Iowa City Downtown District

Interior of FilmScene on the Ped Mall, 118 E. College St. in Iowa City.

Iowa City nonprofit cinema FilmScene announces purchase of Ped Mall building

FilmScene has partnered with Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) to purchase the historic Packing & Provisions Building at 118 E. College St., which has housed FilmScene on the Ped Mall since 2013. The $2.3 million purchase secures the…

Iowa City Downtown District spurs initiative to increase lighting, safety downtown

Iowa City citizens can expect to see more glimmer and sparkle in downtown nightlife, thanks…

A string of RGB lights run the length of an alley in downtown Iowa City. The Iowa City Downtown District is boosting an initiative to keep the area clean, safe and vibrant by installing lights in dim areas.

Country-themed bar to bring boot-scootin’ beverages, dancing to Iowa City

The Iowa City Downtown District announced Jan. 29 that a country-themed bar is making its…

Giddy Up storefront, located at 118 S. Clinton St., Iowa City.

Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor

The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45…

Summer of the Arts Iowa City

Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity

Downtown Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity in…

Taste of Iowa City 2023 postponed

Taste of Iowa City, presented by MidWestOne Bank, returns to Downtown Iowa City next Tuesday,…

Taste of Iowa City

Iowa City Downtown District appoints new director

The Iowa City Downtown District’s (ICDD) Executive Committee and Board of Directors unanimously approved the…

Betsy Potter, Executive Director for the Iowa City Downtown District. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT.

Iowa City Downtown District launches rewards program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched a new customized shopping incentive platform for…

Iowa City Downtown District sees highest visitor turnout in five years

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) experienced a strong year in 2022, bouncing back from…

The Iowa City Downtown District's shops benefitted from a high visitor turnout in 2022. CREDIT ICDD

ICDD offering concierge shopping for Valentine’s Day

The Iowa City Downtown District has added complimentary concierge shopping to their core retail services…

Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…

holiday shopping in Iowa City

Downtown Iowa City kid’s market event returns

The Downtown Holiday Kid’s Market, first hosted in 2021, will officially open again in downtown…

The Downtown Holiday Kid's Market, first hosted in 2021, will officially open again next week in downtown Iowa City.

Iowa City sees record high visits in July, insights show

A report from the Iowa City Downtown District found that July 2022 saw the highest…

Iowa City Downtown District

Video: ICDD shares returns of 10 years of investment in report

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) announced this week in its 10 Year Anniversary Mission…

The Iowa City Downtown District currently has around 2,000 residents living within district boundaries.

Iowa City Downtown District adding more than 1,100 beds this year

Numerous housing developments underway in and near the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) this year…

The Iowa City Downtown District currently has around 2,000 residents living within district boundaries.

Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…