(Washington, D.C.)– Northwest Iowa counties, cities, and school districts will receive more than $16 million through two rounds of federal funding for storm recovery, flood mitigation, and future emergency preparedness. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s office announced the awards in two separate releases.
The first includes nearly $17.5 million statewide for damage and recovery costs; the second provides more than $9.1 million through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Lyon County will receive more than $5.87 million, while Sioux county is receiving $3.45 million.
The City of Rock Valley will receive more than $2.6 million to cover eligible emergency-response costs from the June 2024 flooding with the Rock Valley Community School District receiving nearly $151,000.
The City of Spencer will receive more than $1 million to remove properties substantially damaged by storms and flooding.
The Spencer Community School District will receive $613,809.42 for costs tied to managing its Public Assistance grants.
Cherokee will receive $298,000 for repairs or replacement of road surfaces, bases, and embankments damaged by severe weather; Estherville will receive $133,600 for property acquisitions, elevations, mitigation reconstruction, and floodproofing; and Clay County Secondary Roads will receive $101,250 to repair or replace bridge approaches, decks, and guardrails.
