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Actions taken at the Iowa Transportation Commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8


DECORAH, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Decorah.

Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Oct. 8

Order Number

Title

Action taken

Presenter

D-2025-17

Approve Minutes of the
Sept. 10, 2024, Commission Meeting

Approved

Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division,
515-239-1661

TD-2025-18

Corridor Preservation Zone: Iowa 12 Gordon Drive Viaduct in Sioux City

Approved

Gary Harris, transportation engineer specialist,
Location and Environment Bureau, 515-239-1459

TD-2025-19

Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Policies

Approved

Deb Arp, team leader,
Local Systems Bureau,
515-239-1681

TD-2025-20

Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Rock Valley


Approved

Deb Arp, team leader,
Local Systems Bureau,
515-239-1681

TD-2025-21

Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – City of Boone

Approved

Deb Arp, team leader,
Local Systems Bureau,
515-239-1681

TD-2025-22

Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Sioux Center

Approved

Deb Arp, team leader,
Local Systems Bureau,
515-239-1681

TD-2025-23

Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program Recommendation

Approved 
(Link to news release)

James Glaspie, rail development manager,
Modal Transportation Bureau,
515-239-1066

TD-2025-24

Fiscal Year 2026 Highway-Railroad Crossing Safety Program

Approved

Amanda Martin, rail director,
Modal Transportation Bureau,
515-239-1653

TD-2025-25

2026 Highway-Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Program

Approved

Amanda Martin, rail director,
Modal Transportation Bureau,
515-239-1653

 

The RISE program was established to promote economic development in Iowa through construction or improvement of roads and streets. Iowa cities and counties are eligible for funding in the form of a grant, loan, or combination thereof. Projects must involve construction or improvement of a public roadway. There are two RISE project types: 1) Immediate Opportunity, and 2) Local Development. More information is available at https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/Grant-Programs/Revitalize-Iowas-Sound-Economy-RISE-Program.

Rock Valley: Up to $1,482,758 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Business Relocation & Job Retention Local Development grant to assist in construction of approximately 2,570 feet of Summit Drive and 541 feet of Tower Road located on the east side of town. This project is necessary to provide improved access to 14 lots totaling approximately 25 acres. This project is anticipated to be completed by July 2025.

Sioux Center: Up to $942,294 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Local Development grant to assist in construction of approximately 1,650 feet of Frontage Road NW located on the northwest side of town. This project is necessary to provide improved access to more than twelve acres for industrial purposes. This project is anticipated to be completed by July 2026.

City of Boone: Up to $5,775,530 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved to assist in the construction of approximately 1,700 feet of Hancock Drive including turn lanes and a traffic signal at the intersection of Corporal Roger Snedden Drive and Hancock Drive as well as a multi-lane roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Corporal Roger Snedden Drive all located on the southeast side of town. These improvements are necessary to provide access to the proposed site of Daisy Brands, a manufacturer of soft dairy products. The project will support the commitment of the creation of 217 new full-time jobs out of 255 RISE eligible created jobs and almost $730 million in associated capital investment.  This roadway will also provide improved access to additional economic development in the area. The Hancock Drive project is anticipated to be completed by November 2026 and the schedule of the U.S. 30 roundabout project is under development.

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