Moen's High-Rise Building Project Gets Good News: Iowa City Daily Links, March 13

You know, Carson Daly has been able to scrap together a pretty solid career all things considered.

On to the Links!

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Gregg Hennigan of the Gazette writes that Marc Moen's new high-rise project took a positive step forward after being given the thumbs up for TIF funding by Iowa City's Economic Development Committee.

Josh O'Leary of the Iowa City Press-Citizen writes that the local house market is showing signs of growth.

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The battle over education reform continues in the state capitol.

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A couple of Iowa City bands are playing at SXSW in Austin. Represent!

Daily Links Excerpt of the Day

The City Council’s Economic Development Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the full council OK a $2.5 million tax increment financing agreement with developer Marc Moen.

Moen would put the money toward a $10.7 million, 14-story building he wants to construct at 114 S. Dubuque St. on the Pedestrian Mall.

Committee members and city staff said the project fits with the city’s goals of attracting more owner-occupied housing and retail and office space downtown, and boosting property values.

“I’m excited about the project,” council member Susan Mims said.