


IEDA Board approves projects from an established company and four startups in Iowa
For more information contact: Ms. Kanan Kappelman 515.348.6248 communications@iowaeda.com November 19, 2021 (DES MOINES, IA) – Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for one established company in Sergeant Bluff, which will assist...
Dryland Genetics Continues Expansion;
Ames, Iowa (AgPR) Nov. 16, 2021 — Dryland Genetics continues their expansion, appointing John Manuel as their new Chief Commercial Officer. Dryland Genetics is increasing the sustainability and resilience of the global food supply through their high-yielding proso...AG Startup Engine Accepts N-Sense Into Startup Program
AMES, Iowa, November 16, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine, in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, has announced an initial investment in Ames, Iowa-based N-Sense, a startup that is developing a soil nitrate sensor system for on-the-go variable rate nitrogen...Exxam Systems Measuring Corrosion More Accurately
A 2007 collapse of major sections of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic resulted in 13 deaths and 145 injuries as cars plummeted 108 feet into the Mississippi River. The tragedy led to immediate questions. What caused the accident? Could it have...
Kyle Martin: The Research Park’s Newest Hire
Kyle Martin is returning home to serve the Iowa State University Research Park as its Real Estate Development Operations and Project Manager. The announcement was made today by ISU Research Park President Rick Sanders. Martin, a native of Ames, Iowa, just completed a...
Dryland Genetics attacks water shortage with water-efficient crops
Enhanced breeding techniques boost Proso Millet yields. As the world’s supply of fresh water becomes increasingly scarce – threatening the irrigation our food supply depends upon – Dryland Genetics is on the frontline of addressing the world’s water...
Workiva reports 26% sales increase, shrinks net loss for second quarter
Workiva Inc. narrowed its net loss in the second quarter that ended June 30, with a GAAP net loss of $9.5 million, compared with a GAAP net loss of $19.6 million for the prior year’s second quarter. Total revenue in the quarter for the Ames-based global...