Innovation
QTS formally announces Cedar Rapids data center in lieu of groundbreaking ceremony
In lieu of a formal groundbreaking ceremony following the deadly July 28 shooting at Blackstone Inc.’s New York City headquarters, QTS – a Blackstone portfolio company – has instead issued a formal announcement of its new data center campus planned…
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…
SwineTech combines ag, innovation to streamline pig care
What do the medical field and pig farming have in common? More than you might…
Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed
A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…
Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric
Geonetric, a Cedar Rapids-based digital marketing agency, has announced co-owner Ben Dillon will be transitioning…
A new chapter for CBJ’s all-time fastest growing company
The past few years have brought extraordinary success and explosive growth to BLX Expedited Carriers…
Steindler sets groundbreaking for new clinic, ambulatory surgery center
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Steindler Orthopedic Clinic’s new clinic and ambulatory surgery center…
TAI accepting nominations for Prometheus Awards
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is accepting nominations for its 2023 Prometheus Awards, which…
New SBA Business Outreach Center to empower veteran entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new Veterans Business…
Aegon Transamerica grant boosts Girl Scouts outdoor programs
A $35,000 gift from Aegon Transamerica will boost the Girl Scouts’ efforts to support outdoor…
Immigrant Welcome Network looks to be a beacon of resources
When Mazahir Salih immigrated to the U.S. from Sudan in 1997, she had a million…
Linn County utility-scale solar moratorium renewed for three months
A moratorium on new industrial-scale solar and wind energy projects in Linn County has been…
Iowa City awarded federal funds to buy electric buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced 130 awards totaling nearly…
Tower Terrace Road interchange at Interstate 380 officially opens
Traffic is now flowing on the Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road in Hiawatha,…
Women Lead Change announces 2023 Elevate class
Women Lead Change has announced the class of the 2023 Elevate Leadership Program. This six-month…
ITC Midwest moving near Westdale Town Center
ITC Midwest, the Cedar Rapids-based regional transmission company that owns and operates the regional high-voltage…
