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Animal Center accepting food donations for pets of those experiencing hardships due to COVID-19

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, is working to help pet owners who are experiencing financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing free pet food.

To do so, the shelter is accepting donations of food for dogs, cats, and small animals.

To request food, pet owners can call the Animal Care and Adoption Center at 319-356-5295. Staff is currently working with a limited crew and still provides care for the animals, so those interested may need to leave a message. Callers should leave their name, phone number, and the number and...

House passes CARES Act

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Communications

Expansive COVID-19 relief package clears House and is headed to the White House

The House passed the largest peacetime fiscal relief measure in U.S. history today and it’s now on its way to President Donald Trump's desk. The Phase 3 Stimulus package totals roughly $2.3 trillion in direct aid to families, businesses, hospitals and states. The controversial voice vote marks the third bill lawmakers have passed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, since the outbreak began...

Senior Center offers resources during the COVID-19 outbreak

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is closed until at least Monday, April 13, 2020, to slow the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In this time of social distancing, The Center remains committed to creating opportunities to support wellness, social connections, community engagement and lifelong learning for our diverse and growing older adult population.

All Senior Center programs, events and classes are currently cancelled and staff members are working to develop new virtual programming. The Center is also sharing an abundance of ideas and outside resources for...

Supt. Steve Murley discusses COVID-19 response on "Community Connection"

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 1:15pm
Communications

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Steve Murley about how the district is working to ease the disruption for families with school aged children. ...

Governor: COVID-19 emergency extended; more retail stores ordered closed

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the State has extended the emergency declaration in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic by a week.

By extending the declaration, all closures and bans initiated on March 17, 2020 due to COVID-19 have been extended until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

This includes the closure of spaces where people could gather and potentially spread the virus: bars, restaurants, event spaces, theaters, fitness centers, and more. A ban on the gathering of more than 10 people was extended as well.

Also included in the extension was the...

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Housing Authority Office closed to the public, offering assistance online or by phone

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 2:45pm
Communications

As part of the City’s COVID-19 response, the Iowa City Housing Authority Office (ICHA) is closed to the public. Housing Authority staff will continue to process needed paperwork, issue rent payments, and answer calls.

The City does not anticipate any disruptions to rent payments at this time. Please continue to report all changes in income and family composition in writing. You can use the following options to contact staff and submit required documents:

If you need to speak with your caseworker or Housing Authority Staff: Please call the ICHA at 319-356-5400. You may also...

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Mayor Teague to host Community Connection to address coronavirus

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications

Mayor Teague to host Community Connection to address coronavirus

The City of Iowa City is creating a new video series, entitled Community Connection , to highlight community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Bruce Teague will be hosting regular conversations with City and Community leaders about efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents during these difficult times.

Community Connection will be shared on the City's Facebook account on...

Services available from the Equity and Human Rights Office during COVID-19 outbreak

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City residents can still contact the Office of Equity and Human Rights online, via phone, or by email during the temporary closure of its office to the public.

For information or assistance, contact the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday via telephone at , 319-356-5015, 319-356-5022, or via email at humanrights@iowa-city.org . The Equity and Human Rights website can be accessed 24/7 at www.icgov.org/humanrights and provides information and resources on...

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Governor announces new Iowa Small Business Relief Program

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Wendy Ford

Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Monday, March 23, 2020, the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program offers eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,000-$25,000, in addition to offering Iowa businesses a deferral of sales and use or withholding taxes due and waiver of penalty and interest.

"We are pleased that the State has responded so quickly, and look forward to helping businesses access this and other assistance as it...

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Iowa City Transit to continue Spring Break service levels indefinitely

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 9:00am
Transportation

Due to the University of Iowa and Iowa City Schools suspending classes, Iowa City Transit will continue to operate using our Spring Break service levels.

The Downtown Free Shuttle, the AM & PM Eastside Loop will not operate for the time being.

All other service will be provided per normal schedules and times, and service will continue to be free of charge.

City parking decks will also be free of charge.

We strongly encourage the public to stay home and limit transit trips to those that are absolutely essential.

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