During the June 15, 2021, City Council meeting, Mayor Bruce Teague signed a proclamation announcing that for the first time in Iowa City history, Juneteenth will be officially observed.

The full proclamation can be read online .

Juneteenth recognizes the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free: more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and 71 days after the Civil War ended. While Juneteenth has been...

The City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission recognizes that the events of the past year have spurred many important community dialogues around topics such as racial justice, oppression, and privilege. Our goal is to encourage community members to continue engaging in these conversations in an informed and equitable manner.

It’s important to note that even the most well-intentioned among us have unconscious bias. It affects our behaviors, decision-making processes, and interactions with others. When we identify our biases, we can make informed decisions that help us reduce and...

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. Each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents.

Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when some of the last enslaved people in America were freed from Confederate Texas. Hear from our special guests, Keshia Fields and LaNisha...

June is Pride Month across the globe. The City will be celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with events and more throughout the month.

The annual Pride parade and festival, organized by the local nonprofit Iowa City Pride, will be hosted Oct. 1 and 2, 2021. This is traditionally a June event, but was delayed due to the pandemic. For more information on Iowa City Pride, visit their website .

Throughout the month of June, the Pride Flag will be flying above City Hall and City Park Pool. Banners celebrating Pride will...