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Iowa Insights
Pros and Cons: A Candid Look at Living in Wellington Heights
A potential homebuyer has sparked a discussion on social media about the pros and cons of living in the Wellington Heights neighborhood. The individual is considering purchasing a home in the area, which is often perceived as a "bad area", and is seeking feedback from residents and those familiar with the neighborhood. Despite the reputation, the potential buyer is not overly concerned about home burglaries due to having a dog, cameras, and being armed.
Iowa Updates
Downtown Waverly to Gain New Apartments with $100,000 State Grant for Bremer Avenue Revitalization
On November 6, 2025, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $950,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants for ten communities, including Waverly. The Waverly Chamber of Commerce & Main Street received $100,000 for the Downtown Dreamers Historic Upper Story Revitalization Project. This project will convert 2,904 square feet of unused second-floor space at 123 E. Bremer Avenue into two two-bedroom apartments.
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Elkader accepts donation of 11 lots in Breezy Summit subdivision
At the Oct. 27 Elkader City Council meeting, council members Tony Hauber, Bob Garms and Daryl Bruxvoort passed a resolution accepting the donation of lots within the Breezy Summit Subdivision and established a process for selling the lots for future development. Mayor Josh Pope and council members Randy Henning and Deb Schmidt were absent from the meeting.
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Rath Packing Co. building to be remodeled into apartment complex
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - The Rath Packing Company’s administration building in Waterloo has sat empty for 40 years on Sycamore Street in the Northeast industrial park. But now, the building is being repurposed into an 87-unit apartment complex. The city said repurposing the building has been a priority for...
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Elkader accepts donation of 11 lots in Breezy Summit subdivision
At the Oct. 27 Elkader City Council meeting, council members Tony Hauber, Bob Garms and Daryl Bruxvoort passed a resolution accepting the donation of lots within the Breezy Summit Subdivision and established a process for selling the lots for future development. Mayor Josh Pope and council members Randy Henning and Deb Schmidt were absent from the meeting.
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Embergrove Hospitality Group implements Canary’s guest management platform
Embergrove Hospitality Group has selected Canary Technologies' suite of guest management solutions to be implemented throughout its portfolio. Mason City, Iowa-based Embergrove Hospitality Group operates a collection of 12 properties across the Midwest, including boutique hotels, conference centers, restaurants and bars. The group—formerly known as Stoney Creek Hospitality—continues to invest in modern hospitality solutions designed to deliver memorable experiences and long-term value for partners.
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People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Waterloo
People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Waterloo. Are Californians and East Coast residents eyeing a move to your metro area?. The number of homes on the market is well below pre-pandemic levels nationwide, and that scarcity is keeping home prices elevated even as sales have slowed in the past year.
KTTC
Corridor Connect gathers business leaders to focus on North Iowa housing
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The Loftus Apartments, an almost 200-unit complex, opens in NewBo
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new apartment complex has opened where an empty lot used to sit in the New Bohemia (NewBo) district of Cedar Rapids. The Loftus Apartments was a $40 million project that adds nearly 200 apartments and first-floor retail space along the 10th Street Community Arts Trail.
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Mason City breaks ground on new hotel, city’s first in over 100 years
(ABC 6 News) — Mason City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to mark the start of construction on the first new downtown hotel built in more than a century. The 88-room Home 2 Suites will be part of the new Riverwalk District and will connect to Music Man Square by Mason City’s first […]
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Inside Brucemore Mansion in Cedar Rapids, IA: The Families And Fortunes Behind It
Built on a hill in Cedar Rapids, began as a symbol of triumph and taste. Its red brick rose above the city's mills. The house looked east over the Cedar River, where smoke and steam marked the source of its owners' fortune and ambition. From its towered roofline to the...