Innovation
Google grants $1.7 million for Iowa water stewardship
Google is granting $1.7 million to the Great Outdoors Foundation to support water conservation efforts in Iowa, part of a larger $17 million commitment the tech company is making to water stewardship projects across seven states. The grant, drawn from…
Temporary Duane Arnold training facility to open later this spring
The proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center hasn’t yet received formal authorization from…
NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development
NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed…
TIME, Ally Financial name Hiawatha auto dealer Dave Wright 2026 Dealer of the Year
Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, has been named the 2026…
Iowa House Republicans propose changes for apprenticeship, workforce training
Iowa House Republicans released their plan Wednesday, Feb. 4 to fill workforce shortages in Iowa…
Cottage Grove Place management company tops independent living satisfaction rankings for seventh year
LCS, the management company for Cottage Grove Place, has ranked first in resident satisfaction among…
Pat McGrath accepts Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
Even as one of Cedar Rapids’ most prominent business leaders, Pat McGrath struggled to contain…
Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’
Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa –…
Construction teams package 30,000 meals at QTS Data Center site
Construction workers building QTS’s seven-building data center campus assembled 30,000 meals Wednesday, Jan. 28, for…
Alliant plans for natural gas-fired power plant at Prairie Creek moving forward
Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas-fired power plant near the Prairie Creek generating station…
Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval
A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…
Data Link Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, lands $248 million Navy radio production contract
Data Link Solutions has secured a $248 million U.S. Navy contract to produce tactical radio…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets record for passengers in 2025
The Eastern Iowa Airport welcomed more than 1.6 million passengers in 2025, a 6% increase…
Iowa utilities, ratepayer groups concerned with House energy bill aimed at ratemaking
Lawmakers advanced an energy ratemaking policy bill Thursday from a House subcommittee, but asked for…
Iowa City school district to host career exploration event for eighth graders
The Iowa City Community School District will host Pathways to Purpose, a career and course-planning…
Iowa bill would require land restoration after electric transmission construction
An Iowa House panel advanced legislation this week that would require land restoration efforts following…
