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Update: City offers cloth masks to transit riders who need them

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 10:30am
Transportation

The City would like to thank all transit users who have been wearing cloth masks when riding buses the past few weeks.

In order to further our goal of keeping drivers and passengers safe, and to follow the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation that cloth masks should be used where social distancing is not always possible, the City has collected roughly 175 cloth masks that transit users can have for free if they do not already have one.

The cloth masks are available at the City's Parking Office, 335 Iowa Avenue, until supplies run out. The office is...

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Iowa City Farmers Market partners with Field to Family to offer contact-free market

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the opening day of the Iowa City Farmers Market has been delayed until at least July 4, 2020. The Iowa City Farmers Market is partnering with Field to Family to offer a contact-free farmers market beginning in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing a connection to locally grown foods by offering a contact-free market will ensure safety continues to be a priority. The first curbside distribution day will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp.

“It is important for Iowa City Parks & Recreation to continue the Farmers Market in...

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City announces more changes to parks due to COVID-19

Monday, April 20, 2020 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following updates regarding its facilities and programs.

The Iowa City Farmers Market start will be delayed until at least Saturday, July 4, 2020. Shelter and facility rentals and permits are canceled through end of May. New reservations are not being taken. There will be no organized groups sports and no athletic field rentals through the start of fall sports, approximately Friday, August 15, 2020. No summer recreation brochure will be available. Look for updates about new classes and events on our...
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Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: New One-Way Route on Trail

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is implementing a temporary one-way route on the trail at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. The clockwise temporary one-way route is for all bikers, walkers, runners, and hikers and will be in effect until social distancing guidelines are lifted.

The change comes amid concerns over a spike in public use and a decrease in social distancing, particularly at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. The one-way loop is designed to help patrons adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. In addition to the one-way routes, keeping six feet...

Traffic Alert - Clinton Street

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Dave Gillham
Engineering

Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, April 20, 2020, northbound Clinton Street will be closed to traffic between Burlington Street and Washington Street. Access to the Capitol Street parking ramp will be maintained all times. This closure is necessary to facilitate street pavement repair work in the area. It is anticipated that Clinton Street will be re-open to normal traffic on Thursday, April 23.

Motorists are to take note of this construction and to seek another route during this time period. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through all construction...

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Landfill to open to rural Johnson County residents for recycling & bagged household trash

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

Due to limited waste removal options in rural Johnson County, the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center will open to these residents beginning Monday, April 20.

Business hours will run from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. County residents may bring their recycling and bagged household trash only and will need to provide an ID. No yard waste or bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, electronics, or appliances will be accepted.

The Landfill is temporarily closed Saturdays to all customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

County residents may call Johnson...

Community Connection: Tips for grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 6:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Grocery Stores

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. Food is one of the essential services we all need during the pandemic. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Michelle Hurd, President of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association, about how people can safely navigate shopping. Click here to watch.

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Explore less used City parks to ensure social distancing

Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

With nice weather in the forecast this weekend, the City would like to remind residents that social distancing is required to help slow the spread of COVID-19, even when outside at parks and dog parks.

Past weekends have seen large numbers of residents gathering at City parks. While getting outdoors is important during the pandemic, such gatherings could lead to more spread of COVID-19 since carriers of the disease often show no symptoms.

So instead of going to the most popular parks, the City urges residents to explore different parks. The City has 42 parks, so why not...

Community Connection: Shelter House adapts during coronavirus crisis

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Shelter House

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director of Shelter House, about how the organization is adapting to continue serving those experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic.

Community Connection will be...

Sidewalk Closure at Prentiss Street and Linn Street

Friday, April 10, 2020 - 2:30pm
Engineering

On Monday, April 13, 2020, MidAmerican Energy will be conducting gas main relocation work that will require the closure of sidewalk and curb ramp in the northwest corner of the intersection of East Prentiss Street and South Linn Street.

The work is expected to begin at 7 a.m. and should be completed that evening. Due to the limited availability of existing sidewalks in the area, pedestrians are asked to use caution when walking in the area.

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