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University of Iowa students pitch AI-powered business concepts at IdeaStorm competition
Lyndsey Mekelburg took first place and $500 at the University of Iowa IdeaStorm Applied AI Case Competition on April 27 at MERGE Iowa City, where 15 students across 11 teams pitched business concepts built around real-world applications of artificial intelligence.…
New Leader Manufacturing names Jeremy Wild president
Cedar Rapids-based New Leader Manufacturing (NLM) has named Jeremy Wild as the business’s new president,…
Cedar Rapids-based Cavergence wins IEDA funds
In the latest round of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board assistance, Cedar Rapids-based Cavergence…
Local entrepreneurs accepted to accelerator program
Nine Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter the Builders + Backers national idea accelerator program, aimed…
Iowa tourism associations, legislators discuss 2022 appropriations
The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association discussed recent tourism appropriations and 2023 goals with…
Marion Community Index shows business growth
Many Marion businesses saw sales growth in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the…
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December, down from 3.9% a year ago, according…
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria announce expansion to Iowa
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has approved a domestic, multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa…
Iowa’s public university system ranks third nationally in student ROI
Iowa has been ranked the third best state to be a college student, according to…
UI heart, vascular center unveils new cardiac cath labs
The University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center has added two new cardiac catheterization (cath)…
El Azul Mexican Market opens in North Liberty
El Azul, an independent mexican market in North Liberty, opened in December at 415 Community…
Iowa Chamber Alliance talent poll: Talent attraction remains key issue
The Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA) released its second annual Iowa Talent Poll Jan. 18, showing…
Iowa Women’s Foundation distributes $360,000 in grants
The Iowa Women’s Foundation presented its largest round of grant funding to date on Jan.…
UI Health Care wants primary care facility in southeast Iowa City
University of Iowa Health Care is choosing to locate a 65,000-square-feet medical office building on…
Marion, MEDCO create business developer guide
The City of Marion and the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) have created a Developer’s…
Collins Aerospace extends support agreement with China Southern
Collins Aerospace is expanding its longstanding support agreement for China Southern’s fleet of Boeing 787…
