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Iowa, Franklin County housing markets stay active this spring

Iowa’s housing market continued to gain momentum in April, with more homes hitting the market, rising pending sales and steady price growth signaling a strong spring selling season across the state. According to Iowa REALTORS, new listings rose 2.4% from a year ago to 4,946 homes, while active inventory...

Franklin County, IA · 05-20
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I-380 corridor sees rapid buildup as housing, business and road projects expand

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Communities along the I-380 corridor between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are continuing to grow rapidly, bringing new businesses, housing developments and infrastructure projects along with them. Leaders in both Tiffin and North Liberty say their location between two major cities continues to attract new...

Tiffin, IA · 05-20
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Factory expansion to bring jobs to Charles City

(ABC 6 News) — A facility expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturer Cambrex is expected to create 104 new jobs in 2028, upon its completion. The New-Jersey based company already has a 45-acre campus in Charles City, but construction is expected to start on a new 7,700-square-foot facility June 1. The Iowa Economic Development Authority, which approved […]

Charles City, IA · 05-19

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Benton County land transfers, May 4-May 8

Recorded May 4 The estate of Janice Duncalf to Donald D. Duncalf and Marilyn R. Duncalf, as trustees of the Donald D. Duncalf and Marilyn R. Duncalf Trust, the west half of the west half of the west half of the northeast quarter and the west half of the east half of the west half of the west half of the northeast quarter in section 26, township 84, range 11. Danielle Coover to Stephen Stinson, Parcel A in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 18, township 86, range 9. Recorded May 5 The estate of Hawley D. Collingwood to Randy and Tina Collingwood, Parcel C in the northwest quarter and in the northeast quarter of section 27, township 82, range 12. Kathryn A. Kessenich, by Melanie Mastin, attorney-in-fact, to Loren and Rosalee Moes, lot 15, Mason and Kurth’s First Addition to Shellsburg. Raymond L. Nikkel, trustee of the Edward John Nikkel Revocable Trust to Nikkel Farms, LLC, the southeast quarter of section 17, township 84, range 12. Ruth Ann Marie Less to Shannon Friedow and Derek Friedow, lot 1, Rammelsberg and Williams Sixth Addition to Atkins. Collins Community Credit Union to Michael and Susan Leeland, lot 11,

Benton County, IA · 05-10

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Developer working on block of homes in Cedar Rapids called 'Rainbow Road'

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Drivers on Interstate 380 or those in the Southwest side of Cedar Rapids may have noticed a row of bright-colored homes. The properties, located on M Street SW, are part of a project by developer Eric Gutschmidt called "Rainbow Road." The name is inspired by a famous course from the Mario Kart video game franchise.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 05-08

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Benton County land transfers April 27-May 1

Recorded April 27 The estate of Peggy A. Crees, an undivided 1/3 interest to David L. Crees, an undivided 1/3 interest to Jan Crees Ahrendsen, an undivided 1/6 interest to Jill R. Crees and an undivided 1/6 interest to David Crees as trustee of the Petty A. Crees Testamentary Trust, an undivided ½ interest in the west 10 acres of Parcel B in the north fractional half of the north half and the southwest fractional quarter of the northwest quarter of section 6, township 85, range 12 excluding Parcel D in Parcel B. Servion, Inc. to BM3 Properties LLC, the north 82.15 feet of lot 5, block 1, County Club Addition to Belle Plaine. Lynch Beatty Legacy, LLC to Kelsey Lee Herren, one half interest in the north half of the northwest quarter of section 27, and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 22, township 85, range 9. James Scott Beatty and Jane Collette Beatty as co-trustees of The Beatty Farm Trust created under the Boyd D. Beatty and Dorothy Beatty Revocable Trust Agreement, to Kelsey Lee Herren, the north half of the northwest quarter of section 27, and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of

Benton County, IA · 05-03

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Public hearing set for sale of properties as hunt for old middle school buyer continues

At Monday night’s South Tama County school board meeting, many projects continued moving forward. The board set a public hearing for May 26 regarding the sale of a vacant lot in Tama, the tennis courts in Toledo, as well as the old football field east of the old middle school.

Tama County, IA · 05-01

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Hills Bank shares tips for first-time homebuyers in Eastern Iowa

Thinking about buying a home in the new year? Stephanie Schumacher from Hills Bank has some important points to ponder before you do!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 04-28

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Citing a decrease in demand for downtown offices, developer wants to turn Cedar Rapids offices into apartments

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A developer is looking for taxpayer incentives for a $16-million renovation of a downtown Cedar Rapids office building. Steve Emerson’s company, 2nd and 2nd LC, is seeking state historic tax credits to renovate the former Principal Building at the corner of 2nd Ave and 2nd St. SE. Citing a decrease in demand for office space downtown, his plan would turn the building into 26 rental apartments with storefront space on the ground floor.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 04-24

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Benton County land transfers, April 20 through April 24

Recorded April 20 Brian L. and Stacey L. Youngblut to 55th Street Trust, lot 6, Northfield Ranch First Addition. Joyce E. Plotz to Karson J. Kuester, lot 2, Rosedale Heights First Addition to Norway. Recorded April 23 Benton County District Court to GITSIT Solutions, the east 72 feet of the north 80 feet of block 1, West Addition to Newhall. Daniel and Deborah Drahos to Daniel and Deborah Drahos, commencing at a point 396 feet west of the southwest corner of lot 57 in Dumont’s Addition to Belle Plaine, then running north 198 feet, west 144 feet to a point 32.8 rods west of the southwest corner of lot 54, then north to the north line of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 19, township82, range 12, then west to the west line of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 19, then south 46.88 rods to the north line of 16th Street in Belle Plaine, then east 477.75 feet, then north 180 feet, then east 390 feet, then south 180 feet, then east 16 feet, with exceptions. Trey Homes, LLC to Samuel and Erika Mineck, lot 13, Wildcat Estates First Addition to the City

Benton County, IA · 04-26

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Charles City Council Approves FY27 Budget to Meet Basic Needs

The property tax rate in Charles City is set to decrease after the City Council Monday (04.20) night approved the City’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. City Administrator Tyler Trout laid out some of the related budget numbers to take effect July 1st. Councilman Patrick Lumley said the...

Charles City, IA · 04-23

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Cedar Rapids offers grants up to $10,000 for historic home improvements.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 04-21

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New program helps with down payments for first time homebuyers

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A new program is helping first-time homebuyers in Eastern Iowa with one of the hardest parts of buying a new home: the down payment. East Central Iowa Council of Governments and three local trust fund agencies partnered to apply for HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from the Iowa Finance Authority. They were awarded the funds and created the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program.

Benton County, IA · 04-19

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3 Midwestern Cities Lead the Nation in Affordable Rent Prices

An new report ranked 182 major U.S. cities based on rent affordability.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 04-15

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New Horizons Chamber Will Not Host Farmers Market in New Hampton in 2026

New Horizons Chamber will not sponsor a farmers market in New Hampton for the 2026 season. Chamber Executive Director Liz Zweibohmer says building the farmers market has proved challenging with low vendor participation and low community turnout. While there’s no farmers market in New Hampton this year, Zweibohmer says having...

New Hampton, IA · 04-18

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New Horizons Chamber Will Not Host Farmers Market in New Hampton in 2026

New Horizons Chamber will not sponsor a farmers market in New Hampton for the 2026 season. Chamber Executive Director Liz Zweibohmer says building the farmers market has proved challenging with low vendor participation and low community turnout. While there’s no farmers market in New Hampton this year, Zweibohmer says having...

New Hampton, IA · 04-18