Leaf vacuum to clear some one-way streets November 18

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The Iowa City leaf vacuum will visit the following one-way streets on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020:

Market Street (south side – odd numbered properties)

Jefferson Street (north side – even numbered properties)

Dodge Street (east side – even numbered properties)

Governor Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

Clapp Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

In order to ensure the pickup of your leaves, have all piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. A police vehicle will escort the leaf vacuum because it travels the wrong...

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Thanksgiving schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., are currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, additional closures and changes to schedules have been updated.

Administrative offices at City Hall and other facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Online payments and a drop box for utility payments will remain available in the lobby at City Hall.

Curbside garbage, recycling, and organic waste will not be collected on...

Mayor's face covering order extended to Jan. 15, 2021

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
City Manager's Office

Mayor Bruce Teague has extended an order that was originally put into place July 21, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The extended order requires that every person in the City of Iowa City must wear a face covering when in a public place.

The order, extended on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, states that a face covering that covers the nose and mouth must be worn in all public spaces until January 15, 2021.

The extension comes as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide. With the Iowa City area is entering into influenza season, and people start spending more time indoors due to...

Community Connection: Coping with Seasonal Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 6:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Coping with Seasonal Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. Each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents.

Eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken an emotional, as well as a physical toll on many people. Added to the stress and isolation that comes with Coronavirus, is...

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Governor requires masks at indoor gatherings of 25 or more; continues COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, the Governor updates the State's Public Health Emergency Declaration, extending all in-place health mitigation efforts through Nov. 30, 2020.

The latest declaration also added more mitigation efforts, including:

Requiring masks at all indoor gatherings of 25 people or more and all outdoor events of 100 people or more. Requiring masks for employees and customers at businesses like salons, barbershops, massage therapy establishments, tattoo parlors, and other personal service businesses. Groups of eight or more are prohibited at bars, restaurants, and...
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Iowa City Parks and Recreation awarded $90K REAP grant

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a grant of $90,500 from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program. This is the 12th REAP grant Iowa City Parks and Recreation has recently received.

REAP invests in projects that enhance and protect Iowa’s natural and cultural resources. In the program, 15% of REAP is set aside for grants to cities, while 20% is set aside for county conservation boards for projects that help establish natural areas, and encouraging outdoor recreation and resource management.

The...

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Tips on reducing waste & staying safe this Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Landfill and Recycling Center

Although Thanksgiving may look a bit different for many this year, for those who are planning a traditional meal, please consider ways to safely enjoy the holiday while following COVID-19 guidelines from our public health specialists .

If you are tasked with meal preparation, please consider the following options to cut back on waste as you plan for this delicious holiday meal. A complete...

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Iowa City Police respond to shots fired near Wetherby Park

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 2:30pm
Police

On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at approximately 12:55 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Drive, following a report of shots being fired. Witnesses reported that two vehicles approached each other, a shot was fired, then the vehicles left at a high rate of speed immediately after the shooting. One vehicle was described as a lighter gold 1990s SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Suburban. The other vehicle was described as a black or dark-colored, newer SUV. There were no reports of injuries or additional information available at that time.

At approximately 2:17 p.m. that...

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Celebrate America Recycles Day ® all week long

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Landfill and Recycling Center

Join us all week to celebrate waste reduction and countdown to America Recycles Day ® on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. This year, Iowa City’s theme is “Go Beyond Recycling”. Recycling is an important part of waste reduction, but there are a lot of other ways to reduce waste that have even more impact.

Each day this week, a different waste reduction topic will be covered with resources and information on how to get involved and learn more. Here is the lineup:

Monday (Nov. 9): Consumer Choice Tuesday (Nov. 10): Reuse Wednesday (Nov. 11): Repair Thursday (Nov. 12): Upcycling Friday (Nov...

Video Update: Modified Library Services, Wi-Fi at Parks, and more

Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include changes to Library services following a surge in COVID-19 cases, free Wi-Fi at two City parks, and much more. Click the image below to watch.

Iowa City Update: Modified Library Services Modified Services at the Library

A big spike in coronavirus cases is causing the Iowa...

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