December 22, 2025

Each year, the Business Record reflects on a year in the news and recognizes the people and stories that shaped Central Iowa.

Two Rivers Park, a newly completed 9.3-acre green space on the east side of the Des Moines River, was unveiled in October and lauded for its inclusive, community-focused design. Formerly a MidAmerican Energy Co. service center, the site was redeveloped for about $15 million a a partnership between MidAmerican, the city of Des Moines and Polk County Conservation, which will oversee long-term maintenance. Additional collaborators included ICON Water Trails, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, BNIM and McGough Construction, with the Harkin Institute advising on accessibility.

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