Greater Iowa City, Inc. Welcomes Watts Group’s Sunset Prairie Development with Groundbreaking
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is proud to support Watts Group’s new Sunset Prairie development in North Liberty, a significant investment that will expand housing opportunities and help meet the demands of our growing workforce. Our staff attended the groundbreaking for the Sunset Prairie’s Phase 1 Development yesterday. Sunset Prairie is located west of […]
Digital Infrastructure Work Group Convenes First County-Wide Meeting
Elected officials from municipalities, local school districts, and Johnson County met yesterday for the first meeting of the Digital Infrastructure Work Group, a collaborative, county-wide planning effort facilitated by Greater Iowa City, Inc. As digital infrastructure continues to evolve, communities across the country are evaluating proposals ranging from small-scale technology facilities to large data centers. Greater IC has convened the Digital Infrastructure Work Group to […]
Trip Connect: Transportation that Provided Access to Work, Community and Opportunity
Transportation is critical to how people access jobs, health care, shopping, and community. Johnson County’s Trip Connect program, which started in December 2024 and ended June 30, 2026, was designed around the idea that when people have reliable ways to get where they need to go, the entire community benefits. Trip Connect provided curb-to-curb transportation when […]
Data Bites from the 2025 Data Digest: Housing
Housing influences all aspects of an area’s economic vitality. As Johnson County’s growth continues, understanding county-wide housing trends helps leaders, developers, employers and residents make informed decisions about future investments and opportunities. Across Johnson County, cities and communities continue to pursue housing solutions that expand options and support growth. Recent housing progress such as Iowa City’s ACT Campus redevelopment, Coralville’s Gather Iowa development, North Liberty’s Urban Central District, or Johnson County’s Non-Metro Housing Assessment Study demonstrate the ongoing efforts […]
Welcoming Week 2026 Starts Thursday, September 10th
Yard Signs Available for Pickup Welcoming Week 2026 returns to Johnson County from September 10-19, 2026, and Greater Iowa City, Inc. encourages all in our community to kick off the celebration by picking up Welcoming Week Yard Signs in limited quantities at our offices at MERGE (136 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240), […]
Investor Spotlight: Fuel Good Iowa City
Fuel Good Iowa City became an investor with Greater Iowa City, Inc. in March 2026, a few months after opening their doors during the winter. They have been a welcome addition to the Iowa City area, serving up delicious protein shakes and teas. Greater IC chatted with owner Lori Hoskyn, a small business owner […]