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Community Newsletter                          October 2017 
Looking for information about Forest City?
 City Hall 641-585-3574
Chamber of Commerce 641-585-2092
Municipal resources - www.cityofforestcity.com 
Visitors,Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development - www.forestcityia.com
Forest City has been branded “Where Nature’s Close and Friends are Closer” for good reason. We are a friendly, diverse community that is a great place to raise a family, offers many opportunities to get involved and connected, and has several outdoor recreational activities to enjoy. 
Forest City launches New Housing and Rental Incentives 
The City of Forest City is announcing a new construction incentive program and a rental incentive program. These programs are designed to encourage building and renting within the city limits of Forest City.

New Construction Incentive Program -
The focus of the construction incentive program is to enhance the quality of new housing stock in Forest City by providing financial assistance to families to build single family houses that are built for Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) qualified households. Approved applicants will receive up to a $20,000 loan for new construction; $10,000 forgivable over 5 years of occupancy and $10,000 loan at 0% interest for 10 years with no penalty for early payoff. Permanent Financing must be through either MBT Bank or TSB Bank. The intent of the program is to expand housing availability for LMI households.  Download GUIDELINES and APPLICATION

New Resident Rental Incentive Program - 
The purpose of the new resident rental incentive is to assist new residents who are employed full time within Forest City to relocate and live in Forest City. The assistance is up to 25% of monthly rent for 1 year, not to exceed $3,000 per year. Requirements include residents move to Forest City, are employed full time by a Forest City business and have a household income at or below 80% of Winnebago County Median Income. The net rental rate must meet LMI Affordability and the property must not be eligible for Federal Rental Subsidy Programs.   Download GUIDELINES and APPLICATION

These are the first two incentive programs to have been approved by the City Council on September 18, 2017, and will be managed by the Forest City Housing Commission, under the City of Forest City. The Housing Commission was created in August 2017 to design programs for the best use of the LMI funds for the community. The Commission, which consists of eight individuals, is looking at six total programs.
Forest City will have approximately $250,000 in LMI Fund at the end of this fiscal year and will use $130,000 of those funds for these two programs. The program will approve applications on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

The City will begin accepting applications at City Hall (305 N. Clark Street) on October 16, 2017. Call City Hall at 641-585-3574 with questions.  Applications and guidelines can be downloaded through the links above.
Fall Colors
Enjoy the Fall Colors in Forest City! Stroll along the paths in any one of our 10 local City Parks, at Thorpe Park (County Park) or at Pilot Knob State Park.

Learn more about about local parks here: 

Hunting in the Forest City area
We have thousands of acres for hunting in our region.
Get quick and easy access to recreational privileges in Iowa, including hunting, fishing, and specialty licenses; off-highway vehicle (includes ATVs, snowmobiles, and other recreational vehicles) registration renewals and Iowa DNR User Permits. For specific, detailed information, visit

Waldorf University Homecoming
Waldorf Warrior Homecoming will be October 20-22. Join in the fun at the tailgate party, parade, football game and arts & craft fair! See the entire schedule of events at Schedule

Waldorf Football vs Mayville State
October 21st, 1:00pm
GO WARRIORS!
Forest City Compost Site
Fall has arrived and that means raking large piles of leaves. Please do not not deposit leaves in the Streets. Residents are asked to bring leaves to the compost site on Quail Avenue. The City would like to remind residents to de-bag the leaves when dropping them at the compost site and do not leave garbage or other debris at the site.
 
Upcoming FOREST CITY EVENTS

Friday, October 13th: Active Older Adults Program w/Winnebago Cty. Public Health @ YMCA, 9:30am
Saturday, October 14th: Oktoberfest @ Paddler's Tap, 12 noon - 10pm
Saturday, October 14th: Halloween Dance, FC Parks & Rec., at Civic Auditorium, 5pm sign-in, 6pm dance begins, grades 3-7.
Tuesday, October 17 : Forest City Schools Vocal Concert @ FC High School, 7pm
Wednesday, October 18 : Life Serve Blood Drive @ Waldorf Atrium, 10am -2pm
WednesdayOctober 18 : Pumpkin Carving Party @ YMCA, 2:30pm, Grades 4-7
Thursday, October 19 : Life Serve Blood Drive @ First Baptist Church, 2-6pm
October 20-22: Waldorf Homecoming "Worldwide, Warrior Pride", www.waldorf.edu
Sunday, October 22: Youth Engagement w/Waldorf Women's Wrestling @ Hanson Fieldhouse, 1pm
October 22-23: "Musical Theatre Showcase" at Waldorf Smith Theatre, 7:30pm
Friday, October 27 : Haunted Hike @ Clark Woods Park (East Woods), 8-11pm
Saturday, October 28: Hunter's Luncheon @ Pilot Knob Lutheran Church 11am-1pm
Saturday, October 28 : Trivia Night, Teams up to 8, $5.00 per person, American Legion Hall, 7-9pm
Tuesday, October 31 : Halloween, Trick or Treat in Forest City 5pm-8pm.
Tuesday, October 31 : Halloween Party at the Police Department, 525 N. 4th St., 4:30-6:30pm

For more events:



Plan on attending a City Council meeting. 
City Council meetings are at City Hall at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Agendas and meeting packets are available online.

Have questions? Contact Barb Smith, City Administrator at 641-585-3574.
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