Posts by maceyshofroth
Section 504 lawsuit stokes fears for families with disabilities
By the book: Navigating legal challenges in 2025
President Donald Trump began his second term by signing a dizzying array of executive orders. He signed 26 in his first week, and by mid-March Trump had signed 89 executive orders, according to the Federal …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 28
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Jonathan Brendemuehl
Jonathan Brendemuehl considers Des Moines the “Goldilocks of cities.”
Growing up, the Spring Valley, Ill., native thought his hometown was too small but that Chicago would likely be too big for him.
He said he …
Read MoreNew JLL report illustrates growth in data center activity
Iowa and Nebraska have become emerging markets for data center development with an anticipated 1,000 acres or more being acquired in the next 18 months for data center development, according to a report on national …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines industrial properties sold for $6.25 million
Industrial properties in the southern part of Des Moines have been acquired by a local entity, Polk County real estate records show.
Susa Capital LLC, located in Waukee, paid Mid America Development Co. $6.25 million …
Read MoreChanging tariff dynamics challenge commercial, construction sector as they build strategies for the future
Uncertainty surrounding the evolving tariffs environment is a chief concern as businesses in the commercial and construction sector try to develop strategies for navigating a path forward, industry experts said.
The U.S. enacted tariffs on …
Iowa Women’s Foundation continues to address the child care crisis in Iowa
A Closer Look: Judd O’Connor
When Judd O’Connor had the opportunity to join Corteva Agriscience, then Pioneer, in 1999, it was a pivotal time for innovation in the seed industry.
“Biotechnology was really entering into the fray at that point …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Leading through uncertainty – A focus on people and purpose
I once led a nonprofit facing an uncertain future due to likely funding cuts. This ambiguity created a climate of anxiety and speculation for all our stakeholders. Everyone was upset and distracted by what might …
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