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Big Ten mutual defense compact? Not for University of Iowa
Citing threats to “the autonomy of university governance, the integrity of scientific research, and the protection of free speech” at institutes of higher education by the Trump administration, faculty governance leaders at several Big Ten schools have called for a…
Iowa Children’s Museum receives $17,000 from Bayer Fund
The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in Coralville, has received a $17,000 grant from the Bayer…

South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Fire…

SwineTech receives strategic minority investment
SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…

Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…

Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids has received a grant from Variety -…

Kiddo’s Childcare and Learning Center opens in Cedar Rapids
A new childcare facility opened Dec. 10 at 3516 Center Point Rd. NE in Cedar…

Iowa wins $70.3 million in opioid funds from CVS, Walgreens
After reaching agreements in multi-state settlements with CVS and Walgreens in November, the state of…

Linn County names members of renewable energy review committees
Members of special purpose advisory committees have been named to review portions of Linn County’s…
Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…

New Iowa language learners grant application extended
A new funding opportunity to reduce language barriers in the workplace extended its application deadline…

Hawkeye Surgical Lighting wins $100,000 at InnoVenture Challenge
University of Iowa startup Hawkeye Surgical Lighting, founded by neurosurgery resident David Christianson and medical…

First Interstate Bank donates $2,500 to I’m Glad You Stayed
The I’m Glad You Stayed Project received a $2,500 gift from First Interstate Bank and…

St. Luke’s, UnityPoint locations reinstitute mandatory masking policy
St. Luke’s Hospital, along with all UnityPoint clinics and urgent care facilities, has reinstituted a…
Collins Aerospace to deliver next-generation spacesuits to NASA
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, along with its partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering,…
