Innovation
Johnson County seeks to form ‘working group’ on data center issues
There are no data center projects currently proposed in Johnson County, but county leaders gathered Monday, July 20, seeking to get ahead of the curve cooperatively on key data center issues by forming a countywide “working group.” The meeting, hosted…
Robins economic development group names new director
The Robins Economic Development Initiative (REDI) has appointed Ken Paxton as its new economic development…
Iowa City firm is cracking the reading code
More than 20 years ago, two researchers in different fields decided to tackle a shared…
380 Express bus system to add new North Liberty, Coralville route in June
The 380 Express, a regional bus service connecting the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor, will launch…
Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations…
Marion’s Central Plaza earns top Main Street Iowa honor
Marion’s Central Plaza in City Square Park received the Signature Project Award during the 2026…
Holmes Murphy awards $140,000-plus in grants to 21 nonprofits, including Cedar Rapids’ Retrieving Freedom
Holmes Murphy, a Waukee-based insurance brokerage, has announced more than $140,000 in philanthropic grants to…
Eastern Iowa Airport lands $6 million FAA grant for baggage handling improvements
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $6 million grant from the…
IEDA board approves $9.8 million in tax credits for Sub-Zero expansion in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board has approved tax credits of more than $9.8…
NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy announce all-stock merger to create world’s largest regulated utility
NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction…
NFIB small business optimism index barely budges in April; Iowa director cites inflation drag
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index edged up 0.1 points in…
Linn‑Mar, ESCO Electric partner for hands‑on construction project
A partnership between Linn-Mar Community School District and Marion-based ESCO Electric is addressing workforce shortages…
NewBoCo announces $15,000 prize pool for ENTREFest pitch competition
NewBoCo has announced a $15,000 prize pool for the ENTREFest Pitch Competition at the annual…
UPDATE: ‘Core’ mixed-use project expected to propel development of downtown presence in Hiawatha
Hiawatha officials are hoping plans for the “The Core,” a mixed-use development planned near the…
Southeast Middle School students to paint murals for Iowa City’s South of 6 neighborhood
Studio art students at Southeast Middle School are creating four original murals this week for…
Iowa tourism professionals receive $40,000 in scholarship funding for 2026
Iowa Travel Industry Partners and the Iowa Tourism Office have announced the final round of…
