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Navigate Wellness Solutions names Jeremy Knipper chief technology officer

Des Moines-based employee engagement company Navigate Wellness Solutions named Jeremy Knipper as chief technology officer, the company announced on Wednesday. Knipper previously served as vice president of technology for the company. In his new role, …

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ISU to launch eight-day inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase on April 16

Iowa State University’s inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase, an eight-day event spotlighting innovations from every college, will launch virtually on Friday. Events throughout the showcase include a theme park ride competition, a performing arts watch part, …

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IEDA, secretary of state launch IASourceLink for new entrepreneurs

Beginning this month, every new business that completes its registration process with the state of Iowa will receive a new email or flyer directing them to IASourceLink.com, a free online resource through the Iowa Economic Development …

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Modular home executive to guest lecture at Ignite Innovation Showcase

Ana Pinto da Silva, co-founder and chief executive officer of the modular home company Minka Inc., will launch Iowa State University’s first Ignite Innovation Showcase with a lecture on April 16. Pinto da Silva will present the …

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Workiva named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

Ames-based Workiva has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For for the third year in a row, Workiva announced today. The company ranked 61st on the 100 Best list and was also ranked …

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Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council marks 10th anniversary

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council marked the 10th anniversary of the STEM council this week, unveiling a new logo and slogan with a video featuring Gov. Kim Reynolds and other members of the council. The slogan …

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Google News Initiative names Indianola Independent Advocate to publishers’ pilot lab

The Indianola Independent Advocate is one of 10 online publications joining the inaugural Google News Initiative (GNI) Startups Lab, a six-month program that provides coaching and capital to help news businesses work toward sustainability, Indianola …

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Tippie analytics case competition evaluating vaccination data for Gates Foundation

The Tippie College of Business is partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the 2021 Iowa Graduate Business Analytics Case Competition, which will be streamed live at noon on Friday, April 2. The …

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TEDxDes Moines prepares local voices to join international network of ideas

A new Des Moines nonprofit is preparing regional thought leaders to deliver their ideas through the internationally acclaimed program TEDx. 


Scheduled for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11, TEDxDes Moines “Through a Different …

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Partnership launches regional broadband survey in 11 Central Iowa counties

Residents and businesses in 11 Central Iowa counties are being asked to participate in a survey to determine availability of internet service and identify areas that are underserved and where service doesn’t meet customers’ needs.…