Posted by Michelle on Sep 1, 2021 in News
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has recognized Johnson County as an age-friendly community and officially accepted it into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. It is the first county in Iowa to receive this designation. The AARP age-friendly network challenges states, counties, cities, towns and rural areas to prepare for the rapidly aging US population. Communities are encouraged to focus on and strengthen features and services that...
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Posted by Michelle on Aug 24, 2021 in News
The Iowa Department of Education is holding a Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, an opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects, connect to high-demand careers and compete for up to $1,000 in awards for their schools. The Home Builders Association of Iowa (HBAI) and Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning are hosts. It aims to connect classroom work to real-world jobs. It’s in keeping with the Future Ready Iowa goal of 70 percent of the workforce...
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Posted by Michelle on Aug 19, 2021 in News
Boileau Construction is the overall winner of the 54th Greater Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award, The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) announced. Kitchens By Design is the award sponsor. The winning house at 4336 Oakridge Trail NE in Iowa City was part of 24th Iowa City Area HBA Remodelers Parade, held June 19-20 – the last weekend of the 2021 Parade of Homes. It received the high score of 4.8 in the Overall category...
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Posted by Michelle on Aug 12, 2021 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has received an Award of Excellence (AEA) from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for Best Public Relations Program Conducted during 2020. “We are incredibly fortunate to have Karyl Bohnsack as our executive officer. She brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to our HBA. She and (marketing and administrative coordinator) Michelle Moore, through their...
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Posted by Michelle on Aug 12, 2021 in News
Bathrooms are naturally extremely important to home buyers. While styles, sizes and décor can vary, home buyers ranked four most-wanted bathroom features in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) latest survey of prospective and recent home buyers. Each is for the primary bath and relate to flexibility and comfort. Percentages are ratings for most “essential or desirable.” No. 1: Linen closet (76 percent) No. 2: Shower stall and tub (74 percent)...
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Posted by Michelle on Aug 10, 2021 in News
Greater Iowa City Area HBA member Mike Farr of Cascade Manufacturing has been named a candidate for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) position of National Associate Chairman. He is one of two who qualify. The election takes place at the International Builders Show, Feb. 8-10, in Orlando. Those eligible to vote must be an Associate member (as opposed to an NAHB Builder or Affiliate member) in good standing and belong to one of the following categories:...
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