City co-hosts several Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 3:30pm
Communications

The City of Iowa City has partnered with the University of Iowa and other local groups to create the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights.

The celebration is made up of several socially-distanced or virtual events, volunteer opportunities, and more that serve to unite the community in a way Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strived for, but with full COVID-19 precautions taken.

To see a full list of celebration events being organized on and around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, visit mlk.uiowa.edu ...

City of Iowa City seeks public input to help guide the development of the Senior Center Facilities Plan

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Communications

In the continuing effort to provide quality public facilities and opportunities for their members, the City of Iowa City is seeking public input as they develop a Senior Center Facilities Plan for the building located at 28 South Linn St. The purpose of the plan is to provide direction to the administration, the Senior Center Commission, and the City Council for future development, Capitol Improvement funding, and facility planning over the next five years and beyond.

Visit our website to view the formal presentation from consulting architects Rohrbach Associates. This presentation...

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Find out what's happening this fall at The Center!

Monday, September 28, 2020 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Emily Edrington
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center continues to support wellness, community engagement, social connections, and lifelong learning for the diverse and growing older adult population with an expanding lineup of remote programming. The Center’s building remains closed due to COVID-19, but older adults are invited to participate in virtual activities, classes and events, both online and via phone this fall.

Members of The Center will soon receive a printed October calendar in their mailboxes, and the digital program calendar can be viewed at icgov.org/...

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Senior Center launches virtual programs for August

Friday, July 31, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Emily Edrington
Senior Center

The Iowa City Senior Center is excited to provide residents with an expanding lineup of virtual programs while the building remains closed due to COVID-19.

Members of The Center will soon receive a printed August calendar in their mailboxes, and the August digital calendar is available to check for intriguing classes right now. Virtual offerings include:

Several of The Center's mainstay fitness classes, including Saturday Morning Yoga, Fit 4 Life, Slow...

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Emily Edrington
Senior Center

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Based on current public health guidance and due to the uncertain timing of the Iowa City Senior Center's phased reopening, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will not be able to resume services at The Center prior to the July 15 federal tax filing deadline. We encourage those who still need to file a tax return this year to make alternative arrangements.

Here are some tips and suggestions related to tax filing: If you expect to get a tax refund (not owe the IRS), you have up to three...
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Senior Center offers 'cheesy' shirts to celebrate Older Americans Month

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 11:15am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.

The month of May is a special time to recognize these contributions as we observe Older Americans Month. This year, the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is commemorating Older Americans Month through the sale of limited-time apparel to celebrate those who have “Aged In Iowa”.

The “cheesy” shirts and tote bags are a fun way to embrace Iowa roots,...

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...

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