Industrial development focused on pre-leasing as rent rates remain stable

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…

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