Sioux Rapids will receive more than $119,000 in new federal disaster recovery funding.
The grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will support long‑term mitigation work following the severe storms, flooding, straight‑line winds and tornadoes that hit northwest Iowa in June of 2024.
According to the Department of Homeland Security’s Notice of Award, the city will receive $119,580 through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The money will be used for acquisitions, elevations, mitigation reconstruction and floodproofing — all aimed at reducing future damage in areas that were heavily impacted during the 2024 disaster.
Sioux Rapids was among the communities hit hardest by the 2024 flooding, with homes, businesses and public infrastructure suffering significant losses. Local leaders have spent nearly two years working through cleanup, repairs and long‑term planning, and this grant is expected to help strengthen the community’s resilience against future storms.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley welcomed the award this week, saying the funding will help Sioux Rapids continue recovering from past storm damage while also preparing for future natural disasters.
In his statement, Grassley said he’s glad to see federal dollars supporting northwest Iowa communities, and added that he’ll continue working in the Senate to ensure the state receives the resources needed to rebuild after major weather events.
