(KNZA)--The City of Hiawatha has been awarded a $650,000 Moderate Income Housing grant from the state to support construction of ten new duplex housing units near Bruning Park.

The announcement was made Monday in a release from the Hiawatha Foundation for Economic Development.

The project is the result of nearly four years of collaboration between the City, HFED, and private development partners. HFED initially identified the housing grant opportunity and helped lay the groundwork before the City stepped in as the official applicant.

City Administrator Brad Scott said the award demonstrates what long-term teamwork can accomplish. HFED Director Mikaela Moore added that housing projects require persistence, and this investment will help meet a critical community need.

The new development will expand housing options in Hiawatha and support workforce and economic growth in Brown County. 

More details will be released as the project moves forward.