Iowa City chooses new deputy city manager

Iowa – Chris O’Brien has been chosen as Iowa City’s deputy city manager. O’Brien left his most recent role as a chief operating officer in the private sector to rejoin the city. He previously served the city from 1997 to 2017, with his last role being director of transportation and resource management. O’Brien assumed his responsibilities Nov. 12, 2024.

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