Ryan Mulhall will serve as executive director of the Iowa Communications Network, an independent state agency that administers the state’s fiber optic telecommunications network. Mulhall begins his new role on Friday. Mulhall, who was appointed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, has worked at ICN since 2016, including serving as its chief information officer since 2021. Previously, […]
Greater Iowa City Inc. has opened a new grant opportunity designed to fund rural community branding and deliverables. This initiative aims to enhance the visual identity and cohesion of local communities through strategic branding projects. Any rural towns or districts in Johnson County are eligible to receive up to $5,000. The grant opportunity has two […]
The Technology Association of Iowa has opened applications for the next Iowa Technology Leadership Institute program. The deadline to apply is Aug. 16. The program develops emerging Iowa technology leaders by emphasizing essential nontechnical leadership skills. Participants gain unique insights into the nontechnical aspects of leading and growing a business while enhancing their understanding of […]
How Drake’s business college is focusing on social impact Across the country, business schools are integrating conversations into their curriculum about corporate social responsibility, sustainability and empathetic leadership. The markets, and the next generation of leaders seeking a business education, are prioritizing corporations that think closely about conscious capitalism. Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business […]
The water being discharged from the city of Slater’s water treatment plant is “crystal clear, some of the cleanest wastewater I’ve seen in Iowa,” said Max Gangestad, chief operating officer for Gross-Wen Technologies. The Slater-based company has developed a system that uses algae to treat wastewater. Its first municipal system went online last year. Gangestad […]
The Innovation in Action story format aims to demonstrate that developing, implementing and executing innovative ideas is a process — and not typically a linear one. These stories seek to highlight that throughout the ups and downs of innovation, each move is a lesson for the organization. When Avenue Scholars expanded to Des Moines in […]
Metro Waste uses technology to recycle more A new robot installed in late March is the latest piece of technology that the Metro Waste Facility in Grimes has invested in as it continues to explore innovative ways to improve processing at the center. Using an artificial intelligence system, the new equipment scans the lines for […]
Across the country, business schools are integrating conversations into their curriculum about corporate social responsibility, sustainability and empathetic leadership. The markets, and the next generation of leaders seeking a business education, are prioritizing corporations that think closely about conscious capitalism. Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business wants its programs to stand out for its focus […]
The Iowa Department of Management’s Division of Information Technology (DOM DoIT) announced June 14 it has opened the window for rebuttals to challenges of the state’s broadband map, which will be used for Iowa’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD). The goal of the map is to provide an accurate accounting of areas that have high-speed internet […]
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the 24 members who will participate in Iowa Tech Connect, a professional development program for early-career tech professionals. The six-month program will feature immersive learning experiences and a strong emphasis on relationship building, a news release said. The cohort members come from companies in a range of industries, […]
