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D.M.’s Black applicants more likely to be denied home loans than their white peers

Des Moines Register: In the Des Moines metro area, Black applicants are 2.6 times more likely to be denied a conventional home loan than similarly qualified white applicants, according to an analysis of 2019 data released …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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West Des Moines hires DEI director

The city of West Des Moines has hired its first director of diversity, equity and inclusion. According to an announcement on the city’s website, Audrey Kennis has accepted an offer to fill the role. Kennis …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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TYR Pro Swim Series returns to Des Moines in 2022

Des Moines will host the TYR Pro Swim Series in 2022, USA Swimming announced Friday. The event is scheduled for March 2-5 at the MidAmerican Energy Aquatic Center at the Wellmark YMCA. The event, which …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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Celebration of life for Robert Pulver set for today

Retired businessman and philanthropist Robert Pulver died Thursday in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, in West Des Moines. A celebration …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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Broadlawns’ two president and CEO finalists to visit Des Moines, appear in virtual forums

Broadlawns Medical Center will host public forums today and Tuesday for the two finalists competing to become the next president and CEO of Polk County’s safety net hospital. The two finalists, selected from a field …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 30, 2021
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Food Bank of Iowa partners with state fair vendors to rescue nearly 10,000 pounds of food

The Food Bank of Iowa collected nearly 10,000 pounds of food from Iowa State Fair vendors, rescuing food that otherwise would have been thrown away. According to a release on the Food Bank of Iowa’s website, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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Skate DSM to host new Streetstyle competition

Skate DSM has announced that it will host the first-ever Des Moines Streetstyle Open, a competition held at various locations in the Des Moines region. According to a news release, the event is scheduled for …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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‘Forever True, For Iowa State’ campaign concludes, topping expanded $1.5B goal

Iowa State University’s nine-year “Forever True, For Iowa State” fundraising campaign closed out earlier this summer after involving more than 96,000 donors in exceeding the campaign’s $1.5 billion goal, the university reported. Among the donors were 35,508 …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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ChildServe creates director of grants position

ChildServe has announced that the organization welcomed Lisa Pagel to the director of grants position – a brand new role. Pagel will oversee the entire grant process for ChildServe, as well as collaborate with foundations, organizations and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021
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Fareway completes launch of online shopping at its stores

Fareway Stores Inc. has completed its launch of online shopping and curbside pickup at its 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fareway Meat Market stores in a five-state region. According to a news release, Fareway customers can …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2021