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Mayor Bruce Teague signs National Native American Heritage Month proclamation

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has proclaimed the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month in Iowa City.

Congress authorized the month in 1986, and President Reagan signed its first commemorative proclamation, which reads in part, “many of the foods we eat and the medicines and remedies we use were introduced by Indians and more than one highway follows an Indian trail. Indians make contributions in every area of endeavor and American life, and our literature and all our arts draw upon Indian themes and wisdom. Countless American Indians have served in our Armed...

Parking temporarily banned on portions of S. Summit St., S. Governor St., S. Lucas St., & E. Court St., & E. Washington St. for leaf removal

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

“No Parking Due to Maintenance – Tow Away Zone” signs have been posted on portions of five City streets to facilitate leaf removal on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

On Tuesday, November 17, the following streets were posted for leaf removal that will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 20:

The 300-600 Blocks of S. Summit St. The 300-500 Blocks of S. Governor St. The 300-500 Blocks of S. Lucas St. The 1000 Block of E. Court St. The 1100 Block of E. Washington St.

Cars should be removed from the streets before 7 a.m. Cars that are found on the street in front of leaf piles will be...

Covid

City impacts following Governor's latest COVID-19 order

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin

On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the Governor issued new mitigation efforts to help control the surge of COVID-19 cases across the state.

Those efforts included mandating masks in indoor spaces open to the public, prohibiting indoor events of more than 15 people and outdoor events of more than 30, and the suspension of all organized youth and adult sports activities of any size (not including high school, college, or professional).

In light of the update order, the City has taken steps to offer additional mitigation efforts locally.

Lap swimming at Mercer Park Aquatics Center...
Leaf Map for 2020

Leaf Vacuum Program to begin final pass of the City

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Leaf crews will begin the final pass of the City in Zone #1 after Zone #7 has been completed. We anticipate this being on either the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 18, or the morning of Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

We will then proceed in numerical order and will move into Zone #2 after Zone #1 has been completed. Crews will not return to any of the zones once collection has been completed. Additionally, crews will not return for piles raked after the area has been collected or for piles not collected due to parked cars.

Please keep in mind, the continuation of the program is...

Leaf Vacuum Program to Begin Final Pass of the City

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Leaf crews will begin the final pass of the City in Zone #1 after Zone #7 has been completed. We anticipate this being on either the afternoon of Wednesday, November 18th or the morning of Thursday, November 19th.

We will then proceed in numerical order and will move into Zone #2 after Zone #1 has been completed. Crews will not return to any of the zones once collection has been completed. Additionally, crews will not return for piles raked after the area has been collected or for piles not collected due to parked cars.

Please keep in mind, the continuation of the program...

Covid

Governor requires masks in all indoor spaces open to the public starting Nov. 17, 2020

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 6:30pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the Governor issued a new order mandating that masks be worn in all indoor spaces open to the public starting at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.

The mandate will be effective until Dec. 11, 2020. This measure comes as Johnson County and Iowa as a whole experiences a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Along with the mask order, the Governor issued several other mitigation efforts, including:

Prohibiting indoor gatherings of more than 15 people. Prohibiting outdoor gatherings of more than 30 people. Closing restaurants...
The Transgender Pride flag is shown flying.

November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City of Iowa City will recognize Transgender Awareness Week with a proclamation read by Mayor Bruce Teague at the formal City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, and by flying of the Transgender Pride Flag at City Hall through November 19, 2020.

November holds many opportunities to learn about the transgender community. Gwen Smith, a San-Francisco transgender activist, created both the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR, November 20) and the web project Remembering Our Dead to memorialize murdered transgender and gender non-conforming people. The week before TDoR,...

Video Update: Holiday Safety, Face Covering Order, and More

Sunday, November 15, 2020 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include tips for having a safe holiday, the extension of the City's mask mandate, and much more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Playing it Safe During the Holidays COVID Risks During the Holiday

With COVID cases skyrocketing,...

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...

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