Iowa nonprofit offers 2000 signing bonus to new Iowa teachers
Iowa Student Loan, a nonprofit lender, offers a 2000 signing bonus to first year teachers in shortage subjects defined by the Iowa Department of Education. The grant is paid as a check and can cover any personal or professional expense. Local educators cite starting pay and classroom setup as key needs while officials praise the program amid teacher shortages.
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Towncrest redevelopment to use incentives for private investment
Iowa City plans tax increment financing and grants to spur Towncrest east of First Avenue along Muscatine Avenue. The program includes facade grants up to 25,000, gap financing, and potential CDBG loans to support commercial residential and mixed use projects with council approval for larger requests.
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Suitors eye Crowne Plaza as Cedar Rapids city buys hotel
Cedar Rapids leaders report suitors are calling City Hall about the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel now owned by the city. Mayor Ron Corbett says interest grows after the city agreed to buy the hotel for 3.2 million and plans to invest 20 to 25 million in renovations. The city will own land, parking, and the ballroom, simplifying potential sales. City Manager Jeff Pomeranz notes developers also hint at new downtown hotels. Government notes by Gregg Hennigan and Rick Smith.
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