Innovation
Wellmark Foundation invests $5.3 million in University of Iowa’s SIM-IA program
The Wellmark Foundation is investing $5.3 million in the University of Iowa College of Nursing’s Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA) program to expand mobile clinical training for rural health care providers. SIM-IA delivers on-site simulation training for first responders and health…
Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool partner on energy-efficient Cedar Rapids home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation have come together to build an energy-efficient,…
Cedar Rapids-based Cavergence wins IEDA funds
In the latest round of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board assistance, Cedar Rapids-based Cavergence…
Local entrepreneurs accepted to accelerator program
Nine Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter the Builders + Backers national idea accelerator program, aimed…
Collins Aerospace extends support agreement with China Southern
Collins Aerospace is expanding its longstanding support agreement for China Southern’s fleet of Boeing 787…
Mediacom extends deadline for World Class Scholarship applications
Mediacom Communications is extending the application deadline for its scholarship program, Mediacom World Class Scholars.…
Climate tech accelerator accepts IC-based ocean energy company
Iowa City startup Laminar Scientific is one of eight selected companies for a new Tampa…
Travero unveils recycling solution for wind turbine blades
A new Iowa business is launching an innovative way to recycle wind turbine blades that…
Whirlpool named among America’s most JUST companies for 2023
Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized as one of America’s most JUST companies in the annual…
Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…
Coworking hub opens in Marion at Broad and Main project
A new coworking hub called Cowork 1107 overlooking City Square Park has opened inside of…
Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year
If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…
Verbio Nevada Biorefinery completes one year of RNG production
The Verbio biorefinery in Nevada has completed its first year of injecting renewable natural gas…
Alliant Energy again named among Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies
For the third consecutive year, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s…
Raytheon considering sale of actuation unit: Bloomberg
Reports indicate that Raytheon, the corporate owner of Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, is exploring…
IUB to reconsider Duane Arnold solar project application
An Alliant Energy subsidiary might still receive the Iowa Utilities Board’s approval for advance ratemaking…