Innovation
Fastest Growing Companies: Inside revology’s AI-driven surge
CEO Chris Klitgaard and his partners saw artificial intelligence coming. “The development of software technology has changed drastically over the last 12 to 18 months,” Mr. Klitgaard said one recent morning in the Iowa City offices of revology. “That’s allowed…
Biomanufacturing pitch competition coming to Cedar Rapids
Regional biomanufacturing start-ups have just days left to apply for a pitch competition that will…
Johnson County seeks to form ‘working group’ on data center issues
There are no data center projects currently proposed in Johnson County, but county leaders gathered…
Palo approves final reading of data center ordinance; residents continue to voice concerns
As expected, the Palo City Council approved the third and final reading Monday night, July…
Corridor startups land state funding in latest IEDA assistance package
Three Corridor-area startups are among the recipients of a new round of state funding assistance…
Alliant Energy files rezoning application for proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, as opposition continues to organize
Alliant Energy has filed a rezoning application with Linn County for its proposed Morgan Valley…
Marion Chamber launches ag-business initiative with farm tour, industry panel
More than 50 business and community leaders got a firsthand look at Iowa agriculture June…
Fairfax data center moratorium discussed, but no formal city council action taken
The Fairfax City Council discussed a potential data center moratorium ordinance in the city limits…
QTS commits $5 million to skilled trades training in Eastern Iowa
QTS Data Centers announced Monday a $5 million grant to launch a skilled trades workforce…
Divided Palo council approves second reading of data center ordinance
As plans for a proposed Google data center near Palo continue to move forward, a…
Mount Mercy University forms campus board to preserve identity after St. Ambrose merger
Mount Mercy University has established the Mount Mercy Campus Board, a mission-focused, non-governing board created…
University of Iowa opens two new spaces to support entrepreneurs
The University of Iowa has opened two new facilities intended to support startups at different…
Longtime sports reporter hopes new ‘Ecker Sports Report’ website will fill coverage void
Jim Ecker says he sees a void in sports coverage in Eastern Iowa, from high…
Building permit issued for new Cedar Rapids data center
A building permit application has been filed for a new data center project in Cedar…
Berthel Fisher Companies recruits APP Financial practice
Berthel Fisher Companies, a Cedar Rapids-based independent financial services firm serving financial advisors and registered…
Theatre Cedar Rapids names Matt Curtis director of production
Theatre Cedar Rapids has named Matt Curtis as its inaugural director of production, a newly…
