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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Shelby Doyle

3D concrete printing poses opportunities for construction, design industries

It’s messy. It’s not glamorous. And it’s not easy.

3D concrete printing is happening in Iowa and could become a revolutionary technology for the construction industry in the next 10 years.

One hub of research …

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Drake University, Senacyt formalize collaboration to advance technology education in Panama

Drake University and Panama’s National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senacyt) have formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening academic quality and technological innovation. According to its website, the Senacyt is aimed at supporting …

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Hy-Vee holding supplier summit for small businesses in September

Hy-Vee will host its Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 at its headquarters in West Des Moines where small businesses and entrepreneurs can learn about working with Hy-Vee and pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee …

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Speakers share what sparks their passion ahead of innovationIOWA event

For innovators, answering the question “How did you get there?” entails much more than a step-by-step timeline. It might mean, “How did you find success and support along the way? How did you navigate challenges …

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Mediacom exec explains role of new network operations center

Mediacom employees gather for the company’s new network operations center’s ribbon cutting. Photo by Gigi Wood

Mediacom Communications has opened its newest network operations center, completing a multi-year, $15 million investment in West Des Moines.…

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Blind and low-vision students attend STEM fair at Drake

Christian Frantz, who is blind and has autism and ADHD, attended a career fair designed to show blind and low-vision high school students that they belong in STEM fields.

“My message to anyone with disabilities …

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Principal Financial Group wins 2025 CSO Award

Principal Financial Group has been named a 2025 Chief Security Officer Award winner for its digital ID verification authentication project. The CSO Awards recognize organizations for security projects and initiatives demonstrating outstanding business value and …

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Small colleges partner to form Great Plains Entrepreneurial Consortium to help entrepreneurship flourish in Iowa

Paula Kueter doesn’t just want students to stay in Iowa after college. She wants them to have the network and support to start businesses here.

That’s the idea behind the Great Plains Entrepreneurial Consortium, a …

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Changing the cultural perception of entrepreneurs

A group of Central Iowa entrepreneurs, funders and advocates are trying to reframe entrepreneurship as a legitimate career path by creating an inspirational hub of conversation via Substack, an online writing platform. The Iowa Startup …

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Fearless Focus recap: Four thoughts on women business owners