Ben Pullen is the new director of the Institute for Agriculture at Buena Vista University. Named to the role in late 2024, Pullen brings experience in youth development, education and community engagement, according to a news release. BVU’s Institute for Agriculture aims to foster innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector while providing students with […]
The Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship at Buena Vista University is moving from the Foundry in downtown Storm Lake to the first floor of Grand Hall on BVU’s campus. The move, made possible by a $2 million anonymous gift, will provide a larger space, offering students, faculty and the Storm Lake community access to resources […]
Voting is now open for five nonprofit finalists in Google’s Impact Challenge Iowa, Google announced today. All finalists will receive $175,000. Iowans are invited to vote for the “People’s Choice” winner, who will be awarded an additional $125,000. The five winners are: Buena Vista University’s Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship and the Iowa Lakes Corridor […]