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Jake Harlan's Heartland Hustle generates $30K monthly recurring revenue across three companies using a $20 tech stack. Bloomington entrepreneur shared details at Heartland Tech Summit amid crypto fears.
Tessa Wolfe··3 min read
AI misinformation deepfakes hit Ohio voters on April 11, 2026, sparking confusion in swing states ahead of midterms. Markets react with fear, slowing Midwest farm loans and ag projects.
Nisha Marsh··4 min read
Deepfake videos impersonate candidates in Illinois and Wisconsin races, spreading false farm subsidy claims. Officials track 500,000 views and deploy detection tools ahead of November elections.
Arjun Keller··4 min read
Central Illinois rural clinics launched AI predictive tools on April 11, 2026, to fight opioid overdoses. The systems flag high-risk patients early, promising major cost savings for Midwest healthcare.
Sienna Nair··3 min read
FDIC warns Midwest banks to prepare for Anthropic's Claude 4 AI disruption. Heartland lenders face risks in lending, operations, and competition from tech-savvy rivals.
Tessa Wolfe··4 min read
Caterpillar and other Midwest manufacturers reject 401(k)s crypto in 401(k) plans as Bitcoin hits $72,963 USD amid volatility. Local farm slumps and factory slowdowns drive caution to protect worker retirements.
Sienna Nair··3 min read
White House advisors join crypto firms to block bank restrictions on stablecoin income. Midwest farmers and manufacturers gain from lower fees and higher yields.
Sienna Nair··3 min read
New federal crypto rules prompt early regulator talks, slashing risks. Illinois and Iowa firms hail stability for payments, hedging, and growth.
Tessa Wolfe··3 min read