Iowa City Parks and Recreation kicks off Summer Events with Party in the Park on Thursday, June 2

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to celebrate summer and kickoff a season of fun with community activities at the first Party in the Park of the year. This event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at James Alan McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave Court.

The annual Party in the Park series runs each Thursday evening from June 2 through August 18. Party in the Park events are held at a different Iowa City park each week. In addition to a rotating musical act, Party in the Park features lawn games, craft activities, and a visit from the...

Area youth honored at 19th Annual Human Rights Youth Awards Ceremony

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Human Rights Commission recognized 24 area youth at its 19th Annual Human Rights Youth Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Students were selected for recognition based on their promotion of - or contributions to - human rights causes locally or abroad. Mayor Bruce Teague delivered brief remarks to the recipients in recognition of them being honored.

The complete list of recipients is: Neema Mali Ash, Kai Babcock, Mae Barron, Karla Bernal, Gary Chen, Jonathan Chen, Henry Dai, Liam Edberg, Florence He-Yu, Lydia Karr, Krisha Kapoor, Reem Kirja, Anish Lodh, Anjali Lodh,...

Human Rights Commission seeking applicants for open seat

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 12:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Equity and Human Rights

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is seeking applicants to fill an unexpired term. The vacancy starts upon appointment and ends on December 31, 2023. Service is on a volunteer basis. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Duties of the Commission involve educating the public on civil and human rights, including planning programs and activities to eliminate unlawful discrimination. The Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council for Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant funding, as well as for additional local legislation relating to...

Video Update: Pride Signs, Diversity Market, and more

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 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 Pride yard signs, the Diversity Market, updates to the Recreation Master Plan, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Pride Signs Iowa City Pride Signs

Show your support during Pride Month by picking up a free yard sign, which are available...

An electric bus from Iowa City Transit parked at the downtown interchange.

Update: 8 – Oakcrest route temporary transit service reduction continues through June 4

Friday, May 20, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Due to staffing issues, service on the 8 – Oakcrest transit route reduction will continue through Friday, June 4, 2022. The route was originally reduced on May 6, 2022.

The 8 – Oakcrest route will reduce service on weekdays from every 15 minutes to every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Transit app may not reflect accurate arrival times for the 8 – Oakcrest route during the temporary service reduction. Please access the temporary bus schedule for scheduled arrival times.

We apologize for any inconvenience that the temporary service...

Iowa City Pride signs available at City Hall and Library

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Pride month is coming up soon and the Office of Equity and Human Rights has free Pride yard signs available again this year on a first-come basis. Iowa City residents can pick up a sign at City Hall’s front lobby information desk, 410 E. Washington St., during regular business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; or at the Iowa City Public Library's First Floor Service Desk during regular business hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

Because of the limited number of signs...

Office of Equity and Human Rights to host two-night virtual event in honor of Juneteenth

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

In honor of Juneteenth, the Office of Equity and Human Rights is hosting a two-night virtual event, June 14-15, 2022, based on "High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America," by Jessica B. Harris, recipient of the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award.

The book was adapted into a Netflix series, "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America," hosted by food expert Stephen Satterfield. Watch the trailer here .

About the events

On Tuesday, June 14, 7-8:30 p...

Text bubbles with text: Council Listening Posts, Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Public Works Open House, 3810 Napoleon Lane.

City Council Listening Posts to be held at Public Works Open House on May 21

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Kellie Fruehling
City Clerk

Three City Councilors will hold Listening Posts at the Public Works Open House, 3810 Napoleon Lane, on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

The Listening Posts, featuring councilors Mayor ProTem Megan Alter, Mayor Bruce Teague, and Janice Weiner, will allow residents to voice their concerns on any local issue. Each councilor will be present at separate times:

Mayor ProTem Megan Alter: 9-10:30 a.m. Mayor Bruce Teague: 12:30-2 p.m. Pauline Taylor: 3:30-5 p.m.

Council listening posts provide opportunities for the community to engage with City leaders on topics that are important to them in...

A logo that shows kids jumping rope, doing karate, along with a plant and a pool is shown with text: Gather Here, Iowa City Recreation Master Plan.

Recreation Master Plan Open Houses announced to share recommendations, gather input

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Iowa City residents will have the opportunity to learn about the progress and recommendations of the Recreation Facilities and Programs Master Plan and to offer feedback during two open houses on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Based on input received from the master plan’s various community engagement methods, the open houses will convey recommendations from the study and share initial renderings regarding potential City Park Pool and Mercer Park Aquatic Center design.

Mercer Park Aquatic Center event

Staff will host an open house at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in the P&G Room...

An American flag is shown waving in the air.

Memorial Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day closures and schedule adjustments: Airport: Office closed. Jet Air (FBO) will operate regular hours. Details at jetairinc.com/fbo/ . Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed.

Landfill and Recycling Center: Closed. Library: Closed.

Library Bookmobile: Not in service.

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