Audie & Kinsey Rainey of Ruby Realty | Saving a Small Town Landmark in Henderson, Iowa

Today we’re in Henderson, Iowa, inside a building you don’t see repurposed every day: a 1906 Methodist church transformed into modern apartments now known as Henderson Suites.Carleen Hall sits down with Audie Rainey and Kinsey Rainey of Ruby Realty to talk about:✅ How this project began through longtime Henderson resident Betty Byers✅ Why preserving small-town landmarks matters✅ What it took to secure and restore the building (roof, steeple removal, repairs)✅ How they kept the stained glass and original character✅ The importance of compassion in housing and property management✅ A full walkthrough tour of the apartments, decks, lofts, privacy layout, and moreThis is more than a renovation. It’s a story about community, legacy, and building something that fits the town instead of bulldozing history.If you love small town stories, renovation projects, local business, or Iowa history, you’re going to love this episode.PrimaryHenderson Suites Tour | 1906 Church Turned Into Apartments (Ruby Realty)Alt (community angle)Saving a Henderson Landmark: From Methodist Church to Henderson SuitesAlt (human angle)Audie & Kinsey Rainey Share the Story Behind Henderson SuitesWe’re in Henderson, Iowa today, inside something seriously special.This 1906 Methodist church has been transformed into modern apartments called Henderson Suites, and we sat down with Audie Rainey and Kinsey Rainey of Ruby Realty to hear how it happened and why they approached it with so much care.This episode covers:• The emotional importance of the church to local families• How the project started through longtime Henderson resident Betty Byers• Preserving stained glass and the building’s character• The renovation process and the vision behind it• A full walkthrough tour of the suitesIt’s the kind of project that can become a real catalyst for growth in a small town, without losing what makes that town feel like home.Watch the episode and take the tour with us.