Racial Equity and Social Justice Informational Session

Learn how to apply for the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant

Monday, October 24, 2022 - 10:45am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator (ex officio)
Communications

Organizations interested in applying for the City's Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant for 2023 can attend one of two informational sessions. Both sessions are being held virtually via Zoom.

The sessions will provide an opportunity to learn about the purpose, process, and timeline for the grant. Participants will also receive useful tips on filling out the application. A question-and-answer session will follow.

How to attend

The first informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. The second informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16...

Airport hanger that will be used as part of a new mural project.

City seeks artists for 300-foot airport mural

Monday, October 24, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Economic Development

Edit: The application period is closed.

The City is looking for artists to design and paint a massive 12-foot-tall, 300-foot-long mural along an Iowa City Airport hanger facing South Riverside Drive.

The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee and the Iowa City Airport Commission are seeking artists to submit their qualifications for the project; the deadline is Nov. 14, 2022.

Initially, three artists will be selected and paid a stipend of $500 each to more fully develop a concept for the mural. From those, the Airport Commission will select the...

Video Update: Homecoming Week, Election Day Transit Rides, and more

Monday, October 24, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include Homecoming activities for the University of Iowa, some helpful resources to help our residents vote in the general election, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Homecoming Week UI Homecoming Week

Learn about the different activities taking place during the University...

Video Update: Homecoming Week, Election Day Transit Rides, and more

Monday, October 24, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include Homecoming activities for the University of Iowa, some helpful resources to help our residents vote in the general election, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Homecoming Week UI Homecoming Week

Learn about the different activities taking place during the University...

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Iowa City Police investigate homicide

Sunday, October 23, 2022 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The Iowa City Police Department has identified the victim in the Oct. 23, 2022, homicide investigation as Waymond Thomas, 36, of Iowa City. This remains an active investigation and the police department encourages all members of the public with information - particularly camera footage - to contact the department.

No other information is available at this time.

Original update from Oct. 23, 2022:

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, at approximately 1:59 a.m., Iowa City Police responded to the H-Bar, 220 S. Van Buren St., for a report of multiple shots fired in the alley....

City of Iowa City seeking candidates for Firefighter

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Tracy Robinson
Human Resources

The City of Iowa City is now accepting applications for Firefighters! Those who apply have the chance to work in the Iowa City Fire Department, which has been protecting Iowa City residents for 150 years.

Interested applicants can visit www.icgov.org/joinICFD for more information and to apply online. The application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

Join the Iowa City Fire Department

For more information or assistance in applying online, contact Human Resources at...

Iowa City In Focus: Urban Lumber, CO₂ Reclamation System, and the Housing Fellowship

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City In Focus brings the people, places, and projects of Iowa City into clear view. This video feature spotlights our community through in-depth storytelling. Click the play-button below to watch the entire video or select the individual images to skip to specific topics.

Iowa City In Focus: Urban Lumber, CO₂ Reclamation, and the Housing Fellowship The Importance of Urban Lumber

Urban lumber is...

Transit Notice: Outbound 5 Lower Muscatine bus detour; Fairmeadows (7215), The Quarters (7215) will not be serviced

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton

Beginning Wednesday, Oct,, 19, 2022, the 5 Lower Muscatine bus will detour outbound turning left from Lower Muscatine road onto Highway 1 then turning right from Highway 1 onto Lakeside Drive. Outbound stops at Fairmeadows Blvd (stop 7215) and at The Quarters (stop 7216) will not be serviced. Inbound Lower Muscatine route is normal. Passengers missing affected stops can still get on and off at alternative stops, The Quarters inbound (Stop7217) and Hollywood Blvd and Fairmeadows (stop 8232).

This change is expected to last until Monday, Oct. 31, weather dependent.

Run for the Schools map.

Run for the Schools to impact area roads on Sunday, Oct. 23

Monday, October 17, 2022 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

Run for the Schools, a run benefiting students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center, will take place Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.

Several roads will close for the half-mile, mile, 5K, and 10K races. Road closures will begin at 4 a.m. and all roads are anticipated to reopen by noon. "No Parking" signs will be posted along the route and vehicles not moved before 3 a.m. will be towed.

The longer runs begin at 9 a.m., with the course beginning at the intersection of East Washington and Gilbert streets, near the Robert A. Lee Recreation...

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Take the bus for free on Election Day in Iowa City

Monday, October 17, 2022 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Iowa City Transit will offer free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

“Our goal is to remove transportation as a barrier, and help people get to the polls and exercise their right to vote,” Transportation Services Director Darian Nagle-Gamm said. “We never want transportation to be a reason why someone didn’t vote."

Rides will be free to everyone all day. No proof of voter registration or destination is required to ride for free....

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