Mercer Park Aquatic Center closed during construction

Scanlon Gym to reopen with pre-registration

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Brad Barker

Iowa City Parks & Recreation will be reopening Scanlon Gym for pre-registered time slots for walking, singles pickleball play, and reservation-only basketball courts on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

The cost is $1 per person per 45-minute block. Reservations will be available for individuals 12-years or older. Parents or guardians must accompany children under the ages of 11. All users must bring in their own equipment including pickleball paddles, pickleballs, and basketballs. No one will be admitted without a reservation; no drop-ins.

Walking time slots will be available...

Covid

Mayor's face covering order extended to May 31, 2021

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 4:30pm
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 Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, states that a face covering that covers the nose and mouth must be worn in all public spaces until May 31, 2021.

The extension comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationwide. With the Iowa City area in influenza season, and people spending more time indoors due to lower...

Police Chief Dustin Liston is shown being sworn-in on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021/

Dustin Liston sworn-in as Iowa City Police Chief

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

Iowa City's new Police Chief Dustin Liston was sworn-in on the morning of Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at City Hall.

The small, socially distanced swearing-in happened with just a few City staff members in Emma Harvat Hall due to COVID-19 precautions. The ceremony was conducted by City Clerk Kellie Fruehling.

Bringing more than two decades of law enforcement experience to Iowa City, Liston served on the El Paso Police Department in El Paso, Texas, since 1998. In 2014, Liston was promoted to police lieutenant. In 2019, he became the director of the El Paso Fusion Center, a...

Video Update: MLK Day Events, City Holiday, and Police Restructuring

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week are Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including virtual community events and City services that will be impacted, and how to provide feedback on the preliminary plan to restructure the Iowa City Police Department. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2021 MLK Day 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human...
Covid

Governor extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration

Friday, January 8, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, the Governor extended the State's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration.

The Declaration extended most in-place health mitigation efforts through Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.

In-place health mitigation steps include masks for indoor public spaces.

One change in the Governor's latest order includes lifting the limits of spectators for sporting and recreational gatherings, including for high school-sponsored events, but not college or professional sporting events.

To read the entire declaration,...

Schedule announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Friday, January 8, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Zach Berg
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 coming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, additional closures and changes to schedules have been updated.

City Hall administrative offices and other facilities and services will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. To see a list of City-affiliated events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,...

City co-hosts several Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
RaQuishia Harrington
Communications

The City of Iowa City has partnered with the University of Iowa and other local groups to create the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights.

The celebration is made up of several socially-distanced or virtual events, volunteer opportunities, and more that serve to unite the community in a way Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strived for, but with full COVID-19 precautions taken.

To see a full list of celebration events being organized on and around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, visit mlk.uiowa.edu ...

Animal Services seeks assistance identifying dog’s owner following bite

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 10:30am
Animal Shelter

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, Iowa City Animal Services received notification of a person who was bitten by a dog.

According to the information provided, the bite occurred in the afternoon on Jan. 6, while the victim was skiing in Hickory Hill Park. The dog that bit the person was described to be black and tan.

Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination. If anyone has any information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City Animal Services directly at 319-356-5295 or the Iowa City Police Department at 319...

An image of an Iowa City snow plow.

Crews to tow parts of Iowa, Jefferson, College, Washington, Prentiss, Clinton streets for snow plowing

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

The City of Iowa City will tow vehicles to allow plows to clear the entire width of the street beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited in posted areas. Vehicles that are not moved will be towed. Crews posted 'No Parking Due to Maintenance' signs at least 48-hours in advance in impacted areas.

UI students should pay special attention, as many park their vehicles on the street in these areas.

Tow Schedules

Crews will begin at 7 a.m. Vehicles should be off the street before crews begin work at 7 a.m.

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Iowa City continues to offer rent, mortgage, & utilities assistance to those impacted by COVID-19

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Tracy Hightshoe
Neighborhood and Development Services

The City can assist with rent, mortgage, and/or utilities for those impacted by COVID-19. For income-eligible households, you may be able to receive up to six months of assistance for rent, mortgage, and/or utilities that are late or unpaid, up to $4,800. To apply, please contact Shelter House at 319-351-0326.

Please see the attached handout for more details . CommUnity Crisis Services was administering this program through December 17, 2020. Interested...

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