22 Apr 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards $25,000 to Sioux City to Support Creation of Homeless Court Program

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently awarded $25,000 to the City of Sioux City to support the creation of the state’s first Homeless Court Program (HCP). The program, funded through IFA’s Emergency and Innovative Housing Fund, is designed to help individuals experiencing homelessness resolve legal barriers that prevent them from securing stable housing and employment.

09 Apr 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Names Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution and Loan Officer of 2024

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced that Hills Bank and Trust Company in Kalona has been named the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2024 and Daniel Kuboushek, lender at Citizens Savings Bank in Spillville, has been named Beginning Farmer Loan Officer of the Year. The awards recognize the lending institution and loan officer who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2024.

05 Mar 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Habitat for Humanity Affiliates $100,000 to Support Construction of Homes in Boone and Knoxville

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded $100,000 in State Housing Trust Fund grants to Habitat for Humanity affiliates to support the construction of homes in Boone and Knoxville. The funding is made available through the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based Housing Program.

19 Feb 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Designates CT Development with Excellence in Development Designation

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized CT Development as the recipient of the Excellence in Development designation for 2024.

“This designation highlights a developer who exemplifies strong partnerships and a commitment to excellence in creating affordable housing through the Federal Housing Tax Credit Program to help ensure that quality, affordable homes remain accessible to income-eligible Iowans,” said IFA Director Debi Durham.

14 Feb 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 14, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2024 top mortgage lenders and Realtors®. The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators, and Realtors® who assisted the most home-buyers through IFA programs in 2024.

18 Aug 2017

Economic Development Board approves awards to support over $48 million in capital investment in Iowa

By Kanan Kappelman
August 18, 2017 (DES MOINES, IA) – Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board awarded direct financial assistance and tax benefits to five companies for job creation and expansion projects. These awards will assist in the creation of 62 jobs and will result in over $48 million in new capital investment for the state.  The board also approved awards for strategic infrastructure, entrepreneurial assistance and a reinvestment district project.
 

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