Seven individuals associated with the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will receive awards from the JPEC at an awards reception April 8, 2026, in the Old Capitol Museum.
Dasia Taylor and NERD STEM Box won first place and $3,500 at the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Startup Incubator Summer Track Demo Day on Aug. 7 at MERGE Iowa City. NERD STEM Box is a hands-on STEM education learning tool, used in homes or classrooms….
Dana Rupe has been named director of the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC). Rupe began her new role on June 9. She succeeds longtime director Lynn Allendorf, who will remain on staff as a program assistant. Rupe, a native of Eddyville, has more than 20 years of…