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COVID-19 Updates

The City of Farley has been closely monitoring reports and recommendations from local, state, and national health agencies regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and will continue to update this page with any information related to news and notices relevant to the Farley community.

Latest update from Dubuque Countywide Response to COVID-19 from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team.

We will also post to the Farley Facebook page as necessary. Also, please sign up for our Farley Mobile Text Alert system and encourage others to as well. This will allow the city to send out messages instantaneously to as many people as possible within our community.

For questions on anything, please call our City Offices (do not stop in—we are closed to the public) at 563-744-3475. You may also email Kathy Goerdt -- the city clerk at cityclerk@farleyiowa.com. We will be available from 7am-4 pm Monday-Friday. After hours please leave a message or you may contact Mayor Jeff Simon at 563-542-7612 or reach him by email at mayor@farleyiowa.com

Precautions

As health officials learn more about COVID-19, the overall consensus is to be aware, be prepared, stay informed and practice healthy habits and preventable actions:

Wash your hands often
Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid contact with sick people
Stay home if you are sick
Cover mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

Feeling Sick?

If you feel sick with a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing or if you have been in contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19, please call your healthcare provider and notify them of your symptoms and any recent travel. Your healthcare provider will determine if you need to be seen in the office and if so, will provide special instructions to prevent exposing others.

Farley Fire/EMS

The Farley Fire Department-Emergency Medical Services are in communication with state and county officials regarding COVID-19 and their planning and preparations are ongoing.

Letter to Farley area citizens

Public Access to City Offices/Council Meetings

The City of Farley will be limiting access to City Offices in order to reduce the serious and potential thread of COVID-19 for the protection of residents and city staff.

City staff will continue to work and provide services. You can still access the City of Farley website for utility payments or call by phone at 563-744-3475.

Public attendance at council meetings has been suspended and can instead be accessed remotely. See council meeting agendas for access information.

Food Pantry

Josh Jasper and Resources Unite have worked with local volunteers to set up a temporary Food Pantry at the basement of the Farley St. Joseph’s Church. Volunteers to help work at these pantries and donations of food will are being accepted. To donate or for questions, call 515-890-9410 or 563-580- 1492. You can sign up for a volunteer shift here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848a8ac2ca4ff2-farley. You may also call the Resources Unite office, (563) 231-6280.

The food pantry in Farley will open during COVID-19 disruptions at St. Joseph Catholic Church hall, 202-2nd Ave SE, Farley beginning Friday, March 20. Hours: Monday—Thursday 5:00—8:00 PM Friday 9:00—11:00 AM, 5:00—8:00 PM Saturday 9:00—11:00 AM

Student Bagged Lunches

Project Rooted and their donors in conjunction with the Western Dubuque School District are providing bagged lunches to needy students. These bagged lunches will be provide starting Monday, March 23rd at the DMIS parking lot each day from 11:30 to 12:30.

Grants for Charities

Local Governments, Schools, Churches and 501.c3 nonprofit organizations are eligible for financial assistance through the Dyersville Area Community Foundation (DACF) COVID-19 Relief Fund. Click Here to download application.

To donate toward the DACF COVID-19 Relief Fund, go to https://www.dbqfoundation.org/dacfcovidrelief or checks can be made out to Dyersville Area Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund and dropped off at Fidelity, MidWestOne, or Community Savings Bank drive-ups or mailed to DACF, 1100 16th Ave. Ct. SE, Dyersville, IA 52040

Updates

April 1, 2020: Farley Garage Sales and Spring Clean Up Day Cancelled
March 17, 2020: Dubuque County Library announces closures
March 16, 2020: Governor Issues Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
March 13, 2020: Western Dubuque Schools suspended until further notice