Press Releases
More than two of every three Iowa homes have elevated radon levels
January 8, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
January 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Chet Culver has proclaimed January as “Radon Action Month” in Iowa. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can cause lung cancer. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates up to 70 percent of Iowa homes have elevated radon levels.
Iowa Receives $189,000 in Loans and Grants from USDA
December 30, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development awarded a grant and two loans totaling $189,000 to Iowa through the Community Facility Direct Loan program and the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
$10,000 donation to new Sioux City Public Museum site announced
December 26, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
SIOUX CITY, IA - December 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Siouxland Heritage Foundation announced a $10,000 grant from The Powell Group Fund – Sioux City of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation for the “Our New Museum” capital campaign today.
Preston Accepts $72 Million Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan
December 22, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD long-term disaster funding to Iowa now tops $281 million
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today accepted a nearly $72 million disaster plan from the State of Iowa to recover from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this year. Iowa intends to use the funding provided through HUD’s Community Development Block […]
REP. LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF $125.2 MILLION IN DISASTER FUNDS
December 10, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD Announces Release of Funding for Community Development Block Grants
Washington, D.C. - December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the release of $125.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
New Hartford Residents Invited to Review Ideas for the Community’s Future
November 10, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
NEW HARTFORD, IA - November 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Residents of New Hartford will view proposed recovery ideas for their community at a
Community Open House November 8.The event, to be held at the New Hartford K-8 School, 508 Beaver St. in New Hartford from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will display designs, […]
Grassley: Nearly $77 Million in Energy Assistance to Iowa
October 17, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $76,929,443 to Iowa through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution.
Governor Culver Announces Green Iowa Americorps Program To Help Rebuild A Greener Iowa
October 10, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, IA - October 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Chet Culver announced today the launch of 56 AmeriCorps positions in the new “Green Iowa” initiative. The mission of this new program is to assess energy saving needs in communities and provide energy-saving education and service through community outreach.
Preston accepts $85 million Iowa disaster recovery plan
September 24, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD funding to support housing, small business, and infrastructure programs
WASHINGTON - September 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today accepted an $85 million disaster plan from the State of Iowa to recover from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this year.
FEMA Grants Vary Case by Case in Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
August 18, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, IA - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A key goal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to help disaster victims in counties receiving a presidential disaster declaration get into livable homes and begin the process of recovery.
3 Million In FEMA Grants To Iowa Emergency Management
August 8, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, Iowa - August 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Chet Culver and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) will receive $3.3 million in FEMA grants.
REP. Loebsack Offers Amendment to the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection ACT of 2008
July 31, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Amendment Will Require Study of Flood Risks on Bridges
Washington, D.C. - Jul 23 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack offered an amendment during House debate of the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008, H.R. 3999. The Congressman’s amendment, which was approved by voice vote, will revise the bill to require the Secretary of Transportation […]
Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa
June 24, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it will waive certain limitations for the low-income housing tax credit in Indiana and Iowa so that owners of facilities in these states can provide housing to victims of recent storms and flooding.
Congressman Latham Discusses Protection of Student Loans with Iowa Higher Education Group
June 18, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C.—The Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities recently sat down with Iowa Congressman Tom Latham to discuss legislation before congress dealing with credit and student loans.
Governor Culver Signs Legislation To Strengthen Iowa Schools
June 2, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
SILO bill provides secure funding for Iowa’s school districts; Eases property tax burden
SIOUX CITY – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed House File 2663, which establishes Iowa’s sales tax at 6% and uses the extra 1 cent on every dollar spent in Iowa for school infrastructure funding.