More than 150 Iowa City Community School District students walked out of classes on Friday and marched to the Pentacrest to protest the newly enacted ban on transgender girls playing girls’ sports at all public and private schools, as well as at colleges and universities in Iowa. Planning for protest began among five friends at […]
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Bringing back the pawpaw, Iowa’s forgotten fruit
There aren’t many fruit trees native to Iowa, and as corn and soybean replaced native plants throughout the state, even fewer remained in the wild. But the pawpaw tree is making a comeback. Pawpaw trees are small with large, tapered leaves. It’s part of the custard-apple family, and its yellow-green, potato-shaped fruit tastes like a […]
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Iowa City seeking public input as it prepares to replace the city’s website
As Iowa City begins the process of replacing the city’s website, it has launched an online survey to gather information on how people use the current site and what features they would like to see changed or added. The 10-question survey will be online through Sunday, March 20. According to a press release from the […]
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Iowa City adds more glass recycling drop-off locations
Iowa City has added three new glass recycling drop-off locations, including one not actually in Iowa City. The new glass recycling containers can be found in parking lots of Upper City Park and the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, as well as the Coralville Drop-Off Recycling Center at 950 Hughes St. Just like the recently […]
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Ukrainian-Americans speak on behalf of friends, family at Iowa City solidarity rally
Many were wearing the Ukrainian national colors of blue and yellow, and a few carried the country’s flag as they marched from the Ped Mall to the Old Capitol Building Tuesday, showing support for Ukraine as it resists Russia’s invasion. Tuesday’s solidarity rally was the second held on the Pentacrest since the invasion of Ukraine […]
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CommUnity is expanding its fleet of crisis responders, providing an alternative to 911 for locals in mental health crises
CommUnity’s Mobile Crisis Outreach program is getting a new fleet of eight vehicles, as well as three full-time counselors, thanks to a nearly $1 million grant from Iowa City. The addition of staff and vehicles will shorten response times in the area. Since 2015, the mobile crisis program has dispatched mental health counselors all across […]
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Following new CDC guidance, Iowa City lifts mask mandate
Starting on Tuesday, Iowa City will no longer have mask mandates for city buildings or other public spaces. According to a news release, the city is acting based on updated masking guidelines issued on Friday by the CDC. “We want to give people a break from things like mask-wearing,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said […]
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CCAN’s mobile closet needs volunteer drivers to get back on the road
After three months of service, the Corridor Community Action Network‘s (CCAN) free mobile closet has hit a roadblock, namely a lack of drivers. Since its initial launch in November, the Clothing Cruise has provided winter, professional and school clothes to over 190 people in the area, said CCAN Director Mandi Nichols. While demand for the […]
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See that yellow box? It could save your life.
Most people are familiar with some of the signs of heart disease — chest pains, dizziness, shortness of breath — but sudden cardiac arrests can occur without any warning signs, and a person’s chances of survival decreases 7 to 10 percent with every minute that passes before they get help. To help reduce fatalities and […]
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Daylight Donuts is closing, and Donutland is returning to Iowa City
After almost 11 years helping Iowa Citians start their days with delicious carbohydrates, Daylight Donuts will close its door for the final time on Sunday, owners Scott and Vicki Ward announced in a Facebook post. “We would like to extend a humble thank you to all of our loyal customers these past eleven years,” the […]
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‘Bloom County’ is coming to television as an animated series, bringing echoes of Iowa City with it
Almost 42 years after it was first launched, 33 years after its creator discontinued it and seven years after he revived it, the much-beloved comic strip “Bloom County” is set to become an animated series on Fox. And when Berkeley Breathed’s creation hits TV screens, it’ll be bringing echoes of Iowa City with it. “Just […]
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After its first year providing crisis services, the GuideLink Center assesses its accomplishments and obstacles
During its first year, the GuideLink Center, a facility that provides care for mental health and substance use disorders, has helped over 1,000 people, said Executive Director Abbey Ferenzi. The center offers 24/7 services, including rapid assessment, triage and crisis stabilization, medically monitored withdrawal and a sobering unit. “GuideLink Center was designed to fill the […]
