Innovation
IDT partners with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to automate cancer gene sequencing
Integrated DNA Technologies, a Coralville-based genomics company, is partnering with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to automate several of its DNA sequencing testing methods, potentially reducing lab time and improving accuracy for cancer researchers. IDT announced it will automate its gene…
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement…
Trees Forever partnered with 112 communities in 2024
Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit environmental organization, completed tree planting projects in 112 communities across…
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative…
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…
Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous…
Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’
Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveil focus areas at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders gathered Dec. 11 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery…
New CSI report: Iowa’s low crime rates deliver billions in economic benefits
Iowa’s relatively low crime rates have provided significant economic benefits for the state, according to…
University of Iowa JPEC DesignDash ignites entrepreneurial spirit
They brainstormed ideas, refined business plans, resolved disagreements, and mastered time management – all in…
AI-powered platform helps patients fight denied insurance claims
The average American spends approximately $13,500 a year on health care, CMS.gov says, and as…
Collins Aerospace gets $19 million contract to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system
Collins Aerospace has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip…
Downtown District launches Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley
The Downtown District has announced the launch of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley, a new,…
How a university program prepares the next generation for the booming events industry
Crafting a successful event is akin to creating a masterpiece—a skillful art that often goes…
Wolf Carbon withdraws application for carbon dioxide pipeline in Eastern Iowa
Wolf Carbon Solutions has decided not to pursue construction of a carbon capture pipeline that…
UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions
For the many advancements in technology and innovation within the surgical sector, University of Iowa…
