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Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature reports festival, youth and international exchanges; warns federal review of UNESCO relationship could affect ties
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John Kenyon, executive director of the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization, reviewed local programming, partnerships and international connections and warned that a federal review of U.S. ties to UNESCO could affect federal support though not the city's designation.
John Kenyon, executive director of Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature, briefed the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 12 about the organization’s local festivals, youth programs and international collaborations and noted a federal executive order is prompting a review of the U.S. relationship with UNESCO.
Kenyon said the Creative Cities Network designation has given Iowa City an international platform and described three pillars of work: annual festivals and events (the Iowa City Book Festival and the upcoming 1 Book, 2 Book children’s festival), recognition and support for writers (awards and residencies) and international exchanges…
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