Rock Valley, Iowa — The Governor of Iowa will be in our neck of the woods next week.
Officials from Governor Kim Reynolds’ office and the City of Rock Valley are inviting the public to join in commemorating the remarkable progress made since the historic flooding disaster of June 22, 2024. The community event will be held at 10:15 AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Valley Vue Housing Development, located between 17th Street and 14th Street on the east side of Rock Valley.
Rock Valley officials say the ceremony will feature public remarks from Governor Reynolds and Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo, followed by a ribbon cutting to celebrate one of the many milestones in the city’s ongoing recovery efforts.
They tell us that after the flood, the City of Rock Valley collaborated with Valley Vue Housing Development, Valley Villa Housing Development, Riverview Apartments, Valley Relief Housing, Rock Valley Economic Development Corp., Iowa Economic Development Authority, DGR Engineering and other key partners to create over 120 new housing units and more than 75 available lots. They say the efforts have provided critical options for displaced residents to rebuild or purchase homes, while also welcoming new families looking to make Rock Valley their home.
We are told the event will honor the resilience of Rock Valley’s residents and businesses, the power of partnerships, and the collective strength that has propelled the community forward. While recognizing the ongoing challenges that some still face, the day is also a celebration of the progress and renewal that has emerged from adversity.
They say that since June 2024, Rock Valley has worked tirelessly to rebuild. From supporting families in need, expanding housing access, revitalizing downtown, reopening businesses, and investing in major infrastructure improvements, officials say the community has shown incredible unity and perseverance.
