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Recent rains have continued to sustain the drought free conditions in Iowa. The Drought Monitor, streamflow, and shallow groundwater conditions are near normal for most of the state.

Iowans to receive down payment assistance, home education from State Housing Trust Fund. Des Moines, IA - August 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved a $50,000 grant to Community Housing Investment Corporation (CHIC) of Council Bluffs. The award comes from IFA’s State Housing Trust Fund Project-Based Program that helps finance the development of affordable single-family and multifamily housing.

$35 Million dollars for affordable, permanent, and temporary housing for Iowans in need, including $10 Million dollars for shelters DES MOINES, IA - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Joined by representatives of Iowa’s social services community, First Lady Mari Culver today spoke of I-JOBS funds available for statewide housing and shelter renovation and construction, and encouraged service providers to apply for state assistance. The Public Service Shelter Grant Fund includes $10 million for homeless shelters, emergency shelters, and family and domestic violence shelters

Iowa Finance Authority Granted Prestigious Funds to Preserve Affordable Housing for Families, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities in Rural Iowa Communities