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IDT expands CRISPR portfolio to accelerate safe, personalized gene therapies
On the heels of its role in a historic medical milestone, Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the expansion of its end-to-end CRISPR portfolio to support faster development of gene-editing therapies. The company’s enhanced tools and services played a key…
UnityPoint hosting signing day for future health care staff
In collaboration with Kirkwood Community College, UnityPoint Health will host a signing day event for…
Independence Premium Foods acquires former pet food production facility
Independence Premium Foods has acquired a former pet food production facility, stating that its mission…
IDALS to offer Crop Insurance Discount Program starting Dec. 1
A Crop Insurance Discount Program will provide farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops…
Washington County Riverboat Foundation donates $500,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Building North Liberty’s…
Copper Boar to give away free pork tenderloins to benefit food pantry
North Liberty restaurant Copper Boar American Pub announced a giveaway event that will directly benefit…
Principal Asset Management receives 4-star rating from GRESB
Principal Asset Management’s U.S. real estate core strategy and two of its European real estate…
Cedar Rapids officials seeking final input for Westside Library Park plan
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking final input on the draft plan for the…
Veridian celebrates Giving Tuesday with nonprofit donations
Veridian Credit Union is celebrating Giving Tuesday with $35,000 in donations to six nonprofit organizations…
Big Grove Brewery opens grant applications on Giving Tuesday
Big Grove Brewery is awarding six grants totaling $48,000 to nonprofits in Polk, Johnson and…
Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity
Downtown Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity in…
Holmes Murphy recognized on Best Places to Work list
Holmes Murphy, an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, has been recognized as one…
UI study uncovers key findings in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
According to a news release from the University of Iowa, recent findings from a study…
Cedar Rapids startup FES Solutions receives IEDA loan
A Cedar Rapids-based startup was recently named a recipient of an innovation funding loan from…
Square foot prices more than double inflation in 2022
Median square foot prices for new for-sale single-family detached (SFD) homes started in 2022 increased…
Rayser Holdings named runner-up in AACE awards
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings was named the runner-up in two distinguished categories, Intranet and Single…