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Apply for a Partner Position

The guide has 25 paid Partner positions across Food & Drink, Retail, and Lifestyle. We review independent Our Iowa City applicants for ownership, accuracy, usefulness, and fit.

Paid relationship disclosed25 positions citywideNo automatic acceptance

What happens next

  • We review local ownership, accuracy, usefulness, section fit, and current Partner availability.
  • If there is a fit, we follow up directly by email with the next step, placement details, and any questions needed to shape the profile well.
  • Applications are reviewed weekly; expect a reply within seven business days when there is a real fit and open position.
  • All 25 profile positions become paid Partner positions at official launch. A pre-launch preview profile does not imply a paid relationship.

A Paid Partner position includes

  • A polished business profile with sharper editorial copy and clear essentials
  • A clearly labeled Paid Partner position inside the right section
  • Consideration for labeled homepage, newsletter, and seasonal sponsorships when there is a fit
  • Verified business details, links, and imagery

The strongest applications are specific: what you do, why people remember it, and what makes the business feel distinctly local.

Acceptance and payment purchase the disclosed profile position, not a favorable review, independent story coverage, Hunt participation, ranking, or traffic guarantee.

Questions before you apply? Email sales@ouriowacity.com.

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