Johnson County Mayors Urge Residents to Stay Home and Limit Non-Essential Activities

Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
Bruce Teague
City Manager's Office

After continued consultation with local medical, public health and emergency management officials, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague, Coralville Mayor John Lundell, and North Liberty Mayor Terry Donahue urge residents to take all necessary precautions to stay healthy in effort to assist our local healthcare providers as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The around-the-clock effort of the staff at our local hospitals is nothing short of heroic,” said Mayor Lundell. “It is absolutely imperative that the community do everything within our ability to assist the doctors, nurses, and...

Video Update: Coronavirus Resource Guide

Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Given the current situation, the show will shift gears to focus solely on coronavirus response efforts. That will include a recap of steps the City has taken, highlighting community efforts, and providing ideas to keep busy during this phase of social distancing. Click the image below to watch. Here’s what you can expect in this week’s episode:

Civil Emergency Declared by Mayor Bruce Teague Facility Closures and Online Resources Commitment to Critical Services Safety Steps Taken...

City Council meeting to be held online due to COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Kellie Fruehling
Communications

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8, an electronic City Council meeting is being held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff, and the public presented by COVID-19.

You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:

https://citychannel4.com/live

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A bus.

City suspends transit fares during COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Starting Thursday, March 19, 2020, Transit has suspended fares for all buses and now asks riders to enter the bus through the back door in response to COVID-19, or the Coronavirus.

The measures help promote social distancing, while also enabling the City to provide essential transportation services. We strongly encourage the public to limit travel on buses to essential trips only.

Riders with mobility devices or mobility issues can still board through the front door by simply knocking on the front entrance.

Over the last few weeks, the City of Iowa City...

City declares Civil Emergency due to COVID-19

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 4:30pm
City Manager's Office

Mayor Bruce Teague declared a Civil Emergency in Iowa City due to the dangers presented by COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus.

The declaration gives Mayor Teague additional measures to maintain health, welfare, and safety within the community.

One measure enacted gives the Iowa City Police Department the ability to, by criminal citation or arrest, enforce Governor Kim Reynold's State of Emergency orders, which includes:

The closing of bars and restaurants, besides delivery or to-go services The closing of theaters and other event spaces The banning of all social,...
Iowa City City Hall

City Hall closes to the public due to COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin

With Governor Kim Reynolds declaring a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency due to the COVID-19 virus, the City will close City Hall to the public starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

The front lobby of City Hall will remain open to allow access to the Iowa City Police Department, which will continue to operate normally.

All other City offices in City Hall, including Revenue for paying utility bills, will be closed to the public. Services can be taken care of over the phone, online, or through the mail.

Residents with any questions can call the City Hall front...

Landfill Hazardous Waste entrance

Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center announces closure to the general public

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, 3900 Hebl Ave. SW, will close to the general public through April 5, 2020. The City will evaluate recommendations from county, state and federal health experts before reopening facilities.

The Landfill will remain open to commercial waste haulers and contractors.

To dispose of waste during this time, the public is advised to use curbside services where available and public recycling drop-off sites.

East Side Recycling Center

Though the East Side Recycling Center remains open, the...

City urges residents, businesses to avoid large groups during COVID-19 outbreak

Monday, March 16, 2020 - 6:15pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office
UPDATE: Gov. Reynolds has issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency. This includes moving restaurants to drive-through, carry-out, and delivery only and closures of certain entities such as bars and recreational facilities. Click this link to read the proclamation.

With Saint Patrick's Day being a holiday where many gather at restaurants and bars in large numbers, the City strongly urges residents to stay home,...

Traffic Alert – Village Road

Monday, March 16, 2020 - 3:15pm
Engineering

Weather permitting, beginning on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Village Road will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between Wayne Avenue and Dunuggan Court to facilitate the installation of storm sewer intakes.

It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by Friday, March 20, 2020.

Motorists are to take note of this work and allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, caution should be exercised when driving through all construction areas. For more information, contact Chris Brown of Schrader Group Inc. at 319-721-5116.

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