Book of lists
Chris Conetzkey, Business Publications Corp. president and group publisher, shares the 2025 Book of Lists at Capital Square on Jan. 9, 2025. Looking on are David Spalding, center, Raisbeck Endowed Dean of Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business; and Lawrence Cunningham, chief growth officer for Business Publications Corp.

Our team was honored to again be recognized at the Jan. 9 2025 Book of Lists unveiling event, as Des Moines Business Record readers voted Food Bank of Iowa No. 2 among the most metro’s most influential nonprofits. FBOI also was ranked No. 2 in 2024 and No. 1 in 2023.

Congratulations to ChildServe, which was ranked No. 1 for the second year in a row. We are humbled to be included among 25 respected nonprofit organizations all working to improve lives. Thanks to support from steadfast donors, partners and volunteers, we’re grateful for the opportunity to provide food and hope for our neighbors facing hunger. It’s our privilege to serve the community.

The annual “Book of Lists” contains more than 70 lists from a variety of industries, profiles of local leaders, market research and a community calendar. Learn more on the the Business Record’s website.