So, the state of Iowa granted $40 million to Iowa cities to use in the flood recovery efforts. Iowa City has chosen to split that money up (well, their $700,000 piece of it) into three pieces, rebuilding, down payments on a new home, and transition funds. With 240 houses impacted though, it remains to be seen how much they can actually do, although the word is that they have additional funds from other sources..CDBG, etc.
I picked up an app today, and need to fill it out fast, they’ve made this a one week process (which I applaud) to ensure the money goes out quickly. My guess is that any money we get will be on the rebuilding side.
On that note, this weekend we hope to put in new bamboo flooring (green & snazzy!). We’ve got some friends coming in to help, so it shoudl be a good weekend. At some point, we’ll have to get a beer too, cause my stress levels are a bit high. Besides the house, there’s a movie to be launched. (check out the new trailer below) ad oh yeah, did I mention that Liz will not be having a beer because, well, unborn babies can’t drink beer. I think we’ve told most everyone, but if not, the word is out. Our family will be a family of three come February 10. Hopefully, we’ll have a house!
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Tags: Baby, house, Jumpstart, Pond Hockey
