State of Iowa Issues $490,000 in Housing Grants to 16 Communities

State of Iowa issues $490,000 in housing grants to 16 communities

Sixteen Iowa communities were awarded grants totaling $490,000 to address housing needs, the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced.

IEDA awards nearly $500k to strengthen rural communities across IA, including: Red Oak; Imogene; Adair & Manning « KJAN | Radio Atlantic, IA – AM 1220

October 27, 2025 (DES MOINES, IA) — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today (Monday) announced $490,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 16 communities across the state. The funding will help expand housing, strengthen child care and encourage business and community growth. Rural Innovation: Housing 2.0 Six communities each received $50,000 to increase and improve housing. In addition to projects in Fair…

State Awards Nearly $500,000 to Strengthen Rural Communities Across Iowa

(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $490,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 16 communities across the state. The funding will help expand housing, strengthen child care and encourage business and community growth. Six communities each received $50,000 to increase and improve housing, including projects in Fairfield, Keosauqua, Red Oak, Kalona, Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat …