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IDT quality control specialists Austin Kraff (background) and Jacob Draghicchio (foreground) load QC samples onto a Capillary Electrophoresis instrument to assess product purity.

IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to improve the accuracy of CRISPR-based gene editing. The Alt-R HDR Enhancer Protein helps cells repair DNA in a more precise way, doubling the efficiency of…

United Fire shows strong earnings, EPS in latest financial report

United Fire Group on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.69 on…

UFG Insurance

NewBoCo program to cover all costs for up to eight students in new cybersecurity training

When DeltaV Code School announced plans for a brand-new cybersecurity class earlier this year, a…

UnityPoint Health names first chief diversity officer

UnityPoint Health has named Daniel Joiner its first chief diversity officer. In this role, the…

General Mills leads its industry in America’s Best Large Employers list

Forbes has named General Mills to its America’s Best Employers 2022 list, announced Feb. 11.…

Cargill study: More consumers considering sustainability in packaged food choices

Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods…

Tickets on sale for Iowa Technology Summit April 11-12

Tickets are now available for the Iowa Technology Summit, slated for April 11-12. The premier…

MRA Hot Topic Survey shows COVID-19 best practices for employee absences

MRA just released its latest Hot Topic Survey on COVID-19 Absence Pay. “With the recent…

You Matter Day at UnityPoint Health

Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, but it’s also You Matter Day at UnityPoint Health hospitals.…

New resource offers a menu of mental health services

A new “toolkit” of mental health services and resources launches today—Valentine’s Day—to offer help and…

Mercy’s open heart program recognized by STS

The open heart program at the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Cedar…

Chains Interrupted leaders receive Governor’s Service Award

Three members of Chains Interrupted, a local non-profit that fights human trafficking, were honored at…

PepsiCo fourth quarter earnings, revenue top estimates

PepsiCo reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and organic revenue growth for the fourth quarter…

PepsiCo

Hibu named a Google 2022 Premier Partner

Hibu Inc. has been named a Google 2022 Premier Partner, company officials announced Feb. 9.…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

SBA approves $23.3 million in Iowa loans in January

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 44 loans for $23,386,200 to Iowa businesses in January,…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Uptown Marion Market vendor applications being accepted

Vendor applications for the 2022 Uptown Marion Market season are now being accepted. Markets will…