Community Connection: Domestic violence awareness and resources available during a pandemic

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Preventing Domestic Violence During a Pandemic

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. Sadly, the stress factors of a crisis are often the cause of a spike in domestic violence. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Kristie Fortmann-Doser, Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, and Sergeant Scott Stevens,...

Graphic advising people to stay at least six-feet away from people while in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor extends closures of businesses and public gathering places for Iowa City, Johnson County

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 4:00pm
City Manager's Office

On Monday, April 27, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds extended the State Public Health Emergency Declaration for Iowa City and Johnson County until Friday, May 15, 2020. Johnson County is currently one of 22 counties which the Governor has included in the extended closure.

The declaration, which can be read on the Governor's website , extends the closure of restaurants, gathering places like malls, theaters, concert venues, and most...

Graphic illustrating what to do to combat COVID-19: stay home, maintain six feet from any person in public, wear a mask when out in public.

Closure of City Hall and other facilities extended

Friday, April 24, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin

The closure of City facilities to the public, including City Hall and recreation centers, has been extended indefinitely, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 17, 2020, the Governor first declared a State Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19, and has since extended the emergency several times.

In accordance with the Governor's orders, and following Iowa Department of Public Health mitigation guidelines, the City has extended the following facilities closures that began in March:

City Hall Iowa City Public Library Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center...
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Fiscal Year 2020 3rd Quarter Financial Report is now available

Friday, April 24, 2020 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended March 31, 2020 is now available at www.icgov.org/budget . This report provides information on the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances. The quarterly finance report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies. For more information on the report, contact City of Iowa City Budget & Compliance Officer Jacklyn Fleagle at 319-356-5063 or ...

Community Connection: Absentee voting strongly recommended for Primary Election

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 7:45pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Absentee Voting During the Pandemic

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. People are altering many aspects of daily life as we navigate this pandemic, and that will include how people cast their ballot during Iowa's Primary Election. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert about how folks can...

Community Connection: Johnson County Public Health adapts during coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Johnson County Public Health \

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch about coronavirus response efforts as we approach the expected peak of the contagion in Iowa.

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Update: City offers cloth masks to transit riders who need them

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 10:30am
Transportation

The City would like to thank all transit users who have been wearing cloth masks when riding buses the past few weeks.

In order to further our goal of keeping drivers and passengers safe, and to follow the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation that cloth masks should be used where social distancing is not always possible, the City has collected roughly 175 cloth masks that transit users can have for free if they do not already have one.

The cloth masks are available at the City's Parking Office, 335 Iowa Avenue, until supplies run out. The office is...

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Iowa City Farmers Market partners with Field to Family to offer contact-free market

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the opening day of the Iowa City Farmers Market has been delayed until at least July 4, 2020. The Iowa City Farmers Market is partnering with Field to Family to offer a contact-free farmers market beginning in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing a connection to locally grown foods by offering a contact-free market will ensure safety continues to be a priority. The first curbside distribution day will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp.

“It is important for Iowa City Parks & Recreation to continue the Farmers Market in...

A woman and man fish at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area at sunset.

City announces more changes to parks due to COVID-19

Monday, April 20, 2020 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following updates regarding its facilities and programs.

The Iowa City Farmers Market start will be delayed until at least Saturday, July 4, 2020. Shelter and facility rentals and permits are canceled through end of May. New reservations are not being taken. There will be no organized groups sports and no athletic field rentals through the start of fall sports, approximately Friday, August 15, 2020. No summer recreation brochure will be available. Look for updates about new classes and events on our...
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Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: New One-Way Route on Trail

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is implementing a temporary one-way route on the trail at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. The clockwise temporary one-way route is for all bikers, walkers, runners, and hikers and will be in effect until social distancing guidelines are lifted.

The change comes amid concerns over a spike in public use and a decrease in social distancing, particularly at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. The one-way loop is designed to help patrons adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. In addition to the one-way routes, keeping six feet...

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