Congresswoman Cindy Axne submitted projects for funding that was approved by the US House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, which includes a project in Warren County. The funding includes $1.6 million to replace the bridge on County Hwy R57 over the North River in Warren County. The funding passed with bipartisan votes, and is a part of over $10 million spread over nine community projects in Iowa’s Third District. Find a full list of funded projects with this story on KNIAKRLS.com.

$3,267,000 to repair glycol storage tanks at the Des Moines International Airport, supporting a planned expansion of de-icing capabilities at the airport.
$1,600,000 to replace the bridge on County Highway R57 over the North River in Warren County, Iowa
$1,000,000 to begin expansion of the Stanton Child Resource Center in Stanton, Iowa
$1,000,000 to extend and connect sewer systems in the City of Johnston, Iowa
$1,000,000 to support the construction of the Raccoon River East Pedestrian Bridge, which will connect Raccoon River Park on the north side of the Raccoon River in West Des Moines to Walnut Woods State Park
$904,336 to expand affordable housing options in Council Bluffs, Iowa by supporting the construction of more than 75 affordable units at the South End Housing Development Program
$725,336 to expand programming and add facilities at the Ringgold Child Care Center in Mount Ayr, Iowa
$600,000 to repair and upgrade components at the Creston City Waterworks in Creston, Iowa
$100,000 to purchase dental equipment to improve low-income dental services offered by Primary Health Care, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa.