IOWA CITY — The Johnson County League of Women Voters and Tools and Resources for Active Independent Living (TRAIL) of Johnson County will host a book event Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Senior Center of Iowa City as moderator Karl Cas- sell will discuss race in America with Dave Markward. Markward is the author of From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America.

Markward was superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District and spent six years research- ing and doing interviews for his book.

The Senior Center is located at 28 S. Linn St. in Iowa City.

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encour- ages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to peo- ple 16 years and older of all gender identities. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.