The following article was originally posted on March 1, 2019 via the Quad City Times. Moline-based Deere & Co. announced Friday that its Board of Directors has elected John C. May, 49, president and chief operating officer, effective April 1. May will be...
The following article originally appeared on February 22, 2019 via Ames Tribune. By Robbie Sequeira, Staff Writer resequeira@amestrib.com The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) on Friday approved “with great enthusiasm” Ames-based software company Vertex...
AMES, IA – Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Alliant Energy that will make it easier for Iowa manufacturers to implement new digital technologies and become more productive. With...
Improved varieties help both growers and agricultural sustainability The following article originally appeared on February 11, 2019, via agnewscenter.com Ames, Iowa (AgPR) — Proso millet could become a key crop in water-limited areas now that its genome has been...
By Robbie Sequeira, Staff Writer rsequeira@amestrib.com Posted Feb 11, 2019 The Ames City Council will consider on Tuesday whether it will sponsor an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application for financial assistance of $300,000 on behalf of an Ames-based...
By Lexie Troutman, staff writer ltroutman@amestrib.com Posted Feb 6, 2019 A report that ranks cities on entrepreneurship health ranked Ames No. 6 among 42 cities across 11 Midwestern states. The report from the Omaha, Neb.-based consulting company Chapman and Company...
From access to interns to opportunities for research, Iowa State University Research Park is an attractive location for forward-thinking businesses Since the dawn of the internet age some three decades ago, it has become increasingly more common for teams from distant...
The following article originally appeared on January 23, 2019 via Clay & Milk. By Jake Slobe The ISU Startup Factory has announced its sixth cohort of entrepreneurs entering the Iowa State-based program. Twelve teams joined the program, starting with an evening...
Kent’s focus on science-based solutions spurs decision to establish physical presence in Ames Kent Corporation is the epitome of a long-standing, Iowa-based company. Founded as a small, family-owned livestock feed operation in Indianola more than nine decades ago, it...
A long-time supporter of Iowa State, Collins Aerospace looks to strengthen offerings for students Collins Aerospace, an international leader in the development and deployment of aviation technology around the world, has long been a close partner of Iowa State...