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The city of Des Moines and Krause Group have resumed negotiations over the proposed Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium district after talks broke down in August. The City Council will consider setting a public hearing Monday on a proposed development agreement. businessrecord.com/krause-gr…

To a child, a cardboard box can be a rocketship. 🚀 For ChildServe President & CEO Dr. Teri Wahlig, that imagination offers an important leadership lesson: Don’t lose the ability to see possibilities. Hear her remarks at the 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event: businessrecord.com/90-ideas-….

The West Des Moines City Council will vote Nov. 2 on a proposed urban renewal area that would pave the way for redeveloping Regency West Office Park into a mixed-use district featuring 700 residential units, retail space, offices and a 120-room hotel. businessrecord.com/wdm-counc…

Des Moines city staff are recommending the City Council move forward with Heart of America Group’s proposed East Village office building over a performing arts center proposal, citing concerns about the latter’s financing and feasibility. businessrecord.com/city-staf…

On the Made in Iowa Podcast, presented by @WellmarkBCBS, Mark Barglof of Kinetic Technologies discusses how robotic welding, specialization and innovation are helping Iowa manufacturers address workforce challenges and improve efficiency. businessrecord.com/made-in-i…

To Darcy Maulsby, being fearless is not a one and done thing. It's continuing to conquer each mountain you encounter. Read more about Maulsby's journey from ag journalist to freelance writer to farmer in this year's Fearless publication: fearlessbr.com/healthy-land-…

Five new murals are bringing color to Valley Junction as part of the Vivid Junction initiative, celebrating the district’s history while enhancing pedestrian walkways. businessrecord.com/placemaki…

Taufeek Shah thought he had the perfect pitch for Lola’s Fine Sauces: great hot sauce + great numbers. But the real breakthrough came when he changed the message. Listen to his remarks from the Business Record’s 2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event at businessrecord.com/90-ideas-….

See what's fueling growth in Greater Des Moines and why the moment is now to keep growing: dsmpartnership.com/stories/r… #sponsoredpost #dsmpartnership @DSMpartnership

Six workforce experts from the Business Record’s annual Jobs Outlook discussion shared advice for Iowa employers looking to attract and retain workers in 2027. Read what they had to say: businessrecord.com/jobs-outl…

Your essential weekly briefing on the latest Iowa business news is here. Stream the latest episode of the Business Record Iowa News Headlines Podcast, presented by @IvyIowaState now: ow.ly/oPgf5101Grk

In her recent On Leadership column, Suzanna de Baca recaps what she learned at the Heartland Cognitive Care Summit: businessrecord.com/on-leader…

Microsoft has paid $95.5 million for 616 acres of Dallas County farmland for a planned data center campus, at a price far exceeding typical agricultural land sale prices in Dallas County. Read the full story: businessrecord.com/microsoft…

Vanessa McNeal, a keynote speaker and leadership coach, wants you to consider the disgruntled people you’ve dealt with: Was that person being difficult, or were they simply dysregulated? Hear her full remarks at the 2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event at businessrecord.com/90-ideas-….

Meet Kristi Knous, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, and the Business Record's 2026 Women of Influence Alum of the Year: businessrecord.com/kristi-kn…

Polk County is implementing wetlands, bioreactors and other conservation projects to address rising nitrate levels and improve water quality. Officials say regional collaboration and sustained investment will be key to long-term progress. businessrecord.com/polk-coun…

Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld was honored Thursday in Des Moines as the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate for his pioneering work advancing global food safety standards. businessrecord.com/food-safe…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Power of Fearless event! A special thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Presenting / Champion: @PrairieMeadows Supporting / Ally: Fredrikson, @ncmic and @iowabraininjury Read the edition at fearlessbr.com.

In the latest episode of On the Move, Bob Baxter, president and CEO of @MercyOne_Iowa, encourages businesses interested in exploring partnership opportunities to connect with MercyOne. Watch the full episode: businessrecord.com/on-the-mo…

The Iowa Food Security Forum brought together 150 to 200 food-insecure Central Iowans to share their experiences and discuss solutions. Drake University professor Lendie Follett explained how their insights could help shape future policies and programs. businessrecord.com/local-for…