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IDT partners with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to automate cancer gene sequencing
Integrated DNA Technologies, a Coralville-based genomics company, is partnering with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to automate several of its DNA sequencing testing methods, potentially reducing lab time and improving accuracy for cancer researchers. IDT announced it will automate its gene…
IEDA awards $550,000 in innovation funding to six Iowa startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently awarded $550,000 in innovation funding to six startup…
Veridian recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best credit unions
Veridian Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks…
Mercy, St. Luke’s recognized for quality maternity care
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids have…
WATCH: Field Day partners with North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign
Field Day Brewing is showing solidarity with its hometown of North Liberty with Centennial Park…
Common Sense Institute announces expansion into Iowa
The Common Sense Institute (CSI), a non-partisan organization focused on employment and economic issues, has…
Former Sears store at Lindale Mall sold
The former Sears store at Lindale Mall has been sold. Mall general manager Becky Eckley…
Tanager launches mental health support groups
Tanager, a mental health support organization based in Cedar Rapids, has launched new monthly support…
Hometown Restyling celebrates 38 years with revised brand
Remodeling company Hometown Restyling has introduced a new brand identity and website to reflect the…
New Leader Manufacturing accepting applications for charitable giving program
New Leader Manufacturing, a family-owned business located in Cedar Rapids, is accepting applications for its…
Iowa City introduces public art matching grant program
Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is offering a 50/50 matching grant for selected…
Board of Regents president steps down
Effective today, Iowa Board of Regents president Mike Richards announced he is stepping down from…
Informatics launches in-house SEO studio
Informatics Inc. has announced the launch of its new in-house specialty studio, SEO Boost. This…
Ackerman’s Zach Bott named Iowa Wine Growers Association’s Winemaker of the Year
Zach Bott, winemaker at Fireside Winery in Marengo and Ackerman Winery in Amana, has been…
Abbe Center among mental health centers chosen to support Iowa’s Medicaid demonstration application
The Abbe Center for Community Mental Health in Cedar Rapids is one of four UnityPoint…
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids appoints Steffen as new executive director
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, 1075 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, has appointed Elly Steffen, FACHE,…
