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Oskaloosa Sees Major Increase in Housing Development as City Works to Address Shortage
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After years of trying to add more housing, Oskaloosa has seen a major jump in residential development. The city issued building permits for 143 housing units last fiscal year. That’s more than seven times the usual 20 new units the city sees in a typical year....
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Ottumwa Habitat for Humanity Accepting Homeownership Applications
Ottumwa Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications from individuals and families interested in becoming homeowners through its homeownership program. The program is designed to help qualifying families achieve affordable homeownership while providing an opportunity to build a safe and stable place to call home. Those interested in learning more...
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Main Street Fairfield Launches Second Round of Downtown Signage Enhancement Grant
Main Street Fairfield has announced the return of its Downtown Signage Enhancement Matching Grant, offering eligible downtown businesses and property owners a 1:1 matching grant of up to $2,000 for exterior signage improvements, according to a social media post from the organization. The grant is open to businesses and commercial...
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Wasko Hardware in Keosauqua Sold After 21 Years, to Become Warner’s Hardware and Supply
After more than 21 years of ownership, Wasko Hardware near downtown Keosauqua has been sold, with new owners set to take over October 1st, according to a social media post from the store. Joe and Susan Wasko announced that Brandon and Lizzie Warner, a local couple, will take over ownership...
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Ottumwa targets 75 vacant buildings with one new downtown investment push
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - 75 buildings in downtown Ottumwa are either vacant or partly empty. City leaders say that number could be cut dramatically. The First National Bank building listed on National Register of Historic Places has stood empty for years. It’s one of the 75 vacant or partially vacant buildings downtown. Developer Jeremiah Grooms said he sees a second chance for the building.
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Ottumwa Council Approves Several Development Plans
The Ottumwa City Council meeting is sponsored by Jakki and Fonzi with Cars and Cash, located on North Madison in Ottumwa. Be sure to give them a like on Facebook. Tuesday night’s City Council meeting opened with a public hearing. Community Development Director Amal Elthir presented a proposal for...
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Ottumwa council backs tax credit bid for Agassiz school senior housing project
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A historic Ottumwa school could soon become senior apartments. The former school, built in 1941 on East Williams Street, is proposed for redevelopment. The project will have 32 units to house residents 55 and older. It is expected to cost more than $10 million. The building...
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Building Boom Continues in Mount Pleasant
With nearly $87 million in permitted construction value in just a year and a half, Mount Pleasant is experiencing one of its strongest periods of investment and development in recent history, according to information shared during last week’s Mount Pleasant City Council meeting. Some of the largest investments include...
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Oskaloosa housing project brings 48 new townhomes to city’s west side
Construction is set to begin on the Westgate Townhomes, a 48-unit, market-rate rental development on Oskaloosa’s west side. The project will feature two-bedroom, two-story units ranging from approximately 850 to 1,050 square feet, with monthly rents projected between $1,225 and $1,375. Initial units are expected to be available by spring and full completion of the development is set for next summer. Backed by tax increment financing and city incentives, the development is Hubbell Realty’s first project in a smaller market outside major metros. Michael Bialas, project manager for Hubbell Realty, said Oskaloosa stood out because of its documented housing need and its economic activity, including recent growth tied to Mahaska Health, Musco Lighting and Clow Valve.
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Affordable Housing Funds Awarded in Washington
The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded $575,000 to a Washington apartment building as part of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. The HOME program assists Iowan’s with finding affordable housing. The Washington funds will be used to update and remodel all 24 units in the Woodridge Apartments on...
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Historic Hotel Ottumwa Sold to Local Couple Following Closure
The historic Hotel Ottumwa officially closed its doors on May 31, 2026, bringing an end to more than four decades of ownership by the Schwartz family. The downtown landmark, a fixture in the community for generations, is now set to begin a new chapter under local ownership. Ottumwa residents Jeremiah...