Opinion

10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech
At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead. Our mission — accelerating world-changing ideas and fostering innovation from Iowa — remains as strong as ever. Entrepreneurship and tech education strengthen local economies and…
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