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.

Video Update: Coronavirus Resources, Street Sweeping, and more

Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include the City’s resource guide for the coronavirus disease, prohibited parking due to street sweeping, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Coronavirus Resources COVID-19 Prevention and Resources

The City is working with local, county, state, and federal partners to keep our community...

The east entrance of the Iowa City Public Library. Photo by Randy Stern. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode

City announces facility closures, programming changes in response to community spread COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 11:45am
Communications
UPDATE: With the declarations of a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency, City Hall will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, March 16, 2020. Read full details by clicking this link .

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

With the announcement that the 2019 coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, is now...

Temporary changes implemented at the Senior Center due to COVID-19

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 10:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Communications
UPDATE: As of March 15, 2020, the City has temporarily closed some facilities, including the Senior Center. Click here for the full announcement .

To provide more protection for older adults in our community and reduce potential spread of COVID-19, we are suspending all Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center programming until further notice.

Beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Senior Center will be closed on weekends. This...
The east entrance of the Iowa City Public Library. Photo by Randy Stern. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode

Temporary changes to Library services in response of COVID-19

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 9:45pm
Communications
UPDATE: As of March 15, 2020, the City has temporarily closed some facilities, including the Iowa City Public Library. Click here for the full announcement .

With the announcement that the 2019 coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, is now community spread in Iowa the City of Iowa City is making changes to slow the spread.

The Iowa City Public Library is adjusting its service model in response to guidance...

Iowa City City Hall

City of Iowa City addresses local efforts towards coronavirus virus

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 5:45pm
Communications

The City of Iowa City Government would like to stress that its residents stay calm, stay informed, and stay home if possible while the city, county, and state address the spread of COVID-19.

City of Iowa City staff has been in daily conversation with local government partners, including Johnson County Public Health, regarding preparation for and minimizing impacts of COVID-19 in our community. The City is tracking all developments related to this illness and following recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH...

Deer Management program ends, reopening Iowa City Parks to normal hours on March 16

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 9:30am

All City parks which were partially closed will be reopened to their normal hours on Monday, March 16, 2020, after deer management operations were conducted for the last three weeks.

In order to reduce the deer population, White Buffalo, Inc. was hired to strategically and professionally carry out sharpshooting measures. A selection of parks were closed from 3 p.m. to dawn, and some from dusk to dawn, for three weeks to allow sharpshooting.

The below parks will be open for their normal hours starting Monday:

Thornberry Off Leash Dog Park and Peninsula Disc Golf Course...

Iowa City Downtown District announces return of the BenchMarks program

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 2:30pm
Communications

The Iowa City Downtown District is looking for artists to participate in the GreenState Credit Union BenchMarks program.

The nationally recognized public art program, GreenState Credit Union BenchMarks is back! After a construction-induced hibernation, the BenchMarks program returns in 2020 and will see 11 of Iowa City's downtown public benches return as fresh canvasses for original, community artwork.

Submissions are now being accepted for the program. Each artist may submit up to three designs and may be selected for more than one design. Chosen artists will receive $250...

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