Innovation
Running-Marquardt speaks out against Morgan Valley power plant plans
If there were any previous questions about Linn County Board of Supervisors chair Kirsten Running-Marquardt’s position on Alliant Energy’s proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center northwest of Fairfax, she has now made her opinions on the project abundantly clear. “Maybe if…
University of Iowa launching research initiative to study state’s environmental health risks
The University of Iowa is launching a new research initiative July 1 aimed at studying…
Google grants $1.7 million for Iowa water stewardship
Google is granting $1.7 million to the Great Outdoors Foundation to support water conservation efforts…
Mercy adds positioning technology to radiation therapy program
Mercy Medical Center has expanded its cancer treatment capabilities with a new technology that allows…
QTS planning temporary power plant for Cedar Rapids data center
QTS is planning to bring a temporary power plant online soon to support testing operations…
Robins economic development group names new director
The Robins Economic Development Initiative (REDI) has appointed Ken Paxton as its new economic development…
Iowa City firm is cracking the reading code
More than 20 years ago, two researchers in different fields decided to tackle a shared…
380 Express bus system to add new North Liberty, Coralville route in June
The 380 Express, a regional bus service connecting the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor, will launch…
Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations…
Marion’s Central Plaza earns top Main Street Iowa honor
Marion’s Central Plaza in City Square Park received the Signature Project Award during the 2026…
Holmes Murphy awards $140,000-plus in grants to 21 nonprofits, including Cedar Rapids’ Retrieving Freedom
Holmes Murphy, a Waukee-based insurance brokerage, has announced more than $140,000 in philanthropic grants to…
Eastern Iowa Airport lands $6 million FAA grant for baggage handling improvements
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $6 million grant from the…
IEDA board approves $9.8 million in tax credits for Sub-Zero expansion in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board has approved tax credits of more than $9.8…
NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy announce all-stock merger to create world’s largest regulated utility
NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction…
NFIB small business optimism index barely budges in April; Iowa director cites inflation drag
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index edged up 0.1 points in…
Linn‑Mar, ESCO Electric partner for hands‑on construction project
A partnership between Linn-Mar Community School District and Marion-based ESCO Electric is addressing workforce shortages…
