Innovation
Documentary explores Collins Radio’s role in creation of the internet
A new documentary exploring Collins Radio’s role in the development of the internet will premiere Nov. 1 at the Collins Road Theatre in Marion. “The Collins Story – The Internet Connection” examines how Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids provided…
Talent attraction director seeks funds from local cities for new efforts
The newly-hired talent attraction director for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is reaching out…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose University celebrate completion of first phase of merger
In a symbolic gesture celebrating the first phase of their strategic combination, Mount Mercy and…
Corridor leaders among 40 Leadership Iowa 2024-25 graduates
Iowans representing a range of industries and communities, including several from the Corridor, are among…
Veridian tops Forbes’ list of Iowa credit unions for second consecutive year
Veridian Credit Union has been named Iowa’s top credit union by Forbes for the second…
Hy-Vee accepting applications for 2025 Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit
Hy-Vee’s Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit will be held in Central Iowa this fall, the company…
Travel Iowa launches Goldie, AI-powered travel assistant
Following in the footsteps of larger tech-focused communities, Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Tourism Office…
IDT expands infectious disease research portfolio with new tools
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics provider headquartered in Coralville, is expanding its infectious…
John Deere’s CP770 cotton picker ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’
The John Deere CP770 cotton picker, manufactured in Ankeny, has emerged as winner of the…
Can Iowa keep up with rising electricity demand?
For the first time in decades, Iowa is seeing a marked increase in electricity demand,…
New ‘Cedar Rapids’ sign installed on Mays Island
A new signature “Cedar Rapids” sign is now in place on Mays Island in downtown…
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed…
Casey’s, Hy-Vee among local fuel retailers awarded grants for biofuel upgrades
Three Casey’s General Stores in Linn County and three fuel retailers in Johnson County were…
IDT launches custom solutions program to accelerate synthetic biology innovation
As the global synthetic biology market prepares for annual growth exceeding 17% through 2030, Integrated…
Tippie family commits $20M for UI business school expansion
The family of Henry B. Tippie, a University of Iowa benefactor and native Iowan, has…
Informatics launches Starfish Initiative to support local nonprofits with digital services
Digital marketing agency Informatics Inc. has launched a new program aimed at providing free and…
