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Regional Success Stories
Read about the success our regional partners have had working individually and in collaboration with other partners to advance comprehensive economic development strategies in the Eastern Iowa Region.
QTS Announces New, World-Class Data Center Campus in Cedar Rapids
Marks the largest economic development project in the city and state’s history QTS Data Centers (“QTS”), a Blackstone portfolio company,...
3 days ago
Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker incentive program
A new initiative launched by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic...
3 days ago
City of Anamosa in final phase of downtown revitalization efforts Starting in 2020, city participated in a multi-phased Community Development Block grant program
The city of Anamosa lies at the confluence of the Wapsipinicon River and Buffalo Creek, flanked by Highway 151 to the east and the river...
3 days ago
City of Hills Celebrates Hometown Pride Mural with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The City of Hills proudly unveiled its first public mural during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 3rd, marking a milestone in the town’s...
Aug 12
Greater IC’s Strategic Investment District planning moves forward with help from Community Foundation of Johnson County
Greater Iowa City, Inc., with support from the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC), is moving into the next phase of Strategic...
Aug 7
Iowa City schools considering 'first in the nation' partnership with Junior Achievement.
The school district is renovating its Center for Innovation into learning spaces to deliver Junior Achievement programming that prepares...
Nov 7, 2024
City of Cedar Rapids J'nae Peterman honored at Housing Iowa Awards
The City of Cedar Rapids, as well as Homeless Systems Manager J’nae Peterman, were honored Sept. 4 by the Iowa Finance Authority as part...
Nov 7, 2024
Planning underway for large solar energy project in Linn County NextEra Energy meeting with landowners for project near Center Point
A utility-grade solar energy installation being planned south of Center Point would be the biggest one yet in Linn County — generating...
Jul 24, 2024
Cedar Rapids metro leaders launch ‘Collaborative Growth Initiative’ to attract workers
Communities in the Cedar Rapids metro are working together to attract people from out of state to live and work in the region, in an...
Jul 19, 2024
Construction begins on Linn County’s over $75M Dows Farm ‘agri-community’
First phase will add 120 housing units to site combining ag, residential uses Dows Farm, Linn County’s first “agri-community,” is finally...
Jul 18, 2024
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) pilot program partners with 15 communities, including Johnson County, to launch personalized recruitment in Iowa.
By Greater Iowa City February 6, 2024 Through a partnership with RoleCall, an Iowa City-based talent recruitment agency, IEDA is...
Apr 2, 2024
Johnson County launches Wage Enhancement Program for childcare workers
By Greater Iowa City, Inc January 16, 2024 As a public-private partnership, this program targets a key bottleneck in childcare...
Apr 1, 2024
Johnson County expanding high-speed broadband in rural areas
By Greater Iowa City, Inc January 30, 2024 In May 2023, Johnson County earned Broadband Intervention Zone status for three areas. The...
Apr 1, 2024
Programing on affordable housing fuels a thriving economic ecosystem in Johnson County, Iowa
February 13, 2024 From policy discussions and legislative forums to practical insights from industry professionals, Greater Iowa City,...
Apr 1, 2024
Stakeholders unanimously vote to delve into the feasibility of implementing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along the existing Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway corridor and a study is currently u
By Greater Iowa City, Inc January 18, 2024 Local transit authorities in Iowa City, Coralville, and the University of Iowa, in...
Apr 1, 2024
North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign awarded $900,000 in CAT funds
Members of North Liberty's staff celebrate after the Enhance Iowa Board meeting Dec. 7. CREDIT CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY By CBJ News Staff...
Apr 1, 2024
Iowa City hosts Leasing Clinics for small businesses
By Iowa City Downtown District November 21, 2023 The Iowa City Downtown District in partnership with the South of 6 Iowa City Business...
Apr 1, 2024
Greater Iowa City, Inc. launches event series designed to ignite opportunities, empower connection, and fuel community and economic progress in Johnson County.
April 1, 2024 By Greater Iowa City, Inc Beyond just a networking event series, it aims to be a catalyst for business and community...
Apr 1, 2024
Procter & Gamble Oral Care seeks to expand facilities in Iowa City
January 23, 2024 By Greater Iowa City, Inc Responsible for the employment of more than 1,300 people locally with high-quality jobs that...
Apr 1, 2024
International plastics manufacturer to add training facility in Iowa City
Training facility project seeks Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program grant January 11, 2024 By Annie Smith...
Mar 28, 2024
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