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Raytheon considering sale of actuation unit: Bloomberg

Reports indicate that Raytheon, the corporate owner of Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, is exploring the possible sale of its actuation business for as...

IUB to reconsider Duane Arnold solar project application

An Alliant Energy subsidiary might still receive the Iowa Utilities Board’s approval for advance ratemaking principles for two utility-scale solar facilities near the former...
Iowa Law has entered into an agreement with the Judicial Service Commission of Kenya. CREDIT UI LAW

Iowa Law begins formal partnership with Kenyan institution

The University of Iowa and the Judicial Service Commision (JSC) of Kenya have entered into a collegiate-level Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement. The partnership will...
Founder Erica Cole presents her company, No Limbits, on ABC's Shark Tank. CREDIT CHRISTOPHER WILLARD/ABC

No Limbits raises $1.4 million through funding round

No Limbits, a company that designs apparel for amputees, wheelchair users and people with limited dexterity, has raised $1.4 million in a seed round. Investing...
Ringer Golf, a premium simulated golf facility, is opening in the Czech Village. CREDIT RINGER GOLF

Indoor golf simulator facility opens in the Czech Village

Ringer Golf has joined the Czech Village district in Cedar Rapids, offering a year-round golf experience for beginning and competitive golfers alike. Opening Dec. 9...
Creekside Forest School students and staff participated in a ribbon-cutting for the new school at the Indian Creek Nature Center Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. LIZ ZABEL PHOTO/INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER

33 organizations, two in the Corridor, receive Iowa Tourism Grants

The Iowa Tourism Office announced $299,200 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 33 organizations around the state. The program funds tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and...
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced it closed on the purchase of NGS research assays from Invitae Corporation on Dec. 20. CREDIT IDT

IDT acquires next-gen research assays from Invitae Corporation

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is investing in next generation sequencing (NGS) research assays from Invitae Corporation under the trademarked name Archer. Invitae's NGS research assays...
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Whirlpool Corporation named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Whirlpool Corporation was named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index on Dec. 12, recognizing the company's ongoing focus on responsible and ethical...

Pearson acquires workforce assessment provider PDRI

Pearson announced it entered an agreement with SHL Group to acquire Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, LLC (PDRI) on Dec. 19, a trusted provider of...

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