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Homeownership
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A First Home, Sooner Than Planned

For this young couple, IFA down payment assistance turned a long-term goal into reality sooner than imagined.

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January 21, 2026
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Couple standing in front of house
State Housing Trust Fund
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Building a Family Foundation

With IFA down payment assistance, a first home became the foundation for the Davis family to grow.

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January 20, 2026
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Family standing in front of house.
Homelessness
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Finding a New Vision to Life

IFA homelessness programs helped David rebuild his life step by step.

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January 20, 2026
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One-on-one conversation between a New Visions worker and a participant.”
Homeownership
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Creating Home Through Ownership

With support from IFA homeownership programs, Aleah was able to buy her first home and invest in the place she now calls home.

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January 20, 2026
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Two women with paintbrush held up.
Beginning Farmers Programs
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Stepping Into a New Role on the Family Farm

Marshall's journey from farmhand to equal partner through the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit.

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January 20, 2026
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Father and son riding on tractor.
State Housing Trust Fund
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A Place to Be a Family Together

This Postville family bought a home with Down Payment Assistance and now get to enjoy life together in their own home.

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August 21, 2025
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Downtown
Small Business
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2025 Open 4 Business Finalists

Main Street Iowa has named five finalists for its annual Open 4 Business pitch contest.

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July 28, 2025
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Homeownership
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Enjoying Life's Special Moments in Our Own Home

The Dukavas family bought a home with Down Payment Assistance and now get to enjoy life near family and celebrate special moments together in our own home.

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March 7, 2025
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woman and child walking together
Rental Programs
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Nothing Better Than Home

Iowa Finance Authority rental programs helped Victor find an apartment he's proud of.

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February 20, 2025
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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Leveling the Field

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program from IFA gave Dreyson, a farmer from Woodbury County, assistance competing with long-time farmers.

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February 20, 2025
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Water Quality
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The Most Cost-Effective Financing Option

The City of Nevada used multiple programs through the State Revolving Fund to finance their new water treatment facility and appreciated the cost-effectiveness.

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February 20, 2025
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The City Administrator of Nevada in front of the city's water treatment plant
Homeownership
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Room to Start a Family

Iowa Finance Authority made it possible to go from renter to homeowner and start to plan for the future.

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February 20, 2025
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Iowa Title Guaranty
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Win-Win

Iowa Title Guaranty makes real estate titles cleaner making the process better for both homebuyers and realtors.

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February 20, 2025
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Rental Programs
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Grateful for Community

Iowa Finance Authority rental programs helped a family find a home in a safe and family-friendly neighborhood.

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February 20, 2025
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Homeownership
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Coming Full Circle

When Robin was single, she used a first-time homebuyer grant from IFA to purchase her home. Now she works to help other families with their home purchases.

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February 20, 2025
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