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Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Realtors launch two statewide initiatives

The Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Realtors have announced two statewide initiatives: the Meaning of Homeownership Contest and the Iowa Homeownership Incubator. The Iowa Homeownership Incubator will challenge lending institutions, real estate brokerages and housing …

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Hubbell opens 10th Edencrest senior living facility

Hubbell Realty Co.’s 10th Edencrest senior living facility has opened in Adel’s Southbridge neighborhood.

The $17 million community includes 44 assisted/independent living units and 26 memory care units. Assisted and independent living units include studios and …

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Megan Milligan named Anawim Housing president

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Megan Milligan has been named president of Anawim Housing, a role she will assume in September.

Milligan, who has been president and CEO of the Iowa Center for Economic Success since 2014, replaces …

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Kading Properties announces five stops for Hometown Tour

Kading Properties, an Urbandale-based construction and property management company, will stop in five Iowa towns on its second annual Hometown Tour, designed to bring its leadership and development teams communities across the state. The five …

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Neighborhood Finance Corp. holding 35th anniversary event June 2

Neighborhood Finance Corp., a nonprofit lender that aims to revitalize neighborhoods and expand homeownership opportunities in Polk County, will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Monday, June 2. A community celebration will be held from 4-6 …

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New affordable housing model planned in Central Iowa

The Central Iowa Community Land Trust, which will provide long-term affordable housing, is expected to fully launch later this year. Graphic special to the Business Record

A community land trust, whose goal is to provide …

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Hubbell announces second residential development in Omaha area

Development of the Rye at Harrison, Hubbell Realty Co.’s second residential development in the Greater Omaha Area, is expected to begin in late 2025. The development will include apartments and rental townhomes. Rendering courtesy of…
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New Iowa law will require Iowa cities, counties to allow ADUs

A law goes into effect July 1 that allows owners of single-family lots in Iowa to add an accessory dwelling unit to their property. The graphic above shows different ways the secondary housing units can…
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Basic income pilot program ends

Two years ago, 110 Central Iowa residents began receiving $500 a month through a community study on how unrestricted cash can reduce poverty and impact the health and well-being of individuals.

The program, called UpLift …

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1 in 3 Central Iowa households financially unstable

The annual income of one in three households in Dallas, Polk and Warren counties falls below the ALICE Survival Threshold, according to United for ALICE. For a family of four, with two adults and two…