Innovation
Alliant Energy ‘deprioritizing’ proposed Fairfax site for new power plant
UPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa Airport leaders and some Fairfax residents, Alliant Energy has announced it is “deprioritizing” a site near Fairfax as a proposed location for a new natural…
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…
Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store
Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…
Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered…
Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…
CIVCO Medical Solutions to host open house for new facility
Coralville-based CIVCO medical solutions is opening its doors to the community June 6 to celebrate…
Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…
S5G Therapeutics awarded grand prize in UI JPEC innovation challenge
An ocular therapeutics startup was awarded first place and $50,000 at the University of Iowa’s…
Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…
Coolest Thing Made in Iowa nominees announced
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the nominees for its 2025…
Alliant Energy’s 200 MW Pleasant Creek Solar facility up and running
The solar facility once known as Duane Arnold Solar is up and running – and…
