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One of three, new da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical systems the University of Iowa Health Care is implementing. The university estimates this will double its capacity for robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures.

UI Health Care expands robotic surgery capabilities with da Vinci surgical system additions

University of Iowa Health Care has doubled its robotic surgery capacity with the addition of three new da Vinci 5 surgical systems, making it the first in the state to implement the latest generation of robotic-assisted surgical technology. The new…

Cedar Rapids-based Health Solutions joins health provider group

Health Solutions (HSI) in Cedar Rapids is joining forces with Corporate Health Partners (CHP) out…

Health Solutions in Cedar Rapids is now part of Engagement Health Group. CREDIT HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville

Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…

A rendering of a 14,000-square-feet development in Coralville featuring a new bakery and deli, as well a multi-tenant retail space. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Delta Dental webinar will focus on mental health

“Building an Emotionally Healthy Workplace: What employers can do now” will be the topic of…

Kirkwood moving operations to Coralville, will sell Iowa City campus

Kirkwood Community College is set to relocate a “majority” of its Iowa City operations to…

Kirkwood Community College

Alliant Energy names Barton as president, chief operating officer

Alliant Energy has named Lisa Barton to the newly-created role of president and chief operating…

Lisa Barton Alliant Energy

Join the Speak Tank competition at WLC conference

Women Lead Change is hosting a new concept called Speak Tank at its 2023 Women…

Women Lead Change

Gov. Reynolds expands Registered Apprenticeship grants in health care

During the Condition of the State address on Jan. 10, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a…

Cedar Rapids therapist strives to alleviate lymphedema woes

Dr. Sandy Sublett is convinced a new testing method can prevent months of debilitating pain…

Lymphedema prevention testing device

Avelo Airlines temporarily relocates Dubuque flights to Cedar Rapids

Avelo Airlines said Jan. 11 it is temporarily relocating its Dubuque Regional Airport flights to…

Avelo Air Dubuque

ImOn to acquire Sioux City broadband provider FiberComm

ImOn Communications has announced plans to acquire FiberComm, a Sioux City-based provider of broadband and…

ImOn

Climate tech accelerator accepts IC-based ocean energy company

Iowa City startup Laminar Scientific is one of eight selected companies for a new Tampa…

A rendering of the new ARK Innovation Center Building in south St. Petersburg, Florida. The nine climate tech startups will work out of this space. CREDIT TAMPA BAY INNOVATION CENTER

Travero unveils recycling solution for wind turbine blades

A new Iowa business is launching an innovative way to recycle wind turbine blades that…

Wind turbine blade recycling REGEN Fiber

WARN notice: Grit Delivers closing in Iowa City

A Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing Jan. 4 shows Grit Delivers has laid…

Amazon delivery service partner Grit Delivers is out of business. CREDIT GRIT DELIVERS

ICDD offering concierge shopping for Valentine’s Day

The Iowa City Downtown District has added complimentary concierge shopping to their core retail services…

Whirlpool named among America’s most JUST companies for 2023

Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized as one of America’s most JUST companies in the annual…

Whirlpool Corporation