RISE grants support Johnston, Polk City projects
The Iowa Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved an amended Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) grant application submitted by the city of Johnston. An additional $1.38 million was approved for a total award of up to $6.33 million. The nearly 1.5-mile extension of Northwest 62nd Avenue will provide access to a proposed expansion project for Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. The commission also approved a RISE grant of $417,800 to Polk City for an extension of East Vista Lake Avenue, which will provide access to the Big Creek Technology Campus on the city’s northeast side.