Miller-Meeks Announces Community Project Funding for Iowa’s First Congressional District

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement regarding securing $28 million in community project funding for projects in Iowa’s First Congressional District:

“I am extremely proud that the House passed a bipartisan funding bill that includes 15 community projects that will greatly impact Iowa’s First Congressional District. These initiatives range from investing in scientific and technical capabilities for future NASA missions, rebuilding our aging infrastructure in the state, and improving our wastewater facilities. Thank you to the countless local leaders for advocating for future investments in our community.”

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 includes the following community funding projects submitted by Rep. Miller-Meeks:

1. $2 million for the City of Mediapolis Wastewater Improvement Project.
2. $2.1 million for the Lee County EMS Bay Improvement Project. 
3. $1.5 million for the University of Iowa Space Technology Innovation and Education Project. 
4. $1.75 million for the City of Fort Madison Combined Sewer Separation Project.
5. $1 million for the City of Winfield Wastewater Improvement Project.
6. $1 million for the City of Morning Sun Wastewater Improvement Project.
7. $2 million for the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) Airport Entrance Road Reconstruction Project.
8. $2.5 million for the Jefferson County Fairfield and Libertyville Loop Improvement Project.
9. $3 million for the City of LeClaire Wisconsin Street Reconstruction Project.
10. $2 million for the City of Wilton 5th Street Gateway Improvement Project.
11. $2 million for the Warren County Highway G76 HMA Resurfacing Project.
12. $3.4 million for the City of DeWitt East Industrial Street Extension Project.
13. $2 million for the North Scott Community School District Regional Innovation Center Project.
14. $1.08 million for the City of Oskaloosa Wastewater Improvement Project.
15. $1 million for the City of Pella University Street Extension Project.

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