Innovation

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…

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…

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…
