Iowa State Scientists Usher in Cyber-Agricultural Future

ISU CALS: Iowa State researchers, led by Asheesh “Danny” Singh and Soumik Sarkar, are pioneering cyber‑agricultural systems (CAS)—a new discipline that combines areas of expertise to address significant agricultural problems and create opportunities for smart, connected farms.

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On the Move

▸ Dave Ashton announced as new Shareholder at Holmes Murphy

▸ Scott Murphy joins Dentons Davis Brown as Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Special Counsel

▸ Matt Parmenter announced as new Shareholder at Holmes Murphy

▸ Nate Sepich starts new role as AI Platform Engineer at RTX

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ACHIEVEMENT

Novy Enters Creation Stage on First Portfolio Company

Novy: Novy, the Cedar Rapids-based venture studio, has entered the Creation stage on its first portfolio venture: a purpose-built solution for emergency medicine scheduling. This marks a pivotal milestone in Novy’s six-stage process and commitment to solving pain points through building innovative healthcare software.

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LEADERSHIP

Iowa Tech Leaders To Know

▸ EdTech

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TAI Member Achievements

🏆 DHI Group, Inc. Acquires AgileATS to Expand ClearanceJobs’ Market Leadership in GovTech Recruiting

🏆 Growers Edge Acquires FarmTest to Help Retailers and Manufacturers Deliver Proven Product Performance

🏆 Principal Financial Group recognized with 2025 Newsweek AI Impact Award in Financial Services Category

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Musco’s Global Impact

Musco: This weekend, the Iowa State Cyclones will play in Dublin under a state-of-the-art LED system by Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa. Fresh off an announcement of another major Ireland project at Croke Park, Musco shows how Iowa innovation shines worldwide. Learn more: