Question 1

How is the AI adoption score calculated for Iowa companies?

Accepted Answer

Each company's score is a 0-100 blend of four signals: AI hiring share (LinkedIn job postings tagged AI/ML), tech-stack adoption (number of public AI vendor integrations), case-study density (independently verifiable AI deployments), and exec disclosure (board, earnings-call, and senior LinkedIn mentions). The score is re-derived monthly so trajectory matters as much as the snapshot.

Question 2

What does an average score of 56 mean for Iowa?

Accepted Answer

An average of 56 places Iowa near the national median (~60). Companies clustering at 65-70 are typically running production AI workloads with measurable KPIs; companies in the 50-64 band are piloting; below 50 means early or no public adoption signal.

Question 3

Which Iowa industries lead in AI adoption?

Accepted Answer

Within Iowa, the largest representations on this leaderboard are Hospital And Health Care (65 companies), Health systems & hospitals (51 companies), Insurance (29 companies), K-12 Education (25 companies). Industry concentration matters: a handful of dense AI-native sectors typically anchors a state's top-quartile cluster, while the long tail captures cross-industry early adopters.

Question 4

How often is the Iowa leaderboard updated?

Accepted Answer

The underlying company-level scores recompute monthly. Pages on this site rebuild from those scores within 24 hours of the recompute. New companies enter the leaderboard as we discover and verify them through our enrichment pipeline (LinkedIn parsing, NAICS classification, AI-vendor integration detection).

Question 5

How can I get my Iowa company added or its score reviewed?

Accepted Answer

If your company is missing or you believe its score is materially out of date, request a review at /contact. We recompute scores on demand for verified companies; turnaround is usually 5-10 business days.

Question 6

Can I download the Iowa leaderboard data?

Accepted Answer

Per-state CSV exports are not yet available as a self-serve endpoint. Reach out at /contact with the use case (research, journalism, internal benchmarking) and we'll provision a one-time export.

#	Company	Stage	Key Opportunity	Industry
1	yss	Minimal	Deploy a predictive risk model that analyzes historical case data to identify youth at highest risk of crisis, enabling proactive intervention and reducing emergency shelter admissions.	Youth & family services
2	cerro gordo county, iowa	Minimal	Deploy AI-powered document processing and citizen service chatbots to reduce manual paperwork burdens across county departments, enabling staff to focus on higher-value constituent services.	Government administration
3	bell tower theater	Minimal	AI can optimize ticket pricing, audience targeting, and show scheduling to maximize revenue and fill seats for a mid-sized regional theater.	Performing Arts & Theater
4	carroll construction supply	Minimal	AI-driven inventory optimization and demand forecasting to reduce stockouts by 30% and cut carrying costs.	Building materials supply
5	comfrey farm duroc heritage	Minimal	AI-powered predictive analytics for feed optimization and herd health monitoring can directly reduce mortality rates and input costs while improving yield and quality consistency.	Heritage Pork Production
6	congregation of the humility of mary	Minimal	Automating donor management and outreach with AI-driven CRM to increase fundraising efficiency and personalize communications.	Religious institutions
7	dance marathon at iowa state university	Minimal	AI can optimize donor segmentation and engagement strategies to increase average gift size and donor retention for this volunteer-run event.	Non-profit fundraising organizations
8	exceptional persons, inc. (epi)	Minimal	AI-powered personalized care planning and administrative automation to improve service delivery efficiency and client outcomes.	Disability services & support
9	hawkeye care centers	Minimal	AI-powered predictive analytics for patient fall prevention and early detection of health deteriorations, reducing costly hospital readmissions and improving care quality.	Skilled nursing & senior care
10	iowa army national guard	Minimal	Predictive maintenance for vehicle and equipment fleets using sensor data and AI models to reduce downtime and extend asset lifecycles.	Military & defense
11	iowa firearms coalition	Minimal	AI can analyze legislative text, public sentiment, and voting patterns to predict bill outcomes and optimize grassroots mobilization efforts.	Advocacy & public policy
12	iowa football club	Minimal	Deploy AI-powered scheduling and communication tools to streamline operations across hundreds of coaches, teams, and families, reducing administrative overhead by 30%.	Civic & social organizations
13	iowa state penitentiary	Minimal	Deploy AI-powered inmate behavior monitoring and predictive analytics to enhance safety, reduce incidents, and optimize staff allocation.	Correctional facilities
14	manatt's	Minimal	Using AI-powered predictive analytics and computer vision for project planning, equipment maintenance, and on-site safety monitoring can significantly reduce costly delays and improve operational efficiency.	Commercial construction
15	ministry of technical and vocational education	Minimal	AI-powered adaptive learning platforms can personalize technical curriculum and skills assessment at scale, improving student outcomes and operational efficiency in a large, resource-constrained public system.	Technical & vocational education
16	northeastern iowa synod	Minimal	Automating routine administrative workflows and donor engagement to free staff for pastoral and community outreach.	Religious organizations
17	north ridge community church (rca)	Minimal	Leveraging generative AI for personalized sermon content, automated community outreach, and administrative efficiency to free staff for higher-touch ministry.	Religious institutions
18	the university club - a women's social club in iowa city	Minimal	AI can personalize member engagement and event recommendations to boost retention and participation in a historically traditional setting.	Non-profit social clubs
19	village northwest unlimited	Minimal	Implement AI-driven client care coordination and predictive analytics to optimize resource allocation and improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities.	Individual & family services
20	ymca of the iowa mississippi valley	Minimal	AI-driven dynamic scheduling and resource allocation can optimize staff deployment, class offerings, and facility usage in real-time to boost member satisfaction and operational efficiency.	Civic & social organizations
21	holy family catholic schools	Minimal	Deploy AI-powered personalized learning platforms to differentiate instruction across diverse student needs while reducing teacher workload on lesson planning and grading.	K-12 Education
22	ibew local 405	Minimal	Deploy an AI-powered member engagement and dispatch platform to optimize job matching, predict training needs, and automate routine administrative tasks, improving member satisfaction and operational efficiency.	Labor unions & professional organizations
23	professional photographers of iowa	Minimal	Deploy an AI-driven member portal that automates portfolio review, SEO optimization, and client-matching to increase member engagement and revenue.	Professional Photography
24	carpenters union	Minimal	Deploy AI-powered member engagement and dispatch platforms to optimize job matching, reduce bench time, and improve member retention across Iowa.	Labor Unions & Professional Organizations
25	sisters of charity of the blessed virgin mary	Minimal	AI can enhance donor engagement and fundraising efficiency by analyzing giving patterns to personalize outreach and predict future support.	Religious institutions & ministries
26	transcendental meditation®	Minimal	AI-powered personalized meditation guidance and progress tracking to enhance member engagement and outcomes.	Meditation & Mindfulness Training
27	upper deer creek church	Minimal	Deploying AI-driven administrative automation and personalized pastoral care tools to reduce staff burnout and deepen member engagement in a rural setting.	Religious institutions

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