2010 September | Skogman Real Estate

United Way

September 30, 2010
By skogman

This week we kick off our United Way campaign at Skogman. As a company we have the opportunity to make a difference in the live of thousands of people in our community through an employee workplace campaign.

Together, United Way and Skogman Companies are strengthening our communities and changing lives, right here in east central Iowa.

Contributions to United Way support 40 health and human service agencies. By supporting United Way we ensure that…children and youth are prepared to succeed…people are connected with critical resources…families get the support they need…individuals have increased job skills to develop self-sufficiency…elderly adults remain in their homes.

Our goal this year is to raise $30,000 in an effort to help strengthen the communities in which we live and work.

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Over $15,000 Raised for the Animals

September 13, 2010
By skogman

Last Thursday, on September 9th, the Skogman Companies sponsored the first annual golf event, Drives for Lives, to benefit the Cedar Valley Humane Society. It was a perfect day for golf with temperatures in the 70′s and a light breeze. We had 20 groups show up at Hunter’s Ridge Golf Course to support the cause and to squeeze in one last golf outing before the winter. There were adoptable pets there to greet the golfers along with Oakland A’s outfielder Ryan Sweeney and his boxer pup, signing autographs.

After the golf, participants bid on a number of silent auction items, enjoyed chair massages, dinner and prizes were handed out to the winners. In the end, over $15,000 was raised for the Cedar Valley Humane Society that will go to help the homeless animals. It was a great event for a great cause and we thank everyone who donated, participated and volunteered for the event!

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Featured Listings – 3604 Timberline Dr NE

September 8, 2010
By skogman

Todays featured home is located at 3604 Timberline Dr NE and is listed by The Votroubek Group. This home was built in 1988 by Don Primus and has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. With almost 4,000 square feet, this home is loaded with amenities!

This home for sale in Cedar Rapids , is a contemporary two story home with a screened in porch and a walk-out basement on a quiet cul-de-sac. The home sits on a 1 acre lot that has been professionally landscaped and is surrounded by mature trees.

Inside, you will find all the necessary amenities. There is a new gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and tile floors. The gas fire place welcomes you to the family room and sunroom. The master suite is a tranquil get away with a huge master closet with organizers and a spa like bathroom that includes his and her vanities and jetted tub.

The lower level is perfect for entertaining with a theatre room and bar and walks out to a patio that is beautifully landscaped with a small pond/water feature. There is also a bedroom and bathroom where guests can reside.

The property located at 3604 Timberline Dr NE recently had a price reduction of $20,000 to $349,000 and is a must see!

The Votroubek Group

The Votroubek Group has worked with Skogman for 17 years and prides themselves on providing excellent service in and around the Cedar Rapids area. The team has grown from just Mark and Wendy into a family business with brothers Brent and Spencer Votroubek and their sister Jessica Boyle.

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CRMA Free Summer

September 7, 2010
By skogman

Grant Wood Window, at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Part of Grant Wood's sketch for the stained glass window at Veterans Memorial Building

Last week we went on a tour of the Riley Collection: From Monet to Picasso at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. We had a group of about 35 agents, management and staff that went on the tour. There were pieces from many different artists in the collection, some that were well known and others that I had never heard of. There were pieces from Monet and Picasso, to Salvador Dali, Marvin Cone and Renoir. It was interesting to see pieces from different time periods and from different parts of the world all in one collection.

Once we finished touring the Riley Collection we went upstairs to see the Grant Wood Window Drawings. When we walked into the gallery we saw a massive 24 foot high by 20 foot wide drawing lying on the floor. These are the actual drawings used for the fabrication of the stained glass window in the Veterans Memorial building. Wood took these drawings to Munich, Germany to oversee the fabrication of the window. These drawings, when all put together, are the actual size of the window that was almost destroyed during the flood.

Overall it was a great experience and with Free Summer admission going on until September 19^th, there is plenty of time to check it out.

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Shake It All About at FRY Fest

September 3, 2010
By skogman

FRY fest is a celebration of all things Hawkeye. FRYday, September 3rd, thousands will gather at the Marriott Hotel in Coralville, Iowa to celebrate the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and their beloved Hayden Fry. Fry, coached the Hawks from 1979 to 1998 and was responsible for bringing the Tigerhawk to the U of I.

Today’s events include the worlds largest Hawkeye Tradeshow and Tailgate party, honoring of the 1960 and 1985 Big Ten Champion teams and concerts by The Nadas and Three Dog Night.

There will also be an attempt at the worlds largest Hokey Pokey dance for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. The current record was set in 2003 in Toronto, Canada where they had 4,431 dancers. The dance will take place at the Iowa River Landing with check in at 5:30 and the dance starting at 6:00 pm. Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records will be there to witness the event.

There are numerous family friends activities planned throughout the day so put on your black and gold and head to Iowa City for the FRY Fest!

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