The Iowa State University Office of the Vice President for Research has awarded COVID-19 Research Seed Grants to seven research projects in an effort to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Each of the teams will […]
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Category: COVID-19
Cedar Rapids screen printer pivots to screen print face masks
Bimm Ridder Sportswear, a Cedar Rapids-based screen printing business, has announced the launch of custom branded face masks to provide businesses with an opportunity to get their brands in front of customers while complying with […]
Nebullam launches farm-to-door program for central Iowa residents
Nebullam, an emerging indoor farming company based in Ames, has launched a delivery service of its fresh food products to Central Iowa residents, to ensure that Iowans have access to locally grown lettuce, herbs, and […]
Koloni launches Smart Locker allowing contactless delivery
Pocahontas-based Koloni has officially launched its Smart Locker that can help reduce the COVID-19 contagion by eliminating human contact during deliveries. The Smart Locker, which combines a physical, multi-compartment storage locker and software, gives delivery drivers the […]
Online events happening this week: May 18 – May 24
As in-person events around the world are canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of online events are popping up far and wide. Here are some of the online events happening this […]
Online Events happening this week: May 11 -17
As in-person events around the world are canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of online events are popping up far and wide. Here are some of the online events happening this […]
New grant program launches for Des Moines area businesses
More than 30 businesses and organizations have partnered to launch the DSM Small Business Recovery Grant program to help small businesses in the Des Moines area that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Online events happening this week: May 4 – May 10
As in-person events around the world are canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of online events are popping up far and wide. Here are some of the online events happening this […]
Two Iowa doctors launch Mask of Wellness program
Two doctors in the Iowa City area — David C. Krupp, M.D., an emergency room doctor in Iowa City and Dr. Robbie Schwenker, PharmD, a community pharmacist — have launched Mask of Wellness, a free […]
TapOnIt is donating up to $4 Million in advertising to restaurants affect by COVID-19
TapOnIt, a mobile advertising platform based in Davenport, has announced that it is offering $4 million in free advertising to local businesses across the country that have been affected by COVID-19. Founded by sisters Katie […]