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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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Women in a daycare setting playing with a baby
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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Woman with a cellphone at her ear sitting at a computer in an office setting
Water Quality
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Higher Water Quality Without Higher Prices

Thanks to assistance from the State Revolving Fund, Algona can fund their city's sewer project and improve water quality for its residents without raising rates

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February 20, 2025
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A woman in a neon yellow hard hat and vest standing in front of a construction site
Rental Programs
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Providing Safe and Affordable Quality Housing

Iowa Finance Authority helped with this project that added much-needed affordable and safe housing.

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February 20, 2025
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Playground equipment behind buildings
Homelessness
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A Fresh Start

IFA Homelessness programs helped Cassandra and her family get a fresh start.

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February 20, 2025
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A woman standing outside of a crisis center
State Housing Trust Fund
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Building Housing and Providing Hands-On Experience

The City of Kalona used State Housing Trust Fund money to rehabilitate old houses and provide hands-on experience for local high school students.

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February 20, 2025
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Young man in a hooded sweatshirt standing between Iowa and American flags
Homeownership
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More Space for Our Family

Iowa Finance Authority made it possible for the Baldwin family to go from renters to homeowners without busting their monthly budget.

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February 20, 2025
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A man and a pregnant woman outside their home in front of a decorated door
Iowa Title Guaranty
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A One-Stop Shop for Project Financing

Partnering with Iowa Title Guaranty made the financing process seamless for Cutler Development's recent project.

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February 20, 2025
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Scott and Molly Cutler standing in Star Lofts
Rental Programs
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A Community that Fits

Iowa Finance Authority rental programs helped Linda find accessible housing and a sense of community.

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February 20, 2025
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A woman working on a jigsaw puzzle
Beginning Farmers Programs
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Passing Down Our Passion for Farming

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program from IFA allows this family to ignite passion for agriculture in the next generation.

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February 20, 2025
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A female farmer standing next to a tractor tire
Water Quality
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Ongoing Funding Opportunities Make the Difference

By being able to apply for a second year of funding from the State Revolving Fund, Moravia can continue their project to rebuild their city's lagoon system.

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February 20, 2025
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Moravia's mayor, wearing a baseball cap, stands in front of the city lagoon
Rental Programs
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A Second Chance for My Family

Learn how Keeli and her children got new, safe, affordable housing with help from Iowa Finance Authority programs.

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February 19, 2025
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