Data Bites from the 2025 Data Digest: Youth Profile
Nearly 40% of Johnson County residents are under age 25, and one in every four residents are under age 20. Since 2020, the only age groups that increased their share of the county’s total population were residents ages 45–54 (+0.3 percentage points) and residents aged 65 and older (+1.7 percentage points). Even with these demographic shifts, the county continues to have a […]
Aerospace Industry Cluster Initiative Gains Momentum
Last week, Iowa NASA EPSCoR, in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Eastern Iowa Airport, held its Iowa Aviation Industry Partners Meeting in Iowa City. Greater IC staff, along with aerospace companies, university researchers, community college instructors, and more, gathered to explore collaborations and resources needed to build an aerospace industry cluster in Iowa. Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer opened the meeting and shared her excitement about leveraging Iowa’s […]
Prepare for the June Primary with Greater IC’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide
As the June 2 primary election approaches, Greater Iowa City, Inc. has created a Primary Election Voter Guide to help community members learn more about the candidates running for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. While Greater IC does not typically create Voter Guides for primaries, we felt it necessary given the singular nature of this election with […]
Updates from the Capitol: The 2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
This past weekend, legislators in Des Moines passed their final proposals and officially concluded the 2026 legislative session. Governor Reynolds will now have 30 days to sign or veto the bills that have come to her desk. Property Taxes One of the largest issues legislators found a compromise on in the final hours of the session was property taxes. The final […]
A Toast to Business Celebrates the Leaders Driving Johnson County Forward
Last week, Greater Iowa City, Inc. welcomed more than 200 business and community leaders to A Toast to Business at the Graduate Iowa City. The annual awards celebration recognized businesses, individuals, and organizations whose work strengthens the local economy, develops talent, and drives business growth in Johnson County. Across four award categories, honorees represent what makes the regional economy function. From small businesses with deep roots and rural […]
2026 Business Retention & Expansion Survey Now Open
Effective economic development strategy requires listening to businesses and responding to their needs. Through the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey, Greater Iowa City, Inc. annually gathers critical information about our business climate, which directly informs our advocacy, programs, and strategic initiatives. The 2026 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey is now open and available online for employers across Johnson County. This survey invites businesses to share information about current operations, future site plans, and emerging opportunities […]