Press Releases
FEMA Grants Vary Case by Case in Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
August 18, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
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 Real Estate
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 Real Estate
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 Real Estate
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 Real Estate
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 Real Estate
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.
Iowa Finance Authority recognizes top-producing lenders
April 17, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Lenders in Boone, Dubuque, Iowa City, Johnston and West Des Moines earn honors (Des Moines, IA) – Today the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recognized six lenders for their efforts to help Iowans become first-time homeowners last year.
Iowa Finance Authority awards $595,000 from State Housing Trust Fund
April 15, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Projects in Fort Dodge, Keokuk, Mount Pleasant, Fort Madison, Mason City, Waterloo and Council Bluffs get state funds (Des Moines, Iowa) - The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved $595,000 in grants from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based Program, an initiative that helps finance the development of affordable single-family and multifamily […]
Freedom from Taxes - Tax Freedom Day for Iowans 2008
April 4, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Many people are unaware of Tax Freedom Day, but it’s an important date to know. Tax Freedom Day marks the first day in the year when Americans no longer work to pay for their local, state, and federal government tax burden… and begin to work to pay for their own needs.
A Helping Hand to Iowa Families Caught In Housing Crisis
March 27, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Our nation is mired in a housing crisis created by poor management of home mortgages. Because of this crisis many Iowa families are currently struggling to keep the homes they worked so hard to buy and maintain.
