Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the State has extended the emergency declaration in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic by a week.

By extending the declaration, all closures and bans initiated on March 17, 2020 due to COVID-19 have been extended until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

This includes the closure of spaces where people could gather and potentially spread the virus: bars, restaurants, event spaces, theaters, fitness centers, and more. A ban on the gathering of more than 10 people was extended as well.

Also included in the extension was the...

Mayor Teague to host Community Connection to address coronavirus

The City of Iowa City is creating a new video series, entitled Community Connection , to highlight community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Bruce Teague will be hosting regular conversations with City and Community leaders about efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents during these difficult times.

Community Connection will be shared on the City's Facebook account on...

Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Monday, March 23, 2020, the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program offers eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,000-$25,000, in addition to offering Iowa businesses a deferral of sales and use or withholding taxes due and waiver of penalty and interest.

"We are pleased that the State has responded so quickly, and look forward to helping businesses access this and other assistance as it...

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...