Nearly $2 million dollars will come from a federal agency to defray costs associated with 2024 flooding that impacted the Rock Valley School District in Iowa.
In a Thursday press release, Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra announced after negotiations with the Federal Emergency Management Agency that he secured $1.8 million for Rock Valley district.
Feenstra said that money will aid ongoing flood recovery efforts, and he will continue to work on more ways to help that town of 4,000 people.
“I’m continually impressed by the resilience of our neighbors in Rock Valley and their commitment to rebuilding stronger than before,” Feenstra said.
Also in the release, Rock Valley Schools Superintendent Matt Van Voorst thanked Feenstra and said rebuilding efforts continue.
“We were able to rebuild damaged infrastructure and replace lost contents throughout last school year. This public assistance funding is a vital step in ensuring we can continue providing top-notch education for all students in our community,” Van Voorst said.
In other FEMA-related news in Northwest Iowa, the agency will not direct money for a flooding mitigation project in Spencer for the fire hall.
The Spencer City Council is also working on buyouts with FEMA money for some homeowners who will move rather than rebuild. Spencer was heavily flooded when the Little Sioux River roared out of banks.
