Innovation
Robins economic development group names new director
The Robins Economic Development Initiative (REDI) has appointed Ken Paxton as its new economic development director. Mr. Paxton brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development, having served communities across Iowa in a variety of leadership roles. He…
Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…
Linn County webinar set to unveil solar dashboard
The Linn County Sustainability Department, in partnership with the Linn County GIS team, has created…
GreenState Credit Union donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign, just days after…
RTX names Chris Calio new CEO
RTX, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers that includes subsidiaries Collins Aerospace,…
Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction
A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…
Project to revamp Wright Brothers interchange, widen portion of I-380 now fully funded
An extensive Corridor highway improvement project that includes widening a five-mile section of Interstate 380…
Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction
The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…
Linn County awarded grant for Rental Energy Improvement Program
Linn County has been awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government to Government grant from…
St. Luke’s Hospital opens Spinal Cord Injury Clinic
St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) has opened a Spinal Cord Injury Clinic…
North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign awarded $900,000 in CAT funds
The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $900,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to North…
Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…
Downtown Cedar Rapids vision plan foresees activated, connected city core
A far-reaching visioning plan for downtown Cedar Rapids envisions a rejuvenated mixed-use city core with…
Iowa City receives Gold Level designation for solar energy efforts
Iowa City recently received a Gold Level designation from the national SolSmart program, in recognition…
Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes
The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with…
IDALS to offer Crop Insurance Discount Program starting Dec. 1
A Crop Insurance Discount Program will provide farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops…
