For 31 years, the Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) has annually presented Iowa Venture Awards to individuals and organizations, both large and small, in recognition of their significant contributions to Iowa’s economy through entrepreneurial leadership, innovation and the creation of job opportunities. 

In the next 20 years, some finance experts project that EVs will account for 35 percent of all new vehicle sales. For the past two years in Iowa, EV sales have hovered around 1 percent of the overall total, with some months inching toward 2 percent. While this type of fast growth may seem unrealistic, history shows us it would not be unusual for rapid growth to transform the transportation industry.

Electricity doesn’t just have to light up your tree this Christmas; it can also power your holiday gift list. Electric gadgets can cook, entertain, help with chores and improve your health.