Rehabbers Club Compiles List of Local Endangered Properties Posted by CC on October 18th, 2008 11:37 am The Des Moines Rehabbers Club released their list of “Des Moines Seven Most Endangered Buildings” this week. The list includes buildings, homes, or structures within the City of Des Moines that are neglected or in danger of demolition…. Read more »
Posted by CC on October 12th, 2008 5:14 pm A birthday party for the Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn drew between 300 and 400 people on October 5 and 6. Rich Tyler has been restoring the barn since 1992. It is unique for its octagonal shape and bell-shaped roof. Assistance in the restoration has come from… Read more »
Former Newspaper Building Rehabilitated into Banking Facility Posted by CC on October 12th, 2008 5:07 pm The former home of The Council Bluffs Nonpareil at 117 Pearl Street underwent a $2.6 million rehabilitation by Schemmer and Associates, and has reopened as the Council Bluffs Savings Bank. The project included complete gutting of the interior and… Read more »
Oldest Civil Airport West of the Mississippi in its Original Location Posted by CC on October 4th, 2008 2:31 pm 2008 marks the 90th anniversary of the Iowa City Airport, an airfield like no other in the state. Starting as a grassy landing strip in the middle of farmland, the airfield developed into an important… Read more »
Spirit Lake Protective Association Working to Rehabilitate Structure Posted by CC on October 4th, 2008 2:17 pm The Okoboji Foundation recently awarded a $100,000 grant to the Spirit Lake Protective Association for restoration of the historic Mini-Wakan shelterhouse on the north shore of Big Spirit Lake. This was the first large grant awarded as part… Read more »
