During the last week of Black History month, the City will host a virtual discussion on how race plays a role in climate change and climate action across the globe.

The Climate Action and Outreach Division and the Office of Equity and Human Rights will host "Climate Action and Communities of Color," a virtual conversation with Richard Mabion and Ayman Sharif, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

Mabion is the founder and CEO of Building A Sustainable Earth Community, a Kansas City-based organization focused on supporting and fostering leaders of color in the climate...

In the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, an individual reported being bitten by a small, white, fluffy dog in the 900 Block of North Dodge Street.

The dog was wearing a collar with tags, and was running loose with no owner present. It was last seen running in the 800 Block of Brown Street.

Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination history of the dog. If anyone has any information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City Animal Services directly at 319-356-5295 or the Iowa City Police Department at...

Update: The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Medical Examiner's Office have released the identity of the victim of the Feb. 12, 2021 suspicious death in Iowa City.

The victim has been identified as Quincy H. Russom, 19, of Iowa City. Based on initial information, including the preliminary autopsy results, the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

The Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office, at the conclusion of the autopsy, has ruled the manner of death in this incident to be a homicide, and cause of death to be injuries...

Submissions for Poetry in Public 2021 are now being accepted for consideration in the 19th annual Poetry in Public Program, sponsored by the Iowa City Public Art Program. Writers of all ages and all levels of writing ability and experience are encouraged to submit entries to the contest. Poetry in Public was initiated in 2002 to celebrate, promote and nurture Iowa City’s rich literary tradition, especially its local talent and writing culture.

This year, the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature is partnering with Iowa City Public Art to manage Poetry in Public, and will officially...