Iowa City Today

New program will help residents impacted by COVID-19 pay utility bills

By Elle Johnson | Oct 21, 2020

Residents needing assistance with utility bills can receive help from a new program launched by the Iowa Economic Development Authority on Oct. 9.

Iowa City extends mask requirement, makes changes to it

By Elle Johnson | Sep 21, 2020

A city order requiring people in the City of Iowa City to wear face masks or coverings in public places has been extended to Nov. 13 by Mayor Bruce Teague, according to a press release from Iowa City.

University of Iowa uses $1 million to clean up aftermath of Iowa Freedom Riders protest

By Elle Johnson | Aug 18, 2020

After Black Lives Matter protests, the University of Iowa was left to clean up $1 million in spray paint on university buildings that supported the movement.

Iowa City police introduce Project Blue Able for people with disabilities

By Elle Johnson | Mar 4, 2020

Project Blue Able is a new program the Iowa City Police Department is looking at using to interact with those who have disabilities.

New housing ordinances concern Iowa City landlords

By Elle Johnson | Feb 25, 2020

New legislation going through the Iowa Statehouse would force landlords to rent to tenants who need public assistance to pay rent.