Demand for industrial space across the Des Moines metro remained strong in the fourth quarter of 2025, but developers focused on projects that were pre-leased or had a clear pipeline for occupancy, according to market reports from area brokerage firms.
The Business Record reviewed reports from JLL, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and Colliers and found that lease rates remained stable, and the strongest area of the metro for industrial activity continued to be the northeastern area including Altoona and Bondurant…