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...

Edit: Due to increases in cases of COVID-19 throughout the area, Party in the Park events for June 25 and July 2, 2020, have been canceled. The status of future Party in the Park events will be announced at a later date.

Connect with friends, family and neighbors this summer at our Party in the Park event series. Happening on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8 p.m., each week will feature a variety of live music, games, and arts and crafts. Party in the Park gives residents a chance to enjoy their summer evenings outdoors with friends and family while exploring the City’s many...

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Based on current public health guidance and due to the uncertain timing of the Iowa City Senior Center's phased reopening, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will not be able to resume services at The Center prior to the July 15 federal tax filing deadline. We encourage those who still need to file a tax return this year to make alternative arrangements.

The world changed on May 25, 2020, when George Floyd was murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by police officers. George Floyd and his family deserve justice. More importantly, George Floyd and his family, along with the entire Black community across this globe deserve tangible change from their government. The ensuing protests and demonstrations have already had a profound global, national and local impact. The Black Lives Matter movement is finally getting the attention that is long overdue.

I have been in the city management profession for 16 years. My job as City Manager is...