Committed to Our Students, Teachers, and Schools
Greater Iowa City, Inc. understands that the financial situation facing the Iowa City Community School District is serious and complex. The school district is an important partner in economic and workforce development, and we are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to offer support from the business community. The Iowa City Community School […]
Updates from the Capitol: Property Tax Discussions Continue
Last week marked another busy week for legislators following the funnel, as bills continue to be amended, discussions progress in subcommittees, and debates are held on the floor. Greater IC continues to monitor issues that impact our business community, including multiple property tax reform bills. Property Taxes Last week, legislators held a subcommittee on […]
Growing the Eastern Iowa Aerospace Industry Cluster through UI Partnerships
Last week, Greater Iowa City, Inc. joined Iowa Economic Development and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Eastern Iowa Airport Director Marty Lenss, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson, and University faculty and leadership to discuss the airport’s efforts to build a regional aerospace cluster and how the University of Iowa could support the initiative. […]
Urban Renewal Designation Sets Stage for Investment in ACT Campus and Sycamore
Last night, the Iowa City City Council voted unanimously to create two Urban Renewal Areas – one at North Dodge and Scott (former ACT campus) and another at Sycamore. The Urban Renewal designation is a tool cities can use to target specific areas that are underutilized or deteriorated for redevelopment and revitalization. It is the […]
Data Bites from the 2025 Data Digest: Health & Transportation
A well-connected and thriving region supports resident well-being through mobility, connectivity, and access to essential services. To assess how healthy and connected residents are across the greater Iowa City area, we turn to our Community Data Dashboard. Developed as a result of our annual Data Digest, our interactive tool tracks 30 business climate and quality-of-life […]
Updates from the Capitol: Funnel Week is Here
The legislature has seen a busy few weeks as legislators continue to collaborate, introduce new bills, and amend current ones ahead of the funnel deadline approaching this Friday. After Friday, bills that have not passed out of their committees will no longer be up for consideration this year, with the exception of bills in the […]