Four western Iowa communities are set to receive a combined $3.3 million in federal funding for projects tied to manufacturing, health care, agriculture and child care, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA said the Iowa projects are part of a broader $12.9 million rural development effort across the state.
In Oakland, Iowa Pipe Fittings Company in Pottawattamie County will receive $1 million in financing to expand its manufacturing operations. Officials said the money will support equipment purchases, technology upgrades and an on-site training classroom. The project is expected to add 68 jobs…