Innovation
Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake” that wouldn’t adequately address power demands and would have “devastating consequences” for the Corridor, including public health and public safety concerns, speakers asserted during an…
Duane Arnold nuclear plant could reopen in 2028
NextEra Energy Resources has confirmed that it is actively pursuing the recommissioning process of its Duane Arnold…
Casey’s announces winners of 2024 Product Innovation Summit
Casey’s General Stores has announced the selection of 13 brands to join its future product…
IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking…
Center Point family honored with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to…
Iowa City Council says ‘yes’ to rezoning ACT campus
A plan to rezone approximately 48.6 acres of the ACT campus in Iowa City can…
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of…
IEDA Board approves grants for UI biomanufacturing facility, other Corridor projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved awards for two manufacturers, two startups…
Crystal Group to debut two new technologies at San Diego conference
Crystal Group, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of rugged computing solutions in Hiawatha, has announced…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Stock Market Challenge returns for sixth year
The sixth annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is set for April 24 at the…
Danisco planning $68 million addition at southwest Cedar Rapids plant
Danisco US Inc. is planning a $68 million addition at its plant in southwest Cedar…
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…
Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…
Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…
Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…
Junior Achievement’s Equipment Exploration Fair targets fourth graders in Cedar Rapids Community School District
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is gearing up to welcome fourth graders in the Cedar…
