City's mask order still in place after Governor's latest order

Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the Governor extended the State's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration.

The Declaration suspended several state COVID-19 mitigation measures as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, including a statewide mask order. To read the entire declaration, visit the Governor's website .

Iowa City's mask order is not impacted by the Governor's latest order and is still in place through May 31, 2021. Residents should...

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Office of Equity & Human Rights announces free virtual training on microaggressions

Friday, February 5, 2021 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City's Office of Equity & Human Rights is offering an online training opportunity for area businesses and organizations. There is no charge to participate in this virtual event.

The program will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, and is scheduled to end at 4 p.m.

Awareness of diversity and bias

This interactive, informational, challenging, and energetic session examines and explores issues of diversity, bias, and oppression in the workplace. The session will also introduce findings from key research studies on unconscious bias, including the potential...

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Another round of snow means sidewalks must be cleared once again

Friday, February 5, 2021 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Neighborhood and Development Services

Tired of snowstorms and reminders to shovel your sidewalk? Roger that!

After a snow-filled January, February brought with it yet another snowstorm that ended at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

Why all the reminders? Although many long-time residents are aware of snow removal requirements in Iowa City, this serves as notice for the general public, including those new to our City, of our snow removal ordinance and when enforcement can begin – 24 hours following a one-inch or greater snowfall or ice accumulation. If sidewalks aren’t cleared, property owners can face a fine, and...

Community Connection: COVID-19 Vaccination efforts move into Phase 1B of distribution plan

Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: COVID Vaccine Distribution

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. Each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents.

Iowa is now in Phase 1B of the state's vaccination distribution plan. In this episode, Susan Vileta of Johnson County Public...

Fiscal Year 2021 2nd Quarter Financial Report is now available

Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Dennis Bockenstedt
Finance

Iowa City’s quarterly financial report for the quarter that ended Dec. 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 financial report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies.

For more information on the report, contact Finance Director Dennis Bockenstedt at dennis-bockenstedt@iowa-city....

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Pandemic relief grants provide $360,400 to 27 Iowa City small businesses

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Tracy Hightshoe
Neighborhood and Development Services

Due to the far-reaching economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic to small businesses, the City of Iowa City awarded $360,400 to 27 small businesses in Iowa City. The City prioritized applications based on the following, in priority order: 1) financial impact of COVID on the business; 2) extent of federal, state or local assistance received or awarded to date; and 3) qualification as a Minority or Women Business Enterprise (majority ownership and control of a business entity by a person of color or a woman).

To be eligible for the funds, the businesses had to be in operation...

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Ann Thompson named Iowa City Police Department's new Victim Services Coordinator

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 9:00am
Police

Ann Thompson has been named to serve as the Iowa City Police Department's first full-time Victim Services Coordinator. Thompson officially began the role on Jan. 26, 2021.

The position focuses on working with victims directly, by helping them access services related to the criminal justice system, while also mitigating the impacts of crime on the victims. In the new position, Thompson will also provide training to ICPD officers, as well as providing public education and sharing resources related to victim services.

The position will serve under the Investigations Division...

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Federal law requiring face masks on public transit buses goes into effect Feb. 2, 2021

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

While the City of Iowa City instituted a face-covering mandate in July of 2020, Federal law now specifies that face masks are required and must be worn over mouth and nose while traveling on any public transit vehicles, including Iowa City Transit, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Face masks must be worn at transit stops, including the...

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