(Des Moines)--Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (have announced $385,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 15 rural communities across the state, including two in this area.
A grant of $20,000 was awarded to the Algona Growth Alliance. Working with the national nonprofit First Children’s Finance, the alliance will analyze local data and identify solutions to meet specific child care needs.
Also, a grant of $20,000 was awarded to the city of Alta for a rural housing readiness assement. The city of Alta will partner with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to assess housing needs and guide local development strategies.
