Innovation

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 Center nuclear power plant near Palo. In an Aug. 7 filing with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NextEra – which acquired a majority interest in…
Kirkwood, UNI team up to offer new 2+2 music degree
Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) School of Music have signed…

UI Health Care first in North America to implement new cancer-fighting software
As many cancer patients and doctors would attest, treatment for the aggressive disease can be…

Reynolds announces $1 million to support Credentials for Child Care Careers grant program
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced $1 million in initial funding for a competitive grant…

State of Iowa announces IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center
Iowa Workforce Development officials have announced the deployment of the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center, a…

Iowa Business Council Competitive Dashboard: Labor shortage remains state’s biggest economic challenge
It may seem like an old refrain, but the song remains the same: Iowa’s greatest…

Iowa high school students invited to ABI ‘Business Horizons’ week of innovation
Registration is now open for Business Horizons 2024, a five-day innovation program provided by the…

‘A historic moment’ as Cedar Rapids council authorizes data center development agreement
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously Feb. 27 to authorize a development…

UI seeks to add west-side parking ramp near College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to construct…

New medical tech improves standard care for Afib
Treatment for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation – commonly referred to as Afib – will…

Quaker launches ‘You’ve Got This,’ first-ever global brand platform
Quaker has unveiled its first-ever global brand platform, “You’ve Got This,” celebrating everyday people who…

Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage
Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…

Second da Vinci Xi Surgical System Installed at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is expanding its surgical robotic program, adding a second…

Linn Area Credit Union will become Corda May 6
Linn Area Credit Union will change its name to Corda Credit Union on May 6,…

Iowa College of Education grant to address teacher shortage
The University of Iowa College of Education aims to use a $1.26 million U.S. Department…

Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students
Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed…
