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Inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute celebrates finale of first cycle with presentation of development projects

The Iowa Supportive Housing Institute celebrated the completion of its inaugural cycle on Wednesday, July 23, with a presentation of development projects aimed at expanding supportive housing across the state. The five-month program, a collaboration between the Iowa Finance Authority…

Iowa Finance Authority awards $15 million to affordable rental housing

The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $15 million in federal…

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Reynolds announces second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the opening of the second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition…

7 key takeaways with Debi Durham at EntreFEST

EntreFEST 2023, a two-day conference held around Iowa City featuring local and statewide entrepreneurs, began…

IEDA and IFA Director Debi Durham speaks on the Iowa Innovation podcast in front of a live crowd to begin EntreFEST 2023. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Iowa Finance Authority accepting HousingIowa Award nominations

The Iowa Finance Authority is now accepting nominations for the 2023 HousingIowa Awards, which recognize…

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Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri

Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…

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Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $11M to advance housing priorities

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has announced the award of more than $11…

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Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $5 million to homelessness assistance initiatives

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has approved more than $4.7 million in…

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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…

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HousingIowa Conference set for Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines

The Iowa Finance Authority will host the 2022 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines.…

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Inaugural Iowa Homeownership Incubator applications now open

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Association of Realtors (IAR) announced the inaugural…

Iowa Homeownership Incubator

Iowa housing agencies encourage Fair Housing Month support

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) are encouraging Iowans…

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Reynolds announces plans to invest in water infrastructure, quality

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Dec. 8 a $100 million investment in water infrastructure and water…

City of Swisher saves more than $150,000 paying off sewer bond

The City of Swisher paid off a $1.2 million sewer bond nearly nine years early,…

Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $2.73 million for 125 rental homes in Corridor

The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $2.73 million in federal…

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Federal funds awarded to develop Tulip Tree senior apartments in Marion

Construction on 40 new apartments is expected to begin in 2022 after the Iowa Finance…