Innovation

Nordex reopening West Branch

Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development

Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale renewable energy projects in Iowa. Yet in some cases, differences arise in how best to pursue renewable energy goals, and whether policies in place support those…

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…

Amanda James Wolf Carbon Solutions

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…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

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