Iowa City Today

Iowa City recovering from derecho, planting trees

By Kimberly James | Aug 26, 2020

Iowa City's forestry division is set to begin another targeted tree planting project in the northern part of the city.

'Living while Black should not be a death sentence,' Iowa City Human Rights Commission says

By Kimberly James | Jul 1, 2020

In response to the death of George Floyd and ongoing protests for justice and equality, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission has issued a statement in support of Black Lives Matter.

Protesters gather outside city council members' homes, demand to be heard

By Kimberly James | Jun 24, 2020

Protesters in Iowa City have been making their way around to city council members' homes, demanding change and asking whether the council would honor their requests.

Iowa City mayor apologizes for use of force during protests

By Kimberly James | Jun 19, 2020

Iowa City protesters have seen both calm and chaotic nights while marching.

Iowa City grows with eight construction projects set for 2020

By Kimberly James | Jan 27, 2020

As Iowa City continues to grow, the Iowa Press-Citizen highlights eight construction projects to watch in 2020.