Emily Wood is special projects editor at Business Record. She covers nonprofits and philanthropy, HR and leadership, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

A coalition of multiple local and state partners have launched a campaign to bring the headquarters of Corteva’s seed business to Iowa when the company splits into two companies next year. On Oct. 1, ...

After becoming one of the early adopters of a farming practice that would forever change animal agriculture, the Faaborg family in Radcliffe is swapping its concentrated animal feeding operation for ...

Pella Corp., celebrating its 100th anniversary, has recognized team members’ contributions to community service through its 8th Annual Joan Kuyper Farver Spirit Awards, distributing over $100,000 in ...

WB Realty Co. has acquired former Wells Fargo property at 7001 Westown Parkway and 1725 68th St. in West Des Moines. The brokerage firm paid $16.5 million for the property. Photos courtesy of ...

Finance and retirement planning company Athene has signed a lease to move its customer service and operations teams to the Atlas Building beginning in February. A spokesperson said Athene has leased ...

Wells Fargo & Co. has listed five downtown Des Moines properties for sale, including one the financial institution originally said it would retain, the Business Record has learned. In late January, ...

Additional details and new renderings were released this week about the proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center from an office to multifamily building. Last fall, Ruan Inc. announced it was forming a ...

The Iowa State University Foundation has named Jen Scharff of Ankeny as the recipient of the 2025 Order of the Knoll Emerging Philanthropist Award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to ...

A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11 for the proposed rezoning of 280 acres in Grimes that city officials say could lead to the construction of homes and commercial property that will have an ...

Sock manufacturer Fox River had private-label contracts with many nationally recognized companies, such as Carhartt, to produce socks, hats and other items. Now it’s closing its factory in Osage, 30 ...

Iowa-based Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce has announced a nationwide expansion into 1,500 Target stores that began in June. With the addition of Target, Lola’s products can be found in over 14,000 retailers ...