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NewBoCo’s QuickScore simplifies grading for K-12 teachers
Despite the digital classroom revolution, many teachers still keep track of students’ grades by pencil and paper. The Cedar Rapids collaborative NewBoCo, which operates the Iowa Startup Accelerator, is looking to improve the process for schools with a new plugin, QuickScore. Six teams were chosen for the Iowa Startup Accelerator this year, but QuickScore wasn’t one of them. QuickScore…
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Spletter reaches nearly 50,000 downloads
With just under 50,000 downloads from the Google Play store and 18,000 active users, Omaha-based Spletter has been making some big strides. Spletter, a platform that allows users to compose physical letters using a smartphone, has released their 13th update to the Google Play store. Besides basic bug fixes and improved and simplified UI, the…
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DealAnyDay helps consumers find discounts in their city—no coupon required
Mailani Veney’s Hawaiian heritage permeates the culture of her Lincoln startup, DealAnyDay. “It’s been really easy for us to recruit talent because of our ‘Aloha Spirit,’” said Veney, the company President. “It’s the spirit of doing something without expecting something else in return.” DealAnyDay is a website and mobile app that allows users to search…
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AssetRover helps new real estate investors estimate their ROI fast
Investing in real estate is a dream for many, but limited resources and the fear of another real estate bubble keep many from following through on that dream. Cedar Rapids-based startup AssetRover is hoping to simplify the process for on-the-fence investors with its Rental Property Analyzer. The idea for AssetRover came from co-founders Jeri Frank…
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With Proseeds you can donate to your favorite nonprofits at no cost
Donating to your favorite nonprofits just got easier—and free. Proseeds is a seamless way for people to support their favorite local nonprofit organizations by simply visiting participating Proseeds merchants. Upon signing up, consumers choose one or more of their favorite nonprofits they wish to support and link an existing credit or debit card to their…
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Lawnhiro wants to use Zillow data to become Uber for lawns
Many startups are born out of a personal pain point. Lincoln startup Lawnhiro is no exception. “I’m a single dad and would come home after work, make dinner and notice the lawn needed to be mowed,” said Jacob Christensen, Lawnhiro founder. “The grass was super tall, but at the same time I was tired from work…
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QA with Rob Hruska on Hudl’s approach to microservices
Rob Hruska is an Engineering Director for Hudl in Lincoln, Nebraska. He will be giving a presentation, “A Microservices Architecture that Emphasizes Rapid Development,” at this year’s Heartland Developers Conference (Sept. 7-9). SPN caught up with Hruska at Hudl’s offices in downtown Omaha. SPN: How’s Hudl doing? RH: We’re doing pretty well. We’re expanding our global reach this year…
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DigiFarm puts the precision in precision agriculture
While the general public adjusts to the idea of self-driving cars, in the agricultural world it’s old hat. Navigating corn fields is a different experience from driving on streets and freeways, but DigiFarm is there to help make sure it’s a safe journey. Most tractors, combines, sprayers and other big pieces of farming equipment come…
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MusicSpoke joins Prosper Women Entrepreneurs accelerator in St. Louis
Lincoln based MusicSpoke has announced that it will take part in the Prosper Women Entrepreneurs Startup Accelerator in St. Louis, Missouri, this fall. Jennifer Rosenblatt, CEO and co-founder, will participate in the three-month intensive program designed specifically for women looking to grow their businesses. Rosenblatt credits a Silicon Prairie News story about mobile content publishing company…
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Social Assurance helps financial services navigate digital marketing
The company serves over 1,400 financial institutions across the U.S. Lincoln startup Social Assurance is helping banks, insurance companies and financial advisors navigate the choppy waters of customer relations in the digital age. “We provide the software, process, content and strategies to help financial institutions market with confidence,” said Ben Pankonin, CEO and co-founder of…