Innovation

Airport commissioner: ‘We feel blindsided’ by Alliant power plant proposal
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission and Alliant Energy representatives shared starkly different perspectives Tuesday morning at a meeting to discuss Alliant’s proposal to site a new natural gas-fired power plant just a few miles west of the Eastern Iowa Airport.…
Grants approved removing barriers to green installation in Coralville
Coralville has been awarded two grants totaling $45,000 to address barriers for residents attempting green…

Ethanol advocates warn of lower Iowa corn prices without pipelines
Income for Iowa farmers might decline $1.1 billion per year if the state’s ethanol plants…

Involta leaders receive industry honors
Two members of Involta’s leadership team have received prestigious professional recognition from industry publications. Involta…

State IEDA board awards $1.85 million grant for Collins Aerospace expansion
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board announced Friday that Collins Aerospace’s planned $22 million…

Verizon expands 5G service to Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
Residents across Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City now have access to higher speeds and…

ProCircular, ServiShare partner to improve hospitals’ cybersecurity
ProCircular and ServiShare, a subsidiary of the Iowa Hospital Association, announced a three year partnership…

Wolf Carbon won’t seek public hearing on carbon pipeline in 2023
Wolf Carbon Solutions doesn’t plan to request a public hearing in 2023 regarding their proposal…

Wolfe Eye Clinic offers new advanced macular degeneration treatment
Wolfe Eye Clinic is offering a new, groundbreaking treatment that will affect Iowans who suffer…

Collins Aerospace proposes $22 million expansion project in Cedar Rapids
UPDATE: The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, March 14 on a term…

Public hearing set for Alliant Energy solar project in Lee County
The Iowa Utilities Board will hold a public hearing April 13 regarding Alliant Energy’s proposal…
Is a four-day week the future of work?
Workplace scheduling models have been forever impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fully-remote, hybrid and…

Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect
In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech…

African American Museum of Iowa, LightLine Loop receives funding
In the final round of grant funding from Destination Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds and the…
Report: Iowa’s economy competitive nationally, but improvements needed
Iowa remains competitive with other states in several economic measurements, but improvements are needed in…
Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future
The final phase of the Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization project represents a key investment not…
