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Wellman, IA · Real Estate
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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...
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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...
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Building permits filed for third data center project in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — Another data center project is starting in Cedar Rapids, but on a smaller scale that two others already under construction. A new building permit granted by the city on June 22 shows "CLOP Cedar Rapids LLC" will own the 98,000 square-foot facility at 1515 33rd Avenue SW, an area just north of Highway 30 and west of I-380. CLOP is a branch of Oppidan, a Minnesota-based property development firm that built a similar project in Des Moines that opened in 2024. Permit data also shows the project's valuation is around $101.5 million, making it far smaller that the ones from QTS ($1.75 billion) and Google ($576 million) at the Big Cedar Industrial Center.
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Iowa Elite Marketing buys North English property management firm
NORTH ENGLISH — Trent Forrest and Jake McLaughlin, of Iowa Elite Marketing Group in Marengo, have purchased Financial Service Group in North English. Financial Service Group, a property management company, was founded in 1987 by Alan and Vicky Grimm. Forrest and McLaughlin purchased the business June 29 and added an Iowa Elite Marketing office in the North English building. McLaughlin created a new logo for Financial Service Group which makes clear that the company manages properties, said Forrest. It manages nearly 440 apartments in an area that reaches Keosauqua, New Sharon, Atkins and Wilton. “Our primary focus is continuity,” said Forrest, the company’s president, and McLaughlin, the vice president, in a letter to board members. “Alan and Vicky built an exceptional company founded on integrity, responsiveness and personal relationships. While we will continue to explore opportunities for growth and improvement, our commitment is to preserve the family-owned culture that has made Financial Services Group successful for nearly four decades.” Forrest is a North English native who began his real estate career working with the Grimm family. He is the owner and broker of Iowa Elite Marketing Group and recently celebrated 10 years in real estate and five years as a
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Charles City Mayor Dean Andrews Provides Updates on New City Hall, Housing Projects and Railroad Crossing Improvements
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. Charles City Mayor Dean Andrews stopped by KCHA for this month’s Mayor Monday to discuss several important projects and community updates. During the conversation, he shares the latest on the new City Hall and Police Department, housing developments including The Collective and the Caden project, railroad crossing improvements, and reflects on a successful Independence Day celebration and Firecracker 5K.
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Nolan's Adds Dirt Hauling and Patio Installs in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Hauling and Outdoor Living Services Expand Under One Local Contractor. Cedar Rapids, United States - July 6, 2026 / Nolan's Lawn and Landscapes /. Nolan's Lawn and Landscapes has expanded its service offerings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, adding dedicated dirt hauling and outdoor living installation options to address the needs of local homeowners and businesses. The expansion reflects the company's ongoing commitment to full-service property care across Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and the surrounding Iowa communities it has served since 2007.
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Waterloo metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Waterloo metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.