News

Red Bull Soapbox Race to bring $1M in economic impact to Des Moines

The Red Bull Soapbox Race will roll into Des Moines on May 31. Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the event near the Des Moines State Capitol grounds. In 2022, the event drew more than 25,000 spectators to Des Moines. This year’s race is expected to deliver more than $1 million in economic impact, according to Catch…

By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025

The Mutual Group appoints new chief growth officer and head of corporate development

TMG Insurance Services, also known as the Mutual Group, announced Peter Houston has been appointed chief growth officer and head of corporate development. Houston brings expertise in the mutual insurance sector and 15 years of insurance transaction and advisory experience to the Mutual Group, based in West Des Moines. In this newly created role, Houston will…

By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025

Three renderings of new exhibits and buildings at Blank Park Zoo.

Blank Park Zoo breaks ground on new lion habitat

Blank Park Zoo broke ground on Tuesday on a new lion habitat that will support the conservation of African lions. The Marjorie A. Foster Lion Conservation Center will more than triple the zoo’s space for African lions and expand its role in global conservation efforts, a news release said. The zoo announced plans for the new…

By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025

Merchants Bonding Co. announces expansion, addition of jobs at West Des Moines HQ

Merchants Bonding Co. plans to expand its national headquarters in West Des Moines to meet the growth the company is seeing nationwide and to accommodate the addition of employees in Iowa, the company announced Thursday. Merchants Bonding Co.’s home office at 6700 Westown Parkway has grown from about 116 employees when it was built in 2015…

By Michael Crumb | May 22, 2025

Simpson College begins search for interim president

Simpson College announced it has begun its search for an interim president after former President Jay Byers died April 17. A specific search timeline has not been established, but the Simpson board of trustees expects to have an interim president in place for the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, the announcement said. Terry Handley…

By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025

Business Record announces 2025 Women of Influence

The Business Record is proud to announce the 2025 Women of Influence. These awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have attained success while helping others along the way. From a variety of career paths and walks of life, they’ve devoted their time to making an impact. They’ve spent countless hours on various…

By Emily Barske Wood | May 22, 2025

Double Up Food Bucks expands to all Fareway locations in Iowa

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s Double Up Food Bucks program has expanded its partnership with Fareway to offer the program at every Fareway location in Iowa. The addition of 76 Fareway stores will make the program accessible to thousands of Iowans and help them buy more fresh produce, the nonprofit organization said in a news…

By Business Record Staff | May 21, 2025

City of Des Moines receives LEED platinum certification for climate resiliency

The city of Des Moines has announced it received LEED Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED for Cities rating system recognizes local governments worldwide that have demonstrated commitment to sustainability and resiliency. Des Moines is one of nearly 150 cities to receive LEED for Cities certification and one of six to…

By Business Record Staff | May 21, 2025

Search