The City of Iowa City's Office of Equity and Human Rights is hosting two free fair housing training sessions - introductory and intermediate - in April. The introductory training is presented by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and the intermediate training is by the Fair Housing Institute, Inc. The trainings are held in recognition of the 54th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

Both trainings will be available via Zoom. Both are applicable to single family, market rate, low income housing tax credit, rental assistance demonstration, HUD subsidized landlords, property...

The City of Iowa City is announcing a rebate program to help offer the costs of installing level 2 vehicle charging at apartment and condominium buildings for shared use by their residents.

Building owners and managers wishing to provide electric vehicle charging to their residents may apply for a 50/50 match of installation costs (labor and materials) up to $1,000. If an electrical panel upgrade is required, a rebate of up to $2,500 is offered.

The application form can be found...

Mayor Bruce Teague has declared March Women's History Month in Iowa City. The proclamation can be read online.

The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women's History Month. The 2022 theme is "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." This theme is "both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this...

In light of new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines concerning COVID-19 precautions, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask order and civil emergency declaration, effective immediately. However, those who have been exposed to COVID-19 or have tested positive are still asked to adhere to CDC isolation and quarantine guidelines.

As of Tuesday, March 1, masks will no longer be required inside City facilities; however, masks will still be available...