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More Than $107,000 in Grants to Enhance Historic Preservation in Iowa

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $93,846 in Certified Local Government (CLG) grants to historic preservation projects.

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February 3, 2025
Historic Preservation
Press Release

IEDA Awards $19 Million in Tax Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced over $19 million in awards to help transform 12 historic buildings.

Display Date
May 2, 2024
Historic Preservation
Press Release

IEDA Awards $25 Million in Tax Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

IEDA announced awards to help transform 13 historic buildings, including a former fire station and mass timber warehouse, into new spaces.

Display Date
November 13, 2023
Historic Preservation
Community Development Programs
Press Release

10 Communities Receive $925,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants

The IEDA awarded Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities to redevelop or rehabilitate underused buildings as a way to stimulate economic growth.

Display Date
November 9, 2023
Downtown
Historic Preservation
Filmmaking
Story

Varsity Cinema: Creating Experiences, Preserving History

Explore the Varsity Theater's story about their restoration and historic preservation in downtown Iowa.

Display Date
March 31, 2023
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Exterior of the Varsity Cinema showing current and upcoming attractions
Historic Preservation
Press Release

IEDA Awards $25.4 Million in Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

The IEDA announced $25.4 million in awards to offer new life to 15 buildings through restoration efforts that preserve historic attributes.

Display Date
March 30, 2023
Historic Preservation
Press Release

IEDA Awards $19 Million in Credits to Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

The IEDA announced $19 million in awards to help restore 13 historic buildings into new spaces while maintaining their character.

Display Date
August 31, 2022
Downtown
Historic Preservation
Rural Iowa
Story

Downtown Gem: Woodbine Grain Elevator

Iowa communities have turned agricultural structures into real assets by transforming them into public art projects that make visitors want to stop and learn.

Display Date
July 11, 2022
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White milk carton-shaped grain elevator with an illustration of green field stripes and a brown corn stalk
Historic Preservation
Small Business
Story

Preserving a Local Legacy

Bauman’s has sat on the corner of 2nd Ave. S and 1st St. SW in Mount Vernon selling men’s formal dresswear since 1909.

Display Date
February 23, 2022
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Portrait of the entire Randall family in front of the Bauman's building on the left
Historic Preservation

State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program

This program offers tax credits to Iowa developers who sensitively rehabilitate historic buildings to offer them new life.

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Historic Opera House facade
Historic Preservation

National Register of Historic Places & Landmarks

Discover the requirements and registration process for properties in the National Register of Historic Places from the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office.

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Historic Round Barn

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Learn about the tax credits and exemptions available for the preservation of historic buildings from Iowa's State Historic Preservation Office.

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Main street scene with brick buildings
Historic Preservation

Section 106

Learn the Section 106 of the NHPA submission and review process for historical properties, from the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office.

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Detail of an old building being restored
Historic Preservation

Certified Local Governments

Learn about Iowa's Certified Local Government Program, including application steps and tips for maintaining your status in historic preservation efforts.

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Historic Courthouse

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