Data Bites: A Weekend that was Bananas
** photo courtesy Joseph Cress/Think Iowa City This article features data from the Tourism & Civic Life section of Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Community Data Dashboard. Additionally, Greater IC derived the following numbers from key events in June and July 2026. – Over 54,000 visitors in downtown Iowa City during the Downtown District’s Block […]
Public Engagement Reveals Interest in Johnson County Governance
When Johnson County asked residents what should shape the future of county government, one message stood out alongside familiar priorities like housing, childcare, infrastructure and economic development: many participants also wanted to see conversations about how county government itself is organized and governed. Although the Johnson County Board of Supervisors ultimately chose not to include governance modernization in its […]
Applications Open for ICCSD Financial Oversight Committee
The Iowa City Community School District is currently seeking applicants for its Financial Oversight Committee. The committee will serve in an advisory role to the Board of Education and provide independent oversight and recommendations related to the district’s financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability. The re-establishment of a community-informed Financial Oversight […]
A message from Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s President & CEO Nancy Bird
Greater Iowa City, Inc.‘s hallmark is the collaborative nature and strength of our community and business leadership. Data-driven and structured by four innovation councils, we are primed to tackle issues that you find most pressing. As an organization, the end of the fiscal year is the time where our leadership transitions to an updated Executive Council and new Chair, progress letters are mailed […]
Lindsley named Chair of the Executive Council, Seabold appointed as new board member
Starting this July, Nick Lindsley, a Principal at Neumann Monson Architects, will serve as Greater Iowa City Inc.’s Chair of the Executive Council. Lindsley served as Vice Chair in FY 2026. Lindsley replaces Jennie Wunderlich, President of PSC Distribution and Studio H2O, as Chair. Lindsley has led award-winning projects, earning design recognition from AIA Iowa, […]
Industry Circles: Understanding the Johnson County Economy
At Greater Iowa City, Inc., we meet with stakeholders in a variety of formats to ensure we stay grounded in what matters and identify opportunities for growth. Industry Circles are one way we connect with businesses. They help us understand where our economy is strong and where it is going next. But strategy only matters […]