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Startup founder Zach Veigulis explains how Central Iowa supports new ventures through mentorship and capital access.
Local partners help entrepreneurs launch and sustain businesses in Central Iowa.
Veigulis notes the firm uses technology to appeal denied insurance claims as part of its business model.
The Des Moines Partnership provides mentorship and community-building support.
The piece emphasizes ongoing collaboration between startups and local organizations.
Des Moines area businesses can leverage local resources to navigate early challenges.

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The Iowa High School Athletic Association officially announced the Class 1A and 2A state tournament brackets for boys basketball.
St. Edmond is the 1A top seed and will play Woodbine in the opening round.
In 2A, Kuemper Catholic holds the No. 1 seed and opens against Union Community.
The state tournament runs March 9–13 at the Casey’s Center and other Des Moines venues.
Bracket pairings include multiple notable matchups in 1A and 2A, with semifinals and finals set for March 12–13.
The article provides detailed substate results that determined the official state tournament pairings.
The tournament structure includes top seeds and upcoming quarterfinal matchups across 1A and 2A.
Dana Becker provided the coverage as the article’s author, with a background in Iowa sports writing since 2000.
The article notes that St. Edmond will face Woodbine in 1A, continuing a rematch from a previous year.
The brackets publish specific game times for the opening rounds in 1A and 2A.
The coverage highlights both teams' season records and bracket positions heading into the tournament.

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Jenica Lewis of Johnston headlines Class 5A, averaging nearly 21 points per game and leading in rebounds and assists for her team.
Ava Smid of Dallas Center-Grimes shines in Class 4A with 12 points and seven rebounds per game.
Braylyn Birmingham of Norwalk is among the state's top scorers at about 30 points per game.
Ellie Muller of Dowling Catholic leads her team with 17.5 points and 12.7 rebounds per game.
Courtney Franck from Mount Vernon is noted for leadership with nine rebounds and six assists per game.
Ava Doeschot of Hinton helps drive Sydney Doeschot's team with 22 points per game and five assists.
Taya Christie leads West Lyon as the top rebounder with 7 per game and 14-point scoring.
Macy Comito of Carlisle is an Iowa State commit averaging 20 points per game.
Dan Becker reports on Iowa girls high school basketball during the state tournament week.

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Northern Iowa defeated Drake 75-53 in Des Moines on Sunday, led by Will Hornseth's 16 points.
Hornseth shot 7 of 11 from the field, with Ben Schwieger adding 15 points for UNI.
Tristan Smith scored 12 points and provided steady second-half production for UNI.
Eli Shetlar and Owen Larson each scored 15 for Drake, but the Bulldogs lost their ninth straight.
UNI built a 39-24 halftime lead and extended it after the break to seal the win.
The Associated Press and Data Skrive provided game reporting and stats for the story.
UNI improves to 19-12 overall and 11-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference with the victory.
Drake remains at 12-19 overall after the loss, with a 6-14 mark in conference play.
The game featured a late first-half surge that gave UNI the lead before halftime.

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Dybevik reached the 285-pound bracket at the Iowa State Wrestling Championships in Des Moines, advancing before a semifinal loss.
Colfax-Mingo sophomore Cason Fitch competed at 126 pounds and finished the tournament with multiple wins but fell short of podium goals.
Dybevik faced tough competition, including ranked opponents, and finished his state run after a critical late deficit.
Colfax-Mingo coach Stacey Rice acknowledged the margins and small mistakes at the state meet that can decide outcomes.
Cason Fitch entered the tournament with high seed and finished his state run with 151 career wins for the school.
The Tigers had two seniors compete, with both leaving Des Moines after contributing to a strong season.
Dybevik secured a victory by pin in the first period against Antoni Solovi before the quarterfinals.
Fitch opened with a 20-4 technical fall win at 126 pounds, advancing to the next rounds before elimination.
The Tigers' 2026 state tournament coverage highlighted narrowed margins and the impact of seeding on outcomes.
The article provides a detailed account of Dybevik and Fitch’s paths, including opponents and match results, at the state tournament.

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