Updates from the Capitol: Property Tax Negotiations Continue
As the 100th day of the legislative session approaches on April 21st, legislators are focused on finding a compromise on the differing property tax proposals and finalizing the budget. The session will officially end once the budget has been passed. Last week, Senate Republicans released their $9.623 billion budget target for FY 2027, which […]
How Ben McCollum Reflects a Broader Workforce Strategy for Embedding Talent
Workforce attraction conversations often focus on attraction and recruitment. Who can we bring here, how quickly, and what incentives can we offer to compete? However, the more important question is what happens after someone arrives. Recruitment does not build a stable workforce like retention does, and retention depends on whether people feel connected to […]
New Hires and Promotions at Greater Iowa City, Inc.
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is excited to welcome three new staff members: Nicky Beaurivage, MERGE Office & Facilities Manager Jordan Colton, Business Support Program Manager Tom Martinez, Community Development Program Manager In addition, three current team members have been promoted to new roles: Mackenzie DeRoo, Vice President of External Relations & Advocacy Evan Doyle, […]
Changes in Supervisors with Upcoming County Election
Updated March 23, 2026 A new law (Senate File 75) went into effect this summer requiring Iowa counties that are home to one of Iowa’s three regent universities, including Johnson County, to elect their county supervisors by districts, rather than at-large. In December, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a district plan that splits the […]
At the Table for Iowa’s Technology Future
Across Iowa, and especially here in the greater Iowa City region, conversations about technology, infrastructure, and innovation are moving quickly. Topics like data centers, artificial intelligence, water systems, energy capacity, and workforce readiness are now front and center. These issues are complex, they affect real communities, and they are deeply connected to one another. What […]
Updates from the Capitol: Outcomes from the Second Funnel
This past Friday marked the passing of the second legislative funnel deadline, which again narrows down the legislation currently circulating in the Capitol. Going forward, any bills that have passed out of one chamber and through a committee in their opposite chamber are still eligible. Bills in the Ways & Means Committee are exempt from […]