Boeing made a $6 million commitment to Iowa State University, with a “significant portion” dedicated to the construction of the upcoming Student Innovation Center, ISU announced this morning. Announced in January 2017, the approximately 140,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in January 2020 and will provide space for student laboratory projects and classes in […]
The Ag Startup Engine’s seven initial agricultural startup companies have collectively raised more than $10 million in follow-on investments, the organization announced today. The seven portfolio companies within ASE at Iowa State University Research Park have also created more than 40 jobs since the initiative’s launch. Established in late 2016, the ASE began by looking […]
Cars equipped with “advanced driver assistance systems” may cost twice as much to fix after crashes and fender-benders, costing as much as $5,300 for a minor front or rear collision, according to a study reported by Radio Iowa. Minor damage to sensors, cameras and other devices that assist with operational systems may need to be […]
After two years of piloting in Iowa, FarmlandFinder will debut in 12 more Midwestern states this winter. “We’ve been starting to branch out and build relationships with those people, and showing them early access. We’ve got people that are testing that software right now,” Founder and CEO Steven Brockshus said. “The whole premise of FarmlandFinder […]
Nearly 140 West Virginian citizens living abroad in 29 countries cast their ballots via blockchain on Tuesday, the largest pilot test of blockchain voting ever, reports the Washington Post. Yet, security experts still worry the technology contains vulnerabilities that will risk election integrity in the case of broader use. IN OTHER NEWS: Microsoft visionair […]
In early 2017, Des Moines investment professionals David Miles and Matthew Kinley partnered to launch ManchesterStory Group. The new venture capital firm has established a foothold with initial investments in the insurance technology sector, along with an eye on promising financial technology and health care technology startups. In less than two years, the West Des […]
Workiva Inc. reported an uptick in revenue for the third quarter and a smaller year-over-year net loss. The Ames-based compliance software company posted total revenue of $60.9 million, an increase of 16.9 percent from $52.1 million in the third quarter of 2017. Its GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2018 was $11.0 million […]
LenderClose and California-based MeridianLink are partnering to integrate LenderClose’s platform with the LoansPQ loan origination platform, LenderClose announced on Tuesday. The integration should streamline lender access to all vendors needed to approve, underwrite and close a mortgage or HELOC loan, LenderClose said.
BY KATE HAYDEN: I opened the Wall Street Journal story seeking the Dwolla mention, and finished it considering whether the office might approve playing Bach’s Cello Suites the rest of this week (politics aside – that would just be nice to listen to in colder weather). Companies nationwide, like the Des Moines-based Dwolla, are engaging […]
Hy-Vee is warning shoppers of a scam that has surfaced on social media, reports the Quad City Times. The post includes a fake “$80 off groceries” coupon at Hy-Vee stores. This is a scam and “our stores are not able to honor this,” Hy-Vee said in a Facebook post Sunday. Hy-Vee said that shoppers need […]