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Transportation Commission Approves RISE Grants For Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Boone

Northwest Iowa — The state Transportation Commission approved a change on Tuesday to a state program used to help communities build roadways for business development. The DOT’s Deb Arp says the change allows the Rebuild Iowa’s Sound Economy or RISE program to be used to relocate businesses in disaster areas.

The first project under the new designation was also approved for Rock Valley.

Arp says the city has multiple letters of interest from local businesses impacted by the flooding, looking to relocate within the community. The Commission approved nearly one point five million dollars ( $1,482,758) for Rock Valley, which is 70 percent of the project.

The Transportation Commission also approved some regular RISE funding. Sioux Center was approved for a roadway to help a business expansion.

This project is anticipated to be completed by July 2026.

The city of Boone was given state funding for access to the Daisy Brands dairy. Arp says the company plans to expand.

She says the funding comes with the promise of hundreds of new jobs. The funding will also help with a roadway and a roundabout on Highway 30.

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