Frantz-Hobart

Former FM Library Receiving Makeover

Jason Parrott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:13:55 +0000

The former Cattermole Library in downtown Fort Madison is in line for an update.

Possible New Use for Former FM Library

Jason Parrott — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:24:26 +0000

A vacant library in downtown Fort Madison could soon have new life.

ATF Involved in FM Fire Investigation

Jason Parrott — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:13:57 +0000

Fort Madison is devoting additional resources to the investigation of multiple structural fires even as additional agencies get involved.

Destroyed Building Was in Line for Re-Use

Jason Parrott — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:22:10 +0000

The building destroyed during a weekend fire in downtown Fort Madison was in line to be part of a multi-million dollar redevelopment project.

Developer Plans $2 Million Project in Monmouth

James Lenz — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:02:50 +0000

Six buildings on the southeast corner of Monmouth's town square will receive a $2 million facelift.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa developer Frantz-Hobart will turn the buildings into condominiums and retail space.

City Administrator Eric Hanson calls it “the biggest development project” in the downtown area in decades. He says it advances the city's vision for the downtown area.