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Occupancy rates in Des Moines area apartments slip under 93%

The percentage of occupied multifamily units in the Greater Des Moines area slipped to 92.9% in the first half of 2025, the lowest the rate has been since late 2020, a new CBRE market report …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 3, 2025
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Americana restaurant space to be converted to offices

The Americana restaurant in downtown Des Moines is preparing to close its doors this weekend, wrapping up a 14-year run in the building that was once home to a Chrysler car dealership.

As the restaurant, …
By Michael Crumb | Sep 3, 2025
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Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation awards $227,000 in grants

The West Des Moines-based Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation has announced $227,000 in grants to seven organizations, supporting three tree canopy enhancement and four regenerative agriculture projects. Recipients include Arboretum Detroit ($47,000) for the …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 2, 2025
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Mom’s Meals announces new nutrition insecurity efforts

Mom’s Meals, a provider of medically tailored meals based in Ankeny, announced it is expanding beyond its core services by addressing nutrition insecurity through several corporate social responsibility initiatives. In the first half of 2025, …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 2, 2025
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Indianola police chief to retire

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Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher will retire from the role on Sept. 25 after three years as police chief and three decades at the Indianola Police Department. Under his leadership, Sher guided the …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 2, 2025

Deere makes leadership changes

Deere & Co. has appointed three new division presidents, effective Nov. 3. Deanna Kovar has been appointed president of the Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division: Production and Precision Ag, as well as the Americas and …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 2, 2025

Deere report gives outlook for FY25

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In its latest 10-K financial report, Deere & Co. outlined its outlook for fiscal year 2025.

Equipment sales in the company’s agriculture, turf and construction segments are expected to be …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 2, 2025
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Drake announces $6 million capital campaign for Drake Stadium improvements

Drake University announced Wednesday a $6 million capital campaign to support renovations to Drake Stadium, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The Drake Stadium Centennial Campaign is fundraising for several major infrastructure upgrades, …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Kemin acquires animal vaccine company

Des Moines-based Kemin Industries has acquired Hennessy Research Associates of Lenexa, Kan. Financial details were not disclosed.

Kemin produces specialty ingredients for animal nutrition and health, pet food and more for companies around the world. …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Des Moines Streetstyle Open happening this weekend

The Des Moines Streetstyle Open marks its fifth year this weekend, expanding its reach through a new partnership with USA Skateboarding, which will transform the multi-day festival into a national showcase for amateur and professional …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025