Iowa City Downtown District

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…

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…

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…

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…

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