After Meeting with FEMA, Feenstra Secures $1.8 Million for Rock Valley Community School District for Flood Recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after a joint meeting with Rock Valley city officials and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that he secured $1.8 million for Rock Valley Community School District for ongoing flood recovery efforts.

“After a substantive meeting with city officials from Rock Valley and FEMA, I’m glad to announce that we secured $1.8 million for Rock Valley Community School District for ongoing flood recovery efforts. I’m continually impressed by the resilience of our neighbors in Rock Valley and their commitment to rebuilding stronger than before,” said Rep. Feenstra. “This funding will help get students back in the classroom and ensure that they can learn in a safe environment. I will not stop until the people of Rock Valley receive the full relief that they need and deserve.”

“I thank Congressman Randy Feenstra for working nonstop to get Rock Valley the resources that we need to rebuild our community after last year’s destructive floods. This announcement of $1.8 million for Rock Valley Schools will go a long way to helping restore our facilities and get our kids back in the classroom,” said Rock Valley Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo. “I’m grateful to Congressman Feenstra for his commitment to Rock Valley and delivering the funding that we need to build back stronger.”

“I appreciate Congressman Randy Feenstra for working to secure $1.8 million for the Rock Valley Community School District. Getting our students and staff back in safe classroom spaces was a top priority for me and all of us in Rock Valley. We were able to rebuild damaged infrastructure and replace lost contents throughout last school year. This public assistance funding is a vital step in ensuring we can continue providing top-notch education for all students in our community,” said Rock Valley Community School District Superintendent Matt Van Voorst. “On behalf of the School Board and our entire community, I thank Congressman Feenstra for his commitment to getting Rock Valley the funding we need to support our kids and fully recover from last year’s devastating floods.”

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