About Hometown Showdown

Hometown Showdown is building a digital shop-local championship. Residents submit verified receipts from participating local businesses to help their hometown compete in two-week matchups against similarly sized communities.

Our mission is to turn everyday local purchases into a shared source of hometown pride. We plan to begin with an eight-community Iowa pilot before expanding to a national tournament with seven population divisions.

The proposed $20 annual membership includes eligible receipt submissions, personal spending tracking, and community competition. Launch dates, final rules, and membership terms will be published before the first season.

Privacy is part of the plan from day one: useful aggregated community insights, separate consent for research, and no sale of individual shopping histories.