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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…

The Iowa Children's Museum in Coralville, Iowa.

South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations

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

South Slope grants

SwineTech receives strategic minority investment

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

Solon-based SwineTech combines innovative technology with pig farming. CREDIT SWINETECH

Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure

The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…

The ISETA is offering assistance to former Moxie Solar clients. CREDIT ISETA

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…

Linn hazardous pipeline ordinance

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 -…

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

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…

Kiddo's Childcare and Learning Center opened in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 10. CREDIT KIDDO'S CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER.

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…

Iowa is set to receive $70.3 million from an opiod settlement agreement with CVS and Walgreens.

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)…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Executive Director Doug Neumann outlines top 2023 issues to an audience of statewide leaders Dec. 8 at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery.

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,…

Collins Aerospace spacesuit