Innovation
Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold (NEDA) LLC, representing another step in NextEra Energy’s proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear energy plant near Palo. In its order, issued…
NSF awards $600,000 to University of Iowa professor for cutting-edge autonomous vehicle safety research
The National Science Foundation has awarded professor Guanpeng Li of the University of Iowa’s Department…
MedBerry wins top prize at University of Iowa’s Startup Games
The 2024-25 edition of the Startup Games, hosted by the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn…
Board of Regents approve UI Health Care’s acquisition of oncology clinic
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved University of Iowa Health Care’s $280 million asset…
Washington County Hospitals & Clinics recognized as Top 20 Critical Access Hospital at National Rural Health Conference
Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recognized last month for its commitment to excellence…
Veridian Credit Union receives top workplace, leadership awards
Veridian Credit Union has received two awards from the Des Moines Register for workplace and…
University of Iowa Health Care seeks $280 million acquisition of oncology practice to expand cancer treatment in Iowa
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents…
Coralville-based SunHydrogen joins Texas Hydrogen Alliance
Coralville-based SunHydrogen, Inc. (OTCQB: HYSR), a developer of technology that produces renewable hydrogen using sunlight…
Greater Iowa City Inc. introduces HR Circle to tackle workforce challenges and opportunities
Greater Iowa City Inc., a network of business and public sector leaders that support local…
Cedar Rapids clock tower draws Czech, Slovak presidents for dedication, marks new tourism landmark
The presidents of both the Czech Republic and Slovakia helped dedicate what city leaders hope…
University of Iowa Technology Institute researcher secures nearly $1 million grant to advance quantum computing
Fatima Toor, the Lowell G. Battershell Chair in Laser Engineering at the University of Iowa,…
Cedar Rapids secures $348 million loan to modernize water infrastructure and boost local economy
In a major push to modernize its aging water systems, Cedar Rapids is set to…
St. Luke’s Hospital introduces newborn hearing screenings with advanced equipment, thanks to $25,000 grant
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital will screen newborns for hearing loss using new equipment funded by…
PinSeekers seeks to build third location in Dubuque
The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Board of Directors approved a proposal Sept. 24 recommending a…
New data center would surpass Google development project as largest in Cedar Rapids history
A proposed $750 million data center development in southwest Cedar Rapids is set to supplant…
Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood
Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates…
