Iowa tourism posts record 7.3 billion spending in 2023
Iowa visitors spent a record 7.3 billion in 2023 on food travel lodging recreation and entertainment, a 5.1 percent rise from 2022. Linn County travel spending reached 730.5 million and Johnson County 683.8 million with similar gains, while tourism generated over 1.1 billion in state and local taxes.
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New director named for South of 6 Iowa City district
Maurice A. Davis was named executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District to revitalize Pepperwood Plaza and leverage a newly approved economic development tax. A Illinois native, Davis has a diverse background in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship programs, podcasting, and teaching, and previously collaborated with Angie Jordan before her May health-related departure from the SSMID role.
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Cedar Rapids schools use grant to train 22 bus drivers
The Cedar Rapids Community School District received a 98,990 Future Ready Iowa grant in April 2023 to train 22 bus drivers, concluding in September. The district, one of 46 recipients, plans to hire more drivers for 6 to 9 am and 2 to 5 pm routes. Transportation manager Scott Wing notes drivers can shuttle athletics, activities and concerts, keeping students connected.
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