Innovation
Mi-T-M ePowerStation named 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
A Peosta-based manufacturer has taken the top prize in this year’s statewide competition celebrating Iowa-made innovation. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the Mi-T-M ePowerStation, manufactured by Mi-T-M Corporation, as the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa winner…
University of Iowa researcher receives 2026 Watanabe Prize for muscular dystrophy research
A University of Iowa researcher has been recognized with one of the nation’s largest and…
Alliant Energy proposes new site near Fairfax for natural gas power plant
Alliant Energy is pursuing a new site near Fairfax for a proposed natural gas-fired power…
Iowa Business Council to release annual competitive dashboard report March 10
The Iowa Business Council will unveil its annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report during a virtual…
Google to shift data center plans from rural Linn County to Palo
Google has abandoned its plans to construct a data center in unincorporated Linn County, and…
Novy launches Syncra, AI-based scheduling platform for independent emergency medicine groups
Novy Venture Studio has officially launched Syncra, an artificial intelligence-based scheduling platform built for independent…
Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal,…
South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at…
Kirkwood to host annual Safety Conference March 26
Kirkwood Community College will host its annual Safety Conference on Thursday, March 26, at The…
Don Hummer Trucking earns TCA Elite Fleet Certification for second straight year
Don Hummer Trucking has earned recognition as a 2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carrier by…
IDT unveils next-generation sequencing tools aimed at advancing cancer research
Integrated DNA Technologies is launching a new suite of next-generation sequencing products designed to address…
Alliant Energy, foundation contribute nearly $6.6 million to communities in 2025
Alliant Energy and its charitable foundation, together with company employees and retirees, contributed nearly $6.6…
GreatAmerica, CEO Juice announce enhanced integration for office equipment dealers
Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services and CEO Juice have announced an expanded integration for office…
ImOn Communications to expand fiber network to Wisconsin, Minnesota
ImOn Communications is expanding its high-speed fiber internet service to Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota,…
UI Health Care performs its first robotic living donor surgery for kidney transplant
University of Iowa Health Care has performed its first robotic living donor nephrectomy, a milestone…
Collins Aerospace autonomy software completes successful test flight on uncrewed combat aircraft
Collins Aerospace successfully demonstrated its Sidekick mission autonomy software during a test flight of a…
