HOUSING
'Cash in the bank doesn't grow your community'
During the Worthington City Council meeting Monday night, the members werepresentedwith an opportunity. That opportunity was to loan $600,000 to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Southwest ...
Posted on 4/9/13 at 12:05 PM
Group wants more state money to curb homelessness
By Danielle Killey Jen Peterson and her three young children left their home with no place to go when it got to be unsafe. My kids and I became homeless fleeing a marriage that had become dangerou...
Posted on 3/7/13 at 6:17 PM
Worthington in the News
Lately, southwest Minnesota has cropped up a lot in a variety of online locales. Here are a few instances: An article from the Pioneer Press featuring Gary Crippen, a retired appellate judge, who...
Posted on 1/20/10 at 1:00 PM
1944: Worthington's Housing Shortage
Worthington has had a shortage of housing before, as this 1944 editorial shows. Next post at 9 a.m....
Posted on 9/4/09 at 12:00 AM
City aids housing plan
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Council approved during their Monday meeting a sum of $2,500 to go toward Worthington Regional Economic Development Corp. participation in developing a housing project at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
September 24, 2012
Refugees able to live the American dream
By Julie Buntjer , July 06, 2012
Housing camp gives students a different perspective
July 12, 2011
City Council discusses housing issues
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council discussed public nuisance issues and possible rental housing ordinance amendments during a special Wednesday morning meeting.June 29, 2011
Housing sales remain strong
WORTHINGTON — ‘For Sale’ signs are being turned into ‘Sold’ signs on the front lawns of many Worthington homes — a sure sign that spring has sprung and the housing market continues at a strong pace locally.
By Julie Buntjer , May 22, 2011
Housing fund money released
SPENCER, Iowa — The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund Inc. (NWIRHTF) has announced the release of $268,989 from the State Housing Trust Fund for fiscal year 2011. The money was released from the Iowa Finance Authority, which administers the State Housing Trust Fund.February 25, 2011
Home Stretch offered locally
WORTHINGTON — the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnerships will offer its Home Stretch workshop in both daytime and evening sessions on Feb. 1 and 3.January 25, 2011
Help available for NW Iowa homeowners
State Housing Trust Fund releases $268,000 for 2011SPENCER, Iowa — Low-income homeowners in O’Brien, Osceola and Lyon counties may now apply for funding to repair their homes. The State Housing Trust Fund has released nearly $268,000 to the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund Inc. for fiscal year 2011.
November 17, 2010
FEMA extends assistance for Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted a request to extend the registration period for disaster assistance. The registration period was scheduled to end Wednesday.By Daily Globe , October 14, 2010
Council reviews housing compliance, litter
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council heard from a citizen concerned about litter at its Monday meeting, and may consider a task force to address the issue.August 09, 2010
Brief: Housing program awarded $300K
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council voted this week to award $300,000 in hospital sale proceeds to Worthington Rediscovered.June 10, 2010
Column: Housing is a basic human right
WASHINGTON — Our nation is running a $1.4 trillion-dollar budget deficit this year. So why is Congress on track to approve more than $1 trillion for “defense” spending, while cutting back services that most countries think of as human rights?By Saul Landau, Minuteman Media , April 21, 2010
Housing stimulus program nears end
WORTHINGTON — With just one month to go before the federal Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (otherwise known as the housing stimulus program) expires, local realtors are seeing continued strength in the housing market.
By Julie Buntjer , March 29, 2010
Luverne expands housing tax credit
LUVERNE — With the extension of the Federal Homebuyers Tax Credit until April 2010, the City of Luverne is once again getting creative with its Housing Incentive Program, according to Economic Development Director Ted LaFrance.January 18, 2010
Council hears HRA report
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council heard an update from the city’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority at a special meeting Wednesday, learning more about the HRA’s local efforts.October 29, 2009
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