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CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDING FOR EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT
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 - (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
LATHAM PUSHES FOR STABILITY IN THE HOUSING MARKET
March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Iowa Congressman Tom Latham announced on Thursday his support of a housing initiative that will help ease the current turmoil in the market while encouraging the flow of credit and economic recovery.
$93,517 to Iowa for Housing
WASHINGTON - March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded grants totaling $93,517 to the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency and the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority through the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
LATHAM SECURES WIND ENERGY FUNDS FOR REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTION PLANT PROJECT
March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Iowa Congressman Tom Latham continued his steadfast support of renewable energy by securing $1.4 million in federal funds for an Iowa based revolutionary wind energy production plant project that explores new methods of storing wind energy.
Miller: Thousands of Iowans Assisted by Iowa Mortgage Help Hotline
Des Moines - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Iowa Mortgage Help Hotline has modified hundreds of loans and helped thousands of Iowans in its first year -- but Attorney General Tom Miller said there are many more Iowans who might be able to avoid foreclosure by calling the Hotline
Grassley asks if new program is prepared to avoid helping fraudulently obtained mortgages
WASHINGTON - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the Treasury Secretary to describe how the new federal loan modification program will avoid providing assistance to mortgages that were fraudulently obtained
Grassley works to help seniors and people with disabilities get care they need at...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Federal legislation introduced today by Senator Chuck Grassley would make it easier for states to provide Medicaid home and community-based services to seniors and Americans with disabilities, and empower individuals to manage the financial burdens that come with caregiving needs
Governor Culver Announces Four Vision Iowa Grants
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 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
Midtown Family Community Center
January 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Midtown Family Community Center (MFCC), located at 525 14th Street, will be holding an open house event on Friday, January 23. Events for youth and adults will be available and will include various youth activities, a chili feed, Jones Street Neighborhood Social. Additionally, information on the City’s housing rehabilitation program will be available for property owners
Governor Culver Proposes $700 Million Jobs, Infrastructure Plan Without Raising Taxes
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
More than two of every three Iowa homes have elevated radon levels
January 08, 2009 - (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
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development...
$10,000 donation to new Sioux City Public Museum site announced
SIOUX CITY, IA - December 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Siouxland Heritage Foundation announced a $10,000 grant from The Powell Group Fund –...