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Steel Therapeutic's first product candidate is Fizurex, a disposable wipe.

Steel Therapeutics launches toxicology study for new fissure treatment

Steel Therapeutics Inc., an early-stage pharmaceutical company, has launched a pivotal toxicology study for Fizurex, its patent-pending topical wipe for treating anal fissures. The study is being conducted with Altasciences, a contract research organization with more than 30 years of…

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…

US Nameplate digital cutter

Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect

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

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is launching Iowa Tech Connect to better guide tech professionals. CREDIT TAI

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…

Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking

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…

Iowa digital services meetings

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…

City of Swisher

International Paper announces rebrand on 125th anniversary

International Paper has announced a company rebrand to align with its strategic vision to “Build…

International Paper Cedar River Mill

Iowa House pipeline restrictions clear committee as deadline approaches

A bill that would require carbon dioxide pipeline companies to get voluntary easements for at…

Carbon dioxide pipelines eminent domain restrictions Iowa House

Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach

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

Dady Mansaray, creator of FitMeReach, also won the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit's pitch competition in 2022. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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…

Eastern Iowa Airport modernization

Agriculture drones reach new heights

While many headwinds rocked the agriculture world in 2022, one constant remained the same —…

A Rantizo agriculture drone operates over crops. CREDIT RANTIZO

Coralville edtech company WordFlight named showcase finalist

WordFlight, an online assessment and intervention solution for elementary students struggling to achieve reading fluency…

Coralville-based WordFlight has been selected as an innovative finalist. CREDIT WORDFLIGHT