Betsy Potter

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…

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…
