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ISU agricultural AI institute to launch with $20M from USDA and science foundation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. National Science Foundation announced 11 new Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes, including the AI Institute for Resilient Agriculture based at Iowa State …

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SBA to launch Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness platform on Aug. 4

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the …

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West Bancorporation reports record second-quarter net income of $13.2M

West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, today reported that its second-quarter net income was $13.2 million, or 79 cents per diluted common share, compared with $8.0 million, or 48 cents per diluted common …

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West Bancorporation reports record second-quarter net income of $13.2M

West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, today reported that its second-quarter net income was $13.2 million, or 79 cents per diluted common share, compared with $8.0 million, or 48 cents per diluted common …

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Congressional leaders ask why Iowa cattle producers get low prices

Des Moines Register: During hearings Wednesday, U.S. House and Senate members grilled meatpacking executives about why their profits were soaring, while at the same time, independent cattle producers are suffering significant losses. Legislators blame cattle producer …

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Blue Cross study: Adverse maternal outcomes higher for women of color

A new Blue Cross Blue Shield Association report shows that severe maternal morbidity (SMM) rates are increasing among women of color in the United States. According to the report, “Racial Disparities in Maternal Health,” SMM rates were …

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Coopera announces expanded services

Coopera, a multicultural analytics and consulting firm based in West Des Moines, has announced an expansion of service offerings to put a greater emphasis on financial inclusion. The expansion of services includes several dimensions, among …

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Career Pathways links students to employers for early talent pipeline development

“At first … I didn’t think I was smart enough, that I didn’t have the brains for it, but … now I think I could do anything when I put my mind to it.” — Arina, …

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Tippie College launches Office of Strategic Partnerships to boost business ties

The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa has launched an Office of Strategic Partnerships as part of an effort by the college to spur additional connections with businesses and community organizations across …

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More than 100 entertainment venues in Iowa receive $41M in SBA relief grants

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this week it has awarded more than $7.5 billion in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants to more than 10,000 hard-hit live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits and venues as of July …