Innovation

QTS speaker at CBJ symposium: Data centers, AI are already central to modern society
Data centers, and their AI processing capabilities, have grown to become an integral part of society in a relatively short timeframe, and their capabilities have become critical in various aspects of life, from health care and education to entertainment, QTS…
TrueNorth recognized with national and regional industry awards
Insurance brokerage firm TrueNorth has received a series of national and regional accolades for industry…

Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold…

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission
The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…

Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment
Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county…

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

Hiawatha leaders celebrate city’s past, future at State of the City event
Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found…

Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO system at Minnesota ethanol plant
Fluid Quip Technologies has completed the installation and startup of its DCO (Distillers Corn Oil)…

UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America
A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing…

Steel Therapeutics launches toxicology study for new fissure treatment
Steel Therapeutics Inc., an early-stage pharmaceutical company, has launched a pivotal toxicology study for Fizurex,…

ThirdSpace Create wins 2025 Race for the Space competition in Cedar Rapids
ThirdSpace Create has been named the winner of the 2025 Race for the Space competition…

Council member Todd at LightLine groundbreaking: Project will restore ‘circle of life’
Cedar Rapids City Council member Dale Todd borrowed a trope from a classic Disney movie…

Wellmark Foundation invests $5.3 million in University of Iowa’s SIM-IA program
The Wellmark Foundation is investing $5.3 million in the University of Iowa College of Nursing’s…

ImOn completes acquisition of Danville Telecom
ImOn Communications has completed its acquisition of Danville Telecom after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals,…

NextEra taking more steps to restart Duane Arnold nuclear plant
NextEra Energy is taking more steps in its proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy…

Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort
The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been…
