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As restaurants close, Hyper Energy Bar grows. Why?
Can an Iowa-based drive-through brand focused on energy drinks survive? Can it take on the likes of Starbucks? Apparently the answer is yes. After building numerous stores across Iowa, the founder of Hyper Energy Bar, Chris Whalen, is…
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Who’s behind Iowa’s iconic photos in media, the airport, and tourism magazines?
If you’ve seen a national media story featuring Iowa, visited the Des Moines airport, picked up an Iowa magazine, visited the Iowa Road Trip Facebook page or Instagram page, or have seen any Iowa tourism website, you’ve likely…
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Inside ISU’s Startup Continuum: From Startup Factory to Iowa G2M with Hannah Kirkendall
Host Kaylee Williams welcomes guest Hannah Kirkendall, program manager of the ISU Startup Continuum under the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. The Continuum comprises three linked, founder-driven programs designed as sequential on- and off-ramps along a startup journey:…
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Farm Economy Pressures Mount as Corn Growers Look to Ethanol and Diversification
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger speaks with Mark Mueller, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, about the challenges and opportunities shaping the corn industry in Iowa. Mueller begins by sharing his…
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Iowa immigration attorney on H-1B strategies and ICE vulnerability
Iowa immigration law has been evolving quickly. Executives looking at the March H-1B Visa deadline are facing a decision that could cost $100k worth for white collar workers, while at the same time ensuring their organization is above…
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Dubuque developer blurs lines between property owner and investor
While some small downtowns across the country are dying, towns like Dubuque, Iowa are growing. John Gronen, founder of Gronen Development explains how their role has evolved into a hybrid of a state economic development, tourism office, and…
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Des Moines Symphony 1 of 4 in the country developing young musicians.
The Des Moines Symphony is finishing their Masterworks series and you only have three chances to see it on March 14 – May 10th. Many Iowans don’t understand how unique their approach is to developing young talent, which…
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Strengthening the Heart of Iowa’s Rural Ecosystem: Insights from Kelly Prickett
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Kelly Prickett, the Director of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at Indian Hills Community College. Representing the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Kelly shares…
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Future Farmers of America Realize Farming Today Extends Far Beyond the Field
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger speaks with Cody Messer during National FFA Week about the intersection of farming, policy, and advocacy. Drawing from his experience as a producer and industry leader, Cody…
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Iowa’s top CEOs are cautious as they face volatility, Ai changes, and tariffs.
Iowa’s top 21 CEOs are in between a rock and a hard place. They want to continue their traditional calculated approach, the reason for Iowa’s dependable economy, but face new market volatility, a weekly-changing regulatory landscape, Ai disruption,…
