In 2017, the City Council created the Social Justice and Racial Equity (SJRE) Grant to assist community-based organizations in building capacity to address social justice and racial equity needs. Seventy-five thousand dollars has been allocated yearly for the SJRE Grant since Fiscal Year 2019.

The grant is available to for-profit and non-profit Iowa City-based organizations to fund programs, activities, or services that help eliminate inequities in the community. The grant lists six priority service areas: education, building community, housing, criminal justice, health, and...

On Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, City Manager Geoff Fruin appointed Captain Bill Campbell to serve as Interim Police Chief, effective immediately.

The appointment follows the departure of current Police Chief Jody Matherly, who previously announced his retirement from the Iowa City Police Department earlier this month.

Captain Campbell was hired by the Iowa City Police Department on April 27, 1990, and served as a patrol officer and field training officer before being promoted to the rank of sergeant on December 22, 1996.

As a sergeant, he served as a supervisor on all...

The City of Iowa City, Iowa Works, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and employers are teaming up to provide a one stop opportunity for youth, 16 to 21 years of age, to apply for jobs.

The Youth Job Fair is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, in the gymnasium of the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. While this event focused on youth between the ages of 16 to 21, it is open to all job seekers at no cost.

At the Youth Job Fair, attendees will have the opportunity to receive a free headshot with a professional photographer, with...

Join Iowa City Council members at their next community listening post from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, in the Assembly Room, which is located on the main level at 28 S. Linn Street.

Council listening posts provide opportunities for the community to engage with City leaders on topics that are important to them in an informal setting. Two members attend each event and report back to the entire Council on what they have heard from the community during their discussion. All residents are encouraged to stop by to discuss any...