Advancing Childcare Solutions in Johnson County – The Work Continues

Greater Iowa City, Inc. remains dedicated to supporting local businesses and addressing critical community needs. Through the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) surveys conducted in 2023 and 2024 across Johnson County, Greater IC gathered valuable insights into business successes, challenges, and opportunities. A key finding from these surveys revealed that childcare initiatives are a pressing […]

Greater Iowa City, Inc. Releases First Annual 2024 Data Digest

Greater Iowa City, Inc. is committed to using data in order to help guide our decision-making processes, initiatives, and investments. As a result of this commitment, our organization is excited to release our first annual Greater Iowa City, Inc. 2024 Data Digest. This in-depth data report provides insights and details regarding metrics for the greater […]

A Community’s Commitment: The Success of the Johnson County Conservation Bond Campaign

A yard sign reading "Vote Yes For: Our Land, Our Water, Our Future" placed in a grassy area, with tall grass and trees in the background. The sign includes a website URL and a QR code.

A Community’s Commitment: The Success of the Johnson County Conservation Bond Campaign In a resounding example of local impact and collaboration, Johnson County recently united to support a transformative conservation bond. The bond campaign was about more than raising funds to support the campaign efforts—it was about preserving the natural beauty and quality of life […]

Sustaining Our Trails and Landscapes: Why the Conservation Bond Matters.

Our Land - Our Water - Our Future - Vote Yes! Nov 5

This November, Johnson County voters will have the opportunity to approve a $30 million Conservation Bond, aimed at continuing and expanding the successful conservation efforts initiated by the 2008 bond, which provided critical funding for land preservation, water quality improvement, and outdoor recreation projects across the county.    Greater Iowa City, Inc. fully supports the […]

Greater IC Advocacy and the new City of Iowa City Development Review Committee

To participate in a meeting, please complete the City’s request that you fill out this Meeting Request Form to schedule a time and share a bit of information about your project. Meetings are for specific projects and closed to the general public if not invited by the development team. Learn more at the City of Iowa City’s Development […]

Prepare for the November Election with Our 2024 Voter Guide

Election Day 2024 is rapidly approaching, and Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s annual Voter Guide is here to help you navigate the decisions on this year’s ballot.   While Greater Iowa City, Inc. is a non-partisan entity and does not formally endorse or donate to political candidates, we do encourage our members to be informed on […]