Innovation
Linn County officials look to develop zoning standards for gas-fired power plants
As Alliant Energy continues to evaluate possible Linn County sites for a new natural gas-fired power plant, Linn County leaders say the county needs to develop specific siting regulations for such plants. During a Board of Supervisors meeting with department…
Amperage Marketing + Fundraising announces rebrand
Amperage Marketing + Fundraising has announced a rebrand that includes a new brand identity with…
Work, reimagined: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Corridor workplace policies
Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed offices, businesses and schools, indelibly…
IEDA approves grants, financial incentives for Herbert Hoover Museum, Ingredion expansion
On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved financial incentives for businesses in Ankeny…
Infinity announces plans to hire for 100 new positions
Infinity, an inside sales and customer service agency with headquarters offices in Cedar Rapids and…
Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27
Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…
Johnson County coffee chain Coffee Emporium rebrands as Midnight Coffee
A popular Johnson County coffee chain is rolling out a new name to match the…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks expert proposals for strategic investment district charrette process
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) announced its request for letters of intent and proposals…
Collins Aerospace secures $80 million contract to upgrade Black Hawk avionics
Collins Aerospace has been awarded an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of…
Crystal Group to announce industrial workstation tech at Texas conference
Crystal Group, Inc., based in Hiawatha, will introduce its “RE0924 Industrial Workstation” at DISTRIBUTECH 2025,…
Development proposals for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City narrowed to two after developer merger
Development proposals for a prime downtown Iowa City property have been narrowed to two after…
North Liberty City Council approves $20 million request for new development district
The North Liberty City Council approved a request for $20 million from the city to…
Alliant Energy names Patrick Allen as independent board chair
Alliant Energy Corporation has announced Patrick Allen has been named by the Board of Directors…
Pankaj Monga: How family, education, and leadership shaped a successful CEO
Pankaj Monga draws from a deep well of principles. Cultural bedrocks like family and education…
Four new gates opened at Eastern Iowa Airport
The latest portion of the modernization project at the Eastern Iowa Airport is now complete,…
‘The North Star’: Downtown plan guides team’s efforts to reshape city’s core
This is the second article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar Rapids. Part…
