#ThankYouIowaCity Campaign

Summary

The #ThankYouIowaCity campaign is a collaboration between the Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Downtown District. The purpose of the campagn is to show appreciation for some of the small but great things people do to make our downtown such a great place. The appreciation comes in the form of a small card that entitles the recipient to one of a number of free products that are listed on the back. Many downtown businesses are sponsoring the campaign by donating the items. The basic concept was explained to Sculpt, an Iowa City social media agency, who agreed to assist with the concept and design work. The idea of using #ThankYouIowaCity was developed as a way for recipients to spread the word of the campaign via social media.

Gifts

A recipient can redeem the card at one of the following:

• Yotopia Frozen Yogurt (@YotopiaIowaCity), 132 S. Clinton Street, for an eight (8) ounce cup of frozen yogurt
• Molly’s Cupcakes (@ICMollys), 14 S. Clinton Street, one (1) classic cupcake
• The Java House (@TheJavaHouse), 211 1/2 E. Washington Street, one (1) hot, prepared drink
• Iowa Book (@IowaBook), 8 S. Clinton Street, one (1) fountain drink (any size)
• Iowa City Transit (@CityOfIowaCity), two (2) single use bus passes*
• Iowa City Parking (@CityOfIowaCity), one (1) additional hour of parking in a ramp*

*the #ThankYouIowaCity card must be taken to the Iowa City Transportation Services office at 335 Iowa Avenue where it may be exchanged for the bus passes or a card for the parking

Contact

For questions, or if you would like to be part of the campaign, contact Officer David Schwindt at david-schwindt@iowa-city.orgor 319-325-8139.

News Coverage

• City of Iowa City Campaign Information Page
• City of Iowa City Launch Announcement on 16 October 2014
• Daily Iowan, 2 October 2014
• Gazette, 16 October 2014
• KWWL, 16 October 2014
• Press Citizen, 19 October 2014
• Twitter News for #ThankYouIowaCity