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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.…

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Iowa allocates $15 million to broadband programs

Corridor Business Journal: The state of Iowa has awarded 14 broadband providers with $15.5 million in Empower Rural Iowa broadband grants made possible through Gov. Kim Reynolds’ allocation of federal CARES funding. These grants will affect …

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Microsoft, ChangeX offer $75,000 in grants to Central Iowa community groups

Community groups in Central Iowa have 30 days to launch one of 15 potential initiatives in their region, with the support of a combined grant from ChangeX and the Microsoft West Des Moines Data Center …

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Dwolla names Mastercard’s Glaser as its new president, COO

Des Moines-based payments platform Dwolla announced today that Dave Glaser has been appointed president and chief operating officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the enterprise payments space. Glaser’s first day with Dwolla was Monday.…

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Google Fiber opening office in Valley Junction

Google Fiber Inc., a fiber optic broadband internet service that provides high-speed connectivity, is opening an office and retail store in West Des Moines’ Valley Junction. Google Fiber, a sister company to Google LLC, will be located in …