Arts, Culture, and Quality of Life Amenities: Economic Drivers for Johnson County
Need To Know: Johnson County communities have earned a number of accolades for their commitment to arts, culture and quality of life amenities. In particular, Iowa City landed the city #8 on CNN’s 2026 Best Towns in the USA list. Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City have each expanded their support for arts, culture and […]
Prepare for the 2026 Midterm Election with Greater IC’s Voter Guide
As the Midterm Election approaches on November 3rd, Greater Iowa City, Inc has created a Voter Guide to help you learn more about the candidates and issues on this year’s ballot. Early voting starts today in Johnson County. While Greater Iowa City, Inc. is a non-partisan entity and does not formally endorse or donate to political candidates, we do […]
Greater IC Travels to Heartland Summit
Greater Iowa City, Inc. staff recently joined leaders from across the country at the 2026 Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas. Policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and community builders came together to address some of the biggest opportunities facing the Heartland. Several examples stood out. The Alice Walton School of Medicine is rethinking rural health care […]
Cy-Hawk Rivalry, College GameDay, and Nike’s Caitlin 1 Release Fuel Iowa City’s Biggest Visitor Surge Since 2020
Need To Know This past weekend, Iowa City welcomed more than 208,000 visitors from 38 states. Approximately 174,000 visitors, or 70%, traveled from elsewhere in Iowa. Roughly 104,000 visitors traveled downtown this past weekend with the excitement of ESPN’s College GameDay and NIke’s Caitlin 1 Release, accounting for about half of all visitors to the area. The Cy-Hawk football game on Sept. 12, 2026 was […]
Dr. Peter Kaboli named Featured Speaker at Annual Meeting
Procter & Gamble back on as Title Sponsor Greater Iowa City, Inc. invites you to the 2026 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville. The evening will bring together investors, business leaders, and community champions to reflect on the progress of the past year. Enjoy a lively […]
Welcoming our Board Leadership Program Cohort
Greater IC is excited to welcome the third cohort of our Board Leadership Program, a six-month education series that prepares individuals with professional or volunteer experience to serve as confident and effect board members for local nonprofit organizations. BLP is presented by Greater IC, The Community Foundation of Johnson County and United Way of Johnson […]