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Public hearing for proposed Palo data center ordinance draws vocal critics
Palo city officials have repeatedly stressed that a proposed city ordinance is intended to govern data center development in general, not specifically a proposed Google data center project. Even so, dozens of speakers overwhelmingly voiced their opposition on several fronts…
24 Iowa food supply chain projects receive millions in grant funding
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced it is channeling more than $5.2…

University of Iowa earns gold rating for sustainability efforts
The University of Iowa has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives, earning a gold rating…

University of Iowa engineering leverages P3 seed funding to secure $9.4 Million in NASA grants
The University of Iowa’s P3 grant program is reshaping Earth observation research within its College…

University of Iowa Innovation Challenge awards $75,000 to entrepreneurs
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) awarded $75,000 to winners of…

Nominations open for Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Nominations are now open for the Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award, sponsored by the…

Iowa KidSight launches its first Medical Advisory Board
Iowa KidSight, based in Coralville and dedicated to vision screenings for children, has announced its…

CRMEA offers pooled retirement fund program through Transamerica partnership
In a collaborative effort aimed at bolstering retirement options for small businesses and nonprofits, the…

Hills Bank plans grand opening for Williamsburg branch
Hills Bank is celebrating the grand opening of its 19th location on Dec. 2. The…

Save-A-Lot grocery store in southwest Cedar Rapids closing
The Save-A-Lot grocery store in southwest Cedar Rapids, known for its low-cost, no-frills approach to…

Big Grove Brewery plans celebration commemorating gold medal at Great American Beer Festival
Iowa-based Big Grove Brewery is planning a series of celebrations commemorating its gold medal win…

Redevelopment of Higley Mansion as residential substance abuse treatment facility progressing
The redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids to serve as a…

Alliance for Equitable Housing launches pilot program to enhance relations between tenants, landlords
The Alliance for Equitable Housing of Cedar Rapids has launched a new pilot program designed…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting
The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa enhances student experience with 3DE
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is ramping up efforts to implement its new learning model,…

Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule…






