is the Landfill the best destination for your items?

Before disposal, the City encourages residents to consider repairing, reusing, or donating items. Listed below are some options:

Iowa City Area Repair Directory Iowa City Resale and Consignment Directory More...

Watch "The History of Tate Arms" to learn about Iowa City’s first rooming house built expressly for Black tenants

Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 11:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

This mini-documentary on Tate Arms explores the role this home played in the fight for civil rights and housing equality. Learn about Iowa City’s first rooming house built expressly for Black tenants, by a Black owner. Watch the program and learn about the people who helped provide housing for African American workers and students at the University of Iowa during a time of discrimination.

The History of Tate Arms

This video is the second in a two-part series to highlight historic landmarks associated with African American History. You can...

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City announces new funding program for industrial area businesses

Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Sarah Gardner
Climate Action & Outreach

Applications for a new matching grant program targeted to local businesses in our industrial areas are now being accepted.

The City of Iowa City is offering an energy efficiency incentive program designed to save your firm money while helping achieve the City’s emission reduction goals. Improving energy efficiency can be costly, which is why we are offering matching grants, up to $250,000, in three of our industrial areas to assist in the improvements...

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