Governor Reynolds and the IEDA announced that more than $470,000 in grants have been awarded to rural communities through 7 Empower Rural Iowa Grant programs.
Gov. Reynolds awarded grants to Calhoun County Public Health, Cass County Board of Health, and Van Buren County Hospital aimed at decreasing response times.
The IEDA Board approved awards for three Iowa companies, to assist in the creation of 310 jobs and result in nearly $360 million in new capital investment.
Iowa communities have turned agricultural structures into real assets by transforming them into public art projects that make visitors want to stop and learn.
The Annual Iowa Leadership Exchange is an educational event held to bolster existing rural leadership programs, support and grow statewide program leaders.
