Innovation
Documentary explores Collins Radio’s role in creation of the internet
A new documentary exploring Collins Radio’s role in the development of the internet will premiere Nov. 1 at the Collins Road Theatre in Marion. “The Collins Story – The Internet Connection” examines how Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids provided…
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…
Our Future builds ‘resiliency hub’ in Wellington Heights in Cedar Rapids
Our Future, a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit organization, has employed community businesses and resources to build…
Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…
Marion council approves second reading of commercial development moratorium
A commercial development moratorium for some of the fastest-growing areas of Marion is one step…
As retirement nears, Lori Sundberg views Kirkwood presidency fondly
When Lori Sundberg was introduced as Kirkwood Community College’s fifth president in December 2017, she…
Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom
A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…
CIVCO announces 2025 move to new facility
CIVCO Medical Solutions, a principal manufacturer of ultrasound infection control, high-level disinfection and needle guidance…
