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IDT launches custom solutions program to accelerate synthetic biology innovation
As the global synthetic biology market prepares for annual growth exceeding 17% through 2030, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is expanding its role in the industry by launching a new custom solutions program designed to speed up innovation and reduce development…
Volunteers for Matthew 25’s Transform Week to take on home repair projects
More than 200 volunteers will participate in Matthew 25’s 8th annual Transform Week in Cedar…

Learn about Cedar Rapids downtown history during architectural walking tour
The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) will present an architectural walking tour of downtown Cedar Rapids…
UI JPEC to welcome Young African Leaders Initiative fellows
For the eighth time, the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) has…

Existing home sales edged higher by 0.2% in May, Midwest sees decline
Existing-home sales marginally increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The…

Casey’s now offering thin crust pizza
Casey’s pizza enthusiasts now have the option of ordering their favorite pizza on an all-new…

Gems of Hope transitions to Nassif Community Cancer Center
Gems of Hope, Inc. announced Thursday the organization will transition its services and offerings to…

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm to offer handmade pizza
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, located at 4823 Dingleberry Road NE in Iowa City, is now…

Iowa crop conditions decline amid persistent dryness
The Iowa corn and soybean crop conditions suffered further last week from a relative lack…

Iowa ABI recaps 120th annual conference in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) held its 120th annual Taking Care of…

David’s Bridal store in Marion closing by late June
The David’s Bridal store in Marion is set to close later this month, leaving an…

Iowa leaders announce coalition to lower prescription drug prices
A coalition of leaders from Iowa’s business and healthcare community, policy experts and patient advocacy…

ITC Midwest moving near Westdale Town Center
ITC Midwest, the Cedar Rapids-based regional transmission company that owns and operates the regional high-voltage…

Iowa City Marketplace is headed to auction next month
Brookwood Capital Advisors is putting the Iowa City Marketplace up for auction nearly one year…

Reynolds announces $148 million in broadband grants
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)…

Reynolds praises child labor bill, hits back at critics in ABI speech
Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted her pro-business record — including recent passage of a bill that…
