Innovation
IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to improve the accuracy of CRISPR-based gene editing. The Alt-R HDR Enhancer Protein helps cells repair DNA in a more precise way, doubling the efficiency of…
UI leads $6M NSF-funded initiative to combat severe weather in the Midwest
The University of Iowa has secured a $6 million, four-year grant from the National Science…
Linn supervisors cast final vote for new wind energy ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved the third and final reading July…
Former Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg named new Boeing CEO
Boeing announced July 31 that its board of directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg,…
Linn County stresses landowner protection in approving second reading of wind ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 29 to approve the…
Hintz Biomedical, HMUIRL take top prize for Iowa JPEC Summer Track pitch
A health care startup that recently took top prize at an Iowa JPEC spring competition…
Regionalism holds key to economic development, Corridor leaders say
On July 25 local business leaders gathered at the Hotel at Kirkwood for the Corridor…
TIME names Alliant Energy a Best Midsize Company in America
Alliant Energy was recently listed on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Midsize Companies for…
Med Spas in the Corridor flourish amid post-pandemic weight loss trends
The med spa industry has taken off across the nation, including within the Corridor. As…
Artwork by local photographer Christopher V. Sherman showcased in new St. Luke’s Marion emergency room
Marion-based fine arts photographer Christopher V. Sherman’s photographic artwork will be prominently displayed in the…
NextEra Energy outlines plans for Duane Arnold Solar IV project in Linn County
The mood was cordial, yet emotionally charged, as representatives from NextEra Energy laid out their…
Nordex to restart, grow production at West Branch wind turbine plant
The Nordex Group is restarting and expanding its local wind turbine production facility in West…
University of Iowa biomedical center secures $425k training grant
This month, the University of Iowa’s Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) – a unit…
Old Town Ely project will connect city’s past, future
Ely has been one of the fastest-growing communities in the Corridor in recent years. In…
Johnson County leaders explore possibility of battery-powered rail line
An electric rail system may be in the works for the Iowa City area, as…
Timm to retire as Collins Aerospace president; Brunk to assume role
RTX announced Wednesday, July 17 that Troy Brunk has been appointed president of Collins Aerospace,…
