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Iowa

Iowa Rural Development State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Phone: (515) 284-4663 | Fax: (855) 251-2243

View a collection of photos from the USDA Rural Development Iowa Office, highlighting our work and the communities we serve. These images showcase real examples of how our programs support rural businesses, improve housing, and strengthen infrastructure across Iowa. View here

Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs? Call 1-800-292-8293

Rural Development Success Stories

City Hall of Hawarden, Iowa

USDA Rural Development Helps Northwest Iowa Community Recover from Last Summer's Flooding

In 2008, the city of Hawarden in Sioux County, Iowa, established a revolving loan fund (RLF) utilizing funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program. In far northwestern Iowa, Hawarden, population 2,700, lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River, a major tributary of the Missouri River.Carol Hoogestraat, Community and Economic Development…
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Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs

Manage your USDA Loan
You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226

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