Innovation

AI reality check: Regional businesses find practical uses for artificial intelligence
Conducting an initial job interview remotely, Ben Elliott soon noticed a pattern. “It became pretty apparent the candidate had the audio hooked up in a text-to-speech agent,” said Mr. Elliott, chief operating officer of Genova Technologies, a Cedar Rapids-based software…
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…

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…






