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Homeward Iowa releases study identifying key recommendations for improving homelessness system in Polk County

Polk County’s homelessness response system is not equipped to respond to rising rates of homelessness, according to the findings of a recent study published by Homeward Iowa, a homelessness planning organization, and Housing Innovations, an …

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Ellipsis completes renovations on youth independent living apartments

Ellipsis Iowa, a youth services and shelter organization, has finished renovations of a Des Moines facility that offers 12 efficiency apartments for youths and young adults ages 16 to 21. The renovated apartments are part …

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Applications open for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The IMPACT Community Action Partnership is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program through April 30. The program helps qualifying low-income homeowners and renters in Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk or Warren counties pay …

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Fewer homes sold in Des Moines area in 2023

High interest rates and limited inventory were among the factors that adversely affected the Greater Des Moines area’s 2023 housing market, which saw fewer homes sold than the previous year.

In the Des Moines area, …

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2023 saw slight uptick in new home construction

The Des Moines area experienced a 5.5% increase in 2023 in the number of building permits issued for new home construction, a review by the Business Record shows.

Overall, 3,422 permits for new home construction …

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Former Clive Hotel becoming workforce housing

Jason Grove and Tina Smothers have converted two properties into workforce housing in the past five years: Dormitories on the former AIB College campus in Des Moines and an extended-stay hotel in Clive.

So, when …

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Housing study underway in Indianola

The city of Indianola is partnering with Confluence, a landscape architecture firm, to develop a comprehensive housing study and needs assessment that will help guide the city’s future planning. “By comprehending our housing dynamics in-depth, …

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Angela Veatch recognized for expertise in senior housing, late-in-life transitions

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Realtor Angela Veatch has earned the Certified Senior Housing Professional (CSHP) designation from the Seniors Real Estate Institute (SREI). Veatch joins Mary Eikenberry and Kelly Musgrove as one of three CSHP-designated realtors in …

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Artisan Capital Group acquires student housing development in Ames

The Foundry, a boutique student housing development next to Iowa State University in Ames, has been acquired by Artisan Capital Group, the Chicago-based group announced.

The $15.1 million acquisition expands Artisan Capital Group’s portfolio in …

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Des Moines senior living community starts $1M renovation

Beaverdale Estates, a Holiday by Atria independent living community, has started a renovation of its facility located at 4610 Douglas Ave. in Des Moines. The project will install new flooring, updated kitchenettes with modern cabinets, …