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Microsoft plans a 6th data center in West Des Moines

Microsoft Inc., the Washington-based technology giant, plans to build a sixth data center in West Des Moines, the City Council learned Monday.

The proposed data center is planned on about 103 acres on the southwest …

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Initial proposal for Iowa broadband access plan open for public comment

The Department of Management Division of Information Technology, formerly the Office of the Chief Information Officer, is requesting public comment on Iowa’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) initial proposal plan. The initial proposal includes …

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Highlights from Power Breakfast on AI

Members of the Central Iowa business community gathered Oct. 26 for the Business Record’s final Power Breakfast of the year. The topic was artificial intelligence. Photos by Duane Tinkey

As artificial intelligence has transitioned from …

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ISU recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic well-being

Iowa State University received the top Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award on Tuesday at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities conference. The event honors institutions that are “performing exemplary work to advance the …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership launches site readiness program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has launched a site readiness program, DSM RFI Ready, which highlights 16 sites available to view for those looking to start or grow their business in Des Moines. DSM RFI …

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Iowa’s Great Debate event to focus on artificial intelligence

The Simpson College Speech and Debate program and Simpson’s John C. Culver Public Policy Center, in partnership with the State Historical Society of Iowa, will present “Iowa’s Great Debate: Modeling Civil Discourse in Polarized Times” …

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2023 Prometheus Award winners announced

The Technology Association of Iowa recognized the winners of the 2023 Prometheus Awards Thursday during a ceremony at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.

The annual Prometheus Awards gathers innovators and …

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German agtech company establishing U.S. headquarters at ISU Research Park

BioCV, a Bochum, Germany-based software company, has announced it will establish its U.S. headquarters at the Iowa State University Research Park. The company developed a livestock monitoring solution, which enables continuous monitoring of animals and …

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Power Breakfast preview: Panelists share thoughts on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities

From left: Brian Waller, Christopher Porter, Joe Riesberg and Tim Gifford

The artificial intelligence innovation curve is only beginning, and there are both risks and opportunities to balance along the way, according to panelists for …

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FIN Capital invites new women investors to Nov. 6 event

FIN Capital Investor Association is holding a membership event to welcome women accredited investors to join their efforts to fund startups in Iowa. FIN Capital is a membership network of individual female angel investors in …