He said he is especially excited about helping the Free Medical Clinic because when he first moved to Iowa City he had to get a wisdom tooth removed there. Mayor Bruce Teague said he was happy to support both nonprofits and said Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County has proven it can serve a diverse population in Iowa City. The Towncrest area near the intersections of First and Muscatine avenues was mentioned as a possible site. The center will provide spaces for early childhood education and care, youth after-school programming and family andneighborhood support. The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County plans to use its share toward acquiring and renovating a structure to serve as a community center in a yet-to-be-named neighborhood. The Free Medical Clinic at 2440 Towncrest Drive proposes to use the grant to expand and renovate its clinic and dental operating rooms and add American with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements. More: Iowa City gives Shelter House $1.1 million for eviction prevention and diversion program The funds come from the $18.3 million in federal funds the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act. The council on Tuesday unanimously approved $1 million for the Free Medical Clinic and $2 million for the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Iowa City Council has awarded $3 million in grants to two area nonprofits, helping fund projects expanding accessibility to free medical and dental care and to build a new community center.
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