What’s needed to grow Iowa’s manufacturing sector? Experts say more people and homes for them to live in. Read more: businessrecord.com/iowa-needs-mor…

Panelists serving on our Power Breakfast on executive leadership transition recently shared what they think defines strong community leadership. Read more: businessrecord.com/event-preview-…

5 years ago, the Business Record launched Fearless. To celebrate the initiative’s birthday, we publish an annual collection of profiles of fearless Iowa women. Read about the six women featured in this year's Fearless publication: businessrecord.com/meet-6-inspiri…

SPONSORED CONTENT: Urbandale's systems are built to enable the next project, not repeat the last one. The city's downtown master plan is guiding core revitalization. Read more in the latest Urbandale FORWARD post from the City of Urbandale: businessrecord.com/beware-of-the-…

A changing of the guard is underway in Central Iowa. During our last Power Breakfast of 2025, a panel of business and community leaders will reflect on the history and culture of community leadership in Des Moines. REGISTER TODAY ow.ly/4gPN50X9opi

Disruption is here, and it's transforming industries fast. Focus, empathy and adaptability will help leaders move fast while building strength and creating positive, lasting impact. Read more in Suzanna de Baca's "On Leadership" column: businessrecord.com/on-leadership-…

Angela Franklin believes in remaining open to unexpected opportunities and going after what you want. The Des Moines University president is the Business Record's 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year. Learn more about her in our recent Q&A: fearlessbr.com/women-of-influ…

Aime Wichtendahl made history when she was elected to the Hiawatha City Council and became the first openly transgender elected official in Iowa in 2015.  In our Fearless annual edition, she sat down with us to share her hopes for the future of Iowa. fearlessbr.com/its-my-respons…

Kristi Kaye Burma, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Athene, has been named the 2025 Dentons Human Resources Professional of the Year. businessrecord.com/meet-2025-dent…

Lalonyo AnyaCeng was born in a refugee camp in Uganda. She spent the first 16 years of her life in refugee camps.  In our annual Fearless edition, she shared with us what it was like to navigate being a young refugee in America . fearlessbr.com/lalonyo-anyace…

A majority of employers who responded to an annual survey by Palmer Group said they wanted their workers in the office full time. Read more: businessrecord.com/palmer-group-s…

Meet Theresa Greenfield, the new executive director of Invest DSM: businessrecord.com/get-to-know-th…

Wrestling took Clarissa Chun around the world: an Olympic bronze medal and becoming the inaugural coach of women’s wrestling at the University of Iowa. Chun shared with us how she found the courage to excel in a male-dominated sport. fearlessbr.com/how-clarissa-c…

A non-profit and university partnership is helping to rebuild a Des Moines neighborhood while providing students with valuable experiential learning. Read more about the partnership between 6th Avenue Corridor and Drake University: businessrecord.com/drake-universi…

20 years. Countless moments. One incredible story of Cyclone pride. “Fanatic: Stories From 20 Years Inside Iowa State” by Chris Williams is finally available. This book takes you behind the scenes of Iowa State athletics like never before. Order TODAY: bpcdm.jotform.com/252727704836969

The Insurance Exchange Building in downtown Des Moines, known for the red Traveler's umbrella that sits atop the building, has been sold to a Cedar Rapids development group for $4.3 million. Read more about the sale and plans for the building's future: ow.ly/HYVl50XoLfI

515 Walnut Tower developer Joe Teeling said work is expected to resume on the project next week after a financing gap caused a pause in construction. The project should still be complete by the original spring 2027, Teeling said. Read the full story: ow.ly/lI2K50XoMo2

Perlla Deluca is no stranger to being "the only" in a room. Throughout her career, she's made it a priority to ensure women in construction coming after her don't have to feel that way. Read about Deluca and her work in this week's Fearless: fearlessbr.com/bringing-other…

Ames is becoming a biotech powerhouse. A new $40M BioMADE facility at Iowa State University will help startups scale bioindustrial manufacturing, backed by the @DeptofDefense & @IowaEDA. Opening 2028 → built to keep innovation — and jobs — in the U.S. businessrecord.com/bringing-biote…

In Greenfield, Iowa, an EF-4 tornado tore a path that killed five people, injured more than 35 people and caused millions in damages in 2024.  Jennifer Garside has lived in Greenfield her entire life, and she felt called to give back to her community. fearlessbr.com/picking-up-the…