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HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR IOWA AIRPORTS

3/31/2006


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced nearly $620,000 in federal grants for improvements to four Iowa airports. These grants, released by the Department of Transportation, allow for important structural and safety upgrades at facilities statewide. Harkin is a member of the panel which funds transportation initiatives.

“I am pleased that Iowa airports will receive these essential investments, many for important infrastructure improvements,” said Harkin. “Maintaining a quality airport is important to the economic health of a community, as many businesses look for a nearby airport when deciding to come into a community or expand existing facilities.”

The grant awards are as follows:

Boone Municipal Airport: $150,000 to rehabilitate a runway

Creston: $171,000 to rehabilitate a taxiway

Decorah: $252,700 to construct a taxiway and rehabilitate runway lighting

Sheldon: $45,840 to construct a terminal building


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