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.
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.
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.