Innovation

LSF Medical Solutions took home the first place prize at the Innovation Challenge Awards event on Nov. 16 at MERGE in Iowa City.

LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards

LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup division at the Innovation Challenge Awards at MERGE in...
The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Linn supervisors to consider ordinance on setbacks from hazardous material pipelines

A proposed Linn County ordinance primarily designed to regulate setbacks from pipelines carrying hazardous materials is on its way to the Linn County Board...
CartilaGen IEDA grant

Coralville startup CartilaGen receives IEDA grant

A Coralville medical technology startup has received an innovation grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board. CartilaGen in Coralville was awarded a $125,000...

GreatAmerica wins 2022 Frank Award for best leasing company

The Cannata Report presented GreatAmerica Financial Services, based in Cedar Rapids, with its 2022 Frank Award for Best Leasing Company during its 37th annual...
Anthony Betters NewBoCo

NewBoCo annual meeting highlights entrepreneurial spirit

As one of the featured speakers at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) annual meeting, Coe College president David Hayes summarized the entrepreneurial spirit...
Builders + Backers returns to Iowa City in January.

Builders + Backers returns to IC, welcoming third cohort class

The Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator is once again accepting applications for a new class of pioneering entrepreneurs. In partnership with Heartland Forward and the...
MidAmerican Energy is looking into the possibility of building a 150 MW solar panel farm in Johnson County.

Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy

A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity to serve up to 30,000 homes in Iowa, after...

Iowa Utilities Board issues generating certificates for Coggon, Duane Arnold solar projects

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has issued certificates of public convenience, use and necessity for the Coggon Solar and Duane Arnold Solar electric generating...
Regus flexible workspace Israel

New Regus flexible workspace to open in Cedar Rapids

IWG Inc. has announced plans for a Regus flexible workspace location in Cedar Rapids as the demand for hybrid working continues to grow. In a...

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