Nancy Bird News Today

Carol L. Smith passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Daily Item on 2024-01-19.

Joe Reilly's commitment to the Iowa City downtown district and his leadership of Iowa City Pride has earned him Press-Citizen Person of the Year.

Leaders are pushing for state policies in 2024 that lift barriers to employment, expand community amenities and make Iowa a more enticing, inclusive place to live.

ICAD and Iowa City Area Business Partnership have merged with a strategic plan to support businesses in the Greater Iowa City area.

The unified Iowa City Area Development Group and Iowa City Area Business Partnership now has a single identity: Greater Iowa City Inc. The new name — and details about the organization’s future work to support local businesses and economic development efforts in Johnson County — was announced Tuesday.

The Gannon University Alumni Association is proud to recognize five Distinguished Alumni honorees for 2023. The Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize alumni for their achievements, contributions to their profession, service to their community and loy

Betsy Potter, who joined the downtown district in 2013 shortly after it was established, has played a role in growing events and programs, marketing and building trust.

Nancy Bird, the former executive director of the Iowa City Downtown District, is set to lead the newly merged Iowa City Area Development and Business Partnership as they finalize their merger by July 1.

Nancy Bird will oversee the merger planned for July 1. She has previously spent time in Seattle and is a Drake graduate.

Nancy Bird will oversee the merger planned for July 1. She has previously spent time in Seattle and is a Drake graduate.