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Mediacom launches mobile phone plans in partnership with Verizon

Mediacom Communications has announced its new mobile phone service Mediacom Mobile. The new service is offered in partnership with Verizon. According to a news release, it is designed to be paired with Mediacom’s internet service. …

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Hy-Vee to host event for small-business owners in Kansas City in September

Hy-Vee Inc. announced that it will host the OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit in Kansas City in September. The event aims to provide small business owners with learning opportunities and resources from Hy-Vee and other local …

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Global tech outage delays flights at Des Moines airport

Flights by several airlines were canceled or delayed Friday morning at the Des Moines International Airport, as carriers responded to a global technology outage that also reportedly affected operations for banks, media companies and emergency …

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VIDEO: Panelists weigh in on state, future of innovation in Iowa

The state of innovation and entrepreneurship in Iowa depends on an ecosystem of stakeholders in corporate, risk capital, entrepreneurship, education and government. Innovation also often takes the form of continuous improvement — asking how an …

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Fintech platform announces partnership with Iowa Credit Union League

Clutch, a credit union service organization, announced a new partnership with the Iowa Credit Union League to assist more Iowa credit unions and their members. Clutch’s platform specializes in omni-channel consumer loan and deposit account …

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Joseph Dunham wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Heartland Award

Ernst & Young announced the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award, including Joseph Dunham II, president and CEO of OneroRx in West Des Moines. The Heartland program celebrates entrepreneurs from South Dakota, …

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Mg Biologics moving forward with $5 million expansion in Ames

An Ames-based biopharmaceutical animal treatments manufacturer and distributor is moving forward with a $5 million expansion of its operation in Boone County over the next three years.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted Friday …

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Ark data centers enters Wisconsin market, receives international award

Formerly Involta, ark data centers entered the Wisconsin market last week with the opening of a data center located outside of Green Bay, Wis. Ark plans to build 20 megawatts of capacity through a multi-phased …

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Iowa agency launches incubator to ease homelessness

The first-ever Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator, an effort to implement new ideas to ease homelessness, has been launched by the Iowa Finance Authority. The agency is seeking proposals to address homelessness prevention or response. …

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State OKs local property tax exemption for Meta subsidiary’s $800 million Davenport data center plan

A Meta subsidiary’s plan for an $800 million data center project in Davenport will receive a $161 million local property tax exemption through the state’s High Quality Jobs Program.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board …