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Iowa City issues proclamations for AAPI Heritage Month, Public Works Week and Older Americans Month
Summary
On May 5, the council proclaimed May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, declared National Public Works Week for May 17–23 and recognized Older Americans Month. Community groups and department leaders accepted proclamations and noted upcoming events.
The Iowa City Council on May 5 issued three proclamations recognizing May 2026 observances and invited community leaders to speak.
Mayor Bruce Teague proclaimed May 2026 "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" and welcomed representatives from the APAPA East Iowa chapter and the newly formed Asian Culture Society. The APAPA East Iowa chapter president (name not stated in the transcript) said the city's formal…
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