Real Estate

Habitat Whirlpool Cedar Rapids BuildBetter

Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool partner on energy-efficient Cedar Rapids home

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation have come together to build an energy-efficient, climate resilient home in Cedar Rapids as part of...
Housing rehabilitation Washington grant

City of Washington receives $400,000 grant for housing rehabilitation

The city of Washington received $400,00 for a housing rehab pilot program under the state’s Home Rehabilitation Block Grant program. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced...
Home sales

Existing-home sales down 1.5% in December

Existing-home sales declined for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National Association of Realtors. Three of the four major U.S. regions, including...
The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

Iowa Memorial Union’s $81M revamp to have mental health center

The University of Iowa is looking to renovate Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) and close the Iowa House Hotel. First opening the IMU in 1925, the...
Building materials

NAHB report: Material shortages ease, with notable exceptions

In May 2022, the National Association of Home Builders Eye on Housing blog reported on historically widespread shortages of building materials. Since then, most of...
Iowa Interstate Railroad

Iowa Interstate Railroad plans new transloading facility at Iowa City Industrial Campus

Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS), based in Cedar Rapids, has purchased approximately 30 acres at the Iowa City Industrial Campus to develop a new...

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