Innovation

ABI’s Connecting Statewide Leaders series to discuss innovation, tech

A discussion on innovation and technology in Iowa will be held by members of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, Leadership Iowa alumni,...
Alliant Community Solar Garden site

Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed

With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of the solar blocks from Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids community...
High-speed internet.

Iowa to receive nearly $6 million in high-speed internet funding

A $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide the state of Iowa funds to expand high-speed internet access. The investment is...
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...

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