Innovation
Secretary Naig proposes sweeping Iowa Farm Act to support farmers, rural communities
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced plans on Tuesday to introduce the Iowa Farm Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at strengthening Iowa agriculture, expanding economic opportunities for farmers and positioning the state’s largest industry for long-term success. Mr.…
Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss named Most Influential Leader for 2025
For Marty Lenss, the Corridor Business Journal’s Most Influential Leader for 2025, the passion for…
HEDCO adds four to board of directors
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has appointed four new members to its board of…
St. Luke’s Hospital acquires HYDROS Robotic System
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has acquired a HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation, a…
Coe College lands $1.3 million physics grant
A new federal grant will enable Coe College undergraduates to conduct research at some of…
LOCO CR food delivery service launches in Cedar Rapids
LOCO CR, the Cedar Rapids-based food delivery service in the works for nearly four years,…
Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects
The Nordex Group will supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for large-scale…
Frontier Co-op named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list
Norway, Iowa-based Frontier Co-op has been named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list…
Iowa journalism leader says new Gazette ownership is ‘really good win’ for newspaper, readers
Fears and concerns abound as The Gazette begins its new ownership era today, but one…
IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved funding Nov. 21 for startups in Iowa City…
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…
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant…
Linn County to hire first rural economic development director
For the first time ever, Linn County will be hiring a rural economic development director,…
Immuno Nano Med wins $15,000 top prize at UI JPEC Innovation Challenge
Immuno Nano Med, a company developing next-generation vaccines for infectious diseases, won first place and…
True Solar expanding to Illinois following customer referrals
True Solar is expanding its operations into Illinois, the solar energy provider announced Wednesday, Nov.…
Redevelopment of former ACT campus underway
An extensive redevelopment project at the former ACT campus in Iowa City has been launched.…
