Help us spread the word about Voices into Votes: Why Turnout Matters Here, There, and Now, ICFRC’s Fall 2026 program series exploring disinformation, democratic backsliding, press freedom, voter participation, election integrity, and public trust. icfrc.org/series-voices-into…

We've earned Platinum! We're proud to announce that the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit transparency! #icfrc #CandidPlatinum #NonprofitProfile #TransparencyMatters

FINAL #VoicesIntoVotes before the midterms! Barry Burden, Caroline Tolbert & Julie Persons discuss Futureproofing Democracy. Fri 10/23 | FREE catered reception 5 PM | Program 6 PM | UI Old Capitol @UiPolisci @jcauditor @CityofIowaCity @votehawk icfrc.org/events-1

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, join us for a special evening of storytelling, identity, resistance, and reclamation. Register here: icfrc.org/events-1 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousVoices #StorytellingAsResistance #iowacity #icfrc #internationalwritingprogram

We are saddened to share the passing of James “Jim” McCue, a longtime supporter, advocate, and friend of ICFRC. Jim’s legacy is one of scholarship, service, curiosity, and care. We will remember him with gratitude, and we are honored to have counted him as part of our community.

THIS WEDNESDAY: Who votes, who does not, and why? Join ICFRC and political scientist Caroline Tolbert for a look at voter participation, election laws, trust, and representation Oct. 7 | 6–7:30 PM | ICPL & online icfrc.org/events-1 #Elections2026 #Democracy #ICFRC

Who votes, who does not, and what shapes that decision? Next week, join ICFRC and political scientist Caroline Tolbert for an evidence-based look at the forces that influence voter participation in the United States and other democracies. icfrc.org/events-1 #WhoVotes

How do journalists cover elections amid propaganda, misinformation & political pressure? 9/23 Journalists from Italy, Argentina, Bulgaria and Hong Kong discuss election reporting and press freedom 11:30 AM @ICPL + online icfrc.org/events-1 @RaiNews @clarincom @bbcchinese

Are votes voices? Does it even matter here or abroad? Longtime program participant and advocate Bill Furlong weighs in to why voting is important. Join our next Voices into Votes program: icfrc.org/events-1 #VoicesIntoVotes #ICFRC #WhyVotingMatters #EveryVoteCounts

How was the story of the atomic bomb presented to the American public, and who challenged that narrative? Join ICFRC, @ICFilmScene and @StanleyConnect for a screening of Bombshell. Sept. 22 | 6–9 PM FilmScene at The Chauncey icfrc.org/events-1

TOMORROW: What does democratic backsliding look like, how can it affect elections, and how can it be stopped? Sept. 15 | 6–7:30 PM Iowa City Public Library + livestream icfrc.org/events-1 @ICPL @UiPolisci @freedomhouse @UTKnoxville

Could you spot a political deepfake before you shared it? Sept. 11 at @ICPL: @UIOWA_SJMC professors examine AI, algorithms, podcasts and propaganda shaping the 2026 election. Free + online: icfrc.org/event-list #VoicesIntoVotes

ICFRC supports the inaugural Iowa African Film Festival, Aug. 6-8 at @DrakeUniversity in Des Moines. Join three days of African and diaspora film, conversation and culture. Films and details: iowaafricanfilmfestival.org/… @IowaPublicRadio #AfricanCinema #GlobalIowa

What happens when a neighborhood refuses to let its neighbors be taken away? Join @ICFRC and @icfilmscene for Everybody to Kenmure Street. Aug. 22 Noon to 2:30 PM FilmScene at The Chauncey Register: icfrc.org/events-1 #ImmigrantRights #IowaCity

Conflict asks us to remain present when another person’s experience, needs, or understanding differs from our own. The goal is not to erase those differences, it is to explore them with curiosity, honesty, and care. understandinginconflict.org #conflictresolution #mediation

Next week, join ICFRC and the U IInstitute for International Business for a timely and inspiring conversation with Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni whose leadership continues to build bridges between U.S. communities and countries across Africa. icfrc.org/events-1

Welcome Manny Galvez, Dr. Amanda Irish, Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren & Harry Wolberg to ICFRC’s 2026-27 Board. Their experience in community engagement, public health, international education, research, policy & service will help connect Iowa City with the world! @uiowaIP #ICFRC

Join ICFRC for A Conversation With Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni, presented in partnership with the University of Iowa Institute for International Business. icfrc.org/events-1

ICFRC is thrilled to welcome Sophia Restiffe-Favoretto as 2026 Glocal Impact Fellow focused on Multimedia Strategy and Outreach Learn more: icfrc.org/glocal-impact-fell… #ICFRC #InternationalEducation #GlobalLearning #CommunityEngagement #IowaCity #JohnsonCounty #UniversityOfIowa

ICFRC is overjoyed to congratulate Dr. Sunday Goshit and Regina Goshit on becoming U.S. citizens after 25 years of building a life, family, and extraordinary legacy of service in Iowa City. #ICFRC #IowaCity #CommunityLeadership #GlobalCommunity #Citizenship #ImmigrantStories