Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2025 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on Nov. 14-15, at its campus in West Des Moines. The event is open to DMU faculty, staff and students, as well as partners and members of the larger medical and scientific community…
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced a new event, the Iowa Data Center Summit, which will convene industry leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders for a discussion on the future of data centers in Iowa. As demand for data centers grows in the age of artificial intelligence, the summit plans to explore opportunities,…
Buena Vista University’s Institute for Agriculture has announced the launch of AgTalks @ BVU, a new speaker series bringing leaders, innovators and experts in agriculture to campus. The series will explore how agriculture intersects with health, science, education and everyday life. The first event at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 will feature Andrew Hennenfent,…
This year at the Ag Startup Engine Unconference on Oct. 16 in Ames, leaders will recognize two recipients for their achievements in ag tech with the Ag-Tech Founder of the Year award and Ag-Tech Startup of the Year award. The founder award will recognize a startup founder who best embodies the following qualities: High…
The 20th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition wrapped up on Aug. 22. Out of more than 35 submissions, 12 teams advanced to the final presentation round. Since 2006, the John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, supported by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, has invested $1.4 million into participating businesses. The…
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is partnering with Google for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award. Now in its 12th year, the Iowa STEM Teacher Award recognizes one full-time, licensed PK-12th grade teacher from each of the state’s six STEM regions whose passion for science, technology,…
TS Bank and Advance Southwest Iowa have announced the 2025 REV pitch competition for entrepreneurs and business owners. This year’s event will be held at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs on Nov. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Applications are due Sept. 10. Startup founders from anywhere in Iowa…
Finalists for the Innovation in Homelessness Incubator, Rental Innovation Set-Aside and Iowa Homeownership Incubator pitch competitions will take the stage at the HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids hosted by the Iowa Finance Authority on Sept. 3-4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Center, 350 First Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids. They…
Entrepreneur Field Days is a series of free educational events where attendees can network and hear from entrepreneurs. It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Drawing on Iowa’s agricultural heritage, field days have been taking place since the turn of the 20th century. Now, this…
A Des Moines native has developed a new mobile app, Lima Flight, that aims to connect flight students, flight schools, instructors and pilots on a user platform. Lima Flight’s concept of connecting aviation was developed by certified flight instructor Jess Ellwanger, 28, after he envisioned an easier way for students…