The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved a Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Local Development grant application submitted by Audubon County. The action came during the Commission’s meeting this (Tuesday) morning, in Ames. Up to $314,977 will be made available to assist in reconstruction of approximately 1,300 feet of 190th Street located northwest of the city of Audubon. The project is anticipated to be completed by September 2014. Officials say the project is necessary to provide access to 20 acres for industrial purposes.

Funding for the grant comes from the county share of the RISE Fund.