What's new with the Senior Center and the City of Iowa City?

The Center will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Center will reopen for regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, on September 7.

The Senior Center is excited to celebrate a milestone anniversary this month--40 years of helping older adults stay active, curious, and connected!

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center (The Center) has found a new way to give back to community members in need: fresh produce from their Give Back Garden!

Earlier this year, The Center was gifted a community garden plot at Chadek Green Park, 1920 Friendship St. A team of dedicated volunteers made up of staff and Center members planted many different types of produce, and tended the garden throughout the summer.

In late August, the garden began to yield produce like tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and more.

All produce from the garden will be made available to...

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center will be closed Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, for staff development meetings. The Center will reopen for regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

To find information about Senior Center classes, events, membership, and more, visit www.icgov.org/senior or call 319-356-5220.

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

The City's annual fireworks display will take place at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum to close out the last day of the Iowa City Jazz Festival, presented by the Summer of the Arts.

Independence Day closures and schedule adjustments:

Airport: The office will be closed, but Jet Air will be open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 24-hour self-...