Grassley Welcomes Over $27.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities, Including $22.6 Million for Rock Valley Property Acquisitions

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news that Iowa will receive over $27.7 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, including over $22.6 million to the City of Rock Valley Property Acquisitions. The funds will benefit Iowans in Sioux, Harrison, Linn and Palo Alto Counties. “It’s great news that this money is moving out the door to help Iowans recover from storms and to aid in home buyouts for flood-prone properties in Rock Valley. After years of my advocacy, I’m also glad to see FEMA finally approve funding that Linn County has been waiting on since the 2020 derecho,” 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: City of Rock Valley Property Acquisitions: $22,604,860 to fund the acquisition and demolition of 123 residential properties damaged as a result of the 2024 flooding in Rock Valley to eliminate the potential for future flood damage at these properties. The city of Rock Valley will purchase the properties, demolish the existing structures and utilize the area as open space. City of Rock Valley: $3,152,537.58 to fund public assistance, alternative procedures and debris removal operations and park trails, boat ramps and other repairs or replacements as a result of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes in 2024. Linn County: $1,358,697.12 to fund management costs and other repairs or replacements as a result of the 2020 derecho. Boyer Sub Drainage District: $459,729.68 to fund levees, jetties and other related repairs or replacements as a result of severe storms and flooding in 2019. Palo Alto County Drainage District: $208,191.16 to fund ditch channel, tile outlet and surface drain repair or replacement as a result of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes in 2024. -30-