In the last year, the Business Record covered the array of news and stories coming out of Central Iowa’s business community, including numerous leadership handoffs, the effect of artificial intelligence on technology leadership and cybersecurity, workforce needs in the health care sector and progress on many new commercial and residential developments across the region.

Every year, we look back at the stories that interested the most readers. Here are the top five stories from 2024 that were viewed the most.

For a look at some of the leaders and stories that influenced business and culture in the region over the last year, check out our 2024 News Changemakers Awards online or in today’s Business Record.

1. Best of Des Moines 2024: Business Record readers voted on the best of what Des Moines offers in a variety of business-related categories.
2. See inside West Bank’s new headquarters in West Des Moines: The Business Record offered the first look inside West Bank’s new headquarters, which opened in April.
3. Shopping center in Clive sold for $7.46 million: A 110,625-square-foot strip shopping center in Clive that once included Babies R Us and Joann Fabric Store was purchased in January by University Park Properties LLC.
4. Kwik Trip pays $3.8 million for land in Ankeny: Kwik Trip Inc., based in La Crosse, Wis., paid Wilson Group LLC $3.18 million for property in the 6100 block of S.E. Delaware Avenue in October, Polk County real estate records show. The Ankeny property includes 10 acres of undeveloped land.
5. Pappajohns’ Des Moines home sold for $1.37 million: 24 Foster LLC acquired the late John and Mary Pappajohn’s home in June. The property, which includes 1.36 acres, is valued at $1.15 million.