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City announces first Climate Fest: Sept. 19-26 virtually

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Sarah Gardner
Sustainability

Let's come together and celebrate climate action with the first annual Iowa City Climate Fest, taking place virtually from Sept. 19-26, 2020.

The festival will celebrate all the ways Iowa City residents, businesses, and organizations are taking action to address climate change.

Using the hashtag #IowaCityTakesAction, locals can post videos, pictures, and more to share their own stories on several climate action topics: how they address climate change, their next climate action goal, why climate action matters to them, and why they are hopeful.

The goal is to connect...

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Endless Possibilities: Iowa's African American History presentation

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The African American Museum of Iowa will give a presentation entitled "Endless Possibilities: Iowa's African American History" at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, via Zoom.

Those who take part will learn that Iowa was the first state in the US to officially integrate public schools in 1868, just three years after the Civil War. Surprised? This and so much more is part of Iowa's wealth of African American history. From York, the first African American in Iowa and member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, to the first Black president, Barack Obama, African American history is American...

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Iowa City Monarch Festival kicks off with week #1 fun

Monday, August 3, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Brenda Nations
Sustainability

The first week of the virtual 2020 Iowa City Monarch Festival took flight on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.

To celebrate the first of four Sundays dedicated to helping increase the number of monarch butterflies in the area, the City shared the first video of a series dedicated to teaching residents how to raise monarchs from egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly.

You can watch the full video online on YouTube . Next week's video will focus on how to care for a monarch caterpillar....

Video Update: COVID-19 Relief Funds, Public Art Program, and more

Monday, August 3, 2020 - 6:00am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include grants to help organizations with Coronavirus efforts, a matching fund program for public art projects, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: COVID-19 Relief Funds CDBG Funding for COVID-19 Relief

Learn how organizations who serve...

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Senior Center launches virtual programs for August

Friday, July 31, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Emily Light
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center is excited to provide residents with an expanding lineup of virtual programs while the building remains closed due to COVID-19.

Members of The Center will soon receive a printed August calendar in their mailboxes, and the August digital calendar is available to check for intriguing classes right now. Virtual offerings include:

Several of The Center's mainstay fitness classes, including Saturday Morning Yoga, Fit 4 Life, Slow...
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Pedestrian detour in place on Burlington Street

Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Jason Reichart
Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project

A pedestrian detour has been put in place on Burlington Street due to the Burlington-Madison Intersection Improvements Project.

Sidewalk on the south end of Burlington Street from Madison to Clinton Street has been closed to allow for utility construction in the area.

The detour directs pedestrians around the closure by way of Madison or Clinton Street to Court Street.

A pedestrian route on Burlington Street is set to be open by Monday, August 17, 2020. More information on the Burlington-Madison Intersection Improvements Project can be found at the project's webpage...

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Fiscal Year 2020 Fourth Quarter Investment Report released

Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Brian Cover
Finance

Iowa City’s quarterly investment report for the Fiscal Year 2020 fourth quarter, which provides information on the City’s investments, is now available online .

This report is required by the City Council’s Investment Policy.

For more information on the report, contact Senior Accountant Brian Cover at 319-356-5071 or Brian-Cover@iowa-city.org .

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Iowa City announces three finalists for Police Chief position

Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 9:30am
Part of Iowa City Police Chief Search by City Manager's Office

City Manager Geoff Fruin announced on Thursday, July 30, 2020, that three finalists have been named for the Chief of Police position.

The finalist are: Jason Lando of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dustin Liston of El Paso, Texas, and Jeremy Logan of Oelwein.

In February, then Police Chief Jody Matherly retired after a 37-year law enforcement career, serving the last three years as Iowa City Police Chief. A national search for a replacement followed the announcement. The job listing was posted to 17 different websites, professional groups, and job search services.

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Community Connection: IVRS helps Iowans with disabilities achieve independence through employment

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Monica Brockway of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services about how this state employment program offers opportunities to individuals who experience a...

Fall internship available at Office of Equity and Human Rights

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Office of Equity & Human Rights is hiring for a fall student intern. The tentative duration is from August 2020 through December 2020. Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The wage is $13.25 per hour. Application deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2020. Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online.

Examples of duties: Under direct supervision, assists in creating materials to promote awareness of the City’s racial equity, social justice and fair housing choice initiatives. Assists in the...

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