Community Board Fair Connects Volunteers and Nonprofits
On April 14, while tornado sirens sounded outside, a group of undaunted community members gathered at the Coralville Public Library for the 2026 Community Board Fair. In the downstairs meeting rooms, safe from the wind and rain, more than 30 local nonprofits came together to share their missions and opportunities for involvement. Organized by Greater Iowa City, Inc, the United Way of Johnson […]
From Guide to Groundbreaking: South Village and Form-Based Code
Over the past decade, the City of Iowa City has taken a deliberate and collaborative approach to updating development standards to support housing choice, neighborhood character, and long-term economic vitality and affordability. Through sustained planning, public engagement, and the adoption of form-based zoning standards, the city has worked hard to align plans, policy, and code. […]
Data Bites from the 2025 Data Digest: Community Composition and Opportunity
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Community Composition and Opportunity data provide a look into the diversity of Johnson County’s population and opportunities for upward economic mobility. As Greater IC continues to work towards creating a thriving, inclusive economic ecosystem throughout Johnson County, collecting and analyzing appropriate data remains an essential part of the process. […]
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, […]