The world changed on May 25, 2020, when George Floyd was murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by police officers. George Floyd and his family deserve justice. More importantly, George Floyd and his family, along with the entire Black community across this globe deserve tangible change from their government. The ensuing protests and demonstrations have already had a profound global, national and local impact. The Black Lives Matter movement is finally getting the attention that is long overdue.

I have been in the city management profession for 16 years. My job as City Manager is...

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 Juneteenth Celebrations in both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids had to be canceled. Thankfully, the African American Museum of Iowa is offering a virtual event. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Executive Director LaNisha Cassell about the importance of this day...

The City of Iowa City is taking the next steps to improve customer service, transparency and innovation in land management, licensing and permitting.

On June 23, 2020, the City will launch a new software platform called EnerGov, replacing the existing system that had been in place for nearly 30 years. The new platform will improve efficiency by increasing the types of permits that people can apply for online. Staff will also be transitioning applications, fee payments, requests for inspections, plan reviews, and provide detailed permit status updates online.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual community resale event Rummage in the Ramp, has been cancelled, and will be replaced by online activities and resources.

The Rummage in the Ramp planning committee would like to express appreciation and gratitude to all our volunteer groups and sponsors representing local non-profits, organizations, and businesses that make this event possible year after year.

Thank you for all you have done for past Rummages, and thank you for your continued meaningful work for our community during this unprecedented time.

This year, Rummage...