Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld was honored Thursday in Des Moines as the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate for his pioneering work advancing global food safety standards. businessrecord.com/food-safe…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Power of Fearless event! A special thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Presenting / Champion: @PrairieMeadows Supporting / Ally: Fredrikson, @ncmic and @iowabraininjury Read the edition at fearlessbr.com.

In the latest episode of On the Move, Bob Baxter, president and CEO of @MercyOne_Iowa, encourages businesses interested in exploring partnership opportunities to connect with MercyOne. Watch the full episode: businessrecord.com/on-the-mo…

The Iowa Food Security Forum brought together 150 to 200 food-insecure Central Iowans to share their experiences and discuss solutions. Drake University professor Lendie Follett explained how their insights could help shape future policies and programs. businessrecord.com/local-for…

We launched Fearless in 2020 with a simple goal: To empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. We could not do this work without Iowans being willing to share their stories. See the stories of five Iowa women in this year’s Fearless publication. fearlessbr.com/celebrating-6…

Innovation starts with bold ideas—and the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is helping turn those ideas into real-world impact. businessrecord.com/show-us-w…

On the Made in Iowa Podcast, presented by @WellmarkBCBS, Todd Eastvold of Pioneer's Algona facility shares how employees looking out for one another and proactively preventing mistakes helps create a safer workplace. Stream new episodes every Thursday. businessrecord.com/made-in-i…

Learn more about how the @DSMpartnership and its Investors are uniting to drive economic growth and talent development across the region. dsmpartnership.com/investors… #sponsoredpost #dsmpartnership

Skylar Mayberry-Mayes believes in the power of transferable skills. Listen to his remarks from the Business Record’s 2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event at businessrecord.com/90-ideas-…. Stream all the speakers’ remarks on the BPC Streaming Network anywhere you get your podcasts.

Ahead of the Business Record’s Oct. 29 Power Breakfast, Mike Stitt, partner at Lateral Group, shared his perspective on AI readiness, the challenges organizations face and why understanding the problem should come before choosing a solution. businessrecord.com/3-questio…

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved selling a county-owned parking lot on Cherry Street near the courthouse after Indianapolis-based Annex Group withdrew from the project. businessrecord.com/polk-supe…

During a segment on the Made in Iowa Podcast, presented by @WellmarkBCBS, Melanie Teske of Wellmark explained why building a strong provider network requires intentional effort. Stream new episodes of Made in Iowa presented by Wellmark every Thursday. businessrecord.com/made-in-i…

Willis Automotive and the Sewell Family of Companies are forming a new partnership as Willis Chairman Rich Willis sells the company to current CEO Jason Willis and Sewell Family member Collin Sewell. Read more: businessrecord.com/willis-au…

Ignit Johnston LLC, the developer behind a failed proposal for a youth sports and recreation complex in Johnston, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy weeks after being ordered to pay more than $4.2 million to Lincoln Savings Bank in a foreclosure case. businessrecord.com/developer…

Your essential weekly briefing on the latest Iowa business news is here. Stream the latest episode of the Business Record Iowa News Headlines Podcast, presented by @IvyIowaState now: ow.ly/JBXH50ZZEHw

Now that it has made cuts to close the $12 million budget gap for fiscal year 2028, the city of Des Moines is pausing further budget discussions until next year. Fiscal year 2029 budget discussions will continue in 2027. businessrecord.com/des-moine…

On the Iowa Economy Podcast, Ben Ayers of @Nationwide discussed how rising fuel and fertilizer prices are putting pressure on the agriculture sector. Understand what’s happening now and what’s next for Iowa’s economy — stream episodes monthly at businessrecord.com/iowa-econ….

CEO of @BalletDM, Blaire Massa, has spent much of her life dancing, including as a leader. Her tenure as CEO has required stepping forward, backward and sideways. Hear her full remarks at the Business Record’s 2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event: businessrecord.com/90-ideas-….

Joe Riley always knew he wanted to own and run a business. His dad paved a path for that with a family business. Bob bought Feed Energy in 1986 and is the current chairman. Joe Riley became CEO of Feed Energy in 2023. businessrecord.com/feed-ener…

Economic development is a team sport. When we collaborate, we win. See the wins Greater Des Moines is racking up: dsmpartnership.com/wins @DSMpartnership #sponsoredpost #dsmpartnership