Grassley Welcomes Over $746,000 in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Iowa will receive over $746,000 in federal funding to benefit communities across western and northwestern Iowa. This funding is authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Act . “In the wake of devastating storms, Iowans have demonstrated the strength and resilience that make us the Hawkeye State. I’m glad to see Secretary Mullin push this vital funding through so Iowans can continue to repair and rebuild,” Grassley said. “In the Senate, I’ll keep working to ensure the people of Iowa get the support they need.” Details on the FEMA awards follow: Little Sioux Inter-County Drainage District: $208,302.16 to fund the management of Public Assistance (PA) grants due to severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes in 2024. Woodbury County Rural Electric Cooperative Association: $156,735.76 to fund the repair or replacement of electrical conductors, utility poles and other items due to severe winter storms in 2025. Rock Rapids Municipal Utility: $138,604.75 to fund the repair or replacement of meters and regulators due to severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes in June 2024. City of Onawa: $123,432.42 to fund the repair or replacement of transmission line poles due to severe winter storms in 2025. City of Spencer: $118,980 to fund citywide sewer system repairs or replacements due to severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes in 2024. -30-