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A wind turbine factory that sat empty for over a decade is back in action, bringing more than 100 manufacturing jobs to West Branch, Iowa. The reopening marks a major comeback for clean energy production in America's heartland.
A husband-and-wife team is turning their hometown into a beverage manufacturing hub. Their ready-to-drink cocktail brand just broke ground on a 10,000 square-foot facility in Adel, Iowa.
Iowa is about to pass a law allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from manufacturers, ending a decades-old requirement that forces buyers to go through third-party dealers. The change means Iowans won't have to drive to neighboring states just to buy an EV.
A record 350 people packed an Iowa events center to honor local businesses driving regional growth. The surge in attendance signals growing momentum for northwest Iowa's four-county economic revival.
Iowa's annual Pick-Up Iowa program launches April 1st with a mission to beautify waterways, roadways, and neighborhoods across the state. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to join the three-month cleanup effort.
America's solar panel manufacturing industry is preparing for explosive growth starting in 2027, transforming from a small curiosity into a massive domestic production powerhouse. Equipment and materials companies across the country are already gearing up to serve what could become one of the nation's most exciting manufacturing sectors.
A Milford, Iowa resident is celebrating the volunteer spirit that defines heartland communities. His letter reminds us that when crisis hits, neighbors show up without hesitation.
Germany just opened Europe's fastest-built AI data center in Munich, taking only six months to complete. The Industrial AI Cloud gives German manufacturers a homegrown alternative to US tech giants while playing to the country's manufacturing strengths.
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
Iowa has become America's wind energy champion, generating 60% of its electricity from over 6,400 wind turbines. The heartland state is proving renewable energy can power modern life at massive scale.
America's solar panel manufacturing capacity just jumped from 42.5 to 60 gigawatts in nine months, marking a massive shift toward homegrown clean energy. Tax credits and new policies are turning the US into a solar manufacturing powerhouse.
Pennsylvania just gave 851 college students the chance to solve real manufacturing challenges while getting paid to innovate. Since 2018, this program has funded groundbreaking partnerships that are keeping the state competitive in advanced manufacturing.
A pipe fitting manufacturer is investing $6.5 million to expand its Pennsylvania facility, creating 30 new jobs to support U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft production. The expansion in Lawrence County reinforces the state's growing reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse.
A Texas-based tech manufacturer is betting big on Mexico's future, pouring $1 billion into AI and data center equipment production over the next two years. The investment will create 5,000 new jobs and put Mexico among only six countries capable of manufacturing cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
Three University of Iowa researchers are proving that observing nature makes better scientists. Their birdwatching hobby sharpens their work in paleontology, psychology, and engineering.
Forty beagles are getting a second chance at life thanks to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The dogs were among more than 1,500 rescued from one of the largest breeding and research facilities in the country.
Iowa lawmakers are working to create uniform rules for wind and solar projects across all 99 counties, ending confusion that's blocked clean energy despite proven economic benefits. Farmers earned over $91 million from renewable energy leases this year alone.
One Iowa father's daily baseball ritual accidentally made retired pitcher Kyle Farnsworth the most-searched player in the entire state. His secret? Playing Immaculate Grid 20-30 times every single day.
Iowa is calling on everyday citizens to help count bumble bees as part of a nationwide conservation effort. Since 2024, volunteers have already surveyed over 7,000 bees and discovered 13 different species across the state.
A Massachusetts company just made industrial 3D printing affordable enough for small manufacturers to compete with the big players. The breakthrough machine produces factory-quality parts in under 24 hours at a fraction of the usual cost.
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