Economic Development
North Liberty’s Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater opens doors
Following more than a decade of planning, the $10 million, 13,000-square-foot Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater in North Liberty’s Centennial Park is swinging its doors open to the public. City officials, community members and stakeholders gathered at 1565 St. Andrews Drive…
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…
Envision East Central Iowa successfully trains first cohort in Strategic Doing method
Envision East Central Iowa, a roadmap for economic development initiated by East Central Iowa Council…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting
The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…
North Liberty city council debates allocation of remaining ARPA funds
As the deadline to obligate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds draws closer, some cities…
Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series
Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…
South of 6 Iowa City Business District appoints Maurice Davis as executive director
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has announced the appointment of Maurice A.…
New data center would surpass Google development project as largest in Cedar Rapids history
A proposed $750 million data center development in southwest Cedar Rapids is set to supplant…
City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant
The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…
Kirkwood’s inaugural Jones County Leadership Council focuses on student success, workforce development
With cooler weather proclaiming the advent of a new school year, Kirkwood Community College is…
Alliant Energy named a top utility in economic development
Alliant Energy has received the Top Utility in Economic Development honor from Site Selection magazine.…
Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization
Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…
Regionalism holds key to economic development, Corridor leaders say
On July 25 local business leaders gathered at the Hotel at Kirkwood for the Corridor…
Iowa City seeks input on community housing needs
As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, Iowa City is requesting public input on…
Angie Jordan, South of 6 director, steps down following medical diagnosis
Angie Jordan’s enthusiasm is infectious. Just five minutes with her and one can easily envision…
Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade deemed major ‘economic development’
The renovation of a city’s water treatment facility, no matter how extensive, is generally not…
