With nice weather in the forecast this weekend, the City would like to remind residents that social distancing is required to help slow the spread of COVID-19, even when outside at parks and dog parks.

Past weekends have seen large numbers of residents gathering at City parks. While getting outdoors is important during the pandemic, such gatherings could lead to more spread of COVID-19 since carriers of the disease often show no symptoms.

So instead of going to the most popular parks, the City urges residents to explore different parks. The City has 42 parks, so why not...

On Monday, April 13, 2020, MidAmerican Energy will be conducting gas main relocation work that will require the closure of sidewalk and curb ramp in the northwest corner of the intersection of East Prentiss Street and South Linn Street.

The work is expected to begin at 7 a.m. and should be completed that evening. Due to the limited availability of existing sidewalks in the area, pedestrians are asked to use caution when walking in the area.

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Katie Knight, President and CEO of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties, about how the organization is working to protect our most vulnerable...

The Iowa City Farmers Market is postponing its opening until Saturday, June 6, 2020. The decision is based on information provided by the CDC regarding limiting social gatherings to no more than 10 people.

The Iowa City Farmers Market will practice the recommended procedures for safety in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The date and format could change depending on the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market is usually held Wednesdays and Saturdays at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp the first week in May through the last week in October.

To help...