Iowa City Downtown District

Iowa City’s Downtown SSMID passes first hurdle for renewal
The Iowa City City Council passed a first consideration at its meeting Nov. 18 for an ordinance that would renew the Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). The re-establishment would extend the district’s borders and enact a tenure…
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,…

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…

Dubuque Street businesses prepare for months-long reconstruction
A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Iowa Avenue and Washington Street is slated…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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

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…

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…

Downtown Iowa City kid’s market event returns
The Downtown Holiday Kid’s Market, first hosted in 2021, will officially open again in downtown…

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…






