Innovation
MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, just launched its MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids campaign last month. Now, the campaign has brought its first new participant to the metro area,…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
SwineTech receives strategic minority investment
SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…
Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
Linn County names members of renewable energy review committees
Members of special purpose advisory committees have been named to review portions of Linn County’s…
Hawkeye Surgical Lighting wins $100,000 at InnoVenture Challenge
University of Iowa startup Hawkeye Surgical Lighting, founded by neurosurgery resident David Christianson and medical…
Collins Aerospace to deliver next-generation spacesuits to NASA
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, along with its partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering,…
ICAD, NewBoCo team up for new Regional Speaker series
There are plenty of questions that come with starting a business, from advertising to figuring…
Grow Therapy expands online mental health services to Iowa
Grow Therapy, a mental health group that allows users to book a therapist remotely, announced…
Opponents dominate discussion of Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
Opposition was the order of the evening Dec. 5 as the Iowa Utilities Board hosted…
Cybersecurity startup to launch interactive escape room game
Cybercade, a spinoff company of ProCircular in Coralville, is just weeks away from unveiling a…
Linn supervisors postpone first vote on hazardous pipelines setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 postponed their first consideration of an…
Iowa City Downtown District introducing ‘Hello Lamp Post’ program
Starting this week, the Iowa City Downtown District is launching a new collaboration with tech…
New Pearson study: Human skills are the work ‘power skills’ most in demand
New research from Pearson finds that despite new technologies transforming the world of work, the…
Alliant Energy offering 25 innovation scholarships
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2023 innovation scholarships. Up to 25 students will…
