Representative Nunn Secures $2 Million Federal Investment for Minburn Water Infrastructure, Highlights Iowa Water Quality Efforts
Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced a $2 million federal investment to replace Minburn's aging water infrastructure. This funding addresses the city's 70-year-old water system, which has experienced frequent line breaks, leading to boil orders and hindering emergency response capabilities. The investment aims to provide a long-term solution to these infrastructure challenges. The announcement was made alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Glen Smith, Minburn Mayor Joe Stuelterberg, and other state and local leaders. This initiative is part of broader efforts by Representative Nunn to improve water quality and infrastructure across Iowa, including securing provisions in the House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and the PERMIT Act, as well as funding for a real-time flood and drought monitoring network in Iowa's Third District. USDA Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton noted that this investment aligns with the Administration's vision to drive strategic i...
