ARPA
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South of 6, has announced the launch of the ARPA-funded Underestimated Small Business Grant initiative. According to a news release, this program offers an opportunity for…
Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding
Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…
Marion, Housing Fund partner to offer housing rehab program
The City of Marion has partnered with the Housing Fund for Linn County to provide…
Linn County approves $100,001 ARPA grant to Uptown Marion’s Central Plaza project
The $7.3 million Central Plaza redevelopment project in Uptown Marion received a financial boost this…
Johnson County now accepting applications for Child Care Assistance Incentive Program
Johnson County Social Services is now accepting applications for its new Child Care Assistance Incentive…
Iowa City Council approve child care worker wage raise
Eligible child care centers can now increase staff wages by $2 per hour, following approval…
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for juvenile justice and youth development…
Neighborhood Centers of JC, Free Medical Clinic earn ARPA funds
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic were awarded preliminary…
Iowa City launches $4 million inclusive economic program
The city of Iowa City has launched a $4 million Inclusive Economic Development Program targeting…
AG Bird states priorities, Miller wins agreement from Juul in last act
An audit of the victim service office, hiring new prosecutors and challenging federal lawsuits are…
Plans developing for new west side library in Cedar Rapids
A new west side public library in Cedar Rapids is one step closer to becoming…
Iowa City eyes future Amtrak rail station, purchases three properties
Iowa City intends on turning residential rental properties into a passenger rail station, which would…
Johnson County inclusive economic plan focuses on BIPOC-owned businesses
An Inclusive Economic Development plan by Astig Planning is looking to uplift minority-owned businesses in…
Where did Iowa’s local COVID-19 relief funds go?
The COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, yet the federal government took over a year…
Marion small businesses to receive grants from city’s ARPA allocation
Several Marion small businesses will be receiving Business Innovation & Support grants as part of…
Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks
Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…
