Innovation
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 longer-term apartments, Waypoint executive director Jaye Kennedy says she hopes other local builders and investors can step forward to aid in the effort to provide…
Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…
UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the…
Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet
Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company…
ABI hosts Iowa Manufacturing Conference in October
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together leaders across the manufacturing industry this…
Fairfax officials hear details of proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant
Attendees of a Fairfax City Council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9 offered decidedly mixed perspectives…
UI professor wins 2025 Horwitz Prize for muscular dystrophy research
Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor and chair of molecular physiology and biophysics at the University of…
Eastern Iowa Airport director, Wings2Water founder Lenss receives Iowa Water Quality Award
Marty Lenss, director of the Eastern Iowa Airport and founder of Wings2Water, will receive the…
Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the…
AI reality check: Regional businesses find practical uses for artificial intelligence
Conducting an initial job interview remotely, Ben Elliott soon noticed a pattern. “It became pretty…
Iowa Manufacturing Podcast records live at CBJ conference, tackles workforce crisis
The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast brought its show directly to the manufacturing community with a special…
UNI to lead advanced materials study for quantum technology
By Brooklyn Draisey The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is leading a study into materials…
Positive workforce culture requires intentional approach, Manufacturing Conference panelists emphasize
Developing and maintaining a positive workforce culture doesn’t just happen – it requires an intentional…
Linn County nuclear zoning ordinance gets final OK from supervisors
Linn County’s nuclear energy zoning code ordinance will soon be law, making it one of…
Leadership Iowa University concludes 2025 week-long program for college students
Leadership Iowa University completed its annual five-day program for 2025, with 18 college students and…
MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion…
