SSMID

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

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…

South of 6 Business District seeks new executive director

The South of 6 Business District of Iowa City has announced the search for a…

Iowa CITY SSMID to rebrand to as South of 6 Iowa City Business District. CREDIT ANGIE JORDAN

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.

Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion seek new director for Collaborative Growth Initiative

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) is seeking a new full-time Talent Attraction Director…

Downtown Cedar Rapids

MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report

The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering…