Betsy Potter

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program

Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families to live in the U.S., according to a recent analysis by Fortune. The city secured the No. 24 spot on the list, thanks to its…

Spring tourism up 144% in Iowa City compared to pandemic levels

Iowa City is leading the Corridor in tourism recovery in 2022, according to data from…

Downtown Iowa City’s Annual Sidewalk Sales. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Shop local

There are so many reasons to buy from small, locally-owned retailers that the feel-good of…

Downtown IC block party enjoyed by thousands

After a break in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa City Downtown District…

ICDD: Winds of change sweeping downtown IC businesses

Iowa City Downtown District leaders discussed the social, economic and health changes disrupting downtown businesses…

Iowa City clearing space for more seating, pickups

Small businesses sit along a quiet Linn Street on a recent weekday afternoon. A new…

MidWestOne helps ICDD double buy local initiative

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa City-based MidWestOne Bank has teamed up with the Iowa…

Betsy Potter

Age: 31 Occupation: Director of Operations, Iowa City Downtown District What was your first job? I was…