Innovation
Flight school transitions entry-level training at former Marion airport
P&N Flight & Charter has transferred its entry-level pilot training to V1 Flight, a new school that will operate at the former Marion Municipal Airport. The transition ends nearly 39 years of P&N’s entry-level training operations centered in Marion. V1…
Dhakai wins $40k at annual entrepreneurial competition
Dhakai, a Des Moines-based technology company and marketplace that helps connect U.S. clothing brands with…
North Liberty-based Learn Spatial helps neurodivergent learning
Educational entrepreneur Mike Quinn, based in North Liberty, Iowa, has launched a new and innovative…
How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year
“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Economic Alliance launch workforce recruitment campaign
Historically, communities in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area have found themselves competing for economic development…
GreatAmerica to host Pack Ride in Cedar Rapids Aug. 25
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, based in Cedar Rapids, will host the Patriots Pack, a group…
Commission forwards Linn renewable energy code amendments to supervisors
A new set of amendments to Linn County’s renewable energy ordinance is on its way…
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…
