Face Coverings Required in all Municipal Buildings Effective August 23, 2021

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and the overall increase in average positive cases per day, Grant County has been listed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services as High in transmission and activity rate.

With this increase, to comply with current CDC guidelines, effective Monday, August 23, 2021 all individuals who are inside a City of Platteville municipal building (employees and visitors) will be required to wear a face covering, even if they are fully vaccinated.

At this time, Common Council meetings will continue to take place in-person in the Council Chambers at City Hall.  Face coverings and social distancing protocols will be enforced.

The City of Platteville will continue to work with the Grant County Health Department to review further mask recommendations in the future.

Grant County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics and Testing
UW-Platteville will continue to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics at in Royce Hall, 1 University Plaza, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Call 608-723-6416 with questions.

In-car drive-thru testing is now available through the Grant County Health Department by calling 608-723-1604.

Weekly COVID-19 Testing at the Shopko location in Lancaster has been reinstated.  The Grant County Health Department will be holding free COVID-19 Testing EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY at the former Shopko Building, 1625 US Hwy 61 North in Lancaster from 10 a.m. to Noon. 

Local Community COVID-19 Testing Graphic

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION!

Weekly free community testing will continue in Lancaster on Tuesdays, 11am-3pm, at the FORMER SHOPKO BUILDING AT 1625 US HWY 61 NORTH (next to Gasser Hardware).

Appointments are not required at county sites, but we do request that visitors pre-register at
https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov if possible. Pre-registration saves waiting time.

Testing is open to anyone (age 5+) who feels they have a need to be tested.
 Those who might visit a community testing site include:

Free COVID-19 Platteville Testing Graphic

NOVEMBER 2-6, 2020 FREE COVID-19 TESTING SITES:  
Monday, Nov 2 - Richland County Fairgrounds (Richland Center) 9AM-1PM
Tuesday, Nov 3 - Ames Multipurpose Building (Darlington), 10am-4:30PM
Thursday, Nov 5 - Iowa County Health & Human Services Building (Dodgeville), 11AM-1PM
Thursday, Nov 5 - Richland County Fairgrounds (Richland Center) 9AM-4PM
Friday, Nov 6 - Platteville Aquatic Center (Platteville), 10AM-5:30PM

Investments include second round of We’re All In Grants and investments in tourism, entertainment, and cultural venues 

photo of testing

Grant County, WI- A 2-day COVID-19 testing site will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on, Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29.  This is a free testing and will be located at the Lower Circle, off of Greenwood Avenue, Platteville. 

The testing site both days will be open from 10AM-5:30PM.  Those wishing to be tested should follow the signs when they arrive on Greenwood Avenue.  

As of Monday, July 13, 2020, City Hall has re-opened to the public.  Even though City Hall is now open, electronic/drop box/mail-in payments, email, phone and zoom meetings are still encouraged methods for City business.

The far right door at the front entrance of City Hall and door N5 off West Mineral Street will be unlocked.  Once in the building, it is strongly encouraged that visitors utilize the sanitation station, which will have sanitizer, gloves, and masks.  It is highly recommended that visitors wear a mask or face covering when visiting City Hall.  

As of Monday, June 22, 2020, City Hall has re-opened to the public for scheduled appointments and in-person meetings.  Electronic/drop box/mail-in payments, email, phone and zoom meetings are still encouraged methods for City business.  Those interested in meeting in person are asked to make an appointment by calling (608) 348-9741 or using the City Staff Directory.

PLATTEVILLE, WI (May 28, 2020) – At the Tuesday, May 26 meeting, the City of Platteville Common Council approved the “Pioneering Past Covid-19: A Guide to Recovery” plan presented by City Manager, Adam Ruechel.

PLATTEVILLE, WI (March 23, 2020) – Platteville City Hall, located at 75 N. Bonson Street will be temporarily closed to the public effective Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m. For election information, please view the City Clerk/Voting Updates webpage, or contact the City Clerk's office at (608) 348-9741, menu option 6. 

PLATTEVILLE, WI (March 19, 2020) – The City of Platteville has declared a state of emergency in response to the global COVID-19 outbreak.

Common Council President Barbara Daus signed the declaration put forth by City Manager Adam Ruechel on Tuesday, March 17, which will allow the city to be immediate in its response to this global pandemic.  The declaration, which went into effect immediately after signing, will be ratified by the Common Council at the March 24 meeting.

March 16, 2020
Dear City of Platteville residents & visitors, 

As of the last few days, we are operating under states of emergency at the national, state and county level.  The City of Platteville is in the process of issuing a formal declaration for a city State of Emergency.   

We want to offer assurances and best practice recommendations to our residents. 

COVID-19 is a global pandemic.  It is spreading quickly, and the intensity of this virus is more severe than the flu or pneumonia.  Our aging populations are at increased risk with this virus.

PLATTEVILLE, WI (March 12, 2020) – The City of Platteville values the health and safety of all residents, visitors and staff.  In response to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, the City of Platteville has been closely tracking and monitoring information and events regionally and globally.  The City is paying careful attention to updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organiza