A Love Letter to Iowa
Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.
3 Surprising Keys to Career Success
Hummingbirds CEO Emily Steele shares her story of success
Making the Grade
Angela Harrington transformed a dilapidated Grinnell school into the award-winning Hotel Grinnell.
Company Chronicles
Learn why one entrepreneur started his businesses in Iowa – and why you should, too.
Planning Ahead
Starting a business while still in college is a challenging feat, but Linda Tong proved it’s possible.
Successful Transaction
Ben Milne and his Iowa company Dwolla are changing the way people and companies move money.
Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce
NewBoCo places value on connecting talent with Iowa’s startups.
Bringing the Heat
Iowa entrepreneur taking mom’s recipes worldwide Three years ago, after taking a bottle of hot sauce his mom made to a company lunch, Taufeek Shah knew he had something special. “My co-workers said it was the best hot sauce they ever had, and that I should start selling it,” Shah said. “So, I called my mom and […]
Artfully Growing
For artist Zack Jones, Malvern is more than just his hometown — it’s also his canvas.
Problem Solving on the Prairie
The growth and impact of the Midwest’s Silicon Prairie.