In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com

Younkers to close
Kent Darr looks at how malls will adjust to the loss of Younkers and other retailers. Learn more

Unemployment drops
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted employment rate dropped to 2.8 percent in March. Learn more

Prometheus Awards
This year’s Prometheus Award winners included venture capital fund Next Level Ventures, Circle Computer Resources and Phantom EFX. Learn more

Byers assesses tariffs
Greater Des Moines Partnership CEO Jay Byers says China and the United States want to avoid an all-out trade war. Learn more

Pop-up performances
The effort by Bravo Greater Des Moines and partners to offer surprise pop-up art and performances has begun. Learn more