Innovation
Girls Who Code students showcase holiday light displays across NewBo
Middle and high school students will unveil interactive light displays they designed and coded through NewBoCo’s Girls Who Code program during a community celebration Nov. 22. The Holiday Light Display Showcase begins at 4:15 p.m. at CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd…
Field Day Brewing Company introduces cannabis-infused drinks on draft
Almost a year after introducing its cannabis-infused beverage line Day Dreamer, Field Day Brewing Company…
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…
Cedar Ridge Distillery unveils latest limited edition of American Single Malts
Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has unveiled the fourth…
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,…
