Innovation

HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation

St. Luke’s Hospital acquires HYDROS Robotic System

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has acquired a HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation, a minimally invasive surgical procedure for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly known as an enlarged prostate. The hospital says it is the first in the Corridor…

Gerdin family receives Make-A-Wish America national philanthropy award

The Gerdin family of Solon, which owns Heartland Express in North Liberty, was named 2025…

Gerdin family Make-A-Wish award

Coe College partners with Google AI for Education Accelerator

Coe College has partnered with the Google AI for Education Accelerator to provide artificial intelligence…

Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

Why Iowa is betting on nuclear energy to meet surging electricity demand

The push to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center began almost immediately after the facility…

Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear

Eight University of Iowa student businesses share $6,700 at IdeaStorm competition

Eight student businesses split $6,700 in prize money at the fall IdeaStorm competition Oct. 29…

Will Ryan (right), a human physiology major, took first place in the Tech Category with HealthWallet, a patient-controlled platform that centralizes medical and dental information. Mr. Ryan received $1,500.

Flight school transitions entry-level training at former Marion airport

P&N Flight & Charter has transferred its entry-level pilot training to V1 Flight, a new…

P&N Flight Marion Airport

Camp Courageous names Craig Stadtmueller as new CEO

Camp Courageous has hired Craig Stadtmueller as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5.…

Charlie Becker Craig Stadtmueller Camp Courageous

Washington to host First Impressions Community Forum Nov. 17

Washington residents and business leaders will soon have the chance to learn how their community…

Attendees listen to a speaker

Weitz Company names new aviation leader

The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced.…

The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as

NextEra, Google power purchase agreement propels Duane Arnold restart hopes

NextEra Energy officials say two “transformative” agreements, including one with tech giant Google, will further…

Workers perform maintenance at the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear after the plant was shut down for refueling.

Marion Chamber celebrates growth at 88th annual meeting (WITH GALLERY)

The Marion Chamber of Commerce presented two new awards, and announced two new Uptown Marion…

Marion Chamber annual meeting 1

Integrated DNA Technologies partners with AI Startup to design new enzymes

Two biotech companies are joining forces to use artificial intelligence to create new enzymes that…

Integrated DNA Technologies. CREDIT IDT

Mediacom completes multi-gig broadband upgrades in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids

Mediacom Communications has completed multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband upgrades in Des Moines and Cedar…

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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…

Marshalltown natural gas power plant

HEDCO names Mathis first executive director

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition…

Liz Mathis

Linn County officials review land use considerations for data center zoning code

Members of the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission voiced a number of concerns regarding…

QTS data center Cedar Rapids construction