Determining the Right Size BTU or Ton Air Conditioner Required Per Square Feet of Space

The following table provides a guide for choosing the right size air conditioner based on the area needing to be cooled. The Air conditioner output and capacity is measured in BTU per hour. This chart includes areas from 100 square feet up to 2,500 square feet for comparison. Area To Be Cooled (square feet) Capacity… Continue reading Determining the Right Size BTU or Ton Air Conditioner Required Per Square Feet of Space

Tiny Houses: Big Opportunities and Second Chances

According to a recent report by the Sentencing Project, in the United States approximately 100 Million people have a criminal record and over 2 million people are currently in jail or prison. For these people, having even a minor criminal record, such as a misdemeanor or even an arrest without conviction, can create an array of… Continue reading Tiny Houses: Big Opportunities and Second Chances

EVENT: Joshua Becker – “Becoming Minimalist” – 9 March 2017

Becoming Minimalist: Invigorate Your Life, Because the Best Things In Life Aren’t Things. Thursday, March 9, 2017 The Marriott, Cedar Rapids Event Schedule Registration: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking: 8-8:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: 8:30-9:30a.m. Cost $40 per person or $350 Table of 10 Program Click here to download the event program in PDF format. Don’t Settle… Continue reading EVENT: Joshua Becker – “Becoming Minimalist” – 9 March 2017

Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law

CONTENT and TOPICS Here are the topics covered in the most recent Connect Iowa City podcast recorded on 14 December 2016 at 11:00 AM. The audio player is below. CITY COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Time (mm:ss): 01:29 – 15:59 Tax implications of Linn Street development decision. Iowa Workforce Credit Match. Preserving historic integrity. New development height… Continue reading Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law

New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation

The City Council of Iowa City recently approved another multi-million dollar tax-payer TIF-funded development in the downtown area. The project is called The Chauncey. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the Chauncey, and wrote an article in its defense. I also like some of the other modern buildings, TIF funded… Continue reading New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation