Blank Children’s Hospital announced the naming of the Deb & Bob Pulver Center located at 4055 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines that is home to the STAR & Developmental Center. The building is named in recognition of Deb and the late Bob Pulver. “The Pulver family’s impact on our hospital and the children we serve is immeasurable,” said Erica Axiotis, president of the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Foundation, in a news release. “We are deeply thankful for their unwavering belief in our mission. This naming is a tribute to Bob’s remarkable legacy and to Deb’s continued compassion and support for generations of children to come.” The Deb & Bob Pulver Center includes the STAR Center, a trauma-sensitive child and adolescent-friendly space offering wraparound services. In addition, the developmental center provides expert evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for children with developmental needs. Bob Pulver, former CEO of All-State Industries, was on the hospital’s board of directors. He played a pivotal role in the capital campaign that made the new Blank Children’s Hospital a reality in 2000. Bob Pulver later championed the creation of the developmental center, personally flying hospital staff to research best-in-class programs around the country. “Bob had an incredible heart for children, and his influence is still felt in every corner of this center,” said Amy Groen, medical director at Blank Children’s Hospital, in a news release. “This renaming honors not just his leadership, but the deep compassion and vision that he and Deb brought to our work every day.” The Pulvers were instrumental in the 2019 expansion and relocation of the STAR & Developmental Center to West Des Moines. Even after Bob Pulver’s death in 2021, Deb Pulver has continued their legacy, elevating their total giving to more than $1 million. Photo: Deb Pulver outside the Deb and Bob Pulver Center.