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Reynolds announces $100M investment in Iowa’s quality of life and tourism

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $100 million investment to help bolster the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attract visitors and new residents to the state.

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April 7, 2022
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DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday announced a $100 million investment to help bolster the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attract visitors and new residents to the state. The new investment is paid for with federal funding provided to the state of Iowa through the American Rescue Plan Act.  

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The new effort, called Destination Iowa, will provide grants to help communities move forward on transformational, shovel-ready attractions. Cities, counties, nonprofits and other organizations can apply for Destination Iowa grants from four separate funds: Economically Significant Development, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism Attraction, and Creative Placemaking. 

“Communities in all corners of the state are creating unique destinations that give visitors a reason to explore and residents a reason to stay,” Reynolds said. “Destination Iowa will help more communities across the state move forward in their efforts to boost tourism and economic growth while enhancing the quality of life for Iowans.”  

While Iowa saw a record number of Iowans and out-of-state travelers utilizing outdoor amenities such as state and county parks and recreational bike trails over the last two years, the hospitality industry in the State of Iowa experienced a 46.1 percent decrease in employment and there was an overall 29 percent decline in visitor spending as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Destination Iowa will provide new opportunities to create and invest in attractions designed to raise Iowa’s profile, welcome out-of-state travelers, and increase visitor spending while accelerating tourism’s recovery. It will also spur local economies and contribute to efforts to recruit new members of Iowa’s workforce.   

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Iowa has already made significant state investments in child care, broadband, housing and commercial aviation infrastructure projects, as well as a significant investment in the This Is Iowa ad campaign. This new investment will build upon those previous investments.  

“Destination Iowa will inspire the kinds of attractions that Iowans take pride in and that will raise the positive profile of our state well beyond our borders,” Reynolds said.   

Applications will be accepted starting May 9. Funded projects must be completed by June 30, 2026. For more information on Destination Iowa, visit iowaeda.com/destination-iowa/.  

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