Innovation
Can Shed selects Kids First Law Center as third quarter nonprofit partner
Can Shed has named Kids First Law Center as its featured nonprofit partner for the third quarter of 2025 through its “Containers for a Cause” program. The Cedar Rapids-based redemption center will direct proceeds from donated beverage containers to the…
Wolf asks to withdraw, refile Illinois carbon pipeline request
Wolf Carbon Solutions moved to withdraw its carbon dioxide pipeline permit application in Illinois on…
Linn County looking to sell Fillmore Center
Linn County officials are pursuing the sale of the county-owned Fillmore Center in northwest Cedar…
Corneal injury project wins top prize in Innovation Challenge Awards
A project that treats corneal injuries won a $20,000 grand prize at the University of…
Linn County supervisors approve new ‘agritourism’ ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, Nov. 15 amending the…
CR Brickstone grand opening celebrates city’s latest affordable housing option
Debi Durham took the opportunity to reference Greek mythology Thursday, Nov. 16 as developers gathered…
Greater Iowa City Inc. launches first annual meeting since forming in July
Greater Iowa City, Inc. launched its first event as an entity on Wednesday, Nov. 16,…
Solar utility projects seek approval in Johnson County
A solar utility project has its sights set in rural Johnson county, with the potential…
$335,000 donation to The History Center endows Oral Histories LIVE! program
Local philanthropist Myron “Mike” Wilson recently donated $335,000 to the Cedar Rapids’ History Center to…
PinSeekers golf facility ready for business
Commuters on Interstate 380 may be wondering about the mammoth, 200-foot-tall netting that shoots into…
Putting Transamerica on the map
If a nationally-recognized insurance business with nearly 2,500 local employees can be considered a well-kept…
Alliant rate increase proposal draws support, criticism at public comment meeting
Comments were nearly equally split between supporters and opponents as the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB)…
First Linn County Food Symposium links local food communities together
The first Linn County Food Symposium linked nonprofits, farmers, producers, food service programs and food…
New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City
The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…
Linn County REC donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative has donated $25,000 to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign,…
Iowa City announces new economic development coordinator
Iowa City has a new economic development coordinator. Rachel Kilburg Varley has worked for the…
