This Week: CoderDojo is a free program for K–5 students to explore STEM-based stations like drones, circuits, Bee-Bots, and more! Our Education team is excited to share what CoderDojo is all about at 1MC, and how you can get involved. Enjoy hands-on activities that demonstrate how we engage students and spark their curiosity. Refreshments and […]
This Week: Join us for a conversation with Chrissy Hogue Bartels—producer, actor, and professor of communication at Clarke University—who is making bold moves in the Midwest film industry. Chrissy is currently collaborating with Emmy Award-winning casting director Ross Meyerson and filmmaker Johnathan Brownlee through Torfoot Entertainment Group, working to develop a slate of high-ROI, star-powered […]
This Week: TellersBridge, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Public Library, is launching Cedar Rapids’ first multi-day storytelling festival—an event designed to celebrate the power of live, personal storytelling. The festival will bring together storytellers, listeners, educators, and community members for performances, workshops, and open-mic opportunities. This collaboration combines TellersBridge’s mission of developing storytelling as […]
This Week: Join us as we celebrate Cedar Ridge’s 20th Anniversary! Hear the story of their history, growth, and impact over the past two decades. PLUS A Big Announcement from NewBoCo!📍 Location: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher, IA Program schedule 8:45 to 9:00 - Coffee & Conversation 9:00 to 9:45 […]
This Week: Hear from David Gustafson, Founder of Lion Heart Coaching. Lion Heart Coaching provides clients with research-based and field-proven trainings to improve wellbeing, relationships, and performance. Our focus is […]
This Week: Sales Skills for Every Entrepreneur & Business led by Brian Stoll, owner of Illuminate Digital and seasoned sales expert with 26+ years of experience. Ready to boost your […]
This Week: Iowa Valley RC&D strengthens Iowa’s food system by supporting farmers and building resilient value chains that connect producers to schools, food pantries, food hubs and communities across the state. Jason Grimm, Iowa Valley RC&D Executive Director will be presenting two new programs being piloted in Eastern Iowa and asking for attendee feedback. They […]
This Week: Ambient Grid is an early stage startup, by founder Chris Beyer. He is designing utility pole sensors to send emergency alerts in case of fire or pole failure, and collect weekly logs to analyze the remaining useful life of a pole. Chris is requesting feedback on his overall presentation, as well as his […]
This Week: The health of the land and the health of our communities are intertwined. Land Alliance tends to the health of the land by using perennial farming and conservation practices, and tends to the health of communities by connecting people to the land through good food, education and retreats. A fireside chat with founder […]
This Week: The Fall 2025 Cohort of Iowa Startup Accelerator will be doing their presentations for constructive audience feedback. Circa Legacy, Forge and Flow Consulting, HitchHub, Homeschool Foundry, Payroll Vault, and The Athlete's Health are the presenters. Program schedule 8:45 to 9:00 - Coffee & Conversation 9:00 to 9:45 - Official Program 9:45 to 10:00 […]
