Senior Center offers resources during the COVID-19 outbreak

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is closed until at least Monday, April 13, 2020, to slow the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In this time of social distancing, The Center remains committed to creating opportunities to support wellness, social connections, community engagement and lifelong learning for our diverse and growing older adult population.

All Senior Center programs, events and classes are currently cancelled and staff members are working to develop new virtual programming. The Center is also sharing an abundance of ideas and outside resources for...

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City announces facility closures, programming changes in response to community spread COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 11:45am
Communications
UPDATE: With the declarations of a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency, City Hall will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, March 16, 2020. Read full details by clicking this link .

The front lobby of City Hall will remain open to allow access to the Iowa City Police Department, which will continue to operate normally.

With the announcement that the 2019 coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, is now...

Temporary changes implemented at the Senior Center due to COVID-19

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 10:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Communications
UPDATE: As of March 15, 2020, the City has temporarily closed some facilities, including the Senior Center. Click here for the full announcement .

To provide more protection for older adults in our community and reduce potential spread of COVID-19, we are suspending all Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center programming until further notice.

Beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Senior Center will be closed on weekends. This...

Stay warm at several City facilities during extremely cold temperatures

Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

With temperatures dipping to dangerous lows this week, avoid the outdoors and enjoy a City space.

Public Library

The Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., is available for people to stay warm while starting a new book or browsing a variety of materials for check out. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Senior Center

The Senior Center will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and all are welcome to enjoy the warm and welcoming environment.

Recreation...
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Senior Center launches new survey

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center
Take the survey here

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center (The Center) aims to enhance quality of life by supporting wellness, social connections, community engagement, and lifelong learning for a diverse and growing older adult population.

In order to best serve everyone in the community, The Center is looking for the community's input with its latest survey. All Johnson County residents over the age of 40 are encouraged to take the survey.

The survey has been...

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Celebrate Black History Month at The Center

Friday, January 31, 2020 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center will be hosting numerous events that celebrate Black History Month, throughout all of February and into early March.

Traveling Exhibit: Products of a Creative Mind

Feb. 1 - 29, 2020 in The Center Lobby

Get to know African American inventors and innovators who have impacted the way we eat, move, live, and stay healthy. This traveling exhibit, courtesy of the African American Museum of Iowa, will be on display in The Center lobby throughout the month of February.

Humanities Iowa Program: Beyond Race,...
Graphic telling that City Hall is closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2020, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Schedule announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

Administrative offices at City Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The City is partnering with several local organizations to host an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Note: Curbside garbage, recycling and organics will be collected on Monday.

Offices or facilities that will be closed or will operate on a revised schedule include:

Airport: Office will be closed, but Jet Air (FBO) will be open regular business hours. Animal Care and Adoption Center...

Graphic saying City offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, and Jan. 1.

Holiday schedule and closures for City of Iowa City

Friday, December 13, 2019 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City Hall administrative offices in Iowa City will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, and New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

The following schedules will be in effect for other City facilities during the holidays:

Airport: Office closed December 24, 25, and January 1. Jet Air (FBO) will be closed Dec.25, but will be available for a fee by calling 319-248-1200. Service will be available regular hours the other days. Self Services fuel (100LL and Jet-A) available 24-hours.

Animal...

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Senior Center releases Spring 2020 Program Guide

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center has released its Spring 2020 (January-April) Program Guide.

Adults 50 and older who are looking to stay active, curious, and connected are invited to participate in programs at The Senior Center this spring. Registration opens Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, for programming that runs from January through April 2020.

For a complete list of offerings,...

Art Is Ageless: auction to benefit Senior Center

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 2:45pm
Contact: 
Jessica Simon
Senior Center

Find the perfect piece of artwork for your home or office, discover the talent of local artists, and celebrate art while supporting a good cause.

Community members are invited to attend the Art is Ageless exhibition and fundraising auction hosted by the Iowa City Senior Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

The auction will showcase a variety of work donated by two local artists: Linda D. Brown and the late John “Big John” Birkbeck. There will be live entertainment, a dessert bar, and complimentary beer and cider samples from Big Grove Brewery, Wilson’s...

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