Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Aureon names new CEO

Technology solutions provider Aureon announced today it has named George O’Neal its new CEO, effective Jan. 13. Scott Behn is retiring after five years in the West Des Moines-based company’s top leadership role, according to a news …

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A Closer Look: Ryan Mulhall

Ryan Mulhall believes in learning by doing.

That was his experience in the military on the officer side when his first job was to be in charge of the communications — both the IT and …

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A hub of innovation

The Iowa State University Research Park, founded in 1987 as a startup hub to commercialize university-developed intellectual property, has grown to 145 companies and around 2,500 employees.

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And that growth is only expected to …

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Two Iowa State professors elected to National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that two Iowa State University professors have been selected for its 2024 class of fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

Matt Darr, the John Deere …

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Iowa Waste Reduction Center receives grant to enhance brewery pollution prevention

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa has received a $175,159 pollution prevention grant funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pollution Prevention Grant program. The grant will support …

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Repaint Studios wins third annual InnoVenture Challenge

Repaint Studios, a Hampton-based startup, won the $100,000 cash prize at the third annual InnoVenture Challenge Thursday evening in Des Moines. Repaint Studios founder and CEO Billie Asmus invented a reusable and resealable paint tray …

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Artificial intelligence raises threat of more advanced impersonation attacks, professionals say

Artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity are another illustration of how the technology presents both risks and opportunities for organizations. It is advancing the strategies of bad actors as well as the ways cybersecurity professionals leverage …

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DMACC selected for national AI consortium, plans AI degree programs

Des Moines Area Community College announced Monday it has joined the National Applied AI Consortium’s (NAAIC) mentorship program, which provides training and guidance for community colleges and companies on the development and growth of AI …

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U.S. Bank survey: Small-business owners optimistic about the future

Nearly three in four small-business owners who took part in a U.S. Bank survey said their companies grew in the past year, and 90% were optimistic about the future of their business.

U.S. Bank, whose …

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Corteva reports lower sales in crop protection and seed divisions in third quarter

Corteva Inc., whose seed business is based in Johnston, has announced its third quarter financial results.

The company’s net sales decreased 10% during the quarter from the same period last year and organic sales decreased 5%. …