Yearly Archives: 2009

Funding Will Speed Adoption of Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies. Des Moines, IA - June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $16 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Iowa. Under DOE’s State Energy Program, states have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative is part of the Obama Administration’s national strategy to support job growth, while making a historic down payment on clean energy.

Midtown Family Community Center Summer Activities Camp CSI June 22nd-26th The Midtown Family Community Center (MFCC), located at 525 14th Street, will be holding youth activities...

WASHINGTON, DC - June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $2,933,792 to Iowa through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

DES MOINES, IA - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The number of Iowa households staying in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporary housing units has dropped below 300 according to FEMA officials. That's down from 564 in October 2008 when housing need was at a peak after tornadoes and flood waters devastated much of the state.

June 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Siouxland Heritage Foundation received word this afternoon that the Vision Iowa Board has awarded a $2 million dollar grant today for the Sioux City Public Museum’s new site in downtown Sioux City. The board voted unanimously to approve funding through the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant program for the $13.8 million project.

Washington, DC - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Iowa received an additional $516.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The total CDBG funding allocated to Iowa has been made available through the two 2008 Emergency Appropriations Acts which Congressman Dave Loebsack helped spearhead last fall in response to last summer’s flooding.

Washington, DC - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Loebsack announced $1.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Linn County. The acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties include flood damaged residential properties along the Wapsipinicon and Cedar rivers in Linn County, Iowa.

WASHINGTON, DC - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan guarantee of $120,000 and a grant of $90,000 to the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society in Clarinda through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan and Grant Program.

Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Loebsack announces $8.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Iowa City. These funds will be used to help Iowa City acquire 39 homes and one vacant lot affected by last year’s flood. This acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties, which include 39 homes and one vacant lot, are located on Taft Speedway, Park Road, Normandy Drive, and Eastmoor Drive in the Parkview Terrace neighborhood.

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.

Washington, DC - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Iowa Congressman Tom Latham is pleased to announce that the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown will receive more than $29 million in federal funds for a building replacement project.

WASHINGTON, DC - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $8,449,700 to five Iowa communities through a competitive process in the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.

April 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Jackson Street Reconstruction: 22nd Street to 24th Street – This total reconstruction project, which is a continuation of what was constructed last summer, requires the closure of Jackson Street between 22nd Street and 24th Street. North bound traffic will be detoured west one block to Nebraska, then north two blocks on Nebraska to 24th Street, then east one block back to Jackson Street. South bound traffic will be detoured one block west to Nebraska, then south two blocks to 22nd Street, then east one block back to Jackson Street. In addition, beginning this Thursday, April 2, 2009, and continuing for approximately two weeks, Road Closed to Thru Traffic on Jackson Street will be used from 21st to 22nd Street and from 24th to 25th Street.

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.

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.