Dear Linn County --

The Congressional landscape in Iowa has changed, and I wanted to be the first to tell you about the exciting news. Just a few minutes ago, Governor Branstad signed into law a new map of Congressional districts that expands Iowa’s First District north, from Worth east to Allamakee counties, and all the way down to Linn, Iowa, Poweshiek, and Marshall.

Today Congressman Loebsack announced $4,265,000 in funding from the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant and the National Guard Readiness Center in Fairfield will receive funds for construction and facility improvement. These funds are available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.