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Branstad appoints Camille Valley to the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board
Gov. Terry E. Branstad announced today that he has appointed Camille Valley to the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board. Valley’s term on the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board begins Friday, August 26, 2016 and ends April 30, 2019. Valley, who resides in Johnston, will be eligible for a full six-year appointment in April 2019 at the conclusion of her partial appointment announced today
Branstad, Reynolds & Northey Announce Significant Flood Reduction and Water Quality Grant Details
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey will join US Housing and Urban Development officials, Mayor Roy Buol of Dubuque and City of Dubuque officials, additional state officials and key stakeholders to provide significant flood reduction and water quality grant details. The leaders will discuss efforts to help accelerate flood reduction and water quality efforts in key watersheds around the state.
Public Meeting to Discuss Reissuance of Water Quality Permit for Mine and Quarry Discharges
The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting Aug. 25 to collect public comments on the proposed reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit #5.
Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Eight Iowa Communities
Senator Chuck Grassley will hold eight town meetings in Poweshiek, Tama, Osceola, Plymouth, Clay, Palo Alto, Emmet and Dickinson counties during the week of August 24, 2015, as part of his annual 99-county meetings.
One-Time Opportunity for Rural Iowa Communities Concerned with Abandoned Buildings
Starting Aug. 10, small Iowa communities (populations of 5,000 or less) can apply for funding to perform asbestos inspections on neglected buildings in a special round of funding from the DNR’s Derelict Building Grant Program.
Public Meet to Discuss Reissuance of Water Quality Permit for Mine and Quarry Discharges
The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting Aug. 25 to collect public comments on the proposed reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit #5
Governor Designates Emmet County as Home Base Iowa Community and Iowa Lakes Community College...
Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced Emmet County has met the criteria to become designated as a Home Base Iowa Community. Today he also announced Iowa Lakes Community College has been designated as a Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMP). A formal announcement and press conference will be held today in Estherville at the Iowa Lakes Community College at 4:30 p.m.
Manchester Whitewater Park Grand Opening June 20 During “Let it Flow” Riverfest
Northeast Iowa is home to Iowa’s newest river attraction as the Manchester Whitewater Park opens June 20. The grand opening is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature whitewater kayak and standup paddle board demonstrations as well as a ceremony at 11 a.m. on the riverfront. The celebration is part of the “Let it Flow” Riverfest, which kicks off Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a street fair featuring live music and food vendors from the area.
Senators Announce Caucus on Foster Youth Panel Discussion on Homelessness
Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, leaders of the Caucus on Foster Youth, today announced a panel discussion on homelessness among foster youth. Homelessness and unstable housing are serious problems for the approximately 23,000 youth who age out of the foster care system each year. The panel discussion will take place on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building (Judiciary Committee Hearing Room)
Landlord and Property Manager Workshop
Sioux City, IA - April 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Sioux City Human Rights Commission will host a Landlord and Property Manager Workshop on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in the third floor conference room at the Long Lines Family recreation Center, 401 Gordon Drive. The workshop will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end by 5:00 p.m.
“Fair Housing in Siouxland” Event
Sioux City, IA - April 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Sioux City Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) and Midtown Family Community Center will host an educational event “Fair Housing in Siouxland” on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Midtown Community Center, 525 14th Street, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
April is Fair Housing Month
Sioux City, IA - April 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recognition of Fair Housing month, the Sioux City Human Rights Commission, Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) and the Midtown Community Center will host the symposium “Fair Housing in Siouxland” on Wednesday, April 20th at the Midtown Community Center, 525 14th Street, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Sioux City Housing Authority Partners with Department of Veterans Affairs to offer Rental Assistance...
SIOUX CITY, IA - July 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Sioux City Housing Authority (SCHA) is pleased to announce in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that the VA will be hosting an informational meeting and accepting applications for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Voucher Program on Friday, July 23, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Mid-town Community Center at 525 14th Street.
Boswell to Highlight Affordable Housing Project with HUD Deputy Secretary
July 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Leonard Boswell will join Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Ron Sims and Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie in highlighting how $4.3 million in Recovery Act Tax Credit Assistance Program funds are building 300 units of quality, affordable housing at the Homes of Oakridge housing development.
DAS, DPS BUILDING TO RECEIVE “GREEN” AWARD FROM U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
Des Moines, IA - April 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Friday, April 23, 2010, the Iowa Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Public Safety will receive an award from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The DPS building is the only LEED certified building on the State of Iowa Capitol Complex. LEED stands for: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEED Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus based standard to support and certify successful green building design, construction and operations
