Articles Tagged: Iowa City

City Manager Geoff Fruin has selected Scott Lyon as the city’s next fire chief. The appointment goes to the Civil Service Commission and City Council for confirmation.

Public celebration slated for Aug. 26 at new University of Iowa jewel.

Canada native Bruce Cockburn, who gives voice to unsung people and problems, will perfrom Sunday at the Englert in Iowa City.

See the seven foods, desserts and drinks that impressed us the most at Iowa City’s in-person return of Top Chef Iowa City.

Better Together 2030’s online brainstorming game involves residents in a discussion about what priorities are most important to them as the project continues work on long-term planning in Johnson County.

Night of 1000 Dinners, a virtual celebration of International Women’s Day, will honor Inside Out Reentry Community, Iowa City Compassion and Open Heartland, three women-led organizations aiding people in transition and advancing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in Johnson County. The event will be held Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Council members, during discussions about meeting protocols, have heard concerns from the public about how a penalty would decrease public participation and engagement from residents.

The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a cholesterol screening at the Senior Center in Iowa City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9. Appointments are required.

About 50 Iowa City residents, University of Iowa students and others gathered Tuesday afternoon in support of Ukraine. Iowa City residents from Ukraine shared worries about their families and how important it is for people to pay attention and help Ukrainians.

Aaron Hall, baker at The Local Crumb, was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker. He is one of only two Iowa semifinalists for the prestigious award in any category.

Donutland will be expanding in Iowa City, filling in for Daylight Donuts after it closed on Sunday.

Mama Pearls, a new soul food restaurant offering fried catfish, gumbo, gizzards and smothered pork chops, opened Feb. 18 at 4444 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids near Lindale Mall.

Starting from a space of 700 square feet, Table to Table celebrates 25 years of pioneering food rescue in Eastern Iowa.

Masks will no longer be required inside Iowa City facilities as of Tuesday but still will be available to visitors, the city announced Monday. North Liberty and Coralville have also ended their mask mandates.

Jackson Pollock’s “Mural” will have a place of honor when the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art opens its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Aug. 26, 2022.