The Iowa City Downtown District and Iowa City police officials are partnering to encourage good deeds in the community.

Spearheaded by Officer David Schwindt, the downtown liaison, the #ThankYouIowaCity campaign was created to reward citizens who do small things to improve and maintain the area.

Citizens who are recognized are given a gift card for use at a local business.

The program will launch this weekend.

— by Lily Abromeit