Tag: Nancy Bird
Winter Up program to assist downtown Iowa City restaurants
The Iowa City Downtown District in collaboration with the city of Iowa City announced a new “Winter Up Program” to support the continuation of...
Businesses face fall without Hawkeye football
By Katharine Carlon
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Still reeling from the one-two-three blow of a crippling pandemic, a recession and a damaging derecho, battered Johnson County businesses are now...
ICDD: Winds of change sweeping downtown IC businesses
Iowa City Downtown District leaders discussed the social, economic and health changes disrupting downtown businesses during the organization's virtual 2020 State of Downtown event...
The Mill in Iowa City draws interest from local investors
The Mill at 120 E. Burlington St. is a cultural institution in Iowa City.
By CBJ News Staff
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Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) officials say they...
Iowa City clearing space for more seating, pickups
Small businesses sit along a quiet Linn Street on a recent weekday afternoon. A new plan by city leaders may see North Linn Street...
‘Better together’ is right message
CBJ EDITORIAL
We have continually been impressed by the collaboration and vision of Johnson County’s economic development organizations and their leaders since the beginning of...
Small shops widen ways to connect with customers
Steven Ginsberg, of Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids, has made it a point to stay connected during the pandemic, hiring a social media specialist...
A solid leadership choice at ICAD
CBJ Editorial
When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) group in 2012, we encouraged its board of directors to...
Businesses remain stoic as Ped Mall revamp continues
The iconic Ped Mall fountain and the playground near the Iowa City Public Library will remain as the surrounding area undergoes a transformation. PHOTO...