LGBTQ+ History Month is the celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender achievements throughout history. Since these accomplishments are often unrecognized by the educational system, organizations need to educate their members and employees during LGBTQ+ History Month.

LGBTQ+ History Month was first celebrated in the United States in 1994, centering on National Coming Out Day, which occurs annually on October 11. This celebratory month was originally known as Lesbian and Gay History Month, and additional identity initials were added over time to increase the inclusivity...

There's only a week until Iowa City Climate Fest brings four days of climate action celebrations across town. The annual festival commemorates all the ways residents, businesses, and organizations are taking action to address climate change.

From Big Grove Brewery to Wetherby Park; an EV car show to a film screening, Iowa City Climate Fest features a bouquet of events across Iowa City from Sept. 21 through Sept. 24, 2022. All events are free and open for all ages.

The kickoff celebration at Big Grove starts and...

Veterans for Peace, University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility, the Office of Equity & Human Rights, Peace Iowa, and Johnson County United Nations Association will mark International Day of Peace with a program at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Mercer Park, Shelter #1. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the UN General Assembly to...

Weather permitting, travel on the following street will be impacted beginning Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Washington Street will be closed to through traffic between Gilbert and Van Buren Streets. The Washington Street entrance to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp will be closed. The ramp will be accessible via Burlington Street through the Recreation Center parking lot.

The main entrance to City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., will be inaccessible beginning at 7 a.m., Sept. 14. All City Hall visitors should use the east entrance off Van Buren Street (across from the New Pioneer...