Economic Development
City of Coralville OKs final plat for Gather Iowa’s first addition
Gather Iowa, a mixed-use development planned for Coralville’s southeast commercial district, made progress Sept. 23 when the Coralville City Council unanimously approved the site plan and final plat for the first addition. The development is set to transform a 10-acre…
North Liberty celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
The city of North Liberty celebrated the grand opening of its new city hall with…
Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates
A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…
Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative
An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage…
Iowa City council votes ‘yes’ to new Procter & Gamble facility
A new Oral-B facility will join two other Procter & Gamble (P&G) locations in Iowa…
Esports facility eyes Coralville for development
An esports facility is in the works for Coralville, seeking development of a parcel of…
North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign nears finish line for $3.5 million goal
The city of North Liberty is reaching the end of its year-long campaign to raise…
Iowa City seeks public input on redevelopment of 21 S. Linn Street
A vacant lot at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City is up for redevelopment,…
Date set for groundbreaking of Marion’s Central Plaza project
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the next phase of reinvestment in Uptown Marion, known as…
Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Google, Danisco Inc. facilities
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) unanimously approved Google’s financial incentive package March 22, clearing…
New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel
Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…
Johnson County accepting Economic Development, Quality of Life grant applications
Applications are open for Economic Development and Quality of Life grants from the Johnson County…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
Coralville eyes renovation of recreation center
The city of Coralville is eyeing a renovation for its recreation center, located at 1506…
Incentives, interest rates top concerns for commercial real estate industry
The commercial real estate industry is facing challenges from rising interest rates, making incentives for…
Iowa Business Council Competitive Dashboard: Labor shortage remains state’s biggest economic challenge
It may seem like an old refrain, but the song remains the same: Iowa’s greatest…
