Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include an online Monarch Festival, a new reading series at the Library, and much more. 

Monarch Festival Goes Virtual

Due to COVID-19, the traditional in-person event is moving to a four-day online series that includes videos, lessons, and activities.

Rummage ReDux Challenge

This popular DIY furniture repair and repurpose competition continues online. Watch to learn how you can enter to win a cash prize.

Read Woke with ICPL

The Iowa City Public Library is now offering a reading program that is designed to challenge people to educate themselves about others through deliberate, thoughtful reading.

Creekside Park Public Art Installation

Learn about a new public art sculpture that was recently installed at the Creekside Park.

Community Planters with Salsa Ingredients

Spice up your diet by harvesting ingredients to make salsa from community planters from around the City.