(Spencer)--Spencer Economic Development Corporation is in talks with a developer about the potential for a new housing development in Spencer. SEDC hosted Iowa-based housing developer Kading in July to showcase Spencer’s housing opportunities, workforce needs, and ongoing development efforts. SEDC President Jason Warren.

Each year, Kading selects five communities to include in its Hometown Tours program to learn more about the community, housing needs, and opportunities. SEDC applied for and was selected to participate in the program’s third year. Warren says Kading has developments underway in two other Northwest Iowa communities.

Warren says discussions with Kading will continue.

Kading is a family-owned Iowa development, construction, and property management company headquartered in Urbandale. Kading manages more than 2,700 leasable housing units across Iowa and continues to expand in communities where housing shortages impact workforce growth and economic stability.