Innovation
Focus on honesty continues to guide Altorfer CAT after nearly 70 years in business
“Tell it like it is” serves as more than a succinct tagline for Altorfer CAT — it continues to guide the company’s philosophy after nearly 70 years in business. Derek Altorfer, president of the Cedar Rapids-based heavy equipment dealer, said…
Technology Association of Iowa, Economic Development Authority launch tech talent recruitment network
The Technology Association of Iowa has partnered with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to launch…
Alliant seeks IUC decision on Linn County natural gas power plant by December
Alliant Energy is asking for a decision from the Iowa Utilities Commission by December on…
University of Iowa students pitch AI-powered business concepts at IdeaStorm competition
Lyndsey Mekelburg took first place and $500 at the University of Iowa IdeaStorm Applied AI…
Iowa awards $3.25 million in grants to support apprenticeship programs statewide
Iowa is awarding more than $3.25 million in grants to support 70 registered apprenticeship programs…
Cedar Rapids’ Executive Aero Club helps private pilots be ready for takeoff
As Matthew Gunderson sees it, the newly-formed Executive Aero Club is not simply a members-only…
QTS data center project will put Cedar Rapids on ‘cutting edge,’ leaders say after site tour
The massive QTS data center campus now under construction on the south edge of Cedar…
Area residents raise more concerns about proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant in Linn County
A number of area residents expressed concerns about Alliant Energy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant…
Duane Arnold temporary training center opens in Hiawatha
It isn’t the actual control room of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, but the training…
Iowa House passes sales tax exemption for nuclear energy facilities
The Iowa House approved a bill Wednesday that would give nuclear energy facilities an exemption…
Duane Arnold licensing bundle could be issued by January 2028
A licensing bundle that would pave the way for the restart of the Duane Arnold…
Holmes Murphy launches Holmes Base platform for property casualty operations
Holmes Murphy has launched Holmes Base, a proprietary platform built on Salesforce Financial Services Cloud…
NRC to hold public meeting April 14 on Duane Arnold restart
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting April 14 to discuss licensing reviews…
Iowa City zoning amendments would allow conversion of former hotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey to residential uses
A pair of text amendments to Iowa City’s central business zoning code could pave the…
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores joins S&P 500
Casey’s General Stores Inc. has been added to the S&P 500, marking the first time…
UI Health Care opens expanded postpartum unit
University of Iowa Health Care has opened an expanded inpatient postpartum unit, adding capacity for…
