Lego Parade of Homes Entry Portal Opens
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-10 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
2022 IOWA CITY AREA HBA LEGO PARADE OF HOMES
Enter May 9-20
The Iowa City Area HBA Lego Parade of Homes is back by popular demand, sponsored by Randy’s Flooring. Kids aged 17 and younger are invited to summon their inner builder for a chance to win prizes, courtesy of Locals Love Us- ICR
Contest dates are May 9-20, with category winners announced the week of June 4. The Lego parade tour goes live June 4 at www.iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/lego-tour, the first day of the Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes. The public may vote on the website for their Lego favorites through June 12, the last day of the Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes. The Lego Parade People’s Choice Award recipient will be revealed the week of June 20.

All winners will be announced on Facebook @ICAreaHBAParadeofHomes and Instagram @icareahba.
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: Enter your masterpiece by 5 p.m., May 20, at www.iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/lego-tour by following the prompts. Only first names will be used when publicizing entries. Don’t forget to include your description (e.g. number of bedrooms, colors, types of countertops, etc.).
Categories: Building Excellence & Creative Description
Top three in each category receive:
1st: $50 to Hobby Corner and Family Day Pass to the Iowa Children’s Museum
2nd: Family Day Pass to the Iowa Children’s Museum and $20 to Shakespeare’s
3rd: $20 Every Bloomin’ Thing
Winners will be named June 6, and judges are from Randy’s Flooring and Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Presenting Co-Sponsors Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate.
People’s Choice Award
The entry with the most public votes wins $50 to Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. Voting is June 4-12 at www.iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/lego-tour. Winner will be revealed the week of June 20.
“Everyone had so much fun with the Lego parade last year that we decided to do it again,” said Iowa City Area HBA President, Melissa Schooley of Great Western Bank. “Kids are incredibly creative, and we’re eager to see 2022 entries.”
Contest questions should be directed to (319) 351-5333 or karyl@hbaofic.org.

May Member Social
2022-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | RP Lumber, 4340 420th St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Join host and sponsor RP Lumber as we welcome them to the community.
Cost is $15/member and Gold Cards apply.
RSVP to Karyl or call (319) 351-5333 by May 6.

Women's Council Meeting
2022-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home, 3402 Merchant St, Coralville, Iowa, 52241
Join the Women’s Council to plan upcoming Scholarship Fundraising Events and talk about the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council.
Topics of discussion:

Parade of Homes Awards Breakfast Mimosa Bar
Nail Drivers Open Mulligan Sales
Holiday Party
NAHB Professional Women in Building

Thank you to host and Sponsor:

Board of Directors
2022-05-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-14 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.

Lego Parade of Homes Entry Portal Closes
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-21 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Parade of Homes Members Awards Breakfast
2022-06-03 07:00 - 08:00 | Bella Sala Event Center, 205 Park Rd Suite B, Tiffin, IA, 52340, United States
AWARDS BREAKFAST (7:00 – 8:00 a.m.):
Start your day at the Awards Breakfast, sponsored by Hills Bank, in the Bella Sala Event Center (205 Park Rd Suite B).
We’ll present new-construction Builders Excellence Awards and the second Motto Award before members head out to tour the homes. The Motto Award is based on NAHB’s mantra to do business with members and goes to the builder or remodeler who used the highest percentage of Iowa City Area HBA member subcontractors on their parade entry. We’ll also announce our Lego Parade of Homes winners! Enjoy a Mimosa Bar sponsored by our Women’s Council with all tips going to the Scholarship Fund.
RSVPs for breakfast are required.
Email karyl@hbaofic.org by Friday, May 27 to join us.

https://iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/
Get inspired by touring beautiful homes during the
55th Annual Iowa City Area HBA
Parade of Homes.
Dates for the 2022 Parade of Homes are:
June 4 and 5
June 7 and 9
June 11 and 12
Times are:
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: Noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors
Presenting Co-Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Parade App Sponsor

Virtual Tour Sponsor

Lumber Sponsor

Builders Excellence Awards Sponsor

Remodelers Parade Award Sponsor

The Motto Award Sponsor

People’s Choice Awards Sponsor

Ticket Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsor

Lego Parade of Homes Sponsor

Lego Parade Prizes Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Volunteer Coordinator

Promotional Partners
The Gazette
CBS 2/FOX 28
Easton Design
KCRG
KZIA
iHeart Media
OnMedia
Townsquare Media (KHAK)

Members-Only Parade of Homes Tour
2022-06-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Scattered Site Location
MEMBER TOUR (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.):
Membership has its privileges! Greater Iowa City Area HBA members get a sneak peak at Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes entries today between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.):
Conclude your day with happy hour with fellow members, and talk about the amazing homes you toured. First beer or seltzer is courtesy of Big Grove Brewery Iowa City.

https://iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/
Get inspired by touring beautiful homes during the
55th Annual Iowa City Area HBA
Parade of Homes.
Dates for the 2022 Parade of Homes are:
June 4 and 5
June 7 and 9
June 11 and 12
Times are:
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: Noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors
Presenting Co-Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Parade App Sponsor

Virtual Tour Sponsor

Lumber Sponsor

Builders Excellence Awards Sponsor

Remodelers Parade Award Sponsor

The Motto Award Sponsor

People’s Choice Awards Sponsor

Ticket Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsor

Lego Parade of Homes Sponsor

Lego Parade Prizes Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Volunteer Coordinator

Promotional Partners
The Gazette
CBS 2/FOX 28
Easton Design
KCRG
KZIA
iHeart Media
OnMedia
Townsquare Media (KHAK)

Parade of Homes June 4th
2022-06-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Scattered Site Location
https://iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/
Get inspired by touring beautiful homes during the
55th Annual Iowa City Area
HBA Parade of Homes

Kalona Brewing Company will give $1 off a pint of beer when ticket holders show
their punched ticket for House #6, Statler Construction Inc., 215 Westwood Circle, Kalona
Plus, the first 50 visitors to House #6 will receive a coupon good for a free appetizer at Kalona Brewing.

Dates for the 2022 Parade of Homes are:
June 4 and 5
June 7 and 9
June 11 and 12
Times are:
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: Noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors
Presenting Co-Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Parade App Sponsor

Virtual Tour Sponsor

Equipment Sponsor

Lumber Sponsor

Builders Excellence Awards Sponsor

Remodelers Parade Award Sponsor

The Motto Award Sponsor

People’s Choice Awards Sponsor

Ticket Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsor

Lego Parade of Homes Sponsor

Lego Parade Prizes Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Volunteer Coordinator

Promotional Partners
The Gazette
CBS 2/FOX 28
Easton Design
KCRG
KZIA
iHeart Media
OnMedia
Townsquare Media (KHAK)

Parade of Homes June 5th
2022-06-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Scattered Site Location
https://iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/
Get inspired by touring beautiful homes during the
55th Annual Iowa City Area
HBA Parade of Homes
The first 100 visitors will enjoy Marco’s Grilled Cheese at
House #5, McCreedy-Ruth Construction, 220 Knoll Ridge, Hills

Kalona Brewing Company will give $1 off a pint of beer when ticket holders show
their punched ticket for House #6, Statler Construction Inc., 215 Westwood Circle, Kalona
Plus, the first 50 visitors to House #6 will receive a coupon good for a free appetizer at Kalona Brewing.

Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors
Presenting Co-Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Parade App Sponsor

Virtual Tour Sponsor

Equipment Sponsor

Lumber Sponsor

Builders Excellence Awards Sponsor

Remodelers Parade Award Sponsor

The Motto Award Sponsor

People’s Choice Awards Sponsor

Ticket Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsor

Lego Parade of Homes Sponsor

Lego Parade Prizes Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Volunteer Coordinator

Promotional Partners
The Gazette
CBS 2/FOX 28
Easton Design
KCRG
KZIA
iHeart Media
OnMedia
Townsquare Media (KHAK)

Parade of Homes June 7th
2022-06-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Scattered Site Location
https://iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/
Get inspired by touring beautiful homes during the
55th Annual Iowa City Area
HBA Parade of Homes
The first 100 visitors will enjoy Marco’s Grilled Cheese Sandwiches at
House #2, Elevation HomeBuilders, 1203 Tamarack Trail, Iowa City

Kalona Brewing Company will give $1 off a pint of beer when ticket holders show
their punched ticket for House #6, Statler Construction Inc., 215 Westwood Circle, Kalona
Plus, the first 50 visitors to House #6 will receive a coupon good for a free appetizer at Kalona Brewing.

Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors
Presenting Co-Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Parade App Sponsor

Virtual Tour Sponsor

Equipment Sponsor

Lumber Sponsor

Builders Excellence Awards Sponsor

Remodelers Parade Award Sponsor

The Motto Award Sponsor

People’s Choice Awards Sponsor

Ticket Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsor

Lego Parade of Homes Sponsor

Lego Parade Prizes Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Volunteer Coordinator

Promotional Partners
The Gazette
CBS 2/FOX 28
Easton Design
KCRG
KZIA
iHeart Media
OnMedia
Townsquare Media (KHAK)

Parade of Homes Awards Breakfast
2022-06-09 07:00 - 08:00 | The Celebration Farm, 4696 Robin Woods Ln NE, Iowa City, IA, United States

Parade of Homes June 9th
2022-06-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Scattered Site Location
https://iowacityhomes.thegazette.com/
Get inspired by touring beautiful homes during the
55th Annual Iowa City Area
HBA Parade of Homes
The first 100 visitors will enjoy Kona Ice at
House #3, Gary Frakes Construction, 1368 Tamarack Trail, Iowa City

Kalona Brewing Company will give $1 off a pint of beer when ticket holders show
their punched ticket for House #6, Statler Construction Inc., 215 Westwood Circle, Kalona
Plus, the first 50 visitors to House #6 will receive a coupon good for a free appetizer at Kalona Brewing.

Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors
Presenting Co-Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Parade App Sponsor

Virtual Tour Sponsor

Equipment Sponsor

Lumber Sponsor

Builders Excellence Awards Sponsor

Remodelers Parade Award Sponsor

The Motto Award Sponsor

People’s Choice Awards Sponsor

Ticket Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsor

Lego Parade of Homes Sponsor

Lego Parade Prizes Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Volunteer Coordinator

Promotional Partners
The Gazette
CBS 2/FOX 28
Easton Design
KCRG
KZIA
iHeart Media
OnMedia
Townsquare Media (KHAK)

Parade of Homes June 11th
2022-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Scattered Site Location

Parade of Homes June 12th
2022-06-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Scattered Site Location

Legislative Committee
2022-06-21 07:30 - 08:30, 2022-06-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Iowa City Area HBA’s Legislative Committee typically meets every other month on the third Tuesday from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
The committee recommends policies to the association on legislative, regulatory and legal matters. It tracks and monitors issues, explores options on ways to deal with them and connects with local officials and legislative leaders. The committee endorses candidates for local elections and actively recruits candidates for boards and commissions. It also discusses strategies and methods of advocating to gain the best possible results for HBA members. Board member Mike Pugh oversees the Legislative Committee.

Legislative Committee, chaired by Mike Pugh.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2022-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Remodelers Council Board of Directors meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month – except August – virtual or in the IC HBA’s Conference Room. Interested in joining our Remodelers Council? Email karyl@hbaofic.org. Learn more under our Remodelers Council tab.

Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament
2022-07-12 08:00 - 16:30 | Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Dr., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
We’ve reserved a beautiful day for The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s annual Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament!

This event is sold out! Thank you for registering early.
Event Day Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Registration and light breakfast.
Buy your mulligans for $5 each to support the Women’s Council Scholarship Fund.
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun start.
4:00 p.m. – Awards and reception.
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor

Snack Sponsor

Refreshments Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor

Range Balls Sponsor

Logo Ball and Spot the Sponsor Game Sponsor

Mulligan Sponsor

Hole-in-One SponsorSink your ball in one shot and win $5,000 worth of flooring!

Hole Sponsors

Women's Council
2022-07-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Women’s Council will be discussing an Endowed Scholarship for Amy Pretorius and joining the National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building.

Lunch at Student Remodel
2022-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Remodel, 721 6th St, Kalona, 52247
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA will be providing lunch for the students at the Remodeled Home in Kalona. Grab your lunch and join us!

Student Remodel Open House
2022-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Student Remodel Open House, 721 6th Street, Kalona, IA
Celebrate the students and teacher at the Kalona Student Remodel!
You are invited to celebrate the success of the Summer Student Remodel. This partnership is not only an investment in our future workforce but also our community.
Hills Bank, KCTC and ACME Tools will recognize the students’ and teacher’s hard work with tools to help them succeed in their future careers.

Land Development: Getting Started, Business Management & Financing
2022-08-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Instructor: Tom Stephani, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB, MIRM
Explore the land acquisition and development process and discover the crucial first steps to becoming a successful developer. This dynamic novice course will help you develop strategies for finding land development opportunities for small projects (2 – 50 lots) and discuss which business structure is best for your business. You’ll get a balanced perspective on what it takes to develop land and, more importantly, learn approaches to limit risk and maximize profits.
This is an NAHB online course and lunch will be provided.
RSVP to Karyl or Tyesha by Friday, August 26.

Site Planning, Approvals & Construction
2022-09-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Instructor: Tom Stephani, CAPS, CGP, CGR GMB, MIRM

Learn about the typical approval and final platting process through a governing authority. The instructor will help you take the next step to becoming a small volume land developer by exploring actual site planning and preliminary platting. During this live online course, you will discuss construction improvements and getting the property ready to sell or develop. The content level in this course is for individuals new to the land development process.
This is an NAHB online course and lunch will be provided.
RSVP to Karyl or Tyesha by Friday, August 26.

National Economist, Dr. Robert Dietz
2022-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 IA-22, Riverside, IA, 52327, United States
Robert Dietz, Ph.D. is the Chief Economist for NAHB, where he leads a team of 12 economists whose responsibilities include forecasts of housing and economic trends, survey research, and home building industry and policy analysis. Dr. Dietz has published academic research on the private and social benefits of homeownership, federal tax expenditure estimation, and other housing topics. He is the nation’s leading analyst of the residential construction industry.
Dr. Dietz has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, and the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy on housing, economic and tax issues. He is a member of the Blue Chip, Wall Street Journal and other top national forecasting panels, has co-chaired the National Association for Business Economics construction/real estate group, and is commonly cited on CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and NPR.
Prior to joining NAHB in 2005, Robert worked as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation where he estimated the federal budget impact of tax law changes associated with housing and real estate issues. He is a native of Dayton, Ohio, attended George Washington University as an undergraduate and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from The Ohio State University in 2003.
You can view the charts and graphs used in the slideshow by clicking on the link below.
Dr. Dietz Slide Show
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Thank you to our Social Sponsor:

Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-10 | Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 IA-22, Riverside, IA, 52327, United States
The Home Builders Association of Iowa, The Greater Iowa City Area & Greater Cedar Rapids HBAs invite you to the Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament.
Enjoy a day of golf followed by dinner and networking with HBA members. Event proceeds benefit the HBA of Iowa Educational Corporation to provide scholarships for students entering the building trades.
Pricing
Dinner Only: $20
Golf Foursome: $480
Single Player: $125
Sponsorships: Hole – $150, Beverage – $250, Prize – $750
Learn more, including what comes with each package, and sign up at https://dailey-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com.

About Tari Dailey

Tari, who passed away February 2021, worked for Cedar Rapids Millworks before becoming a partner/owner for Ogden & Adams Lumber.
He was a long-time, dedicated volunteer for the Greater Cedar Rapids HBA and HBA of Iowa. Among Tari’s leadership roles was Cedar Rapids HBA president (2006) and state president (2011).His exemplary service earned him several awards, including induction into the Cedar Rapids HBA Hall of Fame.

President's Welcome Breakfast
2022-09-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
New members of The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association are invited to breakfast with the board president, Melissa Schooley with First Interstate Bank.
Network with other new members, members of the board of directors, and learn about some of the benefits of membership.

Membership Recruitment Training
2022-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Dave Ashley, NAHB Membership Field Specialist, will be in Iowa City Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9am to talk about how to recruit new members to our association.
Please RSVP if you can attend so I have plenty of food for everyone.

Nominating Committee Meeting
2022-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Nominating Committee meets yearly to review applications and make recommendations of the next year’s board of directors.
