Important City Information
The next City Council Meeting is June 8, 2020 at the New Virginia Fire Station Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. Please contact your officials if you have any concerns or need to be at the meeting. The City will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the Governor, at the time of the meeting. If you would like to attend the City Council Meeting please contact either Mayor Huston at 641-449-3672 or Clerk Baughman by email cityclerk@newvirginia.com or call 641-449-3492. Thank you
Benefit Your Community:
Be Counted in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is coming. The count is mandated by the Constitution to count everyone living in the U.S. and has happened every 10 years since 1790.
In March 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will send every household an invitation to complete a simple questionnaire about who lives at your address on April 1, 2020. The 2020 Census is easy, safe and important.
Why respond?
Census results help determine how billions in federal funding is distributed to states and communities each year for services and programs, such as schools, clinics and roads.
Census results also determine how many seats Iowa will have in Congress and our community’s representation in the state Legislature.
How to respond?
The 2020 Census marks the first time people can respond online. You will also be able to respond by phone. If you do not respond online or by phone, you will eventually receive a paper questionnaire form in the mail. For households that do not self-respond, a census taker will follow up in person to have you complete the census.
Who do I count in my home?
The person completing the form should list all people living in the household as of April 1, 2020,
This includes everyone living and sleeping at your home most of the time, such as relatives and friends, people who are formally or informally renting from you.
Remember to count any children living with you, including foster children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, children of friends (even if they are temporarily living with you). Children who split time between homes are counted where they live April 1, 2020.
What happens to my responses?
When you respond to the census, your answers are protected by law. The Census Bureau keeps your individual responses strictly confidential and used only to produce aggregate statistics.
What if I have other questions?
Get more info: 2020Census.gov
To shape the future of your community, be counted.
New Virginia Spring Cleanup Postponed
Residents of New Virginia please note the Spring Cleanup scheduled for May 9, 2020 has been postponed due to COVID19. We hope to reschedule this for late summer/early fall. Please check the city’s website and Facebook page for any update. Please email cityclerk@newvirginia.com or call 641-449-3492 with any questions in regards to spring cleanup. Thank you
COVID-19 Update
5/14/2020
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NEW VIRGINIA
For your safety on the roads
Please take notice when walking or riding your bicycle on the City streets. It is recommended to walk facing oncoming traffic on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. City Ordinance 24.55 PEDESTRIANS ON LEFT states pedestrians shall at all times when walking upon a street or highway where there is no sidewalk walk on the left side of such street or highway. When bicycling, you will want to ride on the right (going in the same direction as automobile traffic). City Ordinance 25.04 RIDING ON ROADWAYS states every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride to the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Please be courteous to other vehicles on the streets when walking or riding a bicycle and abide by the Ordinances stated above. Always remember safety first.
Warren County Health Services 301 N Buxton, Ste. 203 Indianola, IA 50125
515-961-1074
IDPH Iowa Department of Public Health
Protecting and Improving the Health of Iowans
Case Information
State of Iowa Information
Individuals Positive
14,049
Currently Hospitalized
387
Discharged & Recovering
6,561
Deceased
336
Total People Tested
93,556
Warren County Case Information
Confirmed Cases
63
Tested
1,074
Deaths
0
IOWA INFORMATION
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IDPH COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses That Provide Direct Services to Clients
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IDPH 2019 Novel Coronavirus Resources – travel guidance is mentioned in this document
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Child Care Provider Virtual Networking Meeting – May 21st from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM RSVP to Julie Davis – jdavis@orchardplace.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
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I-35 Grab & Go Meals
Free meals for kids 18 or under.
Lunch & Breakfast
Available at
N.V. Old Settler’s Shelter
S.C. Lion’s Hall
Truro High School
Meal pickup
Mon.-Fri. 11 am-noon
Call 515-210-8847 to sign up
Interstate 35 Grab and Go Meal Availability and Site Information
Interstate 35 Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program during the Covid 19 closures. Meals will be provided to ALL children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided by signing up using the following link https://forms.gle/jdUTrAzhhauGWRB66 , signing up at a site, or calling Deann Strange at 515-210-8847, we will have a few extra meals at each site on a first come, first serve basis. The sites for meals are as follow:
Truro- Interstate 35 School, High School Entrance, 405 E. North St.
New Virginia-Old Settlers Park shelter house 400 West St.
St. Charles-St. Charles Lions Hall, 113 North Lumber, west door entrance
The meals are starting on March 25, 2020 with delivery to the 3 sites Monday through Friday from 11 am to noon. Meal delivery will continue until the Covid 19 school closure ends.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement:
“It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.”
New Virginia Public Library
Curbside Pickup
Wednesdays in May from 9-11am and 4-6pm
Please call during those times to reserve your library materials, set up a pickup time and return any materials that you need to. Our book drop is open and also our WiFi is available in our parking lot. If you have questions or if you want to see our full catalog, go to our website:
New Virginia Public Library
Children’s Activity Bag Giveaway
Wednesday May 27th at 10am
The Library will be handing out bags full of activities and other surprises that you can use at home this summer, starting at 10am until they are gone. Line up in your vehicle starting at 10am at our front entrance and we will give one for every child until gone. If you have questions go to our website:
www.newvirginia.lib.ia.us or visit us on Facebook
New Virginia Public Library
will be closed per the State Library recommendation until further notice. Until they open up again you can visit their Facebook where they will be posting online activites that you can do at home. Or check out e-books on the Libby app or on your computer at http://bridges.lib.overdrive.com.
If you have any questions please call 641-449-3614 and leave a message or visit their website at www.newvirginia.lib.ia.us
Jesus Right Hand
Still available for help.
Monday's Fresh Food Giveaway will be held as scheduled from 1-3 pm using a "drive thru / pick-up" system. We will be distributing bags of groceries in front of the Distribution Center during those hours. Please look for a volunteer to direct you where to wait.
Our emergency food pantry will be available throughout the week, but we ask that you call first so we can fill out the application for you over the phone.
We will also have sandwiches and some fresh food items available Wed - Friday during our usual office hours. Please read the instructions on our door before coming inside. Thank you for your cooperation!