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Invite Someone Home Again This Holiday Season
November 18, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Sioux City Economic Development Department is continuing its campaign inviting former residents to move back to Sioux City this holiday season. Initially launched late last year, the “Home Again” marketing initiative will utilize local media including print, tv, bus signage, banners and electronic billboards to target parents and families who want to see their children move back to Sioux City.
Area Road Construction Update
April 30, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gordon Drive - The Iowa Department of Transportation has reduced traffic to one lane in each direction for HMA Patching on IA 12 (Gordon Drive) from US 20 west to Pearl Street. Construction is anticipated to be complete May 29th.
Governor Culver Announces $10.1 Million In Federal Recovery Grants For Iowa’s Airports
March 31, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, IA - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Chet Culver announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate $10.1 million in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to three Iowa airports in Iowa City, Sioux City, and Waterloo.
CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDING FOR EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT
March 24, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
March 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) announced the Department of Transportation awarded a $2,536,062 grant to the Eastern Iowa Airport Commission. The funding will be used to rehabilitate the primary runway. These funds are available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Sioux City MSA #1 In Nation for Economic Development…AGAIN!
March 13, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
March 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — For the second consecutive year, the Sioux City metro ranks first in the nation for economic development, according to results released this morning by Site Selection magazine, a leading corporate real estate and economic development publication based in suburban Atlanta, Georgia
GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES $2.4 MILLION AWARD FROM JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION FOR PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
February 27, 2009 Posted by MacArthur Foundation
Iowa Finance Authority Granted Prestigious Funds to Preserve Affordable Housing for Families, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities in Rural Iowa Communities
Governor Culver Announces Four Vision Iowa Grants
February 11, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Des Moines, IA - February 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Chet Culver announced $2,128,000 in grants to construct a learning and recreation center in Sheldon, a nature center in Iowa County, a sports complex in Greenfield and a library expansion in Red Oak. The state’s Vision Iowa Board approved the award at their meeting in Des Moines
REP. LOEBSACK SECURES FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MODERNIZATION IN HOUSE PASSED RECOVERY BILL
January 29, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
January 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in support the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H.R. 1, to address the economic crisis facing our country that has left millions out of work, families struggling, and businesses closing their doors
Governor Culver Proposes $700 Million Jobs, Infrastructure Plan Without Raising Taxes
January 21, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, IA - January 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Stating that the optimism and resilience of Iowans strengthens the condition of the state, Governor Chet Culver today proposed a new jobs and infrastructure initiative during the annual
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.
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, […]
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 […]
