Innovation
Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the reclamation and restoration of land, is seeking to purchase an acre of real estate just south of downtown Iowa City. Great Plains Action Society, a…
Cedar Rapids developing strategic parking plan
A strategic parking plan is being developed to assess parking needs in Cedar Rapids’ core…
Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the…
UI Health Care first in Iowa to offer new treatment option for coronary artery disease
University of Iowa Health Care has become the first in Iowa to offer drug-coated balloon…
Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…
With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code
The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years…
SAILing into the future: chatbot helps small municipalities navigate resident requests
Chatbots are rapidly reshaping the way we communicate with businesses, blending AI and instant messaging…
Iowa City medtech startup earns state support for lung-monitoring device
Iowa City-based LSF Medical Solutions, LLC is among a handful of early-stage companies receiving state…
Linn County zoning board to discuss nuclear energy regulations May 19
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, May…
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture unveils Choose Iowa passport to boost agritourism
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive…
Integrated DNA Technologies, Aldevron pioneer first personalized CRISPR therapy powered by mRNA
Aldevron and Integrated DNA Technologies – both part of the Danaher Corporation – have achieved…
Coralville OKs 10-Year tax rebate to support Iowa River Power historic building renovation
The Coralville city council has approved a tax increment rebate to aid in the historic…
UI students earn top honors, $6K in Startup Incubator Pitch Competition
Three University of Iowa students earned a combined $6,000 in prize money during the Undergraduate…
Marion honors Matt Tielebein with ‘Spirit of Marion’ award
The City of Marion has recognized Matt Tielebein as the 2025 recipient of the Paul…
Casey’s opens applications for 2025 Innovative Summit
Casey’s General Stores has opened applications for its 2025 Innovative Summit, an annual competition seeking…
Top 16 finalists announced in 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the Top 16 finalists in…
