ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
STATEWIDE PERSPECTIVE.

SOURCES & REFERENCES

AI Iowa sources & references.

Government records, university publications, and association materials describe their own work. Journalism and commentary are identified separately, with dates and access notes where recorded.

Original collection reviewed ; new references and Government records reviewed .

Universities 26 sources
  1. Drake University. Artificial Intelligence Major. Undated program page describing B.A. and B.S. options, coursework, and student projects; consulted September 11, 2026.
  2. Drake University, 2026–27 Academic Catalog. Artificial Intelligence Minor. Current catalog requirements total 24 credits; consulted September 11, 2026.
  3. Drake University Law School. J.D. Track Certificates. Current university listing includes the Artificial Intelligence Law Certificate; consulted September 11, 2026.
  4. Drake University Newsroom. Drake Law School Launches New Artificial Intelligence Law Certificate Program. April 24, 2025. Describes the program’s interdisciplinary approach and second- and third-year J.D. audience; consulted September 11, 2026. The former standalone certificate link returned 404, so the guide uses the current J.D. certificate listing.
  5. Drake University Newsroom. Drake University Named as Partner in Panama’s National AI Strategy. September 3, 2026. University announcement of a program scheduled to begin in August 2027, including a pathway with two years in Des Moines; consulted September 11, 2026.
  6. University of Iowa, 2026–27 General Catalog. Artificial Intelligence, Certificate. Catalog requirements and eligibility; consulted September 10, 2026.
  7. University of Iowa. Teaching with AI. Undated; consulted September 10, 2026. Campus guidance and teaching resources.
  8. University of Iowa, Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence. IIAI contact directory. Undated; consulted September 10, 2026. Contact listing, not an open call for funding.
  9. Iowa State University, Translational AI Center. Industry Bootcamps. Undated; consulted September 10, 2026. Custom training description and center contact; confirm availability and fees with the provider.
  10. Iowa State University / AIIRA. AIIRA’s Vision. Undated.
  11. Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Trusted Innovation in AI. Undated; funding snapshot July 2026.
  12. Iowa State University Graduate College. Artificial Intelligence. Undated.
  13. Iowa State University, Office of the Vice President for Research. Generative AI in Research: Guidance FAQ. Undated.
  14. Iowa State University, Office of the Vice President for Research. Two PIRI awards grant $900,000 to support translational artificial intelligence and foster rural innovation. November 29, 2021. Background on the center’s founding; current activity is also documented in the 2026 training source.
  15. University of Iowa. UI outlines strategy for artificial intelligence. September 8, 2026.
  16. University of Iowa, Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence. About Us. Undated.
  17. University of Iowa. AI Discovery Initiative to help UI faculty, staff explore AI. September 1, 2026.
  18. University of Iowa. AI in Clinical Settings. Undated.
  19. University of Northern Iowa. University of Northern Iowa launches curriculum on artificial intelligence. March 3, 2026.
  20. University of Northern Iowa, Wilson College of Business. Artificial Intelligence Major. Undated.
  21. University of Northern Iowa, College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences. Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence Major. Undated.
  22. University of Northern Iowa, Online & Distance Education. Artificial Intelligence in Education. Undated.
  23. University of Northern Iowa, Department of Computer Science. Research. Undated.
  24. University of Northern Iowa. AI Technologies Guidelines & Procedures. Undated.
  25. University of Iowa, OneIT. AI Support Team renamed the Emerging Technologies Team. September 14, 2026. University announcement; reviewed September 16, 2026.
  26. University of Northern Iowa, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Professional Development — Fall 2026. Faculty schedule, including September 21 and October 19 AI sessions; reviewed September 16, 2026.
Associations 13 sources
  1. Technology Association of Iowa. Technology Association of Iowa Announces 2026 State Policy Priorities and Federal Agenda. December 15, 2025.
  2. Technology Association of Iowa. AI Roundtable. September 3, 2026 event listing. Used for the recurring program description, not as an upcoming event.
  3. Chelsea Keenan Priest, Corridor Media Group. Iowa Association of Business and Industry, Business Monthly. Iowa Businesses Remain Resilient Despite Inflation, Workforce Pressures. July 21, 2026.
  4. Legacy Bridge. Iowa Association of Business and Industry blog. Investing in AI: Insights into the Paradigm Shift to Industry and Work. April 24, 2025. Contributor commentary; not presented as a formal ABI policy.
  5. Iowa Hospital Association. Artificial Intelligence / Healthcare Innovation at IHA. Undated; describes 2026 programming. Toolkit and vendor showcases are announced for fall and October 2026, respectively.
  6. Dana Schon. School Administrators of Iowa. Artificial Intelligence: Tutor, TA, and Homework Helper. May 4, 2023. Historical commentary; used for its emphasis on learning and student privacy.
  7. School Administrators of Iowa. Leading with AI: A Lunch and Learn Series. Scheduled October 16, 2026–April 16, 2027. Organizer lists registration through September 16, 2026, 10:30 p.m. Central time and fees of $125 for members or $250 for nonmembers. Reviewed September 16, 2026; availability may change.
  8. Iowa Farm Bureau. AI, technology and the future of farming | The Spokesman Speaks Podcast, Episode 181. February 3, 2025.
  9. Teresa Bjork. Iowa Farm Bureau, The Iowa Dish. Deepfakes are everywhere, but Iowa farmers are the real deal. January 27, 2026. Editorial commentary, not a formal AI policy.
  10. Iowa State Bar Association, On-Demand CLE. On-Demand CLE Catalog. Undated; consulted September 10, 2026. Association-operated training catalog on Path LMS. Indexed publisher text consulted; direct retrieval was restricted.
  11. Iowa State Bar Association, On-Demand CLE. Artificial Intelligence Policies for Law Firms. Recorded December 11, 2025. The listing gives an expiration date of December 10, 2026. Indexed publisher text consulted; direct retrieval was restricted.
  12. Iowa State Bar Association, On-Demand CLE. Digital Defense: Navigating Cyber and AI Risks in the Legal Sector. Recorded December 8, 2025. The listing gives an expiration date of December 7, 2026. Indexed publisher text consulted; direct retrieval was restricted.
  13. Technology Association of Iowa. Iowa Digital Infrastructure Summit. Organizer’s agenda for September 29, 2026, in Des Moines; reviewed September 16, 2026. Scheduled event, not a report of proceedings.
News 16 sources
  1. NextEra Energy. Federal loan announcement for the Duane Arnold restart. September 8, 2026. Company announcement; the restart remains subject to regulatory approvals.
  2. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Dominance Financing. Duane Arnold project summary. Undated; describes September 2026 financing. Consulted September 10, 2026.
  3. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Duane Arnold Energy Center: potential restart. Undated project page; consulted September 10, 2026. Regulator’s review and inspection information.
  4. Gavin McGough. Radio Iowa / Iowa Public Radio. Waterloo leaders vote to block data centers for three months. September 9, 2026.
  5. Eliza Billingham. Radio Iowa / Iowa Public Radio. Iowa workers are warned about the use of AI and keeping private data private. September 8, 2026.
  6. Gleb Tsipursky. Iowa Capital Dispatch / News From The States. Iowa should treat AI savings as matching funds for mentorship. September 6, 2026. Opinion article; its recommendations are attributed to the author.
  7. Iowa State University News Service. Iowa State-led team uses data and AI to design next-generation organic electronic materials. September 3, 2026. Dated September 3 on Iowa State’s research index; university release also syndicated by EurekAlert on September 4. Describes research in progress.
  8. Axios Des Moines. AI schools expand, but Iowa takes a slower path. August 24, 2026.
  9. Darren Miller. University of Iowa JPEC. Iowa JPEC AI Services Challenge Awards $277,500 to Iowa Businesses. August 13, 2026. Awards are valued AI services, not described as cash grants.
  10. Iowa Judicial Branch. Adopting Chapter 27 of the Iowa Court Rules: Judicial Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools. July 21, 2026. Rules take effect January 1, 2027 and apply to judicial officers and adjudicative assistants.
  11. Rebekah Vaughan, KCRG. Surging electricity demand from AI data centers puts Iowa at an energy crossroads. Published September 15, 2026. Reporting, including Alliant Energy’s response; reviewed September 16, 2026.
  12. Duane Vetter, KCRG. Packed Dubuque County forum pushes candidates on data center concerns. Published September 15, 2026, at 9:36 p.m. Central time; the URL uses September 16. Indexed publisher text reviewed September 16, 2026. Community candidate forum, not a county hearing.
  13. Iowa Climate Statement signatories. Iowa Climate Statement 2026: A Fork in the Road for New Electricity Generation (PDF). Statement and signatory list, released September 15, 2026; PDF hosted by Iowa Public Radio. Recommendations of the signatories; reviewed September 16, 2026.
  14. Alliant Energy. Energy Blueprint. Undated company planning overview; reviewed September 16, 2026. Describes the company’s generation mix and grid approach.
  15. MISO. Conditional Non-Firm Transmission Service, LLWG-2026-5. September 9, 2026 working-group record; feedback deadline September 16, 2026. Proposal, not an approved rule. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
  16. MISO. Large Load Additions. Undated grid-operator overview of large-load integration and planning; reviewed September 16, 2026.
Community resources 3 sources
  1. Kirkwood Community College. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Classes. Undated; current course listings.
  2. CIRAS, Iowa State University. CIRAS News, Volume 61, No. 1: Preparing Iowa Businesses for Applied AI. 2026 issue; page 7. Publisher-hosted PDF announces statewide applied AI training with TrAC and IIAI. The original guide used indexed publisher text. The PDF could not be retrieved during the September 10, 2026 link check. Read related reporting on the training effort.
  3. Lisa Rossi. innovationIOWA / Business Record. How Iowa State is coordinating AI training efforts for students, industry. July 2, 2026.
News reviewed September 11, 2026 15 sources
  1. Zoe Seiler. Business Record. Iowa communities grapple with regulating data centers as development spreads. September 11, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Publication date and Zoe Seiler’s visible byline verified on the publisher page; feed account names are not treated as author names.
  2. Grace Nieland. The Gazette. What can we learn from other Iowa data centers?. September 11, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Publisher page, visible author, reporting text and September 11, 5:30 a.m. CDT publication timestamp reviewed. Later page-update time is not used as first publication.
  3. Cami Koons. Iowa Capital Dispatch. Clean Energy group calls for more public scrutiny of data center energy costs. September 10, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Full original reporting read in the publisher’s public RSS feed. Feed publication 00:36 UTC September 11 is September 10 in Iowa.
  4. Bob Fisher. Radio Iowa / KGLO. Northern Iowa county panel becomes latest to reject call for data center. September 10, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
  5. Robert Maharry. Times-Republican. Supervisors discuss six-month data center moratorium, plan to vote on resolution at next meeting. September 10, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
  6. Deere & Company / Public Technologies. John Deere Introduces JD, the AI Assistant That Helps Farmers Put Their Data to Work. September 1, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Unaltered company release distributed by Public Technologies. The original Deere page required JavaScript in the text retrieval.
  7. Dustin Hoffmann. Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network. John Deere turns years of farm data into answers. September 10, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
  8. Acacia Killian. KTIV. Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google. September 9, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Published September 9 at 10:06 p.m. CDT, despite September 10 in the URL.
  9. KCCI. Boone County report. Updated September 9, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Brief based on indexed publisher text; direct article access was restricted. Date is the publisher’s displayed update date.
  10. Aveya Hannan. KCAU 9 / AOL. Woodbury County Board of Adjustments receives update on potential data center ordinance. Updated September 9, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. KCAU reporting read in indexed AOL syndication. Displayed update at 03:26 UTC September 10 falls on September 9 in Iowa.
  11. Taylor Deckert. KTIV. Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinance. September 8, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
  12. Dordt University. Dordt University embarks on one-year generative AI pilot program. August 24, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. University announcement; participation is available to its campus community.
  13. Brooklyn Draisey. Iowa Capital Dispatch / News From The States. Dordt University launches generative AI pilot program for tools access, community conversations. September 7, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
  14. Office of the Governor of Iowa. Gov. Reynolds releases final report from Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force. September 3, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026. Official announcement of recommendations; not approval of a new power plant.
  15. Zoe Seiler. Business Record. Iowa’s energy demand entering new growth phase, says nuclear task force report. September 4, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
Government 5 sources
  1. Iowa Department of Management. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. Policy Hub updated January 14, 2026; effective March 31, 2025. The listed review date is not treated as evidence that a subsequent review occurred. Consulted September 12, 2026.
  2. Iowa Legislature. Senate File 2417 — Bill History, 91st General Assembly. Signed May 2, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026; applicability July 1, 2027. These are distinct dates. Consulted September 12, 2026.
  3. Woodbury County, Community & Economic Development. Data-center zoning listening sessions for unincorporated Woodbury County. July 31, 2026. Describes consultation on potential rules, not an adopted zoning ordinance. Consult the county notice for meeting dates. Consulted September 12, 2026.
  4. Iowa Utilities Commission. Agency responsibilities and public filing resources. Undated agency information. Links to the Electronic Filing System and public-comment entry point. Consulted September 12, 2026.
  5. Dubuque County. Data Center Planning Process. Official meeting-packet and document library; reviewed September 16, 2026. Includes the July 6 moratorium resolution and planning materials.
Local-government learning 2 sources
  1. Iowa League of Cities. 2026 conference schedule. Undated schedule; September 24, 2026 session dates and times checked September 15, 2026. Upcoming conference sessions, not an adopted AI policy or a data-center approval.
  2. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. AI Basics for Community Leaders. Organizer’s listing for September 29, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Atlantic. Reviewed September 16, 2026; confirm registration terms with the organizer.