Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, republican from Iowa's 2nd District, pictured 2nd from the left in the bottom photo, stopped at the Iowa City HBA office before her town hall meeting. Workforce, insurance and lumber were among the many topics discussed with members (left to right) NAHB NAC and IC HBA Board Member Tim Ruth, McCreedy-Ruth Construction; Miller-Meeks; HBAI PAC Chair Rich Fitch, Furman Realty; IC HBA Board Member Jason Walton, Mana Development & Construction; and Executive Officer Karyl Bohnsack.

September 14

Hard Hat Tailgate

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Beisser Lumber Company

415 Westcor Drive, Coralville

This event is free but bring your cash to play games and win fabulous prizes!

Summer Student Built House - That's a Wrap (Almost)

The students are done for the summer on the home in Kalona but there's still work to do to finish the two-story duplex.

Watch for more information on an upcoming Open House.

Follow the progress on Facebook at ICHBA Student Built Home Project.

Check out the Updated Sponsorship Opportunities!

Look over the Sponsorships Guide and send in your choice on how to get involved.

Sponsors are neede for the October Kinnick Celebration, the Annual Meeting and the Holiday Party.

Get your name on events today and be seen!

Join the Parade of Homes and Home Show Committees!

We are looking for HBA members to be involved in planning and creating the most publicly viewed events of the year.

Contact Karyl at the HBA office to sign up today.

Other News Around the Association

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Awareness

Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition board members Ellen McCabe from the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County and Andy Martin (JCAHC Board President) from Martin Construction (both members of The Greater Iowa City Area HBA) volunteered at the first shift of a Lego ADU building competition.

JCAHC have partnered with Johnson County Iowa’s Livable Communities Housing Action Team and AARP Livable Communities to promote ADUs through this fun activity at the Johnson County Fair.

Andy and EO Karyl Bohnsack will be at the Iowa City Farmers Market September 2nd to continue the the competition and awareness of ADUs, Affordable and Livable Housing and careers in construction.

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