Community Connection: Iowa City Pride

Community Connection is a video series that highlights different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 50th Annual Pride Festival and Parade had to change plans. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Iowa City Pride President Tony Sivanthaphanith about virtual programming and how the organization is continuing the fight for human rights.

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On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Iowa City Council passed a 17-point resolution addressing systemic racism and law enforcement policies in the wake of Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Iowa City and across the country.

The entire resolution can be read online . The 17 points addressed by this resolution are:

By Dec. 15, 2020, have a preliminary plan to restructure the Iowa City Police Department towards community policing. Allocate $1,000,000 in...

Starting Thursday, June 18, 2020, the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center will operate with limited open hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The building remains locked and limited numbers of people are allowed to enter at one time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors should call 319-356-5295 when they arrive, or wait at the door to be allowed in.

Licensing and dog park permits can be done in person during open hours. Potential owners will also be allowed to view adoptable pets, following all safety guidelines.

The Animal Center will...

The African American Museum of Iowa is excited to bring a weeklong celebration to communities across Iowa and beyond with a virtual celebration starting Monday, June 15, 2020.

Visit the museum's website or their Facebook page to participate in these virtual events.

The museum's largest free event, this annual program promotes black achievement, with a platform for learning more about black history. This year’s celebration has...