Innovation
New IowaWORKS center will facilitate greater collaboration with Kirkwood, area leaders say
Job development leaders say the opening of the new IowaWORKS center, near Kirkwood Community College in southwest Cedar Rapids, represents more than a relocation – it will provide an opportunity for increased collaboration and workforce program expansion. The new center,…
Weitz Company names new aviation leader
The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
HEDCO names Mathis first executive director
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition…
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…
UI ophthalmologist Edwin Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine
The University of Iowa has announced that ophthalmologist Edwin Stone has earned election to the…
Kirkwood honors safety professionals at women’s conference
Kirkwood Community College recognized three safety professionals at the 2025 Midwest Women in Safety Conference…
Grinnell restaurant wins Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest
Hometown Heroes in Grinnell has been named the winner of the 2025 Iowa’s Best Breaded…
Backpocket Brewing to close Coralville taproom, move production to Waterloo
Coralville brewery Backpocket Brewing is moving productions to Waterloo and closing its taproom at the…
Field Day Brewing wins silver medal at national beer competition
Field Day Brewing earned a silver medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival competition…
Signature Aviation debuts ‘Elevate Every Moment’ tagline
Signature Aviation, which operates the private aviation terminal at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,…
Waypoint campaign to establish apartments for residents without homes
As Waypoint Services works to transition the 30-year-old Madge Phillips Center from a shelter to…
