Innovation
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 improve the accuracy of CRISPR-based gene editing. The Alt-R HDR Enhancer Protein helps cells repair DNA in a more precise way, doubling the efficiency of…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance launches second annual Buy319 campaign
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is launching its second annual Buy319 business-to-business focused campaign.…
EntreFEST 2024 tickets now on sale
EntreFEST, a two-day conference celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation, returns to Cedar Rapids…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
International Flavors & Fragrances planning $22.2 million Cedar Rapids expansion
International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking state funding support for a $22.2 million expansion of…
Coralville eyes renovation of recreation center
The city of Coralville is eyeing a renovation for its recreation center, located at 1506…
Involta recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 list
Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company based in Cedar Rapids, has announced that CRN, a brand…
Upload Media Group set to launch Iowa Podcast Awards
Logan Schultz estimates there are more than 400 active podcasts currently being produced in the…
Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…
Coralville Hyatt unveils guest rooms in first phase of multi-million dollar renovation
The Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., is celebrating a…
Travel Buddy takes $1000 grand prize at Startup games
Travel Buddy, an app that streamlines group travel, took first place and $1,000 at the…
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…
