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Volume 11 • Issue 6

Build in Adel 7 Year 100% Tax Abatement

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Landmark Development’s Adel Plat READ MORE ON PAGE 17

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City of Adel Enacts a Residential 7 Year 100% Tax Abatement Just a few miles west on Highway 6, historic Adel offers beautiful small town living with the convenience of the Metro. And now, the City is giving future home builders an offer they can’t refuse.

The City of Adel City Council has approved and enacted an Urban Revitalization Plan, commonly referred to as a tax abatement program, for residential revitalization within the City’s boundaries.

The primary objectives of the Plan are to encourage new construction of, and remodeling and additions to, residential properties through abatement of taxes on the value of the improvements and to improve economic conditions and housing opportunities in the area and enhance the general attractiveness of the community.

For more information visit www.adeliowa.org or contact City Administrator Chad Bird (515) 993-4525.

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Key benefits and points of the Plan include offering 100% abatement of taxes for seven years on improvements made during the 2011 calendar year; 100% abatement of taxes for five years on improvements made during the 2012 calendar year; and 100% abatement of taxes for three years on improvements made during the 2013 calendar year.

The Plan also takes advantage of the recent trend in construction practices by incorporating a set of sustainable and green building practices aimed at improving the quality of construction in this growing community of 4,500.

There are about 50 residential lots which are ready to build on and several historic homes just waiting to be restored to their former splendor.

Adel is a small town with lots to offer.

Historic Adel, Iowa

Founded as the county seat, Adel was originally called Penoach and is the oldest community in Dallas County. Native American artifacts found in the area provide evidence of earlier residents including Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in whose language Penoach means “far away.”

Adel’s Historic District is centered around the Dallas County Courthouse at 801 Court Street. The beautiful district comprises the downtown square and brick streets. Recently designated to the National Register of Historic Places, Adel is the only location to have registered both the buildings and roads as historical landmarks. During the summer of 2010, the City of Adel renovated the streets and is one of the only street projects in Iowa to reuse the authentic bricks.

The Adel Historical Museum at 1129 Main Street built in 1857 contains eight rooms filled with artifacts from the history of Adel. Volunteers throughout the community help run the museum on Saturdays from May to September. Other times the museum may be toured by reservation by calling 993-1032.

Other historic points of interest include Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick’s boyhood home at 219 North 12th Street and former Iowa Governor George W. Clarke’s private residence at 207 North 15th Street.

Sweet Corn Festival: August 12-13, 2011

The Adel Sweet Corn Festival is held in downtown Adel Friday, August 12 through Saturday, August 13. Friday night kicks off with corn shucking, the official start of this 33 year Adel tradition. Saturday morning boasts the largest parade in Dallas County before enjoying your share of over seven tons of free sweet corn, performances by local entertainers, and one of a kind craft and food vendors. Then dance the night away at the Community Street Dance and Beer Garden. The historic Courthouse Square is the focal point of the Festival.

New Aquatic Center

Construction of the new Adel Family Aquatic Center is beginning soon! The Center will include diving boards, zero depth entry areas, 30 foot enclosed slide, tiger slide, floor geysers and sprays, lap lanes, concession area with tables and shade area, men’s, women’s and family restrooms and grass lounging areas.

Adel Public Library

The new library located at 310 South 10th Street provides study rooms with wireless internet access and are available during regular library hours. The Community Room is available for larger meetings, community and private events. The Conference Room is available for small group meetings during regular library hours.

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Protect, Educate and Serve Showplace Builders’ Protect, Educate and Serve program builds a limited number of new homes per year to be sold at cost to central Iowa law enforcement officers, fire fighters, teachers and those who are serving in the United States military.

“This program offers affordable new home construction to those who protect our communities, keep us safe, educate our children and preserve our freedom,” said Bill Spencer, President of Showplace Builders.

In addition to building the homes at cost, Showplace Builders’ preferred lender will provide financing with no closing costs or origination fees to qualified purchasers as a part of this program.

“There will be no profit to Showplace Builders,” Spencer said.

Protect, Educate and Serve program participants only pay for the actual costs associated with the construction of the home, as well as the general overhead expenses Tim and Kinzee Bryte are among the first to enjoy the benefit of the program.

Kinzee is a school counselor for the Waukee School District. Kinzee first heard of the program through an email from the school’s HR department.

“It seemed like a great opportunity for the future but when our house sold we decided to go for it,” Kinzee said.

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The couple decided to build in Adel’s Evans View development, also taking advantage of Adel’s seven-year tax abatement.

“With the combination of the Protect, Educate and Serve program and the tax abatement we will save 10’s of thousands of dollars,” Kinzee said.

Also because of the savings the Brytes are getting a lot more for their money.

“We are now able to do a covered deck, a three-car garage and a finished basement,” Kinzee continues, “Lots of extras we could’ve never afforded without the program.”

The Brytes have closed on their lot and are in the process of finalizing their home plans in order to start construction.

Individuals who qualify for the Protect, Educate and Serve Program include:

• law enforcement officers for a city police department, county sheriff’s office or state highway patrol • fire fighter for a city fire department • teacher or school administrator for a school district • active service member for one of the branches of the United States military

The participants must also intend to live in the home and qualify for financing or otherwise provide proof of financial ability.

Final approval of the qualified purchaser will require execution of a purchase agreement and a written commitment for financing.

Showplace Builders reserves the right to discontinue, cancel or suspend this program at any time without notice. This program is limited to homes to be constructed in Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison and Story Counties.

Protect, Educate and Serve program participants only pay for the actual costs associated with the construction of the home, as well as the general overhead expenses.

For more information about the “Protect, Educate and Serve” program, please contact Angela Hutton (515-986-3557) or Bill Spencer (515-202-2345) at Showplace Builders.

NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLAT IN ADEL, IOWA Bailey’s Grove Plat #1 (19 LOTS) Eligible for 100% - 7 year city tax abatement!

Construction of Plat to begin the first of August, 2011.

Completion of Plat the first of September, 2011.

Home building permits could be issued the first of September.

Beautiful lots that back to trees and adjacent to future park area. Cul-de-sac lots with trees and adjacent to green belt area. Standard, daylight, and walkout lots available. Minimum 70’ wide lots. Lot pricing will be from the mid $40,000 to upper $50,000.

New city aquatic center will be within a couple blocks of lots.

Existing Evans View Park is within walking distance. Exceptional ADM school district. Easy commute to greater Des Moines area.

Plat developed by Landmark Development. Now reserving lots.

Contact Bill Spencer at 515-202-2345 or williams@landmarkds.com.

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Stanbrough Realty, with its distinctive gold signs and black lettering was a family-operated enterprise through the 1960s and early 1970s playing a part in Des Moines' great comeback era of the late 1970s and 1980s. And through the family name has been in the real estate market ever since the start on New Years Day 1960, the name itself is undergoing a renaissance as a business icon.

Stanbrough Realty changed its name to First Realty in 1983, with Dan as president, grew to 700 sales associates in 60 offices; the family company was later merged into a regional financial institution.

"In 2001, my two sons were in their early 20s and interested and already both investing and building. We decided to bring the family name back into the market, something people hadn't seen in many years. I was encouraged to see how much familiarity our name still had in the community as a real estate company." Gold and black is back!

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MLS: 382991 MLS: 384576 5013 NE Trilein Dr. 924 NW Reinhart Dr. Our Philosophy $219,900 $219,900 "We try to spend our time understand out customers desires. We ask, 'What do people really want?', 'Where do they 1918 Sq. Ft. Ft. they don't want just buildings, they want to live?' We know people want nature and amenities such1561 as treesSq. and water; want quality recreation and lifestyle aesthetics.

We're very conscious of conservation.

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A 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, open floor plan with walkout From organization solutions for your closets, to upgraded 8 lb. carpet pad. The new, unique lower level, 18” ceramic tile or hardwood floors, oil “Sedona” 1561 sq. ft. plan is a 3 bedroom split with 2 full baths. Open floor plan with vaulted As developers, realtors, homebuilders, investors, the Stanbrough Companies contribute at every turn in central Iowa, rubbed bronze residential door knobs, upscale light fixtures, gas room. ceilings in the master, 14” ceramic tile, or lifetime warranty hardwood floors, from high-end communities, neighborhood shopping living centers, officeTrayed complexes to downtown and urban fireplace, barreled arched doorways, wrought iron upscale light fixtures, wrought iron spindles and corner fireplace. This home has 9 ft. ceilings spindles, 9 ft. ceilings on both levels, custom rounded on both levels, custom rounded drywall corners, and is Mid-American Energy star rated, with drywall corners, keyless garage key pad, Mid-American low E windows and full sod. Located one block from the new Ashland Elementary. Still time to Energy star rated, low E windows. customize with your style!

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Featured Listings: 4309 NE Par View Ct. • Ankeny, IA • $355,000 This is truly a one of a kind ranch home with over 3,100 sq feet of living. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a new state of the art wolf stove. This home is professionally landscaped and ready to move in. Come make a private showing, you will not be disappointed in this beautiful home.

1017 NE 5th St. • Ankeny, IA • $145,900 Spacious ranch townhome with full basement and 2 car garage. This home has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and is stubbed for a bathroom in the basement. Make an appointment today.

3805 NW 4th St. • Ankeny, IA • $182,500 Updated beautiful 2 story home in a wonderful NW neighborhood. Lots of updating with granite thru out, and full yard irrigation with extensive landscaping. Must view this home to appreciate!

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For Sale Emily Garlock-Dickenson REALTOR®

515-988-3662 118 NE Oak Dr. | Ankeny #381211 | $139,000 Great, 4 bedroom home with a lot of square footage for the price.

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1008 NW Waterfront Dr. | Ankeny #385464 | $220,000 Awesome townhouse in a great neighborhood. Open floor plan, 2 bedrooms plus office or den. Turn key living at its best!

1614 NW Cedarwood Dr. | Ankeny #381025 | $189,900 Don’t miss this lovely 3 bedroom home!

Huge private backyard with mature trees.

Near bike trails, schools and sports complex.

731 39th St. | Des Moines #379147 | $199,000 Hardwood floors, oversized fenced backyard, double lot, huge master bedroom!

2420 SE Stone Prairie Dr. Waukee, IA | $199,900 Peoples Company Listing #1710

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Two-story Style Setter Plan by Ground Breaker Homes in Waukee’s Stone Prairie Development. 1,631 square feet with four bedrooms on a walkout lot. Many upgrades including granite countertops, laminate flooring and custom cabinets. Stone Prairie is near all Waukee schools, parks and trails with great access to major roads. Buy this home or have it “built to order” on a lot of your choice.

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4309 NE Par View Court $355,000 A truly one of a kind ranch with over 3,100 sq. ft. of living.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a new state of the art Wolf stove. This home is professionally landscaped and ready to move in.

209 Elm Avenue $238,500 Beautiful, walkout, ranch home. Open floor plan with 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. 2749 finished sq. ft.

Mudroom/laundry room off of garage. Fireplace in great room. Bar in basement. Spacious master suite.

731 39th Street $199,000 Two-story home sits on a double lot with an oversized fenced backyard. Features a huge master bedroom and hardwood floors!

Jennifer Grimm 515-975-0438 www.ColdwellBanker.com

Kalen Eastwood, REALTOR® 515-402-3169 www.PeoplesCompany.com

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701 S. Taylor Street $285,900 Executive ranch. Energy efficient home with an open floor plan, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths.

755 Glendale Drive $164,500 Exceptionally maintained 4-level split with fenced backyard. 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths, main level laundry.

17676 Berkshire Parkway $344,900 Quality built, 4 bedroom home on walkout lot with executive features and beautiful finishes. Granite, hardwood, tile, executive trim and irrigation. Large deck and stylish exterior will complete this new home!

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4110 30th Street $139,000 Beautiful, classic ranch located in a mature, established neighborhood. Offers all of the charm and character of a Beaverdale brick home. Features hardwood floors throughout and has great natural light throughout.

378 S. 84th Street $223,000 Meadowbrook Builders New William plan. 3 bedroom ranch with 3 car garage. Granite, laminate flooring, and tile in bathrooms.

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160 Emerson Lane | Waukee, IA Price $380,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Living Area: 2037 sq. ft.

Come view Meadowbrook Builders’ McClure Plan green home during the Living Green Home Show July 7th-17th at Glynn Village in Waukee!

This spacious home at 160 Emerson Lane is 2037 square feet on the main floor and features four bedrooms with three baths, a four season porch, finished lower level with a large bar area and sunken theater room. Ride or run on the trails throughout the development’s 134 acres and then relax on the full deck with your lemonade or iced tea!

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378 S. 84th St. | West Des Moines | $223,000

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Homes for Sale Brandon Patterson: 515-473-7467 Listing #: 1714 MLS Number: 381197 Price: $157,500 Acres M/L: 0.5 17824 Hwy. 5 Carlisle, Iowa

Listing #: 486 MLS Number: 385349 Price: $139,000 Acres M/L: 0.1 4110 30th St. Des Moines, Iowa

Listing #: 397 MLS Number: 361070 Price: $159,000 Acres M/L: 12.0 2948 Settlers Trl. St. Charles, Iowa

Listing #: 482 MLS Number: 384486 Price: $195,000 Acres M/L: 1.2 4214 NE 120th St. Mitchellville, Iowa

Listing #: 471 MLS Number: 379802 Price: $209,000 Acres M/L: 0.1 2065 NW 155th St. Clive, Iowa

Listing #: 1811 MLS Number: 386546 Price: $121,000 Acres M/L: 0.5 1010 Amos Ave. Des Moines, Iowa

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2425 N. Ankeny Blvd.

Ankeny, IA 50023

Elegant Prairie Trail Home: One of the most elegant homes in Prairie Trail, this European Romantic was an award-winning home in the 2008 Greater Des Moines Home Show. You’ll know you’re living in the best quality, having placed first in overall craftsmanship and built with many green products and techniques.

Walking into this over 4500 sq. ft. home, you’ll be enamored by the two-story open foyer showcasing beautiful cherry wood trim, large crown molding, reclaimed red elm floors, and gorgeous lighting. The great room features a wood-burning, gasstart fireplace surrounded by travertine tile and many built-ins. Raised floors off the large great room feature the formal dining room opposite a tourette, perfect for a grand piano or reading nook. White cabinets by Birch, natural soapstone counters, prep sink, beverage fridge, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances and a hearth room with custom built-ins make up the kitchen. A slider from the kitchen leads to the huge deck and cedar-fenced backyard. You’ll feel like you’re on a permanent vacation in a master suite fit for royalty, including a window seat, red

Listing Price: $665,000

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Tony Brezina 515-979-7796

elm floors, spa bathroom with travertine tile and counters, air bubbler tub with heater, tile shower with two shower heads and steamer and his and hers closets.

Across from the master are two bedrooms, separated by a Jack and Jill bathroom with a pull-out step stool. The large fourth bedroom has its own bathroom, closet and window seat and could be used as a bonus room. The laundry room offers convenience on the second floor with plenty of cupboard and counter space. There will never be a dull moment in the basement! The large family room makes an ideal area to watch movies or the big game, with plenty of space for a pool table and includes a ¾ bath. Head over to the slate tile wet bar for a drink or to the wine room with slate tile flooring. Motivation to exercise won’t be an issue with an exercise room with rubber flooring and full length mirrors. A room with French doors can be used as an office or bedroom with a daylight window. Heated garage with treated floor and large mud room. This home has it all, including a security and sound system, keeping family protected and guests entertained.

1807 SW 19th Ankeny