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Homelessness
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Iowa Finance Authority Awards $200,000 to Test New Approaches to Homelessness Prevention and Response in Council Bluffs and Iowa City

IFA has named New Visions Homeless Services of Council Bluffs and Shelter House in Iowa City as winners of the 2026 Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator.

Display Date
September 10, 2026
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Rental Programs
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2026 HousingIowa Awards Honor Iowa Leaders and Projects Expanding Housing Opportunities

IFA recently honored six exceptional housing projects, organizations and leaders through the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the HousingIowa Conference.

Display Date
September 9, 2026
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New Visions team posing with an award
Homeownership
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Iowa Homebuyers Take the Mic: IFA and Iowa REALTORS® Award $40,000 to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Statewide Storytelling Campaign

IFA and Iowa REALTORS® today announced Jay Avant, LPT Realty in Clive as the winner of the 2026 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition

Display Date
September 9, 2026
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Jay Avant headshot
Workforce
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$39.84 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits Will Add Nearly 2,100 Iowa Homes

Awards will support development in 39 counties across the state, with 1,225 new residential units in larger communities and 868 in smaller towns.

Display Date
September 8, 2026
Press Release

Gov. Reynolds releases final report from Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the completion of the final report from the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

Display Date
September 3, 2026
IEDA Board
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IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers, two quality-of-life projects and three strategic infrastructure projects

assisting in the creation of 98 jobs and result in $57.2 million in new capital investment for the state

Display Date
August 21, 2026
Certified Sites
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Fort Dodge’s 720-Acre Industrial Park Certified as Development-Ready Site

Iowa’s Crossroads of Global Innovation, a 720-acre Fort Dodge industrial park, earns Iowa Certified Site designation, boosting its readiness for investment.

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August 20, 2026
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Iowa Certified Site
Homeownership
Homelessness
For Developers, Communities & Property Owners
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Federal Housing Changes, Innovation Take Center Stage at 2026 HousingIowa Conference

Join housing and community leaders Sept. 9–10 in Des Moines for timely discussions on the issues shaping housing in Iowa and across the country.

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August 17, 2026
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Homeownership
Homelessness
For Developers, Communities & Property Owners
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Housing Innovation Finalists to Pitch at HousingIowa Conference

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced the finalists for three statewide housing innovation competitions to pitch at HousingIowa Conference.

Display Date
August 5, 2026
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Certified Sites
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Bondurant Adds Sixth and Seventh Iowa Certified Sites, Expanding Development-Ready Industrial Opportunities

Bondurant Adds Sixth and Seventh Iowa Certified Sites, Expanding Development-Ready Industrial Opportunities

Display Date
July 30, 2026
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officials at Bondurant event
Press Release

IEDA Board approves assistance for four manufacturers, three startups and a quality-of-life project

Tax incentives for four manufacturers will support the creation of 312 jobs and result in $62.9 million in new capital investment for the state.

Display Date
July 17, 2026
For Developers, Communities & Property Owners
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Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Name Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars and Maquoketa as Iowa Thriving Communities

IFA and IEDA today announced the newly designated 2027 Iowa Thriving Communities.

Display Date
July 16, 2026
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Certified Sites
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Newton Rail Park Celebrates IEDA Site Certification

Newton Rail Park earns Iowa Certified Site status, marking a major milestone that strengthens its readiness to attract industrial investment and new jobs.

Display Date
July 9, 2026
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Rental Programs
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Tax Credit Award Supports Transformation of Former Fort Madison School into Senior Housing

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded more than $1.1 million in annual federal Housing Tax Credits and $500,000 in State HOME funds.

Display Date
July 1, 2026
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Apartment Building Rendering
Certified Sites
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Webster City Positions 478-Acre Industrial Park for Future Growth

Webster City Gateway Industrial Park has earned an Iowa Certified Site designation

Display Date
June 25, 2026
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Iowa Certified Site

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