Iowa City Downtown District

Textiles' store sign at 105 S. Dubuque St. in the Ped Mall.

Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership

A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after 34 years in business. Textiles will reopen at 105 S. Dubuque St. in the Pedestrian Mall with new owner Miranda Meyer, an Iowa City native…

Iowa City’s Farm to Street Dinner returns

The annual Farm to Street Dinner will return to downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21,…

Diners from a past Farm to Street Dinner raise their glasses in a toast.

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…

Pedestrians line the sidewalk on E. Iowa Avenue in Iowa City.

IC Downtown District announces Back to Dubuque Street Celebration 

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

Iowa City’s Fall Shop Crawl returns Oct. 18

Cooler weather, fall jackets, pumpkin spice and all things Autumn herald the return of the…

Pedestrians line the sidewalk on E. Iowa Avenue in Iowa City.

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return

As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program

Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…

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

Iowa City Downtown District to host ‘Scoop the Loop’ retail event

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is set to host a new summer-themed retail event…

Iowa City launches new gift card incentive program for Dubuque Street businesses

As the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project continues to affect businesses along the construction zone, the…

Construction workers begin preliminary work on Dubuque Street.

Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives

Attracting thousands of visitors, improved placemaking, enhancing night-time safety measures and recruiting and retaining local…

Iowa City Downtown District's executive director, Betsy Potter, takes the podium at the Englert Theatre for the 2024 State of the Downtown, June 5.

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…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Iowa City enters agreement with Block by Block, enhanced metropolitan cleaning service

In an effort to advance its Safe and Clean Downtown initiative, the Iowa City Downtown…

A pedestrian walks the sidewalk on a portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City. The city and Iowa City Downtown District are partnering to contract Block by Block, a national cleaning firm that specializes in keeping downtown area clean and safe.

Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative

A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District

A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

John Schickendanz, Executive Director of The Englert Theatre, and Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, address the crowd at a special First Round celebration hosted at FilmScene at The Chauncey on March 27.

Iowa City Downtown District hosts special First Round event at the Chauncey

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is presenting a unique First Round event at FilmScene…

The Iowa City Downtown District is presenting a unique First Round at FilmScene at the Chauncey to celebrate Downtown Iowa City's Cultural & Entertainment District.

Dubuque Street businesses prepare for months-long reconstruction

A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Iowa Avenue and Washington Street is slated…

Josh Silver, long-time co-owner of Nodo Iowa City at 5 S. Dubuque St., says the restaurant may have to reduce staff hours to make up for loss of business during reconstruction.