Historic Tax Credit bill passes House [Updated: 4/22/2016] Info below from the Iowa Bankers Association, weekly update: Historic tax credit bill passes Iowa Senate committee HF 2443 passed the Iowa Senate week with an unfavorable amendment. The bill helps deal with several Department of Economic Development programs including important changes to the Historic Tax Credit program. […]
Help teach the next generation about our national natural and historic treasures! To help engage and create our next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates, the White House, in partnership with the Federal Land Management agencies, launched the Every Kid in a Park initiative. The immediate goal is to provide an opportunity for each […]
The State of Iowa has released a report on proposed renovation of the State Historical Building in Des Moines. Prepared by Neumann Monson Architects, the report proposes demolishing half of the existing building and completely renovating the remaining structure in order to “right size” the facility for long term sustainability. Download the REPORT by clicking on the […]
News from the Department of Cultural Affairs: Almost $100,000 in grants were awarded to historic preservation projects across the state in January. Grantees include physical preservation projects and preservation-oriented events. One of the projects is the upcoming Preserve Iowa Summit. Read more from the Dallas County News at https://adelnews.com/news/dca-awards-nearly-100000-grants-local-historic-preservation-projects-and-programs.html
State Architectural Historian (and Preservation Iowa advisor) Paula Mohr has written an article as part of a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Madison County, and the town of Winterset its county seat, are well-known as the birthplace of legendary film star John Wayne and as the bucolic setting for […]
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club has resurrected its annual “Most Endangered Buildings” list. Focused on highlighting significant Des Moines buildings in danger of demolition or neglect, this year’s list includes gathering places for the community, centers of entertainment, family homes that have housed important figures… these places matter. And some of them are in danger. […]
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