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Welcome to The Community Voice, a hyperlocal travel documentary show that takes place in and around Iowa City, Iowa. Journey with your guide Katie Roche as she looks into local topics of interest by visiting different locales and meeting (whether virtually or in person) with local and national experts. Together we will explore the places, people, events and ideas that make Iowa City such an interesting place to live.

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Community Voice presents Iowa City's first monthly television program hosted by the Mayor!
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the furniture project
In this Community Voice short host Katie Roche introduces viewers to The Furniture Project. The next time you think of setting a gently used home item on the curb, consider donating to the Furniture Project. The Furniture Project takes items such as living room furniture, lamps, mattresses and kitchen tables and gets them to people who really need them. In addition these items are diverted from the landfill. Learn more about how easy it is to donate!
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dog paddle
In this edition of Community Voice, join host Katie Roche as she visits the yearly Dog Paddle, an event in which City Pool is kept open for the last two days of the pool season for area dogs to go swimming. This event raises money for the Johnson County Dog Park. Katie interviews Tank the Dog, event organizer Beth Shields, and area dog owners about this great community event.
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superman
Meet Art "Superman" Pennington, an 84 year old Negro League baseball star living in Iowa reflecting about playing in a segregated baseball leagues in the 40's and 50's. He hit a home run off a very famous Cuban and tells the story in the interview. Later in the segment Community Producer Nathan Leach explores the role that African Americans played in baseball in Iowa. It's a jazzy little program and we really hope you enjoy.
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the 21 ordinance

Producer/Host Katie Roche examines issues of the Bar Age Ballot Initiative.
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