Human Rights Commission elects new Chair and Vice Chair

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

At its Jan. 24, 2023, meeting, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission elected Roger Lusala as Chair and Sylvia Jons as Vice Chair. Lusala has served on the commission since 2021 and Jons since 2022.

Lusala has volunteered as a soccer coach with the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club for more than 20 years. Lusala is a member of the Iowa City Noon Rotary, City High Booster Club, the Iowa Association of Community Providers, and the Johnson County Community Providers Group. He currently serves as the President/CEO of Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program (MYEP), a non-profit organization...

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Iowa City Transit adds bus stop at UI’s English Philosophy Building

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 9:00am

Iowa City Transit is once again adding a bus stop at the University of Iowa’s English Philosophy Building (EPB). Service at this stop will begin Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Stop #7340 will be added to the 10-West Iowa City route. It will be located at the same stop Cambus currently uses in the 200 Block of West Iowa Avenue, just east of the Iowa Avenue Bridge.

The stop was pulled from service in 2021, but is being reintroduced following public feedback.

Be sure to download the Transit App on your smartphone to get real-time updates on arrival times, and to plan your next...

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Police seek person of interest in vandalism case

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest in multiple reports of attempted break-ins and vandalism to vehicles.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275 or Officer Abe Schabilion at Schabilion@iowa-city.org .

How you can help:

This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked...

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Video Update: UIHC Health Facility, Rail-to-Truck Transloading Facility, and Science & Technology House Party

Monday, January 23, 2023 - 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 plans to increase health care access in an underserved area, a new rail project that aligns with the City’s Climate Action goals, and an event where kids can tinker with new STEAM equipment. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Expanding Healthcare Access...
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Overnight snow brings reminder to clear sidewalks of snow, ice

Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 12:45pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman

With an overnight snow ending around 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, residents should clear their sidewalks of snow and ice. Remember, it's easier to remove snow before it becomes packed down by sidewalk users.

Sidewalks in Iowa City must be cleared within 24 hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended, for sidewalks to be used safely by pedestrians. Property owners who do not remove snow and ice in this timeframe may be subject to fines.

Snow and ice removal

To ensure the well-being of neighbors and those who require sidewalk access...

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City hosts Accelerating Black Leadership in Sustainability event

Friday, January 20, 2023 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Megan Hill

The City's Office of Equity and Human Rights and the Climate Action and Outreach Division will host “Accelerating Black Leadership in Sustainability”, a virtual discussion with Arthur Burton and Kamel Elgiseer, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

The two presenters will discuss Black entrepreneurship as it relates to climate action. Everyone is welcome to attend. Those interested can register via Zoom.

Arthur Burton leads AMB Renewable Energy, which he founded to develop...

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University of Iowa Health Care to address health care access gap in Southeast Iowa City

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications

University of Iowa Health Care is addressing the health care access gap in Iowa City’s southeast neighborhood by planning more primary care services in this underserved area.

Although the southeast side of Iowa City is the most densely populated part of the city, it has the fewest primary care options, according to an analysis by UI Health Care. Many residents must travel outside of their immediate community to access care.

“In order to build strong neighborhoods and a healthy community, we need to make sure everyone has access to high-quality health care,” Mayor Bruce...

Iowa City Senior Center to host volunteer fair

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center will host a senior-focused volunteer fair at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, inside the ICSC's Assembly Room.

The start of a new year is a great time to get acquainted with some of the many outstanding organizations that serve our community, learn about volunteer opportunities, and get involved in something new. Learn about what organizations will be at the fair on our website.

The volunteer fair will feature both organizations that directly serve older adults and those that...

City to host virtual book discussion of "Passing" for Black History Month

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

In celebration of Black History Month, the Office of Equity and Human Rights and the Iowa City Public Library are hosting a virtual book discussion, on “Passing” by Nella Larsen. The program will take place Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, from 7-8:30 p.m.

The virtual discussion will be facilitated by Abena Sankofa Imhotep, Director of Sankofa Literary and Empowerment Group of Des Moines.

About "Passing"

Irene Redfield is a Black woman living an affluent, comfortable life with her husband and children in the thriving neighborhood of Harlem in the 1920s....

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City to host webinar on using inclusive language online

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Kristin Watson
Equity and Human Rights

The City of Iowa City’s Office of Equity and Human Rights is hosting a complimentary webinar presented by José Jiménez. The webinar, Stepping Back Before Stepping In: Preparing for Conversations in a Modern World, will emphasize the use of inclusive language online.

The webinar will take place from noon-1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

Jiménez is a longtime Iowa City resident who works at the University of Iowa. While his work at UI is focused on software development, he has extended his reach into advocacy and work related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and...

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