Register now for the Native Plant Symposium and learn how to improve your lawn naturally

Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Michelle Wiegand
Communications

Do you want to attract more pollinators and other wildlife to your yard? Maybe change up a landscape design by replacing invasive plants with native ones?

Plan for your spring and summer gardening season by attending Iowa City Parks and Recreation’s Native Plant Symposium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St.

The event will begin with a keynote address by Carol Davit, Executive Director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Following the address, participants can choose from multiple discussion topics...

Mayor Teague designates February Black History Month in Iowa City

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

During the Feb. 7, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Bruce Teague proclaimed February as Black History Month in Iowa City.

Observing Black History Month provides opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of African American history and acknowledge the centuries of struggles for equality and freedom.

The role of African Americans in U.S. history was largely ignored until historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson became determined to set the record straight. Now known as the Father of Black History,...

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Iowa City welcomes new Westside Neighborhood Association

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Ayman Sharif
Communications

Over the past several months, Neighborhood Outreach Liaison Ayman Sharif has been working to reimagine Iowa City’s Neighborhood Association program through meetings, events, and collaboration. Through this work, residents on the westside have come together to establish the Wonderful Westside Neighborhood.

Building a sense of community

Inspired by the opportunity for social connection and support from the larger community, these residents are working together with the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, the University of Iowa, and the City of Iowa City to create a path forward...

City Council approves long-term Strategic Plan to guide core services and policies

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Rachel Kilburg
Communications

The City has created a long-term Strategic Plan for FY 2023 - 2028 that outlines the City's vision, values, strategies, and primary areas of focus of City policies, projects, programs, and initiatives over a six-year period.

This Strategic Plan, which was adopted by City Council on Dec. 6, 2022, builds on the City's previous plans to foster a more inclusive, just, and sustainable Iowa City by prioritizing the physical, mental, and...

"Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories" virtual event to take place March 2

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Kristin Watson
Equity and Human Rights

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Office of Equity and Human Rights is pleased to host “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” presented by Traci Sorell. Sorell writes award-winning fiction and nonfiction for young people. The presentation will share how Sorell came to writing from a career in law, why stories centering on Indigenous Persons and Nations are critical for everyone to know regardless of age, and ways in which she shines a light on women and other overlooked groups in contemporary US life.

Sorell is a two-time Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus honoree for her...

Video Update: Down to Business, Black History Month, and Composting

Monday, February 6, 2023 - 7:30am
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 new lunch and learn series for small businesses and entrepreneurs, events to commemorate Black History Month, and our food waste reduction series covers composting. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Down to Business...

Iowa City Police Department announces promotions and new officers

Friday, February 3, 2023 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At a ceremony Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Emma Harvat Hall, the Iowa City Police Department promoted two officers and welcomed two new officers to the department.

Promotions

Lt. Jeff Fink was hired in September 1999 and promoted to sergeant in March 2016. During his career, Lt. Fink has served as Crisis Negotiation Team leader, detective, detective sergeant, and field training officer. In his new role, Lt. Fink will lead the Office of Professional Standards.

Sgt. Eric Nieland was hired in February 2013. Sgt. Nieland's roles with the police department...

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Bus stop #7015 service change begins Feb. 2

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 2:00pm
Transportation

Bus stop #7015, located at Gilbert Street and Third Street in front of Kum & Go, will no longer be serviced by both #1-South Iowa City route and #13-South Gilbert routes.

Starting Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, stop #7015 will be serviced by the #13-South Gilbert route only. This change is being made to improve route efficiency. A permanent sign will be added to the location to summarize the change.

Be sure to download the Transit App on your smartphone to get real-time updates on arrival times, and to plan your next trip using Iowa City Transit!

“Down to Business” lunch & learn series to begin on Feb. 23rd

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 12:00pm
Communications

South of 6 Iowa City Business District is excited to announce the Down to Business program, a lunch and learn series aimed at directly connecting local underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs to education, resources, and connections they can tap into year-round. The series will be hosted at Dream City, a community center located in the newly formed business district.

The first event in the series, How to Finance Your Business, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Dream City, 611 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City.

If you are a small...

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Love Food, Fight Waste: Deep Dive Into Composting

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

This February, the Love Food, Fight Waste program is delving into the topic of composting!

While preventing food waste from forming is the top priority, composting is a great option for all the non-edible food parts, such as banana peels and coffee grounds. Visit www.icgov.org/lovefood for answers to these common composting questions:

What is composting? What is organic material? What can be composted at our local Compost Facility? Who can compost at our local Compost Facility? Where is our local Compost Facility? How does our...

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