Innovation

Linn County seeks $20,000 penalty over unpermitted wells at QTS data center construction site
Linn County Public Health is seeking a $20,000 civil penalty from Northern Dewatering after recently discovering as many as 40 unpermitted wells at the construction site for a QTS data center. Linn County Public Health (LCPH) requested that the Linn…
UI Startup Games winners share prize money
Wellness Wear, a clothing brand promoting mental health in a stylish way, won first place…

Iowa sets town hall meetings on statewide digital services
More than 50 public town hall meetings, including several in the Corridor, have been scheduled…

Swisher leaders say municipal water vote key to city’s development
Residents of Swisher will vote Tuesday, March 7 on a measure to develop a municipal…

International Paper announces rebrand on 125th anniversary
International Paper has announced a company rebrand to align with its strategic vision to “Build…

Iowa House pipeline restrictions clear committee as deadline approaches
A bill that would require carbon dioxide pipeline companies to get voluntary easements for at…

Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach
Iowa City entrepreneur Dady Mansaray will receive $25,000 to invest into his startup business, FitMeReach,…

Eastern Iowa Airport sets groundbreaking for final phase of modernization project
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, March…

Agriculture drones reach new heights
While many headwinds rocked the agriculture world in 2022, one constant remained the same —…

Coralville edtech company WordFlight named showcase finalist
WordFlight, an online assessment and intervention solution for elementary students struggling to achieve reading fluency…

Iowa Senate fails to move eminent domain pipeline bill
There isn’t enough support in the Iowa Senate to enact new legislation that would restrict…

City View High School to share space with Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
City View Community High School, the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s new magnet high school,…

Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing
As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…

Perspective Therapeutics: New name, new headquarters
Precision and personalization are just two of the characteristics that Perspective Therapeutics executives agree make…
Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…

Economic report: UI equals 4% of state’s gross domestic product
The University of Iowa produces an economic impact equivalent to about 4% of the state’s…
