Thank you to all who participated in this year's Coolest Thing in Iowa competition.

Following the nomination period, a popular vote will determine the Top 16 products. Products will compete against one another in head-to-head matchups, and the products that receive the highest votes in each match-up will advance to the next round. The public is encouraged to vote once per day, per device through the rounds of voting.

2025 Contest Dates

  • APR

    7

    April 7 - April 18

    Nominations Open

  • APR

    28

    Nominees Announced

  • APR

    29

    April 29 - May 7

    Popular Vote Round

  • May

    8

    Top 16 Announced

  • May

    9

    May 9 - May 14

    1st Round of Voting

  • May

    15

    Top 8 announced

  • May

    16

    May 16 - May 21

    2nd Round of Voting

  • May

    22

    Top 4 announced

  • May

    23

    May 23 - June 3

    Final Round of Voting

  • Jun

    11

    Taking Care of Business Conference

    Winner announced