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During the pandemic the Food Pantry adopted a 'drive-thru' model for Coralville and Tiffin residents to pick up food. The food pantry building was limited to food pantry staff and prepackaged bags were delivered to people who walked up or drove…

Masks, Face Shield and Social Distancing Requested in Coralville. Mayor John A. Lundell issued a proclamation on July 14, 2020, recognizing the critical importance to protect our community from the spread of COVID-19.

City announcements regarding changes in transit during the pandemic. The bus paused fares and asked riders to enter and exit by the rear door and maintain social distance form fellow passangers.

A sign in S.T. Morrison Park to notify visitors of safety precautions for using play equipment during the summer of the pandemic.

text reads: "This Playground is open but not sanitized; use at your own risk."
"Do your part to reduce the spread…

The Coralville outdoor public swimming pool filled and ready for a late opening due to COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020.

The Coralville Pools will open June 29 for recreational swimming with modifications to capacity, hours,
rules, and with extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The first day of the Coralville swimming pool reopening.

Mishka wears a mask made from a cotton Coralville Library book bag. She is demonstrating the importance of wearing a mask to protect the health of our fellow citizens.

Mishka the reading bear was donated by the artist Valery Kovalev and installed…

The Falduto girls on the their back porch in April 2020.
Pictured: Piper, in a t-shirt promoting a play; Samantha, in a t-shirt from a Camila Cabello concert that was held in a football stadium, and Rachel, who likes that shirt.

Sara Pitcher describes meeting her family outdoors to go for a hike at Wildcat Den State Park. Following the outing they visit a brewery that does not accept cash due to heightened concern about hygiene during the pandemic.

A mother, Sharon Falduto reflects on the the ordinary and extraordinary experiences of her family during the spring of the Covid-19 pandemic in a diary entry.

Iowa City West High Newspaper published during the pandemic of 2020 caused by a coronavirus named COVID-19. The articles included in this issue that document these unusual times including Essential Employees, Isolated, Athletic Adjustments, Isolation…

Iowa City West High magazine published during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020. Three articles directly address the state of the world and our community during the pandemic: History in the Making , Viral and Where's Walling? There are also other…

Every other Saturday or so I pick my son up from an afternoon visit to his dad outside the Subway at the Tanger Outlet Mall at 5:30 pm. Usually the parking lot is packed with cars and the storefront sidewalks still full of shoppers. At 5:28 pm on…

Laura Crossett is wearing a homemade cloth mask decorated by her son with a drawing of a rainbow and the words “rainbow” and “XOX” on it.

The Johnson County Auditor mailed absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters ahead of the June 2, 2020 primary election in order to encourage voters to stay at home and vote absentee. Voter turnout was 32%, part of a statewide record…

An insert in City of Coralville water bill describing services offered while city buildings are closed and best practices for social distancing as well as ways to support local organizations and businesses.

Mass mailed postcard sent to United States residents regarding best practices to stop the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 at the beginning of the beginning of the pandemic.

Thank you note from top of Jimmy John's Lunch provided by City as a thank you to essential workers, which included library staff.
"Thank you for your dedicated service during these challenging times. Your efforts are much appreciated! Best, Mayor…

Some selections from a journal written and kept during the spring of 2020, when concerns about the spread of COVID-19 led to the shut down of many businesses and the mandate that all but essential workers remain at home.

Through these selections,…