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Iowa Biotechnology Association plans forum April 1

Gov. Terry Branstad has been confirmed as a morning keynote speaker at the Iowa Biotechnology Association’s “Partnering For Growth” forum in April. Registration is underway for the event, which will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 …

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FCC adopts ‘net neutrality’ rules

The Federal Communications Commission has passed a historic measure to more strictly regulate the Internet, CNN Money reported. The new rules, known as “net neutrality,” act to provide equal opportunity for Internet speeds and access to websites. …

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Athena GTX, Optimae partner on home health monitoring

Athena GTX Inc., a Des Moines-based maker of wireless remote medical monitors, announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Optimae LifeServices Inc. in Adel, in which Athena will provide its WiMed telemedicine device …

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Athena GTX, Optimae partner on home health monitoring

Athena GTX Inc., a Des Moines-based maker of wireless remote medical monitors, announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Optimae LifeServices Inc. in Adel, in which Athena will provide its WiMed telemedicine device …

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NewLink Genetics has profitable year

NewLink Genetics Corp. ended its fourth quarter and 2014 in the black. The Ames-based biopharmaceuticals company today reported fourth-quarter net income of $126.9 million, or $4.05 per share, compared with a net loss of $8 …

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Social Money, Lincoln Savings Bank to roll out digital banking platform

Social Money, the West Des Moines-based company behind SmartyPig, today announced that it has reached an agreement with an Iowa-based bank for its first rollout of a new “bank in a box” core processing system …

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NewLink to receive $20 million milestone payment on Ebola vaccine

NewLink Genetics Corp. today announced that it has been notified by Merck & Co. Inc. that a key clinical trial for its Ebola vaccine candidate has been achieved. Under the terms of its agreement it …

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TAI opens office in Cedar Rapids

The Technology Association of Iowa plans to open a satellite office at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. “TAI has enormous support and a diverse membership in the Creative Corridor, specifically Cedar Rapids”  said Brian …

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Insurance accelerator announces inaugural class

 

The first participants in Des Moines’ new Global Insurance Accelerator are truly global, with startup technology companies coming from Brazil and Germany as well three Midwestern companies and a Silicon Valley startup in the …

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NewLink wins DuPont Pioneer innovation award

 

NewLink Genetics Corp. has won the inaugural DuPont Pioneer innovationLEADER of the Year award.  

 

The award recognizes an individual or organization for originality, leadership and impact. NewLink will be honored at the unveiling …