Innovation
Cedar Rapids leadership coach to participate in Thinkers50 gathering in London
Jennifer Zach, a Cedar Rapids-based leadership coach, has been invited to participate in the Thinkers50 gathering in London this fall. Thinkers50 is a biennial event that brings together business minds to discuss leadership and organizational success. Ms. Zach’s invitation places…
Adam Keune named executive director of Iowa JPEC at University of Iowa
Adam Keune, co-founder of Higher Learning Technologies based in Coralville, has been appointed as the…
Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization
Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…
Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program
Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…
Linn County groups file casino gaming application with Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
An application for a Linn County casino gaming license was formally filed Aug. 2 with…
Dream City breaks ground on $3 million entrepreneurial hub renovations
With around 50 attendees gathered under a humid summer sky, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City…
University of Iowa launches new mobile app for students
On Aug. 1, the University of Iowa rolled out a new mobile app designed to…
The 20 acquires Collabrance, marking ninth MSP acquisition of 2024
The 20, a prominent managed service provider (MSP) growth platform, has announced its acquisition of…
Hibu enhances Google Business Profile optimization
Hibu Inc. has announced updates to its digital marketing solutions, which will increase online visibility…
Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose announce historic merger
In a landmark decision, Cedar Rapids’ Mount Mercy University entered into a “strategic combination” agreement…
UI leads $6M NSF-funded initiative to combat severe weather in the Midwest
The University of Iowa has secured a $6 million, four-year grant from the National Science…
Linn supervisors cast final vote for new wind energy ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved the third and final reading July…
Former Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg named new Boeing CEO
Boeing announced July 31 that its board of directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg,…
Linn County stresses landowner protection in approving second reading of wind ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 29 to approve the…
Hintz Biomedical, HMUIRL take top prize for Iowa JPEC Summer Track pitch
A health care startup that recently took top prize at an Iowa JPEC spring competition…
Regionalism holds key to economic development, Corridor leaders say
On July 25 local business leaders gathered at the Hotel at Kirkwood for the Corridor…
