A study released Thursday by the Boston Consulting Group said electric vehicles will become more popular and could power nearly half of all new vehicles sold worldwide by 2030, according to a story in the […]
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Bailey: Denim Summit 2017 explores the future of InsurTech
Nearly 100 marketing, technology, innovation, and business leaders from the insurance and financial services industry gathered in downtown Des Moines on October 26 for Denim® Summit 2017. Hosted by Des Moines-based Insurtech company Denim, the […]
Warrior Tattoo Studio: Where the body is the canvas
It all started with a grapefruit. That’s how John Hintz learned the art of tattooing 17 years ago. And 17 years later, he’s the owner of the Warrior Tattoo Studio in Waukee. “I was an […]
Teachers are learning computer science
In order for middle school and high school students in Iowa to learn more about computer science, their teachers need to be able to teach it. So Samantha Dahlby of NewBoCo is teaching the teachers. […]
West Des Moines business incubator relaunches
What was founded in 2009 to grow small businesses in West Des Moines, the West Des Moines Business Incubator is relaunching its business incubation program, according to a news release Monday. According to the […]
MyPropertyIDRegistry.com: An addition to home security plus a lost and found
A Des Moines-based startup company has created a modern-day lost and found that can save money while helping law enforcement. MyPropertyIDRegistry.com modernizes operation identification—a citizen’s burglary prevention program that has existed for over 30 years—which […]
Smith: Selling gambling to children
In terms of quality, 2017 will inevitably rank as one of the greatest years in gaming history. But as Charles Dickens would likely say, 2017 will also be remembered as the worst of times for […]
A Clay & Milk Cartoon: Oct. 27, 2017
Nathan T. Wright is an illustrator and artist based in Des Moines. He is a recurring contributor to Clay & Milk. Find out more about him in his Q&A here. His previous cartoons: Oct. 3, 2017 Sept. […]
Middle Bit: Wal-Mart launches shelf scanning robots in 40 stores
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will roll out shelf-scanning robots in approximately 40 stores to replenish inventory faster and save store employees time when products run out, according to a story Thursday on Reuters.com. According to the […]
Momentum Studios: Using art to help with mental illness
A Central Iowa nonprofit organization that supports over 1,200 individuals with disabilities is expanding its art programming to better serve the area. For 20 years, Community Support Advocates has helped individuals dealing with mental illness, […]