Innovation

Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake” that wouldn’t adequately address power demands and would have “devastating consequences” for the Corridor, including public health and public safety concerns, speakers asserted during an…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. introduces A Toast to Business Awards
As businesses navigate workforce shortages, shifting consumer trends, and an evolving economy, Greater Iowa City,…

ImOn Communications announces fiber-optic network expansion to southeast Iowa
ImOn Communications, a leading provider of high-speed Internet services, has announced the expansion of its…

Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown…

Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024
Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more…

IOWA 500: Meet Brian Waller, president of the Technology Association of Iowa
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which…

UI Health Care expands infant security with new tech at downtown campus
A technology meant to enhance patient safety for newborns is launching at University of Iowa…

North Liberty chocolatier blends math and design for stunning sweets
Mathematics, metalworking, and chocolate might not sound like the best recipe for a small business.…

AI in Iowa: How Google, Microsoft, and local businesses are driving innovation
In the heart of America, amidst rolling cornfields and burgeoning tech hubs, Iowa is quietly…

MidAmerican Energy announces ambitious Iowa solar energy project
MidAmerican Energy announced a proposal Monday for two new generation projects in an effort to…

Deadline approaches for University of Iowa Venture School
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their business ideas and gain expert guidance can apply for…

Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy
Partner to Empower, an entrepreneurial program offered through Coral Ridge Mall for underrepresented business owners,…

GreatAmerica announces move into 3D printing sector
Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services is making a strategic move into the rapidly expanding additive…

ICCSD, Junior Achievement look to expand career readiness at Center for Innovation
The Iowa City Community School District is ramping up a project-based learning initiative to introduce…

Van Meter offering five electrical industry scholarships
Van Meter is accepting applications for its Spark Your Success Scholarship, which provides up to…

Collins Aerospace providing upgraded avionics for in-service Cessna Citation aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins’ Pro Line 21 integrated avionics systems…
