The city of Rock Valley and the Lyon County Fair Association are among eight recipients of the latest round of awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In a release, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news that over $7.7 million in federal funding will be flowing to communities across Iowa.
“In the face of damaging storms, Iowans have always pushed forward to repair and rebuild. I’m glad to see these federal dollars coming to communities across our state so the people of Iowa can continue building a stronger future,” Grassley said. “In the Senate, I’ll keep working to ensure the Iowans get the support they need.”
Rock Valley will receive $3,090,375 for private property debris removal due to severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes in 2024. The disaster caused significant damage to private property in the city with approximately 123 residential properties found to be substantially damaged, creating an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents.
The Lyon County Fair Association has been awarded $217,571.12 to fund park racetrack repair or replacement due to those same storms.
Nearby, the City of Spencer will receive $211,536.60 for the repair or replacement of building exteriors, building interiors, contents and exterior sites while Grand Avenue Community Outreach in Spencer will receive $472,449.64 to fund the repair or replacement of contents and equipment.
The cities of Davenport and Kellogg are also receiving funding from this latest round from FEMA as are the Western Iowa Power Cooperative and the Iowa Department of Transportation for various severe weather incidents.
