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Hubbell Realty’s Extreme Build program to construct early education center for Easterseals

Hubbell Realty Co., through its Extreme Build program, will construct a 12,300-square-foot early education center in 2021 on the Easterseals Iowa Des Moines campus. Architectural rendering by SVPA Architects

Easterseals Iowa, a Central Iowa organization that …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 13, 2020
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GreenState pioneering ‘contactless cards’ in Iowa

Corridor Business Journal: As businesses learn to quickly adapt to the post-COVID-19 landscape, GreenState Credit Union has become one of the first issuers of “contactless cards” in Iowa. The credit union announced late last week that …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86

Des Moines Register: Thomas Urban, who served as one of the youngest mayors of Des Moines and helped revitalize the Des Moines Botanical Garden, died Friday at the age of 86. “He clearly was an asset …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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On With Life, Clive police to distribute free bike helmets

On With Life and the Clive Police Department will distribute free bicycle helmets on Thursday, July 16, to promote the importance of helmet use. The brain injury rehabilitation center is using the event to raise …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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Make-A-Wish Iowa CEO and president dismissed after ‘financial irregularities’ discovered

“Financial irregularities” discovered in an internal compliance by Make-A-Wish Iowa prompted the dismissal of the organization’s CEO and president, the Des Moines Register reported. Board Chair Joshua Norton said in a statement that the organization is “working on …
By BPC Staff | Jul 13, 2020
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TheatreMidwest announces third season lineup

After having its second season brought to an end because of the coronavirus pandemic, TheatreMidwest has announced the lineup for its third season, including two projects postponed from season two, organizers said in a news …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 10, 2020
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Immigrant groups seek donations for emergency support fund for families

A new initiative is helping Central Iowa immigrant families through the pandemic, but more than 100 families are still on a waiting list for financial assistance. The Central Iowa Immigrant Emergency Support Fund, launched in …
By BPC Staff | Jul 9, 2020
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Bank Iowa co-founder Harry Barr dies

Bank Iowa’s more than 270 employees are celebrating the life and achievements of bank co-founder Harry Barr, who died July 1 at the age of 84. “Harry was a man of adventure and action,” said …
By BPC Staff | Jul 9, 2020
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Polk County 4-H awarded Iowa 4-H Foundation Program Grant

The Polk County 4-H received a $1,000 grant through the Iowa 4-H Foundation for its Mindfulness Workshop Series, the program announced this week. The Iowa 4-H Foundation offers grant support of more than $200,000 each …
By BPC Staff | Jul 9, 2020
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Fareway Stores launch checkout aisle fundraiser for Variety — the Children’s Charity

Fareway Stores Inc. partnered with Variety — the Children’s Charity to conduct the annual “Round up at the Register” fundraiser July 6-25. Customers will have the opportunity to round up their grocery bill to the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2020
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