Iowa City Metro Youth Camps Guide
Summer is here, and for parents with school-aged children, the break from school means finding childcare solutions for the next three months. For our area’s thousands of working parents with children in the household, finding the right solution is difficult if work schedules are inflexible. Many parents choose to enroll their children in summer camps […]
Neighborhood Meetings Are Underway for Our Strategic Investment Districts
Neighborhood Meetings Are Underway for Our Strategic Investment Districts We are kicking off our Strategic Investment Districts with a series of open-house neighborhood meetings and you are invited to help shape what comes next. Last fall, Greater Iowa City, Inc. introduced a new initiative rooted in place-based economic development. Our Strategic Investment Districts […]
Johnson County’s Economic Landscape: Economic Shifts in Optimistic Outlook
Understanding Iowa’s economic landscape requires a balanced perspective—one that recognizes both opportunities and uncertainties. The Iowa Business Council (IBC), a coalition of the state’s top business and industry leaders, provides invaluable insights into the factors shaping Iowa’s economy. Its Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) remains a key resource for gauging business sentiment, offering data-driven indicators on […]
Iowa City Special Election Voter Guide
Iowa City is holding a special election on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to fill the vacant City Council seat that represents District C in Iowa City. All Iowa City residents are eligible to vote in this special election. Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Iowa City Special Election Voter Guide is here to help you navigate the […]
Building an Aviation Workforce Hub in Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa is quickly becoming a center for aviation workforce development, with The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) leading the charge. In 2024, CID set a record for passenger traffic and is on track to surpass those numbers in 2025—proof of a strong regional economy and growing demand for air travel. At the same time, the […]
Exploring Johnson County’s Key Industries Through Laborshed Insights
Johnson County, an encompassment of the Iowa City, IA Laborshed area, is a vibrant economic hub powered by industries such as advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, financial services, and warehouse & distribution. Leveraging the most recent Laborshed reports from 2024, compiled by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Greater Iowa City, Inc., this blog uncovers the focal insights […]