CLINTON —
Two local organizations earned funding through the state and federal government Wednesday.
The Clinton Municipal Airport received $3,351,604 in grant money through the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.
The funds will go toward runway rehabilitation to extend its useful life. Airport manager Mike Nass said the money will be used for repairing and repaving the airport’s primary runway. As a part of the project, the runway will also be strengthened to allow for larger capacity aircrafts to use the airport.
Nass said this has especially been a concern lately with the talk of the opening of the Thomson prison.
“It's a good project for the community to get that done,” said Nass.
The Iowa Finance Authority approved $62,000 in grants Wednesday, awarding a portion of it to Habitat for Humanity in Clinton County.
Clinton County’s Habitat group will receive $12,000 for financing the construction of a single-family home in Clinton. The families who occupy the homes will receive financial, home repair, homeownership and foreclosure prevention education. Also, the owners are required to complete sweat equity prior to the closing on the home.
This year, Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a home April 11, on the corner of North Second Street and 29th Avenue North, where the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church stands. Habitat for Humanity has built one home every year in Clinton since 2006.
“The support of the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based program has allowed several Iowa Habitat for Humanity affiliates to move forward with projects,” Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Bobbi Bendickson said.
“The program has grown to be an important resource for us, and we truly appreciate the partnership that ultimately fulfills deserving Iowans’ dreams of owning a home.”
The Dallas/Guthrie Habitat for Humanity also received funds, totaling $50,000 for a home in Perry.
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