Hardin County has received $1,185,600 in funding from the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program. The grant will support paving the Iowa River’s Edge Trail from Gifford to Union, enhancing outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the county.
This funding is part of a statewide allocation of over $6.1 million approved by the Iowa Transportation Commission for five projects that improve multi-modal transportation and connectivity across Iowa. Other projects receiving support include trail and bridge improvements in Marshalltown, Waukee, Hiawatha, and Davenport.
The Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program provides funds to cities, counties, school districts, and other organizations through an application process to help develop trails, pedestrian bridges, and other transportation enhancements with regional impact.
Read the full press release here: transportation-commission-press-release-8-12-25
