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 […]
Data Bites from the 2025 Data Digest: Market Characteristics
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Market Characteristics data provide a snapshot of the population involved in our local economy. These metrics help us understand who lives in our community, the size and strength of our workforce, and the level of educational attainment among workers. Each of these metrics is a key factor in evaluating the region’s […]
Community Partners Celebrate Certified Welcoming Designation
Johnson County is now a Certified Welcoming community! As of 2026, just 42 cities and counties across the entire United States are designated as Certified Welcoming, and only 11 of those entities are county governments. In late February, Johnson County governments, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners who helped make this designation possible gathered […]
One Million Cups Welcomes the Next Generation of Johnson County Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurialism is core to the health of any economy, and Greater Iowa City, Inc. has made it a priority to foster the ideas, talents, and aspirations of our community. One of the ways Greater IC pursues this priority is by hosting One Million Cups, a free, weekly gathering where local entrepreneurs present their ideas and […]