Innovation
Fairfax data center moratorium discussed, but no formal city council action taken
The Fairfax City Council discussed a potential data center moratorium ordinance in the city limits Tuesday night, July 14 – but importantly, the moratorium was not approved by the council, and several procedural steps remain before the moratorium could be…
Linn County data center ordinance gets final approval
Any company looking to build a large-scale data center in unincorporated areas of Linn County…
Iowa’s renewable energy boom tops $23 billion in investment, CSI report finds
Iowa’s rapid expansion of renewable energy has generated more than $23 billion in private investment…
Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas
The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two…
Nicolet Bankshares completes merger with MidWestOne Financial Group
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. has completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with Iowa City-based…
Lower setback standards recommended for Linn County natural gas power plant zoning amendment
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a proposed zoning amendment for natural…
New waste management clause to be added to Linn County data center ordinance
Linn County’s new ordinance governing the approval and development of large-scale data centers is taking…
New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport
An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…
CSI report: Midwest inflation eases to 2.4% in January
Year-over-year inflation in the Midwest and United States fell to 2.4% in January, down from…
Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series
The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation…
Iowa lawmakers look to create standard language for county renewable energy regulations
A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday, Feb. 11 that would create standard language for…
Second and third readings of Linn County data center ordinance rescheduled
Linn County officials have rescheduled the second and third readings of a new ordinance that…
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…
