Merit Construction News Today

(Red Oak) -- After funding shortfalls stalled an affordable housing project in Red Oak, construction crews have returned and are aiming for completion later this year.

Let the sun shine in. Jim Kremer, Merit Construction general contractor for the new event center in downtown Oelwein, said once all the windows are in on the south and

Editor’s note: this is the first in a two-part series on the most recent progress being made in Oelwein’s Events Center construction.

(Red Oak) -- Work is expected to resume soon on turning the former Red Oak Middle School into an affordable housing complex.

(Red Oak) -- Red Oak city officials have backed wage increases for the citys police force.

Editor’s note: This is the conclusion of a two-part series on the ongoing construction of Oelwein’s Events Center.

Editor’s note: This is the conclusion of a two-part series on the early stages of the Oelwein Events Center’s construction.

Founding members of the Iowa Real Estate Developers Association include (from left) Jerry Waddilove of Merit Construction, Jenna Kimberley of Kimberley Develop

Letters to the editor

Victor Ashe also weighs in on a high-profile open records lawsuit, TVA transparency, and the race for Knox County sheriff. And notable birthdays!