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INNOVATION

ISU Research Park's New $18M Ag Innovation Lab

Des Moines Register: Iowa State University Research Park has opened the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab, an $18 million, 85,000-square-foot facility dedicated to advancing digital and precision agriculture. The lab offers collaborative spaces for ISU's Digital Ag Innovation team and ag-based companies to develop technologies aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency.

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On The Move

  • Brooke Erickson promoted to Senior Software Analyst at John Deere.
  • Gage Payton promoted to Network Operation Center & Technology Solutions Team Lead at Associated Computer Systems.
  • Grace Quigley joins GlobalVetLink as Software Engineer.
  • Dylan Shroll joins revology as Security Engineer.
  • Nate Tierney transitions to new role at Pella Corporation as Senior Data Analytics & Insights Manager.

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ACHIEVEMENT

VGM Group CIO Jeremy Kauten Receives Award

VGM Group: VGM Group's Chief Information Officer, Jeremy Kauten, has been honored with the 2024 Info-Tech CIO Award in the Large and Enterprise Organization Division. This award recognizes his leadership in driving IT initiatives that enhance connectivity and cybersecurity across VGM's extensive operations.

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EDUCATION

Aureon Opens Applications for 2025 STEM & Technology Scholarships

EDTech Innovation Hub: Aureon opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programs, offering $15,000 to Iowa high school students pursuing STEM or technology-related degrees. The scholarships include $10,000 for students from rural areas served by Iowa Telecommunications Company owners and $5,000 for students in metro areas directly served by Aureon.

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