Innovation

Kirsten Running-Marquardt nuclear zoning amendment

Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment

Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county zoning ordinance amendment focused on nuclear energy generation and storage, but they also stressed what the new policy does – and doesn’t – encompass. “It’s…

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…

IWN Board Member Horacio Borgen presented to 60 attendees at the IWN’s celebratory kickoff event on June 11. He was a political exile from Nicaragua and immigrated to Iowa two years ago. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT.

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…

Linn County supervisors 2023

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…

Iowa City Transit electric buses

Tower Terrace Road interchange at Interstate 380 officially opens

Traffic is now flowing on the Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road in Hiawatha,…

Tower Terrace Road ribbon cutting

Women Lead Change announces 2023 Elevate class

Women Lead Change has announced the class of the 2023 Elevate Leadership Program. This six-month…

Women Lead Change

ITC Midwest moving near Westdale Town Center

ITC Midwest, the Cedar Rapids-based regional transmission company that owns and operates the regional high-voltage…

ITC Midwest new Cedar Rapids facility

Reynolds announces $148 million in broadband grants

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)…

Kim Reynolds Iowa Renewable Fuels Association

Reynolds announces second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the opening of the second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition…

Local edtech leaders discuss industry, give advice at EntreFEST

Founders of three edtech companies spoke to an audience of entrepreneurs during EntreFEST 2023 June…

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7 key takeaways with Debi Durham at EntreFEST

EntreFEST 2023, a two-day conference held around Iowa City featuring local and statewide entrepreneurs, began…

IEDA and IFA Director Debi Durham speaks on the Iowa Innovation podcast in front of a live crowd to begin EntreFEST 2023. CREDIT NEWBOCO

SimplSupport wins $15,000 at UI Venture School Launch Day

SimplSupport, a company founded by Lori Palmer that allows people to find individualized and customizable nursing…

SimplSupport won $15,000 at the UI Venture School Launch Day on June 8. CREDIT DARREN MILLER

MidAmerican Energy seeks increase in Iowa natural gas rates

MidAmerican Energy said Thursday it will file a request with the Iowa Utilities Board next…

MidAmerican Energy

UI researchers develop algorithm to spot risk of delirium in patients

A new algorithm developed by University of Iowa researchers helps health care professionals more easily…

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Iowa City Council approve child care worker wage raise

Eligible child care centers can now increase staff wages by $2 per hour, following approval…

Iowa City Council, June 6, 2023. CREDIT IOWA CITY COUNCIL YOUTUBE

John Deere economist: Any U.S. recession likely to be mild

While a U.S. economic recession is still possible, it’s likely to be much more mild…

Kanlaya Barr John Deere economic forecast recession