Innovation
BBB survey finds consumers have negative sentiment for AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping how businesses interact with customers, but a new Better Business Bureau (BBB) study finds most consumers aren’t happy about it. The BBB’s 2026 AI Customer Service Scam Study, released last week by BBB chapters nationwide…
Iowa regulators clear key hurdle for Duane Arnold nuclear restart — but federal approvals remain
The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved a generating certificate for the Duane Arnold Energy Center…
Iowa Workforce Development launching $4.7 million manufacturing training grant
Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor…
Running-Marquardt speaks out against Morgan Valley power plant plans
If there were any previous questions about Linn County Board of Supervisors chair Kirsten Running-Marquardt’s…
ALPLA opens development hub in Iowa City
Packaging manufacturer ALPLA Inc. has opened a new Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City,…
Iowa City Downtown District seeks director for new Arts Alliance
The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a search for a director of the Iowa…
Keep Iowa Beautiful launches refreshed brand identity
Keep Iowa Beautiful has unveiled a refreshed brand identity aimed at better unifying the statewide…
Mi-T-M ePowerStation named 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
A Peosta-based manufacturer has taken the top prize in this year’s statewide competition celebrating Iowa-made…
University of Iowa launching research initiative to study state’s environmental health risks
The University of Iowa is launching a new research initiative July 1 aimed at studying…
Google grants $1.7 million for Iowa water stewardship
Google is granting $1.7 million to the Great Outdoors Foundation to support water conservation efforts…
Mercy adds positioning technology to radiation therapy program
Mercy Medical Center has expanded its cancer treatment capabilities with a new technology that allows…
QTS planning temporary power plant for Cedar Rapids data center
QTS is planning to bring a temporary power plant online soon to support testing operations…
Robins economic development group names new director
The Robins Economic Development Initiative (REDI) has appointed Ken Paxton as its new economic development…
Iowa City firm is cracking the reading code
More than 20 years ago, two researchers in different fields decided to tackle a shared…
380 Express bus system to add new North Liberty, Coralville route in June
The 380 Express, a regional bus service connecting the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor, will launch…
Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations…
