Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a rebate program that improves your lawn and benefits the environment, an amazing new film festival happening in our community, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Make your lawn greener, healthier, and environmentally-friendly...

During the Sept. 20, 2022, City Council meeting, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague proclaimed Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation can be found here.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept...

Iowa City Transit routes will detour due to the Kickoff 2 Kinnick race from 5:45 a.m. until approximately noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

The 12 - Highway 1, 10 - West Iowa City, and 8 - Oakcrest bus routes will use the home football game detour routes due to the lane reductions in place for the event.

Iowa City Transit will not service the UIHC campus, Melrose Avenue, Hawkins Drive, or Newton Road during this time Saturday. Customers needing to access the UIHC campus prior to noon Saturday should use the bus stop located at Benton Street and Streb Street (stop #8125)...

LGBTQ+ History Month is the celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender achievements throughout history. Since these accomplishments are often unrecognized by the educational system, organizations need to educate their members and employees during LGBTQ+ History Month.

LGBTQ+ History Month was first celebrated in the United States in 1994, centering on National Coming Out Day, which occurs annually on October 11. This celebratory month was originally known as Lesbian and Gay History Month, and additional identity initials were added over time to increase the inclusivity...