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Board Member Changes
The following changes were recently approved at the April 2012 GICAA Board Meeting:
- Chris Villhauer has assumed the position of President
- Patricia MacKay has resigned as a member of the Board
- Blaine Thomas has been elected to finish out Patricia MacKay's term
Police Citizens Board Annual Forum
The Police Citizens Review Board of Iowa City will hold its annual Community Forum on the Complaint Review Process on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library in Room A.
Any questions or comments to be addressed at the forum can be sent to: PCRB, City of Iowa City, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Or you can email them to PCRB staff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Please note that all correspondence is public. Please include full name and address. Deadline to submit questions is April 30. The Board will attempt to address all correspondence received.
The forum will be taped and rebroadcast on the Interactive City Channel 5. The agenda is available at http://www.icgov.org/default/apps/boards/boardList.asp
April 2012 Members' Luncheon
Our Guest Speakers for our February Membership meeting will be Bob Saunders, a partner with Insurance Associates of Iowa City, a locally owned independent insurance agency.
Originally from Waterloo, Bob has lived in Iowa City and has been in the insurance industry for 38 years. Over the past 35 years, he has had a second “career” officiating high school and college football, basket-ball, track & field. Mr. Saunders will speak about renter’s insurance, as well as the situation facing the state of Iowa regarding property insurance, and specifically how it relates to those owning commercial residential property
The luncheon is Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 11:30 to 1 pm at the Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City. This location is in the building west of Lensing Funeral Home. The price of each meal is $11.00 each. The speaker will have the floor from noon to 1pm. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
Please RSVP to Kayla Cress at 319-337-7392 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the number from your office or household who will be attending. It is important to RSVP if you are planning on attending and eating lunch. If you do not RSVP, and intend to eat, you might be asked to wait to serve yourself until we are sure that we can provide food for those who did inform us of their intent to eat lunch
February 2012 Members' Luncheon
Our Guest Speakers for our February Membership meeting will be Jen Jordan from the City of Iowa City, and Walter Skovronski, the new president of the Landlords of Iowa.
Ms. Jordan will review the planning and status of Iowa City's Multifamily Recycling Pilot Program. The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center has received funding from the Department of Natural Resources to assist with planning and implementing a pilot recycling program for multi-family apartments and condominiums in Iowa City. This is a wonderful opportunity to find a way to make affordable recycling work for multifamily rental and association properties.
The luncheon is Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 11:30 to 1 pm at the Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City. This location is in the building west of Lensing Funeral Home. The price of each meal is $11.00 each. The speaker will have the floor from noon to 1pm. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
Please RSVP to Kayla Cress at 319-337-7392 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the number from your office or household who will be attending. It is important to RSVP if you are planning on attending and eating lunch. If you do not RSVP, and intend to eat, you might be asked to wait to serve yourself until we are sure that we can provide food for those who did inform us of their intent to eat lunch.
January 2012 Members' Luncheon
The Guest Speaker for our January Membership meeting will be John Benson from Tenant Data Services, Inc.
Mr. Benson is President and majority owner of Tenant Data Services, Inc. Tenant Data has been in the business of providing applicant screening services to the rental industry since 1992. Tenant Data is designed to provide information not only on your applicant's payment histories, but also on their personal suitability as a potential resident. Both large property management companies and private landlords are reporting this critical information to our database.
Prior to purchasing Tenant Data in 1996, Mr. Benson was involved in real estate management as an owner and property manager. He has served on the Board of the Apartment Association of Greater Omaha and Lincoln, and is a licensed real estate broker.
Mr. Benson will be speaking about tenant screening, rental applications, rental criteria, credit reports, eviction and tenant history reports.
The luncheon is Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 11:30 to 1 pm at the Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City. This location is in the building west of Lensing Funeral Home. The price of each meal is $11.00 each. This month's menu is Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli and Cauliflower, salad, roll and a drink. The speaker will have the floor from noon to 1pm. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
Please RSVP to Kayla Cress at 319-337-7392 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the number from your office or household who will be attending.