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Applicants sought for open seats on Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on the Commission that will run from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Service is on a volunteer basis and the group meets monthly.

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 as it relates to discrimination.

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Community invited to meeting on applying for Social Justice & Racial Equity Grant

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Those interested in applying for the City’s Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant for FY 2020 can attend one of two informational meetings being offered on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Meeting times are noon to 1:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., both in Emma Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St.

The meetings will provide an opportunity to learn about the purpose, process, and timeline for the grant. Participants will also receive useful tips on filling out the application. A question and answer session will follow.

The grant program is designed to advance...

Arrest made in JoEllen Browning homicide case

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 11:30am
Police

On April 5, 2019, at approximately 6:59 am, a 911 call was made by Roy Carl Browning Jr., reporting his wife; JoEllen Browning (age 65) was unresponsive. At approximately 7:07 am, emergency personnel arrived and found JoEllen Browning deceased. She was found lying on the bedroom floor with apparent stab wounds.

The autopsy conducted by the University of Iowa Decedent Care Unit concluded JoEllen sustained multiple sharp force injuries to the front and back of her torso. The cause of death was sharp force injuries and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Following...

Trails partially closed at Terry Trueblood and Waterworks parks for forestry mulching

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

Trails at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and Waterworks Prairie Park will be partially closed for natural areas maintenance.

Parts of the trail at Terry Trueblood, 579 McCollister Boulevard, will be periodically closed from Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, until Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, to allow for safe operation of a large forestry mower for forestry mulching.

The goal of this work is to control woody invasive species that have grown in many areas of the park.

Portions of the trails at Waterworks Prairie Park, 80 Stephen Atkins Drive, will be periodically closed from Monday...

Video Update: Transit Study, IC Climate Expo, and more

Monday, October 28, 2019 - 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 major study of the Iowa City Transit System, a gathering in support of the City’s Climate Action Plan, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Transit Study Transit Study

Learn about a comprehensive study being done to identify changes that would get more people...

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Run for the Schools on Sunday will impact some area roads

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 2:00pm
Communications

Run for the Schools, a run benefiting students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center, will happen this Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019.

Several roads will close for the half-mile, mile, 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run. Road closures will begin at 4 a.m. and are anticipated to reopen around noon.

The longer runs begins at 9 a.m., with the course beginning at the intersection of E. Washington and Gilbert streets, near the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. Shorter races begin at 8 a.m. "No Parking" signs will be enforced from...

Video Update: Halloween Happenings, Meet the Candidates, and more

Monday, October 21, 2019 - 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 an overview of Halloween activities, an election guide for City Council candidates, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Halloween Happenings Halloween Parade and Carnival

Get some extra use out of those costumes with an...

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Learn to crochet with Parks and Recreation classes

Friday, October 18, 2019 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Phil Tyne, an instructor with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, is offering crochet classes for youth (ages 10 and up) and adults. Three workshops are planned. All tools and materials are included in the fee.

Stuffed Animal Spheres: After learning some basic crochet stitches, learn how to crochet a ball and add arms, legs, and other features to make a cute animal! Class: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, and 16. Cost: $10 for the three-day workshop.

Hats and Scarves: Learn how to make basic crochet stitches to end up with a complete hat or scarf; or...

South Gilbert Street sidewalk closed from Napoleon to McCollister

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Melissa Clow
Engineering

Beginning on the evening of Thursday, October 17, 2019, the sidewalk on the west side of South Gilbert Street will be closed to pedestrian and bike traffic between Napoleon Lane and McCollister Boulevard due to pavement replacement.

It is anticipated that this sidewalk will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20, 2019.

Trail users are to take note of this closure and seek an alternate route on the Iowa River Trail during this time. Please use caution when traveling through all construction areas.

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City receives $200K grant from DNR for Terry Trueblood restoration

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

Iowa City has received a $200,000 REAP grant for ecological restoration work at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area.

The grant funds will be used to remove invasive species and promote woodland restoration in the area of Terry Trueblood, 579 McCollister Boulevard, between the lake and the Iowa River.

Similar REAP grants were received in 2017 and 2018 for ecological restoration work in Hickory Hill Park. The Iowa City 2017 Natural Areas Plan prioritized these sites as unique and important natural areas for Iowa City residents.

REAP invests in projects that enhance and...

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