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Join the guest list for Tuesday’s UP America Summit welcome party
We’re partnering with UP Global on its upcoming UP America Summit and thanks to the University of Iowa, we’re kicking off the Summit festivities with an open-to-the-public Silicon Prairie Party on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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We’re hiring an operations manager
Silicon Prairie News has spent almost five years growing its team as a digital media startup, as part of a robust region, to make an impact that resonates around the country. We’re preparing to accelerate that growth, but before we can, we have an incredibly important role to fill …
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From the field: A Silicon Prairie News monthly update
Sunday Funday takes on a bit different meaning these days. Still a lot of football, but a little less libation and a whole lot of pen and paper. With our recent introduction of weekly Monday strategy sessions, Sunday prep has become a valuable part of the routine. Important milestones to reach during the week? Desired…
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We’re hiring an editor in Omaha, where it all began
Silicon Prairie News has spent almost five years growing its team as a digital media startup, as part of a robust region, to make an impact that resonates around the country. We’re preparing to accelerate that growth, but before we can, we have an incredibly important role to fill. Today we’re excited to announce the…
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A special note about Big Des Moines
Silicon Prairie News is dedicated to the grassroots building of the Midwest startup community. From writing about the region’s entrepreneurs to connecting attendees at our Big Series events, the development of a strong community is core to who we are; how we best serve you is a question we push ourselves to consider every day.…
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Congratulations to SPN’s new managing editor, Fred Bauters
“Do you mind if we start calling you managing editor?” That’s the question I posed to Fred Bauters, SPN’s Kansas City editor, over the weekend. And today we are extremely excited to announce that Fred has been promoted to managing editor of Silicon Prairie News…
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“And the Analog goes to…” Watch video of 2013’s Silicon Prairie Awards
In case you missed the second annual Silicon Prairie Awards last Thursday—or if you just want to relive the magic—here’s your chance to experience the excitement and watch all 12 golden Analogs be handed out to their very worthy recipients…
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And the 12 winners of the 2013 Silicon Prairie Awards are…
Companies from across the Silicon Prairie took home awards at the second annual Silicon Prairie Awards. All of the winners have been announced and this year’s golden analogs have found their new homes. From hundreds of nominees to 48 finalists, 12 winners emerged Thursday evening at Des Moines’ Hoyt Sherman Place. Below you’ll find a…
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Leap2’s 2012 Silicon Prairie Awards tale: From last legs to new investors
Last year, leading up the 2012 Silicon Prairie Awards, Leap2 was on its last legs. For months we had searched far and wide for new investors. Frustrated, exhausted and burned out, we decided we would send the team up to Omaha to be part of the Awards …
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Meet the 8 Innovation and Mobile App of the Year finalists
Each year we’re blown away by the big ideas Silicon Prairie companies think up and the dreams they’re able to turn into realities. The eight finalists for Innovation and Mobile App of the Year have their finger on the pulse of the “next big thing” and have all proved themselves worthy of recognition for the…