Innovation
University of Iowa Venture School accepting fall 2025 applications
The University of Iowa’s Venture School is accepting applications for its fall 2025 cohort, which will begin the week of Oct. 6 at locations across the state. The Mason City program will start earlier, on Sept. 4. According to a…
YMCA of Washington County awarded $4k Sports Tourism grant
At its Jan. 11 meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded an estimated $1.8 million in…
International plastics manufacturer to add training facility in Iowa City
Austrian-based company Alpla, Inc. has plans to develop a training facility in Iowa City to…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks collaboration with Iowa City Council
Johnson County’s economic development organization, Greater Iowa City, Inc., is seeking a closer collaboration between…
Year-old Iowa LFPA surpasses $2 million mark
The Iowa Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (ILFPA) recently surpassed $2 million in…
Food nonprofits see fruitful year, despite ongoing drought
2023 wasn’t exactly a banner year for agriculture – Iowa saw its third year of…
Involta appoints new CEO
Involta, founded and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has appointed Brett Lindsey as its chief executive…
Robotic surgery program hits 10,000th procedure milestone
The Perioperative Robotics Program at UI Health Care recently marked a milestone with its 10,000th…
CBJ Newsmakers: The rise and fall of Moxie Solar
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Relion insurance pledges $100,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
Relion Insurance Solutions, a Johnson-County based insurance agency, pledged a $100,000 donation to North Liberty’s…
Washington Chamber of Commerce receives grant for Wayfinding and Welcome Sign Project
The Washington Chamber of Commerce received a $14,508 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation…
Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…
Linn County webinar set to unveil solar dashboard
The Linn County Sustainability Department, in partnership with the Linn County GIS team, has created…
GreenState Credit Union donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign, just days after…
RTX names Chris Calio new CEO
RTX, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers that includes subsidiaries Collins Aerospace,…
Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction
A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…
