Innovation
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 program aimed at expanding training and career pathways in Cedar Rapids, Clinton and the surrounding Eastern Iowa region. The funding is tied to the company’s…
Cottage Grove Place management company tops independent living satisfaction rankings for seventh year
LCS, the management company for Cottage Grove Place, has ranked first in resident satisfaction among…
Pat McGrath accepts Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
Even as one of Cedar Rapids’ most prominent business leaders, Pat McGrath struggled to contain…
Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’
Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa –…
Construction teams package 30,000 meals at QTS Data Center site
Construction workers building QTS’s seven-building data center campus assembled 30,000 meals Wednesday, Jan. 28, for…
Alliant plans for natural gas-fired power plant at Prairie Creek moving forward
Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas-fired power plant near the Prairie Creek generating station…
Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval
A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…
Data Link Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, lands $248 million Navy radio production contract
Data Link Solutions has secured a $248 million U.S. Navy contract to produce tactical radio…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets record for passengers in 2025
The Eastern Iowa Airport welcomed more than 1.6 million passengers in 2025, a 6% increase…
Iowa utilities, ratepayer groups concerned with House energy bill aimed at ratemaking
Lawmakers advanced an energy ratemaking policy bill Thursday from a House subcommittee, but asked for…
Iowa City school district to host career exploration event for eighth graders
The Iowa City Community School District will host Pathways to Purpose, a career and course-planning…
Iowa bill would require land restoration after electric transmission construction
An Iowa House panel advanced legislation this week that would require land restoration efforts following…
Iowa Credit Union Foundation reports record fundraising, $375,000 in 2025 investments
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation invested more than $375,000 in financial education and community programs…
Iowa Chamber Alliance talent poll shows strong attractions, persistent economic concerns
The Iowa Chamber Alliance released its fourth Iowa Talent Poll on Jan. 21, a survey…
Linn County data center zoning ordinance heading to Linn County supervisors
The creation of another exclusive-use zoning district in Linn County – this one covering the…
Kirkwood to offer workplace responsibility workshop in Vinton
Kirkwood Community College will host a three-hour workshop on workplace responsibility and accountability Feb. 25…
