Senator Harkin was able to secure $500,000 in 2005 to help the district build a new school building. During the visit, the Clear Creek/Amana School Board will be presented a copy of the Congressional Record statement that Harkin submitted honoring their accomplishments.

Since 1998, Harkin has secured a total of $121 million for the state government in Iowa that selects worthy school districts to receive these grants for a range of renovation and repair efforts – everything from updating fire-safety systems to building new schools or renovating existing facilities.