Community Connection: Parks and Recreation Department offers alternative programming during pandemic

Friday, May 15, 2020 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. Learn how the department is making adjustments to provide at-home programming and offer a contact-free Farmers Market....

City recognizes Peace Officers Memorial Day, National Police Week, with video tribute

Friday, May 15, 2020 - 7:30am
Police

Each year, police from throughout the Iowa City area gather together for a Police Officers Memorial Da program to remember peace officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional in-person ceremony has been cancelled.

Instead, the City has created a tribute video to honor police who have lost their lives, and to those who still serve today. The video features Police Chaplain Josh Tilley, Interim Chief of Police Bill Campbell, Mayor Bruce Teague, and Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Mayor Teague...

The area that will be closed for part of the Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project.

Update: Burlington Street road closure extended to June 5

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 4:00pm
Part of Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project by Engineering

The closure of Burlington Street from Riverside Drive to Madison Street has been extended to Friday, June 5, 2020.

The street was slated to reopen Friday, May 15, 2020 following a sanitary sewer delay. The new extension is necessary to complete trench backfilling and compaction, railroad crossing improvements, and street paving.

05/01/2020: The closure of Burlington Street from Riverside Drive to Madison Street has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2020.

The street was slated to reopen Friday, May 1, 2020, but an issue with the sanitary sewer under...

Oakland Cemetery

Oakland Cemetery issues guidelines for Memorial Day grave decorations

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Russell Buffington
Parks and Recreation

The staff at Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Brown Street, reminds residents that decorations for Memorial Day may be placed on graves beginning Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 31, 2020. During this period, wreaths and decorations of all kinds may be left at gravesites, with no restrictions on the types of containers or materials used.

The annual Memorial Day Program scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2020 has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Each year the Johnson County Military Affairs Association and the American Legion Post 17 and Auxiliary organize the memorial event to...

Graphic advising people to stay at least six-feet away from people while in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor reopens restaurants, salons and barbershops, more with restrictions

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Derek Frank
Police

The Governor has ordered that restaurants, salons, barbershops, and more businesses may reopen, with restrictions, in Iowa City and Johnson County starting at 5 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2020. Businesses are required to follow specific guidelines in order to reopen.

Gatherings of 10 or more people are still prohibited until at least Thursday, May 28, 2020.

The full list of businesses allowed to reopen are:

Restaurants (but not bars) Salons and barbershops Massage businesses Tattoo parlors Fitness centers Libraries Race tracks

Each business or facility allowed to reopen...

Mayor signs proclamation for COVID-19, urges residents to stay vigilant

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

On Monday, May 11, 2020, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague signed a new order that will delay a previously approved water rate increase and modify sidewalk cafe fees and regulations for businesses.

Both moves are aimed at helping residents and businesses, respectively, navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis in Iowa.

The three orders include:

Suspending a previously approved July 1, 2020 5% water rate increase until at least October 1, 2020. Temporarily suspending sidewalk cafe fees, with the exception of recording fees, for the 2020 season. All fees previously paid...
For Rent Sign

City delays required radon testing for rental units to July 1, 2021 due to COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

The City's plan to verify radon testing at all single family detached and duplex rental units has been moved back to July 1, 2021 due to COVID-19.

In January, the City of Iowa City announced a new policy requiring all single family detached and duplex rental properties to be tested for hazardous radon levels as a step towards improved public health. The ordinance, set to go into effect on July 1, 2020, has been extended and will begin July 1, 2021.

The City remains committed to radon testing and mitigation as important health measures. The Iowa Department of Public Health...

Community Connection: Iowa City Animal Center maintains services during the pandemic

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Chris Whitmore, Coordinator of the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. Hear about the outpouring of community support the Animal Center has received, as well how its been able to continue...

Plans for new prairie establishments in Iowa City announced; revised location maps available

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Part of Iowa City Park Projects by Parks and Recreation

As part of Iowa City’s Climate Action initiatives, the Parks and Recreation Department recently announced plans to establish natural prairie areas on City property and in some existing parks.

Following feedback received from residents, the City has updated the prairie establishment maps. A Prairie Establishment FAQs document has also been created and contains the most commonly asked questions the City has received about the project. Those interested in viewing the revised maps, as well as additional information on the project, can visit ...

A graphic noting Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2020.

Memorial Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Monday, May 11, 2020 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

City Hall and other City of Iowa City offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020, for Memorial Day.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City facilities have been closed to the public since early March, but critical City operations have continued with full staff. On Memorial Day, many City staff will have the day off, altering some operations.

Holiday closures or schedule adjustments are as follows:

Airport: Office closed. Jet Air (FBO) will operate regular hours. Details at icgov.org/airportinfo. Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed....

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