Like so many across the nation, we were outraged by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. We felt it was time to make an unprecedented statement addressing this human rights violation.

The killing of George Floyd resonates within our community, illuminating the failure to address underlying economic and social forces perpetuating systemic racism throughout our nation. Because of these failures, many names have become headlines: Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Botham Jean, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, among so many other BIPOC. Living While Black...

The City's Rummage Redux is back again, as part of the online version of the annual Rummage in the Ramp sale .

Rummage Redux (pronounced “re-ducks”) is the City's annual DIY competition where residents can take used pieces of furniture or other items they own, revive or redux it themselves with creativity, and then potentially win some cash for their work.

This year, as with many other events, Rummage Redux is going virtual with a more...

Community Connection: Iowa City Pride

Community Connection is a video series that highlights different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 50th Annual Pride Festival and Parade had to change plans. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Iowa City Pride President Tony Sivanthaphanith about virtual programming and how the organization is continuing the fight for human rights.

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On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Iowa City Council passed a 17-point resolution addressing systemic racism and law enforcement policies in the wake of Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Iowa City and across the country.

The entire resolution can be read online . The 17 points addressed by this resolution are:

By Dec. 15, 2020, have a preliminary plan to restructure the Iowa City Police Department towards community policing. Allocate $1,000,000 in...