Development

Hiawatha leaders hail Igram Village as ‘monumental development’
Hiawatha leaders hailed the Igram Village project as a “monumental development” in the city’s history at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning, Oct. 8. “This project represents much more than just the construction of new homes,” Hiawatha mayor Steve Dodson said…
Union at Wiley helps fill Cedar Rapids low-income housing need
Local officials and developers say the completion of the Union at Wiley housing project in…

Rezoning plan for Big Cedar Mega Site moving ahead
A rezoning proposal that will make the Big Cedar Mega Site more attractive to potential…

Developer plans to bring 57 new homes to Marion
A Marion developer is planning a new housing development on the city’s near north side,…

Plans for age-restricted, gated development in Cedar Rapids advance
An age-restricted, gated housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids is moving forward in Cedar Rapids…

New NEX Senior housing project in Iowa City gets federal tax credits
The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $1 million in federal housing…

New age-restricted housing development coming to northeast Cedar Rapids
A new four-story, age-restricted housing development is on its way to a northeast Cedar Rapids…

Linn County awards $200K in economic development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded $200,000 in economic and community development funding to…
Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager
The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective…

Windham begins village planning process
Johnson County planning and development staff are asking residents living in Windham to participate in…

Iowa City Downtown District adding more than 1,100 beds this year
Numerous housing developments underway in and near the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) this year…

Multi-use development planned in NewBo neighborhood, Cedar Rapids
A new commercial and residential building is planned for the NewBo neighborhood in southeast Cedar…

Iowa City council narrowly keeps Hickory Hill plan moving forward
A rezoning plan for a controversial housing development partially bordering Hickory Hill Park on Iowa…

Going Up: Inside Iowa City’s high rise boom
The Plaza Towers, one of Iowa City’s earliest high-rises, with the Hyatt Place Iowa City…

Finding the sweet spot when giving back
By Anna Patty / Guest Column I spent more than a decade working for nonprofits before going…
Cargohab’s first container house offers sustainable style
Cargohab partners (l-r) Fred Zehr, John Armon, Justin Zehr and Casey Cornwell look down on…
