All area residents are encouraged to participate in a public discussion about local housing needs this evening.

The Iowa Finance Authority and RDG Planning and Design are hosting the meeting in Perry on Wednesday.  The event is just one in a series of meetings across Iowa as part of a comprehensive statewide housing study.

The talk will take place at the Town/Craft Center in Perry at 7pm.  More information is available at www.RDGUSA.com/IowaHousing.