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Affordable Housing Week scheduled April 19-23

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund is hosting the 10th annual Affordable Housing Week, April 19-23. The nonprofit group is providing free events on Facebook and Zoom. The group will release housing data on individual …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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Bank Iowa recognized for volunteer service

Bank Iowa has received the Newell/Franklin award for its service to the Altoona community. The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce presented the award to Bank Iowa at its virtual dinner on April 10. The award …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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Optimism up among small business owners, but caution on effects of pandemic persists

Small business owners grew more optimistic about the future in March, according to a survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 2.4 points in March to 98.2. Despite the …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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Demand for newly built houses ‘very strong,’ Des Moines-area homebuilder says

The National Association of Home Builders this month published an updated edition of its publication that includes a survey of homebuyers’ preferences.

Buyers’ first preference? Sixty percent of those surveyed said they preferred to buy a newly …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 14, 2021
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Iowa Senate proposes $8.2 million increase for public universities

Iowa Capital Dispatch: The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved a $8.2 million increase for Iowa’s public universities, a proposal in opposition to the House’s Regents funding freeze. The education budget, which passed the committee by …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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Urban Dreams to open food pantry in Cedar Rapids

Urban Dreams will be opening a food pantry in Cedar Rapids tomorrow to help fight food insecurity in the region. According to a story published by KCRG-TV, the food pantry will open at the Ladd Library, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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Board of Regents announce second finalist for University of Iowa presidency

The second finalist out of four for the next president of the University of Iowa will visit campus on Thursday and Friday, the Iowa Board of Regents announced this morning. Barbara Wilson, executive vice president …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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ISU to launch eight-day inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase on April 16

Iowa State University’s inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase, an eight-day event spotlighting innovations from every college, will launch virtually on Friday. Events throughout the showcase include a theme park ride competition, a performing arts watch part, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Urbandale warehouse sold for $4 million

A Cedar Rapids investment group has bought property in Urbandale that includes a 22-year-old warehouse with 58,640 square feet of space.

The property at 4091 120th St. (pictured) was purchased by CDK Family Holdings LLC for $4 …
By BPC Staff | Apr 14, 2021
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PROJECT UPDATE: Des Moines’ public works facility

Exterior walls have been erected on the city of Des Moines’ new Municipal Service Center at 1700 Maury St. Work is expected to be completed by May 31, 2022. Drone photo provided by City of Des …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 14, 2021