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Looking for a green community? We're building one right here in the Heartland. Imagine Cypress Villages a -- self-sufficient neighborhood with energy-efficient homes nestled among organic gardens, greenhouses, winding paths, an eco-mall and more.

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Why Iowa?

Cypress Villages is located in the middle of "Silicorn Valley," a bustling, culturally rich Southeastern Iowa region that's been lauded by Mother Earth News, CNN Money and more for its entrepreneurial spirit and quality of life. Visit and you'll see why!

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Let's Get Started!

At Cypress Villages, we're offering ecologically sound, LEED-certified homes at or below market prices. We'll help you every step of the way-from choosing the perfect floor plan to finding financing, builders and, finally, moving in to your new home.

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Cypress Villages Developments

 The Cypress Villages development is moving forward with its infrastructure. The base roads for Phase I and Phase II are complete. Water distribution lines are installed for  10+ homes. Power from Alliant Energy is also in place for 10+ homes. All power cables are underground. This strategic move prevents damage  due to winter ice and preserves the expansive  prairie views. A new ½ acre pond is nearly complete in  the north-east area.

City Incorporation

The City of Cypress Villages Petition for Incorporation passed the review of the state City Development Board on October 14th. A hearing has been set for February 17th in Jefferson County. This is a public hearing for the representatives of Cypress Villages to present their proposal to the state, and for any interested party to make a case for or against the incorporation. CV representatives must at this time show how the development can provide the usual services of a city and how incorporation is in the public interest.

Certified Organic!

On August 29, 2009 Cypress Village was awarded Organic Certification from the USDA. This has helped to market CV produce at the local farmers market as well as Everbody's Grocery and a Revelations Restaurant.

Home grown organic crops this year included alfalfa, rye, straw, tomatoes, sweet corn, buttercup squash, pumpkins and strawberries.

Sthapatya Veda housing at Cypress

CV Sthapatya Veda efficiency units are nearing completion. It is a high quality manufactured home that was purchased from MUM. The interior features light bamboo flooring, solid core interior doors, high quality ventilation and lots of natural day lighting. Renewable thermal energy from the earth will heat and cool the building. The thick 6” exterior walls are tightly insulated for sound and energy efficiency.