Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 22, 2022 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) Vocational Training Council (VTC), in partnership with the City of Kalona, KCTC, WEDG and ECICOG, dedicated its 2022 Student-Remodel House at 721 6th Street in Kalona. Across nearly three months, nine students from four high schools and one college received on-the-job training as they helped remodel the house and build a new garage under the tutelage of the Iowa City Area HBA’s Vocational Training Council members...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 15, 2022 in News
NAHB members have actively been advocating for better solutions toward housing affordability, whether it’s removing regulatory barriers to increase housing supply or recruiting new workers to the profession. As NAHBNow recently highlighted, a number are actively involved in local endeavors — such as state or local task forces and commissions — to bring the home-building perspective to discussions surrounding how communities can tackle this important issue. Connecticut...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jul 7, 2022 in News
Elevation HomeBuilders is the overall favorite of the 55th 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 1203 Tamarack Trail in Iowa City received the most votes on the Iowa City Parade of Homes mobile app – sponsored by CBI Bank & Trust – home-touring enthusiasts used to rate during the scattered-site event. The home...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jun 29, 2022 in News
Women’s Council Awards $10,000 in Scholarships The Greater Iowa City Area HBA Women’s Council recognized the accomplishments and goals of five area graduating high schoolers recently by awarding a total of $11,250 in scholarships. Winners were announced at their school senior nights. They are: Lauren Floss – Coralville, Iowa Liberty High School Attending the University of Iowa to Study Radiation Sciences College of Medicine Lauren worked with kids through the...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jun 7, 2022 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has recognized three building contractors with 2022 Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Builders Excellence Awards. The awards are sponsored by West Bank. It also presented the 2nd Annual Motto Award, sponsored by Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling, to Watts Group, Inc. Builders Excellence Award winners are: $500,000 – 699,999 Category: House #6 – Statler Construction, 215 Westwood Circle, Kalona $700,000 – 899,999:...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on May 16, 2022 in News
The Iowa City Area HBA Lego Parade of Homes is back by popular demand! Kids aged 17 and younger are invited to summon their inner builder and enter to win prizes, courtesy of Locals Love Us – ICR! The event corresponds with The Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes, June 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12. Enter between May 9 and 5 p.m. May 20. Here’s how: Step 1: Collect all your Legos. Step 2: Build your home sweet home. Step 3: Take photos of your creation. Step 4: Enter your...
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