The Office of Equity and Human Rights works to ensure fair treatment in the areas of credit, education, employment, housing, and public accommodations through enforcement of Iowa City’s Human Rights Ordinance.

In accordance with its mission, the office issues pamphlets that provide information about the laws over which it has jurisdiction. Learn from their most recent publication “Have you experienced discrimination? What can you do about it?”, which offers examples of unlawful discrimination, answers frequently asked questions, and how to file a complaint of unlawful...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/28/2022 Contact: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director and Human Rights Coordinator Phone: 319-356-5022

Apply for the 2023 Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant beginning December 1

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for a grant program designed to advance racial equity and social justice in the community beginning on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The City Council has allocated $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2023.

This grant opportunity is available to Iowa City-based...

To ensure your curbside materials are collected safely and successfully throughout the winter season, follow these tips:

Place carts or containers on a solid surface for pickup, such as the end of your driveway or the edge of the right-of-way. Do not place carts on a snowbank or in the street. Have carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day for pickup. Do not overfill carts. City ordinance states the lids must be closed. Keep at least a 3-feet clear zone around each cart. Keep recycling materials loose—no plastic bags! Also, no glass or Styrofoam.

The City reminds...

The Iowa City and University of Iowa police departments are teaming up to host a winter clothing drive. The departments are collecting the following items in sizes ranging from newborn to adult:

Coats Gloves Hats Scarves Socks Snow pants Snow boots

All items should be new or gently used. Donations will be accepted daily until Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at the following locations:

Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington St. University of Iowa Police Department, 200 S. Capitol St., Suite 808 (Lower level of Old Capitol Town Center) Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St...