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Garwin, IA · Real Estate
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Cedar Rapids sets post-pandemic record for hotel-motel tax revenue, boosting nonprofits
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Cedar Rapids has set a post-pandemic record high for Hotel and Motel tax collections, generating millions of dollars in revenue that city officials say is boosting tourism efforts and helping support local nonprofit organizations. According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, an estimated $5.8 million...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
City initiates eminent domain process for flood project
CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids will move forward with eminent domain proceedings to secure a riverfront residence that staff say is critical to securing national certification for its $1.25 billion flood control system. Cedar Rapids City Council members on Tuesday approved establishing a fair market value of $130,000 for the home located at 1426 First St. NW. The unanimous decision marked the first step toward sending the matter to the Linn County Compensation Commission for condemnation. The residence is home to Greg Vail and Ajai Dittmar, who rebuilt the structure after it was destroyed in the 2008 flood. It’s the only house left on its block within the Time Check area, a working-class neighborhood that saw widespread flood damage. Public Works Director Brenna Fall on Tuesday said the city must acquire the property to accommodate an earthen levee project planned for the area as part of the city’s larger $1.25 billion flood control plan. Without the acquisition, she said, the system would not qualify for certification through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “Certification is really important because that’s what will allow the flood insurance changes that are so important to the community,” Fall said. And “we cannot
KCRG.com
Cedar Rapids looks to acquire home for its flood control project
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Today the City of Cedar Rapids will be talking about acquiring a home on First Street Northwest. It’s a step in the city’s Flood Control System project. The city says it’s offering the homeowner $130,000, based on a professional appraisal. But the homeowners...
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Cedar Rapids (IA) Weighs $60M for Fire Department Improvements
CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids this fall could ask its voters to approve a $60 million general obligation bond to support a wide swath of facilities improvements for the city’s fire department. The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday will vote on whether to call...
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Developers, city leaders break ground on first phase of ‘The Core of Hiawatha’
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - Developers and city leaders broke ground Wednesday on the first phase of “The Core of Hiawatha,” a mixed-use development in what the city calls its downtown district. The four-story building will be constructed at the corner of Robins Road and Faye Street. The upper...
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This Iowa Community Gives Retirement Savings More Breathing Room
I have always thought retirement math should leave room for more than staring suspiciously at the grocery receipt. You start comparing towns, and suddenly every housing payment, medical bill, and grocery run begins auditioning for a role in your future budget. Then Iowa offers a quieter possibility where daily life...
Investopedia
Why Retirees Are Flocking to Mason City, Iowa for Its Rich Music Scene and Cultural Charm
Mason City offers retirees an affordable cost of living, with home prices and rents significantly below national averages. The city boasts a vibrant cultural scene, including music festivals, Prairie School architecture, and The Music Man Square. Residents enjoy access to quality healthcare, with a top-rated local medical center and nearby...
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We the People: Marion mansion’s new owner says he saved it from demolition
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A more than 150-year-old mansion in Marion has a new owner who said he stepped in to save it from demolition. The Smyth, built in the mid-1800s, houses 52 apartment units. It’s under the ownership of Eric Gutschmidt. He said he knew the building was worth preserving before he even stepped inside.
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Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Set for Collective on 13th in Charles City
Developers of The Collective on 13th, a new $12 million affordable housing community bringing additional housing options to Charles City, will host a community grand opening and ribbon cutting this week. Commonwealth Development of Wisconsin says the 40-home community delivers a mix of one-to-three-bedroom apartments, plus clubhouse community room, fitness...
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City Hall Remodel/Renovation in Charles City Could Still Be a Month from Completion
“Substantial” completion of the remodel and renovation of City Hall in Charles City, which would allow City staff and police department to move back into the building, is still about a month away. That’s Mayor Dean Andrews, who says those doors have proved problematic. Still, Andrews says the...