Iowa Stories

Explore stories from across the state of Iowa, part of the IEDA and IFA patchwork of growing communities.

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Small Business
Downtown
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2024 Open 4 Business Finalists

Main Street Iowa has named five finalists for its annual Open 4 Business Pitch Contest on Monday, Aug. 5, in conjunction with the 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference.

Owners of the GoldFinch Tap standing in front of their business' door
Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation
International Trade
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The Sky is the Limit

Sky Factory was founded in Fairfield in 2002 and started out creating printed ceiling tiles until they transitioned to digital images and LED blacklighting.

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Energy
Bioscience
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From Patent to Progress

Myron Danzer and Chevron renewable energy group continue forging new paths for biofuels.

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Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing
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Made (Efficiently) in Iowa

Read about five companies that are embracing technological advances to boost their productivity and support Iowa's advanced manufacturing industry.

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Technology
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Learning Virtually Anywhere

Iowa EdTech startup, VictoryXR, creates schools of the future.

Virtual reality campus image
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