96 Top Iowa Education Companies and Startups of 2021

June 30, 2021
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This article showcases our top picks for the best Iowa based Education companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Education industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Iowa Education Startups

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University of Iowa

University of Iowa

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University of Iowa is a public research university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs.

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Pear Deck helps schools optimize their 1:1 programs through interactive synchronized learning experiences.

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Higher Learning Technologies

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Higher Learning Technologies specializes in using mobile technology to create better education solutions.

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Iowa State University

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Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.

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Brooklyn Public Library

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The Brooklyn Public Library is the public library system of the borough of Brooklyn, in New York City.

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Substrate

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Substrate is a mobile education platform delivering a fresh method for educators who teach complex concepts in science.

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ACT

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ACT is an independent, non-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management

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College Raptor

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College Raptor is a higher education technology company that simplifies the college search and application process.

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Iowa EdTech Collaborative

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Iowa EdTech Collaborative is a network of internationally-known education companies.

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Point of Choice

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Point of Choice offers marketing solution that allows vendors to identify and reach targeted K-12 buyers.

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U.GG

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Developer of a hyper-improvement training platform.

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NewBoCo

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NewBoCo is a nonprofit organization focused on making community more resilient to a changing economy by supporting entrepreneurship.

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Foundations in Learning

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Foundations in Learning provides scientifically-based, empirically-derived education for elementary and middle age school students.

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Uni.

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Classroom assistant, schedule and teaching aid for students, teachers and researchers.

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Parametric Studio

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Parametric Studio is an Ed-Tech company specialized in developing engineering-centric and project based STEM software products.

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Kuder

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Kuder is an education management company that offers career assessment, education planning, and guidance resources.

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EF Englishtown

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World’s #1 Online English School

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ZaranTech LLC

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ZaranTech is an information technology company specializing in online IT training and services.

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Converge Consulting

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Converge is the digital agency for education.

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Palmer College of Chiropractic

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Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport is a school in Davenport.

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Perfection Learning

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Perfection Learning is a publishing company offering b2b media and information services.

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VictoryXR

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VictoryXR is a virtual reality educational product development.

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Iowa Student Loan

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Iowa Student Loan specializes in providing scholarships, planning tools, refinance and loans for students.

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Great River Learning

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Great River Learning is a publishing company specializing in educational and learning products.

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Training Solutions

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Training Solutions specializes in training, mobile CRM solutions, Microsoft office traning and consulting services.

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FullStack

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FullStack academy is a top coding bootcamp focused on JavaScript located in New York City and Chicago.

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SoftwareCW

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SoftwareCW is a growing provider of computer software for personal, businesses, governmental and educational institutions.

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CourseLeaf

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CourseLeaf is a curriculum management system and solutions for higher education institutions around the world.

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GeoLearning

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GeoLearning is a provider of managed services and on-demand performance and learning platforms.

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The University Of Iowa Alumni Association

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The University Of Iowa Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization.

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Parent.co

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Parent.co is a digital publication for people who are as curious about the world as they are committed to raising great kids.

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ecfirst

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ecfirst, home of the HIPAA Academy, offers the gold standard in compliance training and certification.

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AOP

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AOP is a christian publishing company that provides bible-based curricula for students.

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Noel-Levitz

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Higher education consulting for enrollment and student success

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TuitionFit

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TuitionFit is a secure online platform for students and families that creates a transparent marketplace of college pricing.

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Breatheology

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Breatheology is a global platform where you can learn how to optimize your breathing for better health and performance.

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Stembox

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Subscription Science Experiments for Girls

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The Docent Institute

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Research, education, social & public policy for emerging technologies.

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McFarland Unified School District

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McFarland Unified School District is a public school district which provides Student Learning Professional Development Families & Community

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Great Prairie AEA

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Great Prairie AEA provides development events for teachers in the areas of curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments.

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The Art of Education

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The Art of Education is a successful internet start-up committed to providing Ridiculously Relevant Professional Development.

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Genesis Youth Foundation

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Services for children needed to level the playing field, empowering them & their immigrant families through play, education, dance and song.

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Infrastructure Technology Solutions

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Infrastructure Technology Solutions provides IT managed and network security services, physical security, data center & education solutions.

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Pleasant Valley Christian Church

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Pleasant Valley Community School District serves the education needs of approximately 4,200 students in five K-6 elementary schools, etc.

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StarrMatica Learning Systems

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StarrMatica Learning Systems is an online educational software company.

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Iowa State Daily

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The Iowa State Daily Media Group, student-run news organization enabling students to inform, and educate their community by innovativ media.

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Iowa State University Book Store

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Iowa State University Book Store is a retailer of educational products.

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Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC

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Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC offers electrical programs, training and education for better career opportunities in the electrical industry.

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Seprio

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Seprio is a sourcing and negotiation consulting firm.

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X-plain patient education

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X-plain patient education is a health technology company that educates patients and improve health outcomes.

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No Hagas Nada

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No Hagas Nada is a marketplace for academic assignments

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Timberline Billing Service

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Timberline Billing Service provides medical billing and medical reimbursement claiming services for education agencies.

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Hempstead High School

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Hempstead High School offers education to each student to meet successfully the challenges and opportunities in a changing world.

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Bettendorf Community School District

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The Bettendorf Community School District is committed to hiring highly qualified staff dedicated to working in partnership with families.

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Fort Madison Community School District

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Fort Madison Community School District ensures all students learn the academic and life skills necessary for personal success.

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Wildwood Hills Ranch

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Wildwood Hills Ranch is a 400 acre non-profit facility providing free summer camp and year round retreats offered to at-risk children.

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YourFreeLegalForms.com

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YourFreeLegalForms.com is a database of legal and business forms contributed by leading lawyers and other professionals.

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Deremiah Law

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I attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from Dowling High School in 2001.

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ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship

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Pappajohn Center is the catalyst that brings together the people and ideas necessary for launching or growing successful enterprises.

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Vault

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A community of entrepreneurs, creative pros and innovators working side by side, learning together and helping each other succeed.

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National Program for Playground Safety

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National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) has been the leader in research, training, & development of S.A.F.E. play areas in the nation.

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Central Rivers

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Central Rivers AEA is one of nine Area Education Agencies created in 1974 by the Iowa legislature to ensure equal educational opportunities.

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Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency 8

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Prairie Lakes is an organization partnering with students, families, educators, & communities to provide educational resources in rural.

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Sioux City Community Schools

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SCCS exists to educate students to believe in their skills, achieve academic excellence, and succeed in reaching their potential.

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Kinetic Books

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Kinetic Books is a provider and publisher of digital curriculum products

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Literacy Lifeline

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Literacy Lifeline is an Education Management company.

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EFM Events

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EFM Events provides event management, IT symposium, emerging technology showcase series, IT event management & production services.

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Siouxland Human Investment Par

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SHIP provides leadership, facilitation and support collaborative efforts for health, human services, education & public safety in Siouxland.

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Clinton Community School District

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Clinton Community School District is providing quality education to students.

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ThunderSnow Interactive

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ThunderSnow Interactive produces custom interactive training, technical education, and sales support applications.

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Newton Community School District

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Newton Community School District is an education management & school platform

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Western Christian High School

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Western Christian High School is a non-profit organization, Quality Christian educational organization located in Hull, Iowa.

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Iowa Small Business Development Centers

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Iowa Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide free, confidential, customized, professional business advice.

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Emmaus International

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Emmaus Correspondence School

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Timmins, Kroll & Jacobsen

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Timmins, Kroll, & Jacobsen provides financial, debt management, tax management, business and estate planning services.

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NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals

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NSF Engineering Research Center is a research center based in Iowa State University that is developing knowledge of bio-renewable chemicals.

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Iowa State University Foundation

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The Iowa State University Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to securing private grants for Iowa State University.

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Dubuque Community School District

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The Dubuque Community School District is a public school district based in Dubuque, Iowa, United States.

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Cowan Research LC

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Cowan Research LC produces Eventus® software for financial research, education and consulting.

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ChalkTheVote

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ChalkTheVote is a classroom-response-system and academic social network.

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Indianola Community School District

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INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is an education management company.

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SocialCanvas

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SocialCanvas is a company that organizes painting classes for friends so they can learn to paint.

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AbleKids Pediatric Therapy

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AbleKids Pediatric Therapy is providing exceptional care to children of all ages.

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Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa

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Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa provide education, legislation, insurance expertise and E&O services to the insurance sector.

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West Des Moines Community Schools

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WDMCS offers one of the largest selections of excellent academic courses and programs, allowing students a customized learning experience.

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Developmental Services of Iowa, Inc.

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Developmental Services of Iowa is a family services company providing staff training and development services.

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CRPrideFest

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CRPrideFest is an annual week long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community located in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Allamakee Community School District

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The Allamakee Community School District promotes a safe, caring & supportive learning environment.

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Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry offers professional and business development program solutions.

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Ponseti.info

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Eliminate Untreated Clubfoot. Governing academic body for Ponseti Method to correct clubfoot

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The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

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A national-caliber business education at Tippie will equip you with an option-rich future in Iowa and around the world.

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Vookbag

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Online Learning Management System

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Cedar Rapids Community School District

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Cedar Rapids Community School District is a public school district serving preschool through 12th-grade students.

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BHC, LC

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BHC, LC through HNcBNc provides broadband, technology & eHealth services to healthcare, business’s, education and local government.

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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is a medical school

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Green Hills AEA

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Green Hills AEA provides digital learning, assessment resources, media, behavior team, assistive technology and medical services.

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