Tickets now available for Iowa City’s 33rd Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 3:44pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City will host its 33rd Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in the Second Floor Ballroom of the University of Iowa Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison Street, Iowa City.

The breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 7:30. Tickets are $20 per person and are available online at http://33rdawardsbreakfast.eventbrite.com . The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, October 21. Tickets will not be available the day of the event.

Diane Finnerty,...

Iowa City Public Library Celebrates Intellectual Freedom

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 3:13pm
Iowa City Public Library

The Iowa City Public Library ‘s 2016 Carol Spaziani Intellectual Freedom Festival begins Monday, September 19.

Named for former librarian Carol Spaziani in honor of her life-long commitment to the freedom of ideas, this an annual event affirms everyone's right to freedom of thought and expression. ICPL’s celebration of intellectual freedom coincides with Banned Books Week, which will be celebrated September 25 through October 1.

This year’s Intellectual Freedom Festival includes the following programs:

Monday, September 19, 7 to 9 p.m. in Meeting Room A:...

Iowa City Update: 1st Avenue project reaches major milestone

Monday, September 12, 2016 - 9:42am
Contact: 
Ty Coleman
Communications

The 1st Avenue Grade Separation Project has now entered its final stage of construction, keeping the project on track for completion by the end of this year. Learn how the improvements benefit both drivers and pedestrians. Plus, details on the upcoming Iowa River Clean-up and Kids Day at the Farmers Market .

Check out this edition of Iowa City Update, your...

Cyclists carry their bikes as they participate in Jingle Cross a local cyclocross event.

Jingle Cross Cycling Festival in Iowa City will entertain the world Sept. 22-25

Monday, September 12, 2016 - 9:23am

Organizers for Jingle Cross, Inc are making final preparations for the biggest weekend of bicycle racing in the Midwest region, Sept. 22-25.

The Volkswagen Jingle Cross Cyclo-Cross Festival will be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds for a thirteenth year. New events have been added for Saturday, including World Cup cyclo-cross races for professional athletes and the Volkswagen Jingle Cross Gravel Grinder and Road Fondo by Clif Bar for recreational...

Washington Street opens to one lane of one-way traffic in 100 block

Monday, September 12, 2016 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Communications

The 100 block of Washington Street is currently open to one lane of one-way, westbound traffic as work continues on the Washington Streetscape Project.

The project is part of the larger Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape plan . Washington Street work includes replacing aging, underground infrastructure while giving the street a fresh, updated look with new amenities like lighting, benches and planters.

In addition to finishing up the 100 block, crews are now also working on the...

Iowa City Job and Resource Fair to take place Tuesday, Sept. 13

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 4:50pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

On Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission and Housing Authority, Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa WORKS, Shelter House, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Successful Living and Supportive Housing are sponsoring a Job and Resource Fair at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 South Gilbert Street in Iowa City, from 3 to 5 p.m. There is no charge or fee for job seekers to attend. Over 20 local employers are registered to participate.

Employers participating to date are: City of Iowa City, Sheraton Iowa City, Goodwill of the Heartland, US...

Neighborhood Council of Iowa City to host public Meet and Greet with several City councilmembers

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 9:44am
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood and Development Services

All are welcome to attend an upcoming public Meet and Greet with three members of the Iowa City City Council, organized by the Neighborhood Council of Iowa City.

The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. People will gather at Shelter No. 1, located near the playground at the northwest corner of the recreation area.

Councilmembers Susan Mims, Rockne Cole and Pauline Taylor will take questions from the neighborhood council. If time allows, those in attendance will be able to bring-up other thoughts or topics....

Local Food Fair and Taste of Market scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 14

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 2:36pm
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

Come and get a "Taste of Market," on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, 405 E. Washington St. Guitarist Rob Lumbard will perform live music, and market staff will grill and hand out free samples of in-season fruits, vegetables, and baked goods provided by Iowa City Farmers Market vendors.

This event was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 7, but was postponed due to rain.

In addition to hosting "Taste of Market," the Iowa City Farmers Market and Field to Family will host a Local Food Fair the same evening, to showcase all the...

Dodge Street down to one lane for school water service work

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 11:00am
Public Works

Dodge Street is down to one lane of traffic between Church and Fairchild Streets effective immediatetly.

This emergency lane reduction is necessary for contractors to work on the water service line to Mann Elementary School. It's anticipated that the work will be completed and normal traffic will resume by the end of the day Friday, Sept. 9.

Drivers should allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, use caution when driving through a work area.

For updated information on road work in Iowa City, visit...

Mayor’s Walk rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 12

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 4:25pm

Due to the chance of heavy rainfall this afternoon, the Mayor's Walk previously scheduled for Tues. Sept. 7 will instead take place on Monday, Sept. 12.

Mayor Jim Throgmorton will continue his series of neighborhood walks through Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. Monday’s walk marks his fifth event since April and will begin at 4:45 p.m. The Mayor’s Walks provide the Mayor with the opportunity to learn more about the City directly from the residents he serves.

Mayor Throgmorton will begin his walk at the Clinton and Washington Street Transportation Center, where he will...

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