Contents: Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub = outreach with a plan; New CIRAS Advisory Council members; Iowa Supreme Court will continue special system for business disputes; CIRSA and Deaf Services Unlimited—a parnership in growth; Metal 3-D printer proves popular with Iowa manufacturers; New CIRAS road map aims to help companies navigate government contracting; Getting to know Iowa's construction sector; What to measure and what works best; Iowa State University and Valent BioSciences Corporation contribute to fast-growing biorationals industry