Innovation
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant Association’s annual Culinary Competition on Nov. 17 in Des Moines, with Chef James Vido’s Santa Maria Steak “Frites” showcasing locally sourced ingredients from multiple Iowa…
Mercy Medical Center introduces contrast-enhanced mammography for breast cancer detection
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has introduced contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a breast imaging technology…
NUSACC’S David Hamod receives International Impact Award from University of Iowa
David Hamod, president and CEO of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, recently received the…
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…
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…
Documentary explores Collins Radio’s role in creation of the internet
A new documentary exploring Collins Radio’s role in the development of the internet will premiere…
As Google considers Linn County data center, county leaders seek water resource study
As Google reportedly considers building its second data center complex in Linn County, county supervisors…
Alliant Energy ‘deprioritizing’ proposed Fairfax site for new power plant
UPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa…
Integrated DNA Technologies, Hamilton partner to automate next-gen sequencing workflows
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has announced a global partnership with Hamilton, a company specializing in…
Iowa Legal Aid awarded $489,100 grant to expand pro bono services
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is awarding $489,100 to Iowa Legal Aid to expand its…
Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake”…
Several Corridor companies recognized among Iowa Top Workplaces
Several Corridor companies have been recognized as Iowa Top Workplaces, with at least two earning…
IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to…
EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…
Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development
Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale…
Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
