Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg was in Albia Tuesday (6/14).  He visited the Perry Building, which has received a State Downtown Housing Grant.  The developer plans to convert the second floor into four apartments.  Gregg says he likes having additional housing in Iowa’s rural areas.

“There’s a huge need for housing in rural Iowa.  I’m told it’s also true here in Albia.   So to have four new units coming on board is a really big deal….and hopefully accommodate the workforce and folks who want to move into town.”

The Downtown Housing Grant Albia received is $208,000.