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 The US Department of Labor recently announced a grant of more than $17 million to Iowa to aid workers in areas affected by flooding and tornadoes.

“Our hearts go out to Iowans who are suffering from the ongoing flooding and who were victims of the recent tornadoes, including last week’s tragic loss of life at a Boy Scout camp,” said US Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao.  “This $17 million grant will pay for temporary jobs to aid in the cleanup and recovery from these natural disasters and will provide humanitarian assistance to Iowans in need.” 

As of June 16, nearly one-third of the state was under water, and flooding continued. A June 11 tornado touched down in a Boy Scout camp, killing 4 and injuring many others. The severe thunderstorms affected many areas of the Midwest, causing flooding in the Missouri, Upper Mississippi, and Ohio River Basins.

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