Recent Events

Groundbreaking in Belmond

May 16, 2010

Groundbreaking for the Warren family Habitat home in Belmond, on a lot in the Country Club Estates neighborhood donated by Sharon and the late Larry Kinseth family, was May 16th. The build is sponsored by Eaton Corporation and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. It is the first Habitat build in Wright County and the fifth Thrivent Builds home in our service area.

"Raise the Roof" Concert

May 2, 2010

Singers and musicians from the area came together on May 2nd at Music Man Square for an evening of music, fellowship, treats and the opportunity to show their support for Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa's mission to provide decent, affordable housing to area families in need.

Music was provided by several area churches. In addition to the entertainment, a variety of crafts and home-baked goods were also available.  

Mercy House Move

April 28, 2010

Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa donated one of the 13 houses that were put on the market in January to Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa. The house was moved April 28th to a lot at 836 6th St SW in Mason City by Ron Holland Housemoving, Inc. in Forest City.

Home Dedication

March 22, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa dedicated the fourth Thrivent Builds home in our service area. This new home was built in Mason City for the Roppe family. 

Local volunteers led by Thrivent Chapter Specialist, Steve Meyer, and Habitat construction supervisor, Chuck Myhre, have been working on this home since last summer.  The NIACC Building Trades class, volunteers from area churches, and work teams from local businesses including Wal-Mart, Principal, Target, Best Buy, and the NIACC Girls Volleyball Team were instrumental in the construction of this home.  This home even served as a volunteer get-together for a large family reunion.    

Home Dedication

February 18, 2010

This home was one of the first two Habitat homes to be built in the Cerro Gordo area. It was donated back to the organizaton a couple of years ago. After having renovations and repairs made, it is now the new home for a local father and son who were flood victims four times, most recently in June 2008 in Mason City.

Home Dedication

December 3, 2009

The home dedication was a joyous celebration that was long awaited by the Harthan family, and just in time for the holidays! Many hours of volunteer construction were put into the building of this house by members of the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church and Jeanie's family. This was the first Habitat house to be built in Clear Lake in the last ten years. The lot was donated by Tim Stenberg and Joshua Homes, Inc.

15th Anniversary Celebration

June 25, 2009

Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa celebrated 15 years of helping to provide decent, affordable housing to area families in need with an Open House on June 25 at the ReStore at 1411 S. Taft.

The event was open to the public and included trivia, prizes, a Blazing Wild Wings eating contest and other activities to commemorate the 15th anniversary.

Plenty of food and drinks were provided by Buffalo Wild Wings, Kraft/ Jello, and Pepsi Americas. 

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