WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa has received a $2,248,320 competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the State Veterans Home Grant program. The program provides up to 65 percent of the cost of construction or acquisition of state nursing homes or domiciliaries or for renovations to existing state veterans homes.
"The Iowa Veterans Home improves the quality of life for those who have proudly served our country," Grassley said. "These funds will expand the facilities for our veterans and help the Iowa Veterans Home continue to provide the services our veterans need in a way both deserving and honoring of our nation`s finest."
The money will help expand the dining and activity room at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
The Iowa Veterans Home is one of the three largest state-owned facilities for veterans in the country. It is home to more than 720 residents.
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