Events

FHLB Des Moines organizes and sponsors programs and events — community, educational, congressional — in our five-state district throughout the year. A list of recent events is below.

For our 2009 events, click here.

December 5, 2011
Senator Harkin Announce $2.1 million in AHP Grants
“These two awards are going to have a very direct, positive impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens,” Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) said during a check presentation held on December 5, 2011 in Red Oak, Iowa. The Senator was on hand to announce $2.1 million in FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program grants to the state of Iowa and to celebrate nearly $600,000 to the western side of the state. For full details, read the release or view photos from the event.

Monday, November 21, 2011
During a celebration at Barack Obama Elementary School, Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay announced that neighborhoods across St. Louis will receive $2.5 million in affordable housing grants that will provide homes for over 195 of the city’s families. For full details, read the release or view photos from the event.

Monday, November 21, 2011
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer held a community roundtable with small business owners, financial institutions representatives and housing representatives to better understand how to serve residents and enhance the St. Charles region. For full details, read the release or view photos from the event.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer Celebrates the Improvement of 56 Homes in Missouri
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) joined FHLB Des Moines staff, Farmers and Merchants Bank and St. Clair residents for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the re-opening of Greater St. Clair Homes. For full details, read the release or view pictures from the event.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Senator Al Franken Announces $1.7 million in Housing Grants to Native American Tribes
Senator Al Franken (DFL-MN) announced $1.7 million in affordable housing grants through the FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program. Four members and tribes across the state of Minnesota received the grants to create 100 homes. To read the news release click here. To view photos click here.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Congressman Clay Announces St. Louis Neighborhoods to Receive $1.8 million in Housing Grants
Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) joined a room full of community leaders and FHLB Des Moines members to celebrate $1.8 million in affordable housing grants awarded to St. Louis through the Bank’s Affordable Housing Program. "The good work that you do not only changes neighborhoods...it transforms the people who live there,” said Congressman Clay. Read more about the five projects receiving funding or view photos from event.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Congressman Keith Ellison Attends Alliance Addition Grand Opening

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Congresswoman Herseth Sandlin Celebrates Homeownership in South Dakota
Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) joined South Dakota homeowners to celebrate the $3.0 million that has been distributed to rebuild communities and assist buyers in achieving homeownership. By the end of this year, 700 families will have received grants to purchase or rehabilitate their home through partners Dacotah Banks, Inc. and Homes Are Possible, Inc. (HAPI), a non-profit organization committed to empowering families and revitalizing neighborhoods. Casey Loeschke, a recipient of the grant over three years ago, spoke of her experiences with the program and why she enjoys owning her home. Click here for a photo. Click here to read the full press release.

Monday, February 15, 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) marked the 20th anniversary of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Affordable Housing Program on Presidents Day and recognized Iowa financial institutions for partnering with nonprofit groups, developers and community leaders to bring over $30 million in housing assistance to the state. The Senator also announced $12.7 million in new funding through AHP to the Bank’s five-state district including $738,000 to the state of Iowa.

Region XII Council of Governments and Iowa State Bank secured $397,500 during the 2009 round to improve 75 homes. Laurie Gilbert, housing programs manager, with Region XII COG and Steve Spotts, president Iowa State Bank spoke about their experiences with the program and its importance to the communities they serve. Click here for a photo. Click here to read the full press release.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

FHLB Des Moines Recognizes Missouri Rural Development
Nearly 100 people gathered in the St. Clair, Missouri City Hall on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 to celebrate $8.4 million in funding that has been distributed through Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to rebuild communities and assist with the rehabilitation of 38 USDA Rural Development financed properties.

Many of the properties that have been awarded funds through the competitive grant program do not have sufficient cash flow to perform needed repairs or upgrades. The average annual income of a tenant is less than $10,000.

Janie Dunning, director, Missouri USDA Rural Development and Charles Butler, president, Farmers and Merchants Bank in St. Clair, Missouri accepted the check from FHLB Des Moines Board Members, John Kennedy, Joe Stewart and Jerry Eid. Click here for a photo. Click here to read the full press release.


Friday, January 8, 2010
Congressman Timothy Walz
On January 8, 2010, Congressman Timothy Walz (MN-1) announced a $495,000 Affordable Housing Program grant awarded to partners, Bremer Bank and Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, to construct 55 new homes throughout the state in 2010. The 10 year partnership between Bremer Bank and HFH-MN has resulted in 11 AHP Grants totaling nearly $5.0 million. The grants have been used to assist in the funding of 672 homes that benefit 58 counties across the state.

To read the full press release, click here. For photos from the event, click here. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, click here.