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Washington to host First Impressions Community Forum Nov. 17

Washington residents and business leaders will soon have the chance to learn how their community is viewed through the eyes of first-time visitors. The insights will be shared during the upcoming First Impressions Community Forum, part of a statewide program…

Marion hotel-motel grant applications now available

The City of Marion is now accepting hotel-motel grant applications from non-profit organizations for any…

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African American Museum of Iowa, LightLine Loop receives funding

In the final round of grant funding from Destination Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds and the…

Iowa tourism associations, legislators discuss 2022 appropriations

The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association discussed recent tourism appropriations and 2023 goals with…

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

Iowa Tourism Office launches redesigned website, travel guide

The Iowa Tourism Office launched a redesign to traveliowa.com and the latest edition of the Iowa Travel…

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Spring tourism up 144% in Iowa City compared to pandemic levels

Iowa City is leading the Corridor in tourism recovery in 2022, according to data from…

Downtown Iowa City’s Annual Sidewalk Sales. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Opinion: Cancel the ICR Iowa brand

When a business has a product, service or brand that isn’t being embraced, typically leaders…

‘GO Cedar Rapids’ new name for CR tourism efforts

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The Cedar Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau has dropped its former…