Walking into the new Hy-Vee in Grimes, there is a lot to absorb, and although they likely aren’t the first thing to attract shoppers’ attention, the “smart” features of the store are meant to change the experience of shopping and working at Hy-Vee. The Business Record spoke with Hy-Vee officials about each of the new […]
President Joe Biden will soon have a team to advise him on artificial intelligence issues with the announcement of the National AI Advisory Committee on Sept. 8 by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. At least nine members will sit on the committee — Raimondo will select the chair and vice chair with the National Institute of […]
Fall enrollment numbers showed nearly 60% of Iowa State students are majoring in a STEM field and enrollment of new first-year students rose by 6% despite an overall enrollment decrease for the university. “Students are eager to embrace Iowa State’s innovative mindset and enhance their classroom learning with undergraduate research, learning communities and many experiential […]
The newest Hy-Vee grocery store opened Tuesday in Grimes, but groceries are only the beginning of what the store will offer. The store, located at 351 N.E. Gateway Drive, features numerous non-grocery departments, including DSW Shoes, Joe Fresh Clothing, W Nail Bar, a Johnson Fitness showroom, Health Market and various in-person and to-go dining options. […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sent a legal notice to Coinbase informing the cryptocurrency exchange to expect legal action if Lend, its digital lending product, launches. Lend will allow eligible customers to earn interest by lending select assets on Coinbase, starting with USD Coin. The SEC determined Lend should be subject to regulation under […]
The tiny and impoverished Central American nation became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reports, allowing Salvadorans to use the cryptocurrency to buy a cup of coffee, get a haircut or even pay taxes and home loans. To get them started, the administration of 40-year-old […]
The city of West Des Moines and Mediacom will pursue settlement negotiations in the lawsuit over the city’s partnership with Google Fiber to construct a citywide broadband network, according to Polk County District Court documents from Sept. 1. Both parties are required to file a status update on negotiations on Sept. 27. The trial is currently scheduled for […]
Early stage insurtech startups can apply to Global Insurance Accelerator’s 2022 program until Sept. 12. This will be GIA’s eighth year hosting the accelerator, which supports cohorts by providing seed funding and bringing in more than 75 local mentors to advise companies. The 100-day equity-based program runs from Jan. 12 to April 21, 2022 with […]
Iowa State students will again have the chance to hear moderated conversations with innovators and leaders across industries as the Flagship Friday program returns Sept. 10. The program started virtually last year and attracted 2,400 participants. Sessions will remain virtual with an in-person option available for some sessions. Learn more
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in Mason City is accepting applications for the fall 2021 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School. Participating teams will each be assigned a local entrepreneur to be their coach throughout the course and win cash awards at EntreFEST 2022. An in-person orientation on the NIACC campus will […]