Innovation

University of Iowa eyes $45.57 million renovation, expansion projects for 2026
Seven months after opening its North Liberty campus, University of Iowa Health Care is eyeing a $19 million to $25 million expansion to accommodate its influx of patients. The approximately 469,000-square-foot hospital near the intersection of Forevergreen Road and Highway…
Iowa Legal Aid awarded $489,100 grant to expand pro bono services
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is awarding $489,100 to Iowa Legal Aid to expand its…

Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake”…

Several Corridor companies recognized among Iowa Top Workplaces
Several Corridor companies have been recognized as Iowa Top Workplaces, with at least two earning…

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…

EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…

Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development
Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale…

Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…

Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion
Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City,…

Targeted goat grazing is gaining popularity, these businesses are taking the opportunity by the horns
An idea for a “cool retirement job” became a full-time endeavor in July for Tamra…

Leadership Iowa announces 2025-26 participants, community hosts
Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected to participate in the 2025-26 Leadership Iowa…

Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…

UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the…

Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet
Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company…

ABI hosts Iowa Manufacturing Conference in October
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together leaders across the manufacturing industry this…

Fairfax officials hear details of proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant
Attendees of a Fairfax City Council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9 offered decidedly mixed perspectives…






