The Iowa Economic Development Authority, which promotes the rehabilitation of historic properties as a way to build community economic development, has made a few recent announcements regarding historic properties:

• The 2026 Preserve Iowa Summit will be June 2-3, 2026 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Proposals for speakers and sessions will be accepted through Dec. 17. 
• Nominations for Iowa’s Most Endangered Properties list for 2026 are due Dec. 9. The list helps connect property owners with preservation resources. More information is available online.
• Pre-applications for the Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program are due Jan. 29. The program supports building rehab to promote investment in Iowa communities. More information is available online.