The Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association

Parade of Homes
2020-08-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | IA
Create Your Dreams!
Get inspired by touring beautiful new homes during the 53rd Annual Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes and 23rd Remodelers Parade, during August this year.
2020 Parade of Homes Dates and Times
Saturday, Aug. 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Noon – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Noon – 5 p.m.
2020 Remodelers Parade Dates and Times
Saturday, Aug. 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Noon – 5 p.m.
Learn more at iowacityhomes.thegazette.com.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the first home you tour.
New This Year
There’s a new Parade App — ParadeSmart – to help parade goers to more easily find where they’re going and get the information they are seeking. It’s sponsored by CBI Bank & Trust and is available via Google Play, the App Store or by scanning the QR code on the July 26 Parade of Homes magazine cover, which will appear in The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Choose Parade: Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes. Be sure to check the app or website for updates on homes available to tour before heading out. Fresh app features include:

Ability to select homes and create a custom map.
Driving directions.
Marking houses visited.
Filter for select criteria, such as city and price.
Inspiration section for notes, photos and ideas

We’ve also added a jaw-dropping Virtual Tour, sponsored by MidAmerican Energy, that lets guests revisit favorite houses from the comfort of their couch. It provides a 360-degree view of each home. Access the tour on the Parade of Homes website at or through the Parade Smart app after mid-August until next year’s parade. Simply click on each home to take the tour.
Your Chance to Win
Enter to win $500 toward The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association business of your choice, courtesy of sponsor ABC Supply Company! Print and complete the form below and turn it in when you buy your parade ticket. Only one entry per ticket holder. Now that could go a long way toward your next home project.

The Parade of Homes is sponsored by:
CORPORATE

TICKET PARADE APP

POKER RUN

$500 GIVEAWAY LUMBER

VIRTUAL TOUR AWARDS

Thank you to promotional partners The Gazette, Easton Design and Ad-Market Productions. Appreciation also goes to Rapids Reproductions, Inc., for coordinating volunteers.

Parade of Homes & Remodelers Parade
2020-08-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-01 10:00 - 17:00 | IA

Members-Only Parade of Homes Tour
2020-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | IA
Membership has its privileges! Greater Iowa City Area HBA members get a sneak peak at Parade of Homes entries today! View a list of homes open to preview before heading out.
The Parade of Homes is sponsored by:
CORPORATE

AWARDS PARADE APP

POKER RUN

$500 GIVEAWAY LUMBER

VIRTUAL TOUR TICKET

Parade of Homes Magazine Appears in The Gazette
2020-07-26 - 2020-07-27 | IA

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-06-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The board of directors typically meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except August.

Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament
2020-07-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Dr., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
A full field will enjoy time outside in the company of fellow members at a course with top-notch sanitary measures. Learn about rules and hole prizes. Check in is at 8 a.m. with nail-gun start at 9 a.m. Enjoy assorted pastries, juice and coffee before you hit some range balls. Don’t forget to buy your mulligan for $5 each to support the Women’s Council Scholarship. Lunch is served at the conclusion of play, and we’ll announce team winners, prize recipients and more.
Players have a chance to win a Ford F-150 truck three-year lease! The opportunity comes on hole No. 5, thanks to Hole-in-One Sponsor McGrath Fleet and Commercial!
Thank you to Golf Committee Members Relion Insurance Solutions and RSM US.
Hit ’em straight!
Corporate Sponsor:

Range Balls Sponsor:

Refreshments Sponsors:

Breakfast Sponsor: Lunch Sponsor:

60th Anniversary Ball Sponsor 60th Anniversary Ball Marker Sponsor

Mulligan Sponsor: Hole-in-One Sponsor:

Hole Sponsors:

Water Sponsor:

Aging-in-Place Forum: Working with Contractors to Modify Your Home
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The 2020 Aging-in-Place Forums are online! Today’s topic is Working with Contractors to Modify Your Home and features two of our members: Andy Martin of Martin Construction and GT Karr of Sueppel’s Siding and Remodeling.
The pair will be presenting tips on how to find and qualify a contractor for construction and remodeling projects. They’ll discuss what to ask, best practices when looking to hire and expectations clients should have about their contractors for the best experience. Andy and GT also will cover:

Making sure the contractor is licensed and insured.
Why contracts and payment schedules are important.
Using change orders.
Other ways to ensure you’re getting a quality, dependable and professional contractor.
Easy and affordable aging-in-place-measures.

The Aging-in-Place Forums program is a collaboration among the Iowa City Area HBA, Johnson County Livable Community and the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors. They provide information, ideas and resources to successfully age at home.
Find the schedule below. Sign up at bit.ly/AIPForumsSignUp.

Upcycle Competition Entry Deadline (5 pm)
2020-06-26 - 2020-06-27 | IA
Tap into your creativity and participate in our Upcycle Competition. The contest runs June 15 – 26 and is open to all ages.
Upcycling is taking something old or unused – such as furniture, objects or material – and constructing a new usable, higher-quality product. For example, turn a ladder into a bookshelf or an old armoire into a wine cabinet. The Internet is a treasure trove of more upcycling examples.
Directions for those who wish to enter are:
Step 1: Find that something needing repurposed.
Step 2: Create!
Step 3: Take photos of your masterpiece.
Step 4: Email photos by 5 p.m., Friday, June 26 to karyl@hbaofic.org. Include your first name, age and city. Images will be used on social media.
Judges are representatives from HBA-member Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) ReStore, and winners will be announced the week of June 29. Prizes, courtesy of Locals Love Us – ICR, are:
1st Place: $50 Gift Certificate to IVHFH ReStore, $50 to Herteen & Stocker Jewelers and $25 to Every Bloomin’ Thing.
2nd Place: $25 Gift Certificate to IVHFH ReStore and $50 to Midtown Family Restaurant and $15 to Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery.
3rd Place: $25 Gift Certificate to IVHFH ReStore, $20 to We Run and $15 to Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery.
Have fun!
View Contest Flyer

Benefits Brew: Learn About Your NAHB Membership
2020-06-23 08:00 - 08:30 | IA
If you’re newer to The Greater Iowa City Area HBA or simply want a refresher on the outstanding benefits that come with membership, grab some coffee and a computer and join our brief Benefits Brew. Each meeting is via Zoom and lasts 30 minutes. Iowa City Area HBA President Glenn Siders will open each session and introduce guests.
Today, we’ll hear about national benefits. Guests are:
Julia Bogue, Senior Manager, Federal Legislative NAHB
Karl Eckhart, VP, Intergovernmental Affairs NAHB
Katie Crowley, Manager, BUILD-PAC Fundraising
Join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84406069374?pwd=[REDACTED]

Vocational Training Council Meeting
2020-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Legislative Committee Meeting
2020-06-16 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Upcycle Competition Begins
2020-06-15 - 2020-06-16 | IA
Tap into your creativity and participate in our Upcycle Competition. The contest runs June 15 – 26 and is open to all ages.
Upcycling is taking something old or unused – such as furniture, objects or material – and constructing a new usable, higher-quality product. For example, turn a ladder into a bookshelf or an old armoire into a wine cabinet. The Internet is a treasure trove of more upcycling examples.
Directions for those who wish to enter are:
Step 1: Find that something needing repurposed.
Step 2: Create!
Step 3: Take photos of your masterpiece.
Step 4: Email photos by 5 p.m., Friday, June 26 to karyl@hbaofic.org. Include your first name, age and city. Images will be used on social media.
Judges are representatives from HBA-member Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) ReStore, and winners will be announced the week of June 29. Prizes, courtesy of Locals Love Us – ICR, are:
1st Place: $50 Gift Certificate to IVHFH ReStore, $50 to Herteen & Stocker Jewelers and $25 to Every Bloomin’ Thing.
2nd Place: $25 Gift Certificate to IVHFH ReStore, $50 to Midtown Family Restaurant and $15 to Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery.
3rd Place: $25 Gift Certificate to IVHFH ReStore, $20 to We Run and $15 to Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery.
Have fun!
View Contest Flyer

CANCELED: HBA of Iowa Spring Board Meeting
2020-06-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Des Moines

Kids Lego Parade of Homes Begins
2020-06-11 - 2020-06-12 | IA
The judges have made their decisions and now we get to see all the fabulous Lego Parade of Homes entries! Visit iowacityhomes.thegazette.com, during what would have been the 2020 Greater Iowa City Area Parade of Homes. Thank you to all who entered!
Remember, our real-houses 2020 Parade of Homes and Remodelers Parade is Aug. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9.

Aging-in-Place Forum: Starting to Declutter
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The 2020 Aging-in-Place Forums are online! Today’s topic is Starting to Declutter.
The forums are hosted in partnership among Johnson County Livable Community, the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors and the Iowa City Area HBA. They provide information, ideas and resources to successfully age at home.
Find the schedule below. Sign up at bit.ly/AIPForumsSignUp.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2020-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Remodelers Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month – except August – in the IC HBA’s Conference Room. Interested in joining our Remodelers Council? Email karyl@hbaofic.org. Learn more under our Remodelers Council tab.

Benefits Brew: Learn About Your HBAI Membership
2020-06-09 08:00 - 08:30 | IA
If you’re newer to The Greater Iowa City Area HBA or simply want a refresher on the outstanding benefits that come with membership, grab some coffee and a computer and join our brief Benefits Brew. Each meeting is via Zoom and lasts 30 minutes. Iowa City Area HBA President Glenn Siders will open each session and introduce guests.
Today, we’ll hear about state benefits. Guests are:
Jay Iverson, EO HBAI
Randy Dostal, Thomas Dostal Developers – State Board President
Tim Ruth, McCreedy-Ruth Construction – State Rep for NAHB
Chance Oster, Account Executive Kunkel & Associates
Chris Penasa, CEO Small Business Growth Partners
Tom Casey, President Home Town Restyling – Small Business Growth Partners
Rich Robinson, Vice President Member Rebate Program
Katie Lammers, Owner Lammers Construction – Member Rebate Program

Join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85818684165?pwd=[REDACTED]

Deadline for New Parade of Homes Applications & New Remodelers Parade Applications
2020-06-05 - 2020-06-06 | IA
Showcase your work and gain publicity and business by entering the Parade of Homes or Remodelers Parade!
View New Parade of Homes Application
View New Remodelers Parade Application
Specific dates and times for the 53rd Parade of Homes are:
Saturday, Aug. 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Noon – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Noon – 5 p.m.
The 23rd Remodelers Parade dates and times are:
Saturday, Aug. 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Noon – 5 p.m.
Learn more at iowacityhomes.com/2020-parade-of-homes-remodelers-parade/.
The Parade of Homes is sponsored by:
CORPORATE

BIKE RIDE TICKET

POKER RUN

MEMBER LUNCH MAP APP & BREAKFAST

$500 GIVEAWAY LUMBER

VIRTUAL TOUR AWARDS

Kids Lego Parade of Homes Applicant Deadline (5 p.m.)
2020-05-29 - 2020-05-30 | IA
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA invites kids of all ages to summon their inner builder and enter its Lego Parade of Homes contest. Entries will be featured on the Lego Parade of Homes website, starting June 6 at iowacityhomes.thegazette.com, during what would have been the 2020 Greater Iowa City Area Parade of Homes. That event is now Aug. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9.
Here’s how to enter:
Step 1: Collect all your Legos.
Step 2: Build your home sweet home.
Step 3: Take photos of your creation.
Step 4: Email photos by 5 p.m., Friday, May 29 to karyl@hbaofic.org. Include the child’s first name, age and their home description (e.g. number of bedrooms, colors, types countertops, etc.).
“We wanted to give kids in our communities something fun to do while also commemorating our traditional parade dates,” said Greater Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Chair Mitchell Manning of Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor. “We look forward to showcasing our real-houses Parade of Homes and Remodelers Parade in August.”
Judges are representatives from Parade of Homes sponsors Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate. Winners will be announced June 5 on Facebook @iowacityareahba and Instagram @icareahba.
Top three in the categories of Building Excellence and Creative Description win:
1st: $50 to Bread Garden and one Family Pass for five to Iowa Children’s Museum.
2nd: $20 to Mamas Deli and one Family Pass for five to Iowa Children’s Museum.
3rd: $15 to Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery.
Prizes are courtesy of Locals Love Us – ICR. Questions may be directed through the aforementioned email or by calling (319) 351-5333.
View Contest Flyer

Benefits Brew: Learn About Your Iowa City Area HBA Membership
2020-05-26 08:00 - 08:30 | IA
If you’re newer to The Greater Iowa City Area HBA or simply want a refresher on the outstanding benefits that come with membership, grab some coffee and a computer and join our brief Benefits Brew. Each meeting is via Zoom and lasts 30 minutes. Iowa City Area HBA President Glenn Siders will open each session and introduce guests.
Today, we’ll hear about local benefits. Guests are:
Brad Storck, Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home – Remodelers Council Chair
Andy Martin, Martin Construction – Vocational Training Council Chair
Devin Madsen, Collins Community Credit Union – Home Show Chair
Art Floss, CBI Bank & Trust – Membership Committee Chair
Mitchell Manning, Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor – Parade of Homes Chair
Mike Pugh, Pugh Hagan Prahm – Legislative Chair
Kelly Manning, Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor – Women’s Council Chair
Join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89598464908?pwd=[REDACTED]

60th Anniversary Virtual Toast
2020-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | IA
Virtual Toast
to Mark the Occasion of our 60th Anniversary
May 24 is the 60th Anniversary of
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA!
While our official celebratory party will be
in September, we hope you’ll grab a drink
and join us for a virtual toast!
Details:
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87575796407?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 875 7579 6407
Password: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,87575796407#,,#,475825# US (New York)
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Kids Lego Parade of Homes Applications Period Begins
2020-05-18 - 2020-05-19 | IA

Kids Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Ends
2020-05-08 17:00 | IA
Are your kids getting crazy because of the continued isolation? Well, let them channel some of that stopped-up energy into creativity through our Rube Goldberg Machine Contest! It’s open to the public – not just offspring of Iowa City Area HBA members. This American cartoonist and inventor is the father of the wacky and amazing chain reaction contraptions. Participation information is below. Call (319) 351-5333 with questions.
Have fun!

Details:
Contest Dates: Starts April 27, ends May 8. Winners announced week of May 11.
Ages: 11-18
What to Do: Search Rube Goldberg machine on the Internet to get those ideas flowing. There are two categories: Five Steps and Ten Steps. Then, create your masterpiece, take a video of your working machine and post or submit it by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8. Tag us on Facebook @iowacityareahba and Instagram @icareahba. Or, email it to karyl@hbaofic.org if you prefer, and we’ll post it.
Judges: Select HBA engineering members.
Prizes for Both Categories:
1st: $50 to Graze
2nd: $20 to We Run
3rd: $15 to Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery
PRIZES COURTESY OF:

POSTPONED Young Professionals Network April Meet Up
2020-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Suburban Lumber, 2630 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Network with other Young Professionals in the Home Builders Association.
RSVP to grace@pscia.com or james@mccreedyruthconstruction.com by April 20.
Sponsored by:

Our Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a designed to support those new to the home-building industry, including recent graduates and members age 35 or younger changing professions or simply looking for the next step in their career. YPN offers mentoring and opportunities to build contacts during its monthly meetings on the last Monday.

Kids Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Begins
2020-04-27 - 2020-04-28 | IA

Construction Technologist Apprenticeship Presentation
2020-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
With 94 percent retention and 97 percent business recommended, learn how you can join a registered apprenticeship by becoming a Kirkwood apprenticeship partner.
If you identify with one of these:

Need or want worker(s) that are teachable and eager to learn.
Identified future retirements (in the next few years) and want to retain their skill and knowledge before they leave.
Identify an employee that you want to retain and grow their leadership potential.

You should learn how the Kirkwood Construction Technologist Registered Apprenticeship can be an easy solution to help your business thrive.
You’ll hear from Becky Weininger, Corporate Training workforce initiatives project manager at Kirkwood Community College.
Register for an Informational Session
Thursday, April 23 – Noon-1 p.m. tinyurl.com/KCC-ICHBA-12pm

Construction Technologist Apprenticeship Presentation
2020-04-21 08:00 - 09:00 | IA
With 94 percent retention and 97 percent business recommended, learn how you can join a registered apprenticeship by becoming a Kirkwood apprenticeship partner.
If you identify with one of these:

Need or want worker(s) that are teachable and eager to learn.
Identified future retirements (in the next few years) and want to retain their skill and knowledge before they leave.
Identify an employee that you want to retain and grow their leadership potential.

You should learn how the Kirkwood Construction Technologist Registered Apprenticeship can be an easy solution to help your business thrive.
You’ll hear from Becky Weininger, Corporate Training workforce initiatives project manager at Kirkwood Community College.
Register for an Informational Session
Tuesday, April 21 – 8-9 a.m. tinyurl.com/KCC-ICHBA
