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Waterloo airport sees record growth

Waterloo Regional Airport announced it has experienced record growth this year, including expanded flight service, a doubling of passenger counts compared to 2024, and new state grant funding for infrastructure. The airport this year has: The Iowa Transportation Commission also recently approved fiscal year 2026 Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure project funding for the airport. The Iowa…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Deere engine portfolio approved for B30 biodiesel

John Deere has received approval to use B30 biodiesel, a fuel blend with up to 30% biodiesel, across its portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. “At John Deere, we’re committed to supporting and growing the use of renewable fuels in our equipment,” Pierre Guyot, senior vice president of John Deere Power Systems, stated in a press release. “We…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Meyocks announces rebranding

Meyocks, a West Des Moines-based branding and marketing agency, has launched a comprehensive rebrand including a new logo, website, messaging and cultural promises. The initiative, led by president and CEO Kelly Ferguson since January 2024, reflects the agency’s expanded capabilities, including a brand strategy team and data science and research leadership, and its continued commitment to serving…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Harkin Institute hosting retirement security event Sept. 17

The Harkin Institute will host Roadmaps to Retirement 2025: Global Lessons and Paths Ahead from 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Harkin Institute, 2800 University Ave. The roundtable discussion will focus on the private retirement savings landscape in the U.S. and how it compares to other countries. It will also cover both retirement savings accumulation and retirement…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 27, 2025

Des Moines Metro Opera reports record-breaking 2025 season

Des Moines Metro Opera has announced that subscription sales reached their highest levels since 2009 in 2025, the fourth consecutive year that sales have surpassed previous records. In 2025, 92% of available seats were sold, with the remainder allocated to industry guests and corporate sponsors. Additionally, individual giving to the annual fund reached an all-time…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 27, 2025

Report: Iowa banks report an increase in loan activity

Iowa banks reported an increase in loans during the second quarter, potentially signaling more confidence in the economy. Iowa’s 233 domiciled banks saw loans increase to $89.4 billion, up 4% from 2024’s second quarter and 1% from $88.5 billion 2025’s first quarter. Several sectors contributed to the growth in loans, Jenica Lensmeyer, spokesperson for the…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 27, 2025

Lead DSM introduces Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute 2026 class

Lead DSM has announced the 45 people selected for the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute class of 2026. Each individual selected was nominated and vetted in a competitive selection process. The institute aims to equip leaders to be effective caretakers and changemakers in our community. Class members will spend the next nine months engaged in…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 27, 2025

Polk County allocates $10 million for affordable housing

Polk County has announced the allocation of $10.2 million in federal funding for projects creating affordable housing units at 50% of the average median income or below. The board’s actions mark the final steps in distributing Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds to community organizations that will develop affordable rental housing units. This funding allows the…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 27, 2025

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