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USDA Rural Development State Director Bill Menner (right) talks to Jay Christensen about construction progress at the Mahaska Health Partnership building addition in Oskaloosa. USDA Rural Development provided a $23 million loan to assist with the 52,000 square foot expansion project that is to be completed in the fall of 2013.

Success Stories

(04/05/2013) USDA grant helps Early Morning Farm expand milling operations

(03/21/2013) USDA Rural Development helps LDJ Manufacturing expand and add jobs

(02/15/2013) New rural emergency training center at Indian Hills Community College

In the News...More News Releases
(June 18, 2013) Rural Development Announces Grants to Create jobs in Iowa and North Dakota
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(May 30, 2013) USDA Rural Development Loan and Grant Programs Assist Rural Homeowners with Needed Home Repairs
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(May 23, 2013) USDA Seeks Applications to Finance Construction and Rehabilitation of Rural Rental Housing
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(May 22, 2013) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Promote Business Development, Create Jobs in 11 States
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(May 21, 2013) USDA Official Tours Iowa to Get First-Hand Look at Expanding Rural Economic Activities All Across the State
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IA-WallacesFarmer2013-04Veterans Offered Ag Career Help
USDA programs can assist veterans interested in starting a farming career
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IA-WallacesFarmer2013-02Local Foods Create Great Opportunities
USDA can help grow local food systems in Iowa
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IA-WallacesFarmer2013-01Growing Jobs in Small Towns
USDA Rural Development loans help firms expand and create jobs
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IA-WallacesFarmer2012-11Ag roots lead to new business
Fuel-hauling trailers are LDJ Manufacturing's latest venture
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IA-WallacesFarmer2012-10Taking Diversity to a New Level
Earl and Jeff Hafner operate one of the most diverse farms in Iowa
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