Innovation

Mercy adds positioning technology to radiation therapy program
Mercy Medical Center has expanded its cancer treatment capabilities with a new technology that allows radiation oncologists to deliver therapy with greater precision and without the use of permanent skin markings, according to a news release. The system, called Surface-Guided…
Iowa Credit Union Foundation reports record fundraising, $375,000 in 2025 investments
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation invested more than $375,000 in financial education and community programs…

Iowa Chamber Alliance talent poll shows strong attractions, persistent economic concerns
The Iowa Chamber Alliance released its fourth Iowa Talent Poll on Jan. 21, a survey…

Linn County data center zoning ordinance heading to Linn County supervisors
The creation of another exclusive-use zoning district in Linn County – this one covering the…

Kirkwood to offer workplace responsibility workshop in Vinton
Kirkwood Community College will host a three-hour workshop on workplace responsibility and accountability Feb. 25…

Integrated DNA Technologies, Ansa Biotechnologies collaborate on longer DNA constructs
Two biotechnology companies announced a collaboration Tuesday that they say will give researchers access to…

Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…

Google awards $1 million to Iowa nonprofits for education, community programs
Google awarded more than $1 million to Iowa nonprofit organizations last year to support education…

Candice Luter takes star turn in ESPN NFL commercial
If you thought the woman featured in an NFL playoff commercial on ESPN this past…

This company is helping Iowa businesses meet the energy challenge
As rising demand fueled in large measure by the recent and rapid development of data…

Duane Arnold Energy Center rezoning officially approved
The rezoning of the Duane Arnold Energy Center property was officially approved Wednesday morning by…

University of Iowa Venture School expands to Ottumwa, opens spring applications
The University of Iowa Venture School is adding a location in Ottumwa and accepting applications…

ImOn Communications nears completion of Cedar Rapids fiber network conversion
ImOn Communications is replacing its last coaxial cable segments with fiber optic technology, bringing multi-gigabit…

Baseball training facility led by former MLB pitcher Cal Eldred to open in Hiawatha
A baseball training facility founded by former major league pitcher and Iowa native Cal Eldred…

Secretary Naig proposes sweeping Iowa Farm Act to support farmers, rural communities
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced plans on Tuesday to introduce the Iowa Farm…

Linn County approves second reading of Duane Arnold rezoning, along with host community agreement
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to approve the second reading…






