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FEMA Grants Vary Case by Case in Counties Added to Disaster Declaration

Iowa Real Estate — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:09:37 +0000

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. (more…)

3 Million In FEMA Grants To Iowa Emergency Management

Iowa Real Estate — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:08:43 +0000

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. (more…)

REP. Loebsack Offers Amendment to the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection ACT of 2008

Iowa Real Estate — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:42:33 +0000

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 to study flood risks posed to bridges in the 500 year flood plain. (more…)

Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa

Iowa Real Estate — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:39:48 +0000

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. (more…)

Congressman Latham Discusses Protection of Student Loans with Iowa Higher Education Group

Iowa Real Estate — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:45:54 +0000

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. (more…)

Governor Culver Signs Legislation To Strengthen Iowa Schools

Iowa Real Estate — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:22:31 +0000

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. (more…)

Iowa Finance Authority recognizes top-producing lenders

Iowa Real Estate — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:28:06 +0000

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. (more…)

Iowa Finance Authority awards $595,000 from State Housing Trust Fund

Iowa Real Estate — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:17:42 +0000

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 housing units for low-income Iowans. (more…)

Freedom from Taxes - Tax Freedom Day for Iowans 2008

Iowa Real Estate — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:25:52 +0000

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. (more…)

A Helping Hand to Iowa Families Caught In Housing Crisis

Iowa Real Estate — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:20:57 +0000

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. (more…)