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Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO system at Minnesota ethanol plant
Fluid Quip Technologies has completed the installation and startup of its DCO (Distillers Corn Oil) Technology system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. in Benson, Minnesota. The Cedar Rapids-based process engineering firm said the system improved distillers corn oil recovery at…
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill expanding to North Liberty
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill is opening up a new restaurant in North Liberty, expanding…

NASA funding for UI professor to aid next-gen nuclear propulsion
NASA has selected UI professor Xuan Song’s research proposal as one of four Iowa projects…

Van Meter expands robotics capabilities with three supplier partnerships
Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter announced a new partnership Aug. 9 with robotics supply partners Comau,…

Homeland Security officials visit University of Iowa campus
Leaders of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) HQ Office of Academic Engagement (OAE)…

Alliant Energy donates nearly 50,000 meals to Midwest food banks
Food banks across Iowa and Wisconsin will be receiving nearly 50,000 meals thanks to Alliant…

Area Substance Abuse Council names new executive director
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Stephanie Boesenberg…
North Liberty to hear bids for reimagined city hall
The city of North Liberty will receive bids for the construction of a two-story, 10,700-square-feet…

First MedQuarter commissioned mural completed
A new mural on the west- and north-facing walls of the Citywide Cleaners building along…

UScellular donates $30K to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor
UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor…

Work continues on Marion Public Library, opening day not determined
As progress continues on the new Marion Public Library facility in the 1100 block of…
Inaugural Oktoberfest brings craft beer to Marion
The Marion Chamber announces a new event coming to the metro area. Oktoberfest will be…

UI JPEC businesses compete at Undergraduate Final Pitch
Three University of Iowa founders won two awards apiece at the Hawkeye Summer Accelerator Undergraduate…

Video: ICDD shares returns of 10 years of investment in report
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) announced this week in its 10 Year Anniversary Mission…

CHOMP terminating delivery services in Cedar Rapids
CHOMP Delivery, a local restaurant delivery service and app, has announced it will be terminating…

ICCSD seeks North Liberty Junior High School building addition
The Iowa City Community School District is looking to move sixth graders to North Liberty…






