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USDA Rural Development recently provided a $279,246 grant to Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative to help fund a pass-through loan to Iowa Central in Storm Lake. The funds will be used to build a campus learning center and purchase equipment. This investment is a key part of the Biden Administration’s Invest in America initiative — focused on building and growing rural communities. This grant is one example of what Invest in America looks like in Buena Vista County.
Theresa Greenfield, USDA RD State Director, Iowa
Representative Miller-Meeks is to be commended for rising on the floor of the House of Representatives on Jan. 16 to “congratulate the Clinton, IA, Municipal Airport on their distinguished general aviation award by the Federal Aviation Administration.” The FAA “selected this airport for its active community involvement, successful project submission, and contributions to the local economy.” The FAA Regional Director “commended the airport’s active local role, safety achievements, and modernized facilities.” The award is well-deserved and brings positive recognition to our state.
What the Congresswoman didn’t say is that many of the Clinton airport’s achievements were possible because of $460,623 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and $448,000 in funding from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. Across the country, the infrastructure law alone is investing $25 billion over five years in US airports to modernize terminals, increase safety, expand capacity, replace equipment, and more. As with the airport improvements in Clinton, these investments are creating local jobs and stimulating local economies.
In her remarks, directed at her constituents back home, Rep. Miller-Meeks also neglected to say that she voted NO for both the Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. It seems she is happy to share in recognition for successful projects but not willing to go against her MAGA colleagues in Washington to support them. Time to put people over politics and elect representatives who get things done for everyday Iowans.
Tom Cook, Iowa City
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