SEIRPC

Des Moines County to Auction Properties

Jason Parrott — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:06:36 +0000

Des Moines County is selling some of the properties it acquired after the Flood of 2008.

Housing Concerns in SE Iowa

Jason Parrott — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:08:26 +0000

Iowa Fertilizer Company’s new production plant in northern Lee County could have an even larger impact on the local housing market than first anticipated.

Des Moines County Flood Buyout Nearly Over

Jason Parrott — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:21:20 +0000

Des Moines County is close to completing a project that is more than four years in the making.

Regional Planner Dan Eberhardt says 19 structures in the northeast corner of the county had to be addressed after the devastating flood of 2008.

He says about 2/3 of them have already been demolished, with the remaining 6 in Huron Township to be taken down within the next few weeks.

The lots are as large as three acres.

The remaining demolition projects would complete the county’s buyout program.

SEIRPC Has Money to Lend

Jason Parrott — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:47:34 +0000

The Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC) is trying to get more money in the hands of potential employers.

The organization currently administers four regional revolving loan funds. Its executive committee has signed off on a plan to increase the maximum amount of money available through the funds.

Executive Director Mike Norris says instead of $125,000, potential businesses in Lee, Des Moines, Henry and Louisa Counties could access $250,000.

Emphasis - July 13

Jason Parrott — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:07:38 +0000

Jason Parrott's guest is Mike Norris, who is the Executive Director for the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. They talk about the work of the commission and several ongoing projects.

The SEIRPC serves governmental bodies in Lee, Des Moines, Henry and Louisa Counties. The voluntary membership organization does contract work, performs property management and oversees state and federal funding for cities, counties and school districts.