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Ankeny schools tech coordinator named Google Certified Innovator

Ankeny Community School District curriculum technology coordinator Steven Hopper was among 36 people worldwide to participate in the Google Education Certified Innovator program recently in Boulder, Colo. Hopper and members of his cohort were selected for the …

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Branstad has cybersecurity plan, but not online

Gov. Terry Branstad released Iowa’s first official cybersecurity plan today. It focuses on energy, transportation, communication and state government operations.


The strategy also offers recommendations for risk assessment, implementation of best practices, training for state…
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Aug. 17: Maerz Brothers Return to Startup Stories

Host: Square One DSM About: Torey Maerz of Rocket Referrals will again sit down with Mike Colwell, executive director of Square One DSM, this time joined by his brother and company co-founder Carl. When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Nelson’s global and local views

When Chris Nelson isn’t working at his desk at Kemin’s headquarters in Des Moines, he’s likely overseas or enroute to one of Kemin’s 90 offices across the globe. As the president and CEO, Nelson will …

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FIN Capital sets inaugural meeting for female angel investors

FIN Capital, an initiative to educate and empower more women to become angel investors, will hold its first investors meeting on Sept. 19, organizers announced. Coordinated by the Iowa Center for Economic Success, the initiative will provide …

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Innovative Africans learn from Des Moines leaders

Drake University hosted 25 young African business and government standouts for six weeks in June and July as part of the U.S. State Department’s Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the flagship program of…
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Abbas named STEM MVP

Emily Abbas

Emily Abbas, chief of staff and chief marketing officer for Bankers Trust, has been named this month’s MVP for Iowa STEM by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council for her volunteer activities in support …

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Abbas named STEM MVP

Emily Abbas

Emily Abbas, chief of staff and chief marketing officer for Bankers Trust, has been named this month’s MVP for Iowa STEM by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council for her volunteer activities in support …

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ISU students win at national food product competition

What happens when food science, business and chemical engineering students at Iowa State University combine their skills? A frozen yogurt sandwich that took second place at the 2016 National Dairy Council New Product competition. “Beyond the Bar” …

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ISU students win at national food product competition

What happens when food science, business and chemical engineering students at Iowa State University combine their skills? A frozen yogurt sandwich that took second place at the 2016 National Dairy Council New Product competition. “Beyond the Bar” …