The Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 centers employ students and solve industry problems Iowa has a hidden gem that provides practical learning for students and innovative advice for the metal casting and foundry industry, leaders said. They are talking about the Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 centers, located on University…
Iowa Center for Economic Success shares the big impact of small loans Microloans meet entrepreneurs where they are. Defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a loan of $50,000 or less, a microloan is one of few avenues open to new small businesses in Iowa, particularly in low-income areas,…
There isn’t just one big dreamer in Corning, a town of 1,491 in Adams County, the smallest county in Iowa. “There’s a whole group of them,” said Raelynne Risser, executive director of the Adams County Economic Development Corp. “It’s more than an individualized thing. It is a culture here. ……
By Lindsey Giardino A lot of innovation happens within the walls of Corteva. A lot happens outside, too. To tap into these external advancements, the organization launched Corteva Catalyst — an investment and partnership platform designed to bring to market agricultural innovations that align with Corteva’s research and development priorities…
By Morgen Neuhauser A white van drove down a 47-mile stretch of rural Iowa roads. Three drivers sat in the car, all doing valuable work, but none actually touched the pedals or guided the vehicle. Instead, they were there to ensure a group of rural Iowans got where they needed…
About 10 years ago, Kaylee Williams was walking in the Austin airport when she saw a banner advertising the HBO television show “Silicon Valley,” a comedy series parodying the tech industry culture in the Santa Clara Valley. The poster featured five men wearing black turtlenecks. She posted a photo to…
New MercyOne team expands maternal care in Iowa Parents across Iowa have to travel increasingly farther from their homes to access maternal health care. Forty-one birthing units closed in Iowa between 2000 and 2021. According to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform, 61% of rural…
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