Innovation

Iowa Manufacturing Podcast records live at CBJ conference, tackles workforce crisis
The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast brought its show directly to the manufacturing community with a special live recording at the CBJ’s Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids, Aug. 28. The episode featured an urgent discussion on how Iowa manufacturers can navigate the…
UI professor awarded $600K NSF grant to accelerate drug development
A University of Iowa engineering professor is developing advanced computer models aimed at accelerating the…

The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia celebrates successes at annual ‘State of the District’ luncheon
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia celebrated the successes of the past year and…

Q&A with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan will deliver a public lecture this month at the University…

University of Iowa Health Care seeks approval for $3 million hematology clinic renovation
University of Iowa is seeking Iowa Board of Regents’ approval to renovate a portion of…

UI professor receives 2025 Gairdner Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael Welsh, a longtime University of Iowa physician-scientist, has been named a 2025 recipient…

GALLERY: University of Iowa Health Care opens North Liberty medical campus
University of Iowa Health Care and Corridor leaders gathered Friday, April 11 for a ribbon-cutting…

CRST, agents recognized with Kloeckner Metals award
CRST, alongside three of its agent partners, has been honored with the Premier Asset-Based Carrier…

GreatAmerica sponsors new leasing course at University of North Texas
GreatAmerica Financial Services has announced its sponsorship of a new course on Commercial Equipment Leasing…

With federal funds released, NewBo City Market plans groundbreaking for expansion project
The release of nearly $2 million in federal grants is clearing the way for construction…

Tippie study: Bruh, using slang to vibe with consumers doesn’t slap
Brands that use contemporary slang in their marketing to connect with younger consumers usually just…

Kirkwood, IowaWORKS announce Cedar Rapids workforce services partnership
Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS have formed a new partnership to improve the availability and…

Fareway to sell lottery tickets at check out lanes — a first in Iowa
Fareway Stores across Iowa are rolling out a new option for customers to purchase Powerball…

Collins Aerospace joins Digital Alliance for Aviation
Collins Aerospace has joined the Digital Alliance for Aviation – an initiative led by Airbus…

Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition
The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations…

IDT partners with Elegen to offer faster, more complex DNA synthesis
Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies, a global leader in genomics solutions, has joined forces with Elegen,…
