Covid

Governor requires masks at indoor gatherings of 25 or more; continues COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, the Governor updates the State's Public Health Emergency Declaration, extending all in-place health mitigation efforts through Nov. 30, 2020.

The latest declaration also added more mitigation efforts, including:

Requiring masks at all indoor gatherings of 25 people or more and all outdoor events of 100 people or more. Requiring masks for employees and customers at businesses like salons, barbershops, massage therapy establishments, tattoo parlors, and other personal service businesses. Groups of eight or more are prohibited at bars, restaurants, and...
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Iowa City Parks and Recreation awarded $90K REAP grant

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a grant of $90,500 from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program. This is the 12th REAP grant Iowa City Parks and Recreation has recently received.

REAP invests in projects that enhance and protect Iowa’s natural and cultural resources. In the program, 15% of REAP is set aside for grants to cities, while 20% is set aside for county conservation boards for projects that help establish natural areas, and encouraging outdoor recreation and resource management.

The...

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Tips on reducing waste & staying safe this Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Landfill and Recycling Center

Although Thanksgiving may look a bit different for many this year, for those who are planning a traditional meal, please consider ways to safely enjoy the holiday while following COVID-19 guidelines from our public health specialists .

If you are tasked with meal preparation, please consider the following options to cut back on waste as you plan for this delicious holiday meal. A complete...

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Iowa City Police respond to shots fired near Wetherby Park

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 2:30pm
Police

On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at approximately 12:55 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Drive, following a report of shots being fired. Witnesses reported that two vehicles approached each other, a shot was fired, then the vehicles left at a high rate of speed immediately after the shooting. One vehicle was described as a lighter gold 1990s SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Suburban. The other vehicle was described as a black or dark-colored, newer SUV. There were no reports of injuries or additional information available at that time.

At approximately 2:17 p.m. that...

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Celebrate America Recycles Day ® all week long

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Landfill and Recycling Center

Join us all week to celebrate waste reduction and countdown to America Recycles Day ® on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. This year, Iowa City’s theme is “Go Beyond Recycling”. Recycling is an important part of waste reduction, but there are a lot of other ways to reduce waste that have even more impact.

Each day this week, a different waste reduction topic will be covered with resources and information on how to get involved and learn more. Here is the lineup:

Monday (Nov. 9): Consumer Choice Tuesday (Nov. 10): Reuse Wednesday (Nov. 11): Repair Thursday (Nov. 12): Upcycling Friday (Nov...

Video Update: Modified Library Services, Wi-Fi at Parks, and more

Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include changes to Library services following a surge in COVID-19 cases, free Wi-Fi at two City parks, and much more. Click the image below to watch.

Iowa City Update: Modified Library Services Modified Services at the Library

A big spike in coronavirus cases is causing the Iowa...

Fiscal Year 2021 First Quarter Investment Report released

Friday, November 6, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Brian Cover

Iowa City’s quarterly investment report for the Fiscal Year 2021 first quarter, which provides information on the City’s investments, is now available online .

This report is required by the City Council’s Investment Policy.

For more information on the report, contact Senior Accountant Brian Cover at 319-356-5071 or Brian-Cover@iowa-city.org .

Animal Services seeks assistance identifying dog’s owner following bite

Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 5:00pm
Animal Shelter

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, Iowa City Animal Services received notification of a person who was bitten by a dog.

According to the information provided, the bite occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, near Court Hill Park, just south of the intersection of East Court and Westminster. The victim was bitten while attempting to breakup a fight between their leashed dog and a gold lab-type dog that was loose. The loose dog was not with an owner at the time of the incident. The dog has a full length tail, droopy ears, thicker coat, and was not wearing a collar.

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Iowa City Public Library modifies services

Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 2:30pm
Communications

Note: The Iowa City Public Library's Bookmobile service has been temporarily ended due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The City is providing residents with this update after highlighting the Bookmobile's services in the Sustainability newsletter earlier today.

The Iowa City Public Library will scale back current services due to increasing COVID-19 infections in Johnson County. Community safety continues to be the Library priority.

Starting today, Wednesday, November 4, items will be available for pick up from the downtown Library lobby during quick visits....

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Investigation of suspicious package at City Hall ends safely following evacuation and street closures

Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 1:30pm
Police

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at approximately 2:49 p.m., an adult man approached the front desk at the Iowa City Police Department and placed a full backpack that had been padlocked shut in front of the police window. The man would not respond to the employee at the desk and left the building. Due to the suspicious nature of the item and the man’s behavior, City Hall was evacuated and the Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad was called in to assess the situation.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that the backpack contained a large amount of paperwork. The man who left the...

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