Innovation
Degree-job mismatch driving Iowa graduate exodus, CSI report finds
A new report from Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa finds that a mismatch between the degrees students earn at Iowa’s public universities and the state’s workforce needs is fueling graduate exodus and constraining economic growth. The report, released this week,…
Collins Aerospace ‘successfully demonstrates’ Air Force network
A network developed by Collins Aerospace will help the U.S. Air Force share tactical data,…
MEDCO celebrates year of development successes, looks to future
Anchored by the theme “We Choose Marion,” the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) hosted an…
Alliant Energy awards Innovation Scholarships to high school seniors
Three area high school seniors have been awarded $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from the Alliant Energy…
UI students win entrepreneurial competition
Two University of Iowa students and their businesses placed first at the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial…
Two Iowa City buildings honored with international sustainability award
Two Iowa City facilities, designed by Neumann Monson Architects, have received 2023 Green GOOD DESIGN…
‘Just one step’: Boys & Girls Club breaks ground for Busse Unit
Supporters and representatives of the Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor gathered Thursday afternoon…
IUB approves Alliant’s request to reconsider Duane Arnold Solar advance ratemaking principles
The Iowa Utilities Board on Thursday approved advance ratemaking principles for the Duane Arnold Solar…
Iowa entrepreneur, philanthropist John Pappajohn dies at age 94
John Pappajohn, legendary entrepreneur and the namesake of the University of Iowa’s business building and…
Linn County renewable energy committees seek feedback on ordinance
Linn County officials are seeking public input on the latest statements from county-appointed committees tasked…
Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor
In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…
Linn hazardous material pipeline ordinance set for revamp
A proposed Linn County ordinance establishing setbacks from private hazardous material pipelines is heading back…
University of Iowa metaversity geared toward prospective, current students
A collection of avatars attended a ribbon cutting event for a virtual University of Iowa…
Petrost Therapeutics wins $25,000 at Iowa JPEC awards
Petrost Therapeutics recently won first prize at the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC)…
Linn County officials continue to evaluate Bertram ‘Blue’ Bridge options
Officials with the Linn County Secondary Road Department and engineering contractors continue to evaluate removal…
Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri
Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…
