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Integrated DNA Technologies, Aldevron pioneer first personalized CRISPR therapy powered by mRNA
Aldevron and Integrated DNA Technologies – both part of the Danaher Corporation – have achieved a medical milestone with the successful manufacture of the world’s first personalized CRISPR gene-editing drug product to treat an infant suffering from a rare and…
ICAD, UI partner on website to support Black-owned businesses
A new online resource aimed at growing and promoting Black-owned businesses in the Iowa City…
SBA to open supplemental shuttered venue grants
The U.S. Small Business Administration is announcing a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators…
Amana Farms launches direct-to-consumer beef sales
The Amana Society has launched Amana Farms Beef, a new locally raised and processed, sustainably…
ISA Ventures announces investment in wastewater treatment startup
ISA Ventures, based in Cedar Rapids, and Iowa Farm Bureau’s Rural Vitality Fund have jointly…
Per Mar acquires Minnesota-based security firm
Per Mar Security Services has acquired Armor Security, a residential and commercial security and locksmith…
West Music named dealer of the year by the Global Music Products Industry.
West Music was named the Dealer of the Year at the Annual Top 100 Dealer…
Pioneer Building being redeveloped into multi-tenant space
The former Pioneer Litho building at 1239 First Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids was synonymous…
Iowa City affordable housing grant applications now available
The city of Iowa City is now accepting applications from organizations for affordable housing projects…
Cedar Rapids seeks help updating water line records
The Cedar Rapids Water Division (CRWD) is asking for property owners’ assistance as the division…
Iowa Realty Foundation donation supports Best Buddies Iowa
The Iowa Realty Foundation has announced a donation from their most recent funding cycle to…
Junge Center Point sold, now Sky Auto Mall
Junge Center Point has been sold. The auto dealership was purchased July 28 by Alex…
Anne Parmley to lead Linn County Gaming Association
Cedar Rapidian and community leader Anne Parmley has been named board president of the Linn…
Collins Aerospace to support IATA Travel Pass
Collins Aerospace is teaming with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to support its Travel…
Pearson launches Pearson+ textbook subscription app
Pearson has announced the launch of Pearson+, a new college learning app expected to fundamentally…
TAI’s Prometheus Award nominations close Friday
Nominations for the 2021 Prometheus Awards close this Friday, Aug. 13, according to the Technology…
