WASHINGTON – In early August, representatives from the United States Postal Service (USPS) held a public meeting to announce plans to downsize and move the Iowa City Main Post Office at 400 S. Clinton to a smaller, less expensive location. They have now announced their top two site selections: Pepperwood Plaza on Highway 6E, east of K-Mart, is the preferred site, while 1925 Boyrum Street has been chosen as the alternate in case an agreement is not able to be reached for the Pepperwood location. A public comment period has been launched by the City of Iowa City to allow members of the Iowa City area community to submit feedback on the site selection.
In a letter sent to Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek dated October 17, the USPS’s Real Estate Specialist Angela S. Kuhl wrote, “We believe either of these sites will provide the community with an upgraded, modern facility that offers a safe working environment for our employees and the level of service expected by our customers.” A total of eight locations were considered.
The City of Iowa City has 30 days to respond to the USPS regarding the targeted locations, and has set up several systems for public comment. Feedback will be compiled and shared with the City Council, and it is anticipated that it will be discussed at the Council’s November 12 meeting so that a timely response to the USPS can be issued.
