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Johnson County sees steady tourism gains, with 5.1 million visitors in 2024

While most of the University of Iowa’s more than 30,000 students leave the area during summer break, tourism remains a major economic driver in Johnson County, drawing millions of out-of-county visitors and generating hundreds of millions in spending. According to…

Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’ 

Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…

FeatherStone senior living community hosts grand opening celebration

FeatherStone at Hickory Hill, a new senior living community in Iowa City, held its grand…

MERGE Iowa City hosts ribbon cutting for renovated coworking space

The downtown Iowa City coworking space MERGE held its grand reopening yesterday evening, drawing a…

Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program

Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson &…

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Greater Iowa City Inc. launches new grant to boost rural community identity

Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has announced a new grant initiative, funded by Johnson…

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New search engine launches for Iowa City area

After moving to Iowa City four years ago, Sam Johnson wanted a way to discover…

Agri-CULTURE Iowa aims to unite Johnson County agribusinesses under one brand

This summer, Agri-CULTURE Iowa makes its debut at the Johnson County Fair. The brand, a…

The new brand logo for Agri-CULTURE, Greater Iowa City Inc.'s new agritourism brand that will work to elevate Johnson County agribusinesses.

2024 ICR Future Career and College Fair to take place at Kirkwood Community College

The ICR Future Career and College Fair is slated to take place this year at…

The ICR Future Career and College Fair.

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…

A sign marking Swisher city limits on 120th Street NW greets visitors.

Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players

The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…

The Better Together Excellence in Action Awards ceremony at Courtyard Marriott Height's Rooftop on Jan. 18.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks collaboration with Iowa City Council

Johnson County’s economic development organization, Greater Iowa City, Inc., is seeking a closer collaboration between…

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Basic skills for starting a business

Numbers are everywhere when you get into building a business. Some of those numbers are…

ICAD, Business Partnership rebrands as Greater Iowa City, Inc.

The recently merged Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Business…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.