Joachim "Joah" Seelos

Law Enforcement Liaison joins CommUnity, will work with Iowa City Police on mental health crisis calls

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 12:18pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank has hired Joachim "Joah" Seelos to serve as the new Law Enforcement Liaison. In his new role, Seelos will work closely with the Iowa City Police Department to assist residents experiencing a mental health crisis.

The LE Liaison model is being implemented by CommUnity and the Iowa City Police Department in collaboration with Foundation 2. The new position will offer formal and informal cross-training between law enforcement and behavioral health disciplines, alternative response and intervention for those experiencing a mental health crisis...

Animal Services seeks assistance identifying dog’s owner following bite

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 11:45am
Animal Shelter

At about 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, an individual reported an incident that occurred while walking their dog on a leash at Aspire Apartments, 158 Hawkeye Court. While walking, the pair was approached by another person walking their gray and white Husky on a leash. The dogs got into an altercation and the reporting individual was bitten while trying to separate the dogs. The person walking the Husky has been described as a female with shoulder-length gray/brown hair, somewhere between the age of 30 and 40.

Iowa City Animal Services is looking to locate the owner of the dog for...

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Moving Forward on Social Justice – Fixing the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Monday, August 2, 2021 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City’s Office of Equity and Human Rights is hosting a three-part series on the school-to-prison pipeline.

The protests for justice both before and after George Floyd, and the movement for restructuring law enforcement, are calls for tangible, transformative societal change. Some changes are happening because of increased bias training and greater funding for mental health in law enforcement. Public and private employers are reaching out to communities of color and working harder to recognize the challenges they face.

All that change is welcome, but a fundamental reason...

Video Update: James Alan McPherson Park, Sculptors Showcase, and more

Monday, August 2, 2021 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include a celebration for the renaming of an Iowa City park after a renowned author and teacher, a new art program for sculptors, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: McPherson Park Ribbon-Cutting at James Alan McPherson...
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Be prepared for Transit changes: new Iowa City Transit routes, stops, and schedules begin Aug. 2

Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

New transit routes, stops, and bus schedules will take effect on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.

To promote the new service, updated bus schedules are now available online at icgov.org/busSchedules , on all buses, at the Iowa City Public Library, City Hall, and the Parking Office located at 335 Iowa Ave. Notifications have been posted on all affected transit stops.

General information on the new routes is available in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese and can be...

Ribbon-cutting to celebrate the renaming of Creekside to James Alan McPherson Park set for August 5

Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City City Council approved the renaming of Creekside Park to James Alan McPherson Park in March 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly redesigned park’s ribbon-cutting was delayed. In order to celebrate this important event, the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Party in the Park event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 5 at James Alan McPherson Park, located at 1856 7th Avenue Court.

The event will include a special park sign reveal, ribbon-cutting, music from Cedar County Cobras, yard games and kids crafts. Consultants will also be in...

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Be aware of road and parking impacts for Summer of the Arts Soul & Blues Festival

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

The City of Iowa City will be closing a section of Iowa Avenue for the Soul and Blues Festival this weekend.

The annual music festival organized by the Summer of the Arts brings with it live soul and blues performances and activities for the whole family. This year's event will take place in Downtown Iowa City from Friday, July 30, to Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Road closure and parking impacts

Iowa Avenue from North Dubuque to South Linn Street will be closed beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, and will reopen to traffic late Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Parking meters...

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Iowa City recreation centers return to regular hours

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Iowa City Parks and Recreation will return to regular full-time hours on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 6:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays 6:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Patrons can access pool hours by visiting icgov.org/Pools . The pool at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center is expected to reopen in late August 2021.

Registration for fall classes, programs, and events begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Patrons can register in-person at either Robert A. Lee Community...

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Office of Equity & Human Rights hiring intern

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Office of Equity & Human Rights is hiring for an hourly student intern. The tentative duration is from August 2021 through December 2021. Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The wage is $15 per hour.

Minimum qualifications:

Candidates considered must be attending an educational institution accredited by DOE recognized accreditation body. Candidates considered will need strong knowledge in Photoshop/Illustrator, have excellent creativity, excellent communication abilities including written, good coordinating skills and the...

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