On Friday, May 29, 2020, Iowa City Police Department's Interim Police Chief Bill Campbell released the following statement on the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer:

The death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer is tragic. Like many of you, I watched the video in disbelief, sadness, and frustration, as those who took an oath to protect us, failed to make good on that promise. This is of great concern to our nation, community, and police department. The manner in which these officers treated Mr. Floyd is...

The Governor has ordered that outdoor performance venues, bowling alleys, and more may reopen, with restrictions, in Iowa City and Johnson County starting Monday, June 1, 2020. The latest order also allows for recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people if public health measures are implemented.

Businesses and facilities are required to follow specific guidelines in order to reopen.

Facilities allowed to reopen on June 1 include:

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Lisa Barnes, Executive Director of Summer of the Arts, about how the organization is modifying its programming to avoid large gatherings. #ICCommunityConnection Click here to watch.

For all Iowa City COVID-19 news updates and resources, visit icgov.org/Coronavirus...

The Governor has ordered that bars, breweries, and other alcohol-related businesses may reopen, with restrictions, in Iowa City and Johnson County starting Thursday, May 28, 2020. Businesses are required to follow specific guidelines in order to reopen.

Businesses reopening with the same public health measures as restaurants are:

Each business allowed to reopen must follow specific guidelines, including limiting the number of patrons inside, and maintaining social distance of six feet. To read the full order,...