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Meet the man behind Iowa’s critical mineral “urban mining”
Critical minerals are in high demand for US-based manufacturing, but access has become a pressing concern. Can a new Iowa startup solve the problem for the country? Daniel Bina, CEO of Critical Materials Recycling explains how their partnered…
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Where are the best eagle watching locations in Iowa?
Want to see bald eagles snatching fish out of the water? Would you like to have a front row seat seeing eagles fight over a fresh meal? Professional photographer Ron Maggard explains how to find the best Iowa…
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Uniting Iowa’s Private Colleges on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI in Northwest Iowa
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Paula Kueter, professor at Morningside University and director of the Joan and Larry Arnold Entrepreneurship Center. Paula shares her journey across Iowa’s private colleges…
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How Connecting Farmers Across Borders Helps Move the Ag Industry Forward.
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger is joined by Renato Firmento, finance and operations manager with Spraytec, to discuss Iowa’s role in global agriculture and how international experience can strengthen farming in the…
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Iowa eyesore becomes iconic spot. Meet the The Ingersoll fixer
The drive down Ingersoll avenue is a juxtaposition of new and trendy, but also rundown and gross. But this month, with the launch of The Ingersoll that brand is finally behind us. Steve Peters, co-owner of The Ingersoll,…
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A healthcare-focused venture studio based in Iowa
Host Kaylee welcomes Krista Martin, Partner at Novy (Novy Ventures), a healthcare-focused venture studio based in Iowa. Krista shares her path from product management and growth leadership in Iowa and Indianapolis to hands-on company building at a studio—crediting…
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Weather, farming, & science. Talking with, not at, people
Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa’s state climatologist, discusses how weather and climate data shape agriculture, infrastructure, and public safety across the state with David Geiger. Glisan describes the role of the state climatologist as the custodian of Iowa’s 153-year…
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Knowing the Difference Between Personal Injury VS Worker’s Compensation.
While both worker’s compensation and personal injury involve getting compensation for an injury, the systems are built on opposite logic. Workers’ Compensation is a social “safety net” for employees, while Personal Injury is a legal “battle” to hold…
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Cyclists from everywhere are coming, but will the town capitalize?
20% of cyclists coming to Ankeny aren’t from Iowa. The economic potential cyclists bring is estimated to be in the billions, but currently each stay only brings $250 in economic activity. Derek Lord, Ankeny economic development director explains…
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Pivoting in Biotech with Dr. Tony Vanden Bush of Syntherna
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams welcomes back Dr. Tony Vanden Bush, CEO of Syntherna, for a candid look at how the biotech startup has navigated a shifting market. Since their last chat…
