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Freeze-dried for all

When you hear the term “freeze-dried foods,” what impressions come to mind?

Despite unknowns, Iowa grocers increase stake in e-commerce

Corridor stores are moving fast to keep expanding their offerings –  adding new digital options and thinking ahead to the future of shopping as studies show that segment set to continue its climb even after the pandemic ebbs.

Edtech’s moment of truth

Edtech was already a fast-growing industry pre-pandemic, with a market set to rise from $160 billion in 2019 to $1 trillion by 2027. Now, with classrooms and companies going remote almost overnight and the need for innovative and accessible learning solutions soaring, its possibilities and promise have been put to the test.

Curbing the pandemic

With the possibility of a third COVID-19 vaccine being approved soon, health officials hope to be closer to preventing severe disease, hospitalizations and death.

Family-owned communications company helps build Iowa’s 5G future

With federal and state governments pledging big money to bridge the state’s urban-rural digital divide and “a 5G revolution” just over the horizon, it’s an exciting – and frenetic – time for Carlisle-based Murphy Tower Communication.

Panel: Heading into 2021 with renewed hope

Five business leaders discussed recovery from the 'double whammy' of the pandemic and the derecho and how 2021 is shaping up for their industries...

Scratching a niche

Eco Lips will nearly double its space at its new Cedar Rapids facility, located in the former Hunter Specialties building at 6000 Huntington Ct....

Leaders prepare for a rebuilding 2021

If there’s one thing the 15 business leaders participating in this year’s Year Ahead forecast agree on, it’s that 2020 is going to leave...

Most Influential: Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly returns to top of 2020’s list

When the Aug. 10 derecho tore through Marion, leaving devastation, downed power lines and decimated buildings in its wake, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly didn’t hesitate. This...

Procter & Gamble Beauty Care has big year in Iowa City

P&G's Iowa City plant added Safeguard liquid hand soap, one of the company's fastest growing personal care brands, to the production line-up this summer....

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