Innovation
University of Iowa launching research initiative to study state’s environmental health risks
The University of Iowa is launching a new research initiative July 1 aimed at studying environmental risk factors and their connection to health outcomes across the state, with Iowa ranking second in the nation for cancer rates. The Iowa Integrated…
IEDA awards first BIG program incentives to five Iowa companies, including Hiawatha, Vinton projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board approved its first round of awards through the…
Linn County supervisors schedule public meetings on gas-fired power plants ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a series of public meetings to review…
Eastern Iowa Airport posts record January passenger numbers for 23rd straight month
The Eastern Iowa Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, posting a 5%…
Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing
A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…
Linn County data center ordinance gets final approval
Any company looking to build a large-scale data center in unincorporated areas of Linn County…
Iowa’s renewable energy boom tops $23 billion in investment, CSI report finds
Iowa’s rapid expansion of renewable energy has generated more than $23 billion in private investment…
Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas
The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two…
Nicolet Bankshares completes merger with MidWestOne Financial Group
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. has completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with Iowa City-based…
Lower setback standards recommended for Linn County natural gas power plant zoning amendment
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a proposed zoning amendment for natural…
New waste management clause to be added to Linn County data center ordinance
Linn County’s new ordinance governing the approval and development of large-scale data centers is taking…
New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport
An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…
CSI report: Midwest inflation eases to 2.4% in January
Year-over-year inflation in the Midwest and United States fell to 2.4% in January, down from…
Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series
The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation…
Iowa lawmakers look to create standard language for county renewable energy regulations
A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday, Feb. 11 that would create standard language for…
Second and third readings of Linn County data center ordinance rescheduled
Linn County officials have rescheduled the second and third readings of a new ordinance that…
