Innovation
Weitz Company names new aviation leader
The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced. Mr. Harrison will retain his role as executive vice president while leading the company’s aviation group and supporting teams nationwide on large-scale aviation construction projects.…
Groundbreaking set Tuesday for QTS data center project
A groundbreaking ceremony is set next week for the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center…
North Liberty-based Steel Therapeutics secures $2M in strategic investment
Steel Therapeutics, an early-stage pharmaceutical company based in North Liberty, has closed a $2 million…
Kirkwood launches Skills Survey 2027 to assess regional workforce needs
Kirkwood Community College has opened its Skills Survey 2027, aiming to collect input from employers…
Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code
A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power…
UPDATE: NASA’s TRACERS mission, led by University of Iowa, set for July 23 launch
After eight years of preparation, a University of Iowa-led NASA mission is poised to launch…
Eastern Iowa Airport opens aviation workforce campus to address labor shortages
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) has launched a new Aviation Workforce Development Campus aimed at…
GreatAmerica acquires Heritage Bank, applies to establish national bank
GreatAmerica Holdings Inc., the parent company of GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, announced it has entered…
IDT expands CRISPR portfolio to accelerate safe, personalized gene therapies
On the heels of its role in a historic medical milestone, Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies…
Wings2Water names 2025 water quality grant recipients
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality in the Mississippi River watershed, has announced…
Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker incentive program
A new initiative launched by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, in partnership…
Kirkwood receives nearly $625,000 in annual TRIO grants
Kirkwood Community College has secured two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $624,895…
Coe College launches online business administration degree
Coe College will offer its first online degree this fall, introducing a bachelor of arts…
Startup Weekend Iowa City is coming up – here’s what you need to know
Aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas will have a chance to fine-tune them at Techstars Startup…
Linn County accepting applications for economic development grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for its annual Economic and…
Cornell students use AI to improve financial forecasting tools
Two Cornell College students are using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a more efficient tool…
