University of Iowa Health Care has added three new da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical systems, one of the latest minimally invasive technologies on the market. The three new da Vinci 5s are the first in Iowa and will double the health system’s capacity for robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures, enabling approximately 1,000 additional procedures each year. […]
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the launch of a new brand identity. According to the announcement, the updated brand aims to reflect the association’s evolution as the “unified voice for Iowa’s technology industry” as the complexity, speed and scope of Iowa’s technology landscape grows and changes due as the rise of artificial intelligence […]
Buena Vista University’s computer science program earned first and second place at the Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium held in April. This academic conference celebrates excellence in computer science education and innovation across the Upper Midwest. Held in Minneapolis, the event brought together 34 teams from colleges and universities in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota […]
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recently hosted its inaugural Innovation Tank, a new competition designed to spark creative thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration in tackling real-world health care challenges. Organized by DMU’s Office of Research, the team-based event brought together six interdisciplinary groups of students, faculty and staff across DMU’s colleges, a news release […]
The Business Record today announces its 2025 innovationIOWA Award recipients. The Great Outdoors Foundation, a nonprofit aiming to advance conservation through innovation, collaboration and stewardship, is the Lean TECHniques innovationLEADER of the Year. The innovationENTREPRENEUR of the Year is Emily Steele, CEO and co-founder of the venture-backed marketing platform Hummingbirds. CEO Hannah Inman leads the Great Outdoors Foundation, […]
Wyffels Hybrids, an Ames-based seed company focused on corn, has announced a new collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on a four-part event series titled “Between the Rows – In Field Edition.” Hosted at Wyffels’ newly opened production facility in Ames, the event series aims to bring agricultural insights directly to farmers through hands-on experience […]
Iowa educators can now apply for NewBoCo’s Computer Science Professional Development Week, set for July 14-18 at Iowa State University. There will be one-day and multi-day workshops tailored to different levels of experience for educators to choose from. Registration also includes $150 daily stipend for each day of participation, access to follow-up or additional professional development opportunities throughout […]
The Iowa Lean Consortium is inviting presenters to submit proposals for breakout presentations at its 2025 Annual Conference on Oct. 23 in Altoona. Each year, the ILC Conference attracts hundreds of continuous improvement practitioners, leaders, change agents and their teams from all sectors of the economy, the announcement said. The ILC seeks breakout presentations that align with the principles […]
The ISU Startup Factory is looking to hire two entrepreneurs-in-residence to mentor and guide founders through the early stages of building a scalable business. The roles are part time, flexible contract positions (about eight hours per week). Responsibilities include working one-on-one with startup teams, delivering and supporting program content, sharing expertise in IP, funding, pitch prep and […]
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on May 15 approved assistance for four startups in Ankeny, Eldora, Indianola and Iowa City. Ankeny-based Koos Medical Innovations, LLC patented a disposable isolation gown that ensures a custom fit for every patient to reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. The design intends to provide more consistent protection […]