WASHINGTON DC (April 12, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the implementation-status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into law on December 20, 2018, and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) promptly began implementation of key programs. USDA held several listening-sessions with stakeholders and the public, specific to each agency’s respective mission-areas.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Louisa and Scott counties in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing.

SCOTT COUNTY (April 11, 2019) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding. That proclamation means that grant-assistance and case-management services are available to impacted residents for needs including: auto and home repairs, clothing, food, and emergency housing. Individuals and families must meet income-eligibility guidelines to qualify for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program.

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency will be working with the American Red Cross to distribute bottled water to residents that are being affected by the flood. Residents who are currently impacted with the current flooding, and don’t have access to clean, potable water, are eligible to received donated bottled water. Potable Water Distribution point will be at the former Pleasant Valley Fire Station building, 24495 Valley Dr.