Market Happenings - Your Monthly Update

October, 2026

PUMPKIN SPICE & FINANCIAL ADVICE: WHAT FALL CAN TEACH US ABOUT MONEY

Autumn is just around the corner. The leaves are changing, football is back, sweaters are making their annual appearance, and seemingly everything has become pumpkin spice.

HOW THE 2026 MIDTERMS COULD AFFECT YOUR MONEY

Source Fidelity

As US voters prepare for the midterm elections in November, they will have a big stake in determining not only who controls Congress, but legislative direction and policy decisions for the next 2 years.

WHY ONE IOWA FAMILY MADE THE LEAP FROM PIGS TO MUSHROOMS

source: Iowa Public Radio

A family farm in central Iowa recently transitioned their industrial hog operation to grow something else- specialty mushrooms. They say it's better for them and the environment, and with help from a nonprofit, they hope to inspire other farmers.

CATCH DSM: THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER IN GREATER DES MOINES

Make your social calendar more eventful. From farmers' markets and foodie festivals to concerts and sporting events, our events calendar is the best resource around for finding fun in Greater Des Moines.

Events Calendar

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