Innovation
HEDCO names Mathis first executive director
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition from contract coordinator to the organization’s first full-time executive director, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Mathis has served as a contract coordinator for HEDCO since November…
University of Iowa pursuing $20.6 million full acquisition of Old Capital Town Center
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase…
New Wings2Water ‘Water Warrior’ award to recognize difference-makers
Wings2Water, a Cedar Rapids-based environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring water quality in the Mississippi…
Big Grove Brewery partners with Patagonia Provisions to launch Kernza Lager
Big Grove Brewery has partnered with Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage division of Patagonia,…
Erika Macias honored as 2024 Latina Publisher of the Year at NAHP conference
At its annual conference, the National Association of Hispanic Publishers (NAHP) recognized Erika Macias as…
BAE Systems demonstrates next-generation M-Code Global Navigation Satellite System user equipment technology
BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated M-Code signal tracking with an Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite…
Frontier Co-op CEO Tony Bedard inducted into Cooperative Hall of Fame
On Oct. 3, the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) inducted Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op,…
MidWestOne Bank becomes presenting sponsor of Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball
Iowa City-based MidWestOne Bank has partnered with University of Iowa Athletics as the presenting sponsor…
NextEra president addresses Duane Arnold nuclear plant’s potential restart
NextEra Energy chairman, president and chief executive officer John Ketchum said this week the company…
Marion ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of CeMar Trail Bridge over Marion Boulevard
Marion Chamber ambassadors and community leaders will come together on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for a…
Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The winners have been announced from the month-long Eastern Iowa Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge. Winners…
Marion city council approves six-month extension of limited development moratorium
The City of Marion has extended its development moratorium in key rapidly-growing portions of the…
Iowa City launches weekly initiative to connect with local developers
In an effort to foster collaboration and support between developers and the city of Iowa…
Leaders praise ‘transformational’ new Westside Library at groundbreaking ceremony
As hundreds of community leaders and library officials gathered Oct. 18 for a groundbreaking ceremony…
Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…
CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…
