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Home Builders Association of Iowa announces new officers

The Home Builders Association of Iowa recently named new officers and leaders for the group. They include:
– Rachel Flint as chair. Flint is senior vice president of Iowa homebuilding and land development operations for …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 21, 2024
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Local study recommends ways to help homeless families

A study of families experiencing homelessness in the Des Moines area is making six policy recommendations that researchers believe could provide for better outcomes for unhoused families.

The study — “Metro Homelessness: A Study of …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 15, 2024
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State grants awarded to housing providers

Ten providers of Permanent Supportive Housing have been awarded $554,596 from the Iowa Finance Authority, the agency announced. Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based, minimal-barrier housing intervention for people experiencing homelessness. The programs are designed …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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Habitat’s Blitz Build features construction of 8 houses

Nearly 400 volunteers this week are taking part in the construction of eight affordably priced houses during the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build. The photos show volunteers at the site in northeast…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 30, 2024
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Iowa water utilities $1 billion dilemma

Des Moines Water Works and other water utilities are stepping up efforts to find funds to help cover the $1 billion-plus estimated cost to replace more than 100,000 lead water service lines in Iowa.

Utility …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 18, 2024
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800 more housing units planned at Gray’s Station

Planning is underway to add about 800 residential units to a downtown Des Moines neighborhood that links the popular Gray’s Lake recreation area and the central business district.

Hubbell Realty Co. has begun gaining city …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 11, 2024
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Public hearing on housing report set for Nov. 4

The Des Moines City Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 to review and receive comments about the 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 8, 2024
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Envision Iowa: Think Tank: What are the experts saying about Iowa’s infrastructure investment needs?

In order for leaders to position Iowa’s organizations for success in a post-pandemic environment, we need a strong and solid infrastructure to support a healthy business climate. In the third and final virtual Envision Iowa …
By Mike Mendenhall | Oct 4, 2024
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Report: Des Moines has competitive rental market

The Greater Des Moines area is one of the 20 most competitive small rental markets in the U.S., with an average of 12 prospective renters competing for each vacant apartment unit in the area, a …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2024
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Proposed affordable housing project receives $400,000 loan

Alley Landing, a 40-unit apartment project proposed at 2701 Douglas Ave., will receive a $400,000 no-interest loan from the federal government to help pay for the $13.2 million project under action approved by the Des …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2024