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USDA announces $279K investment in four Missouri communities



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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Missouri State Director Jeff Case announced Monday four Missouri communities are receiving a total of $279,200 for projects that will benefit nearly 9,000 rural Missourians.

“Access to modern facilities, infrastructure, and equipment is a key indicator of rural prosperity,” Case said. “USDA is pleased to partner with communities and community-based non-profit corporations ensuring rural Missouri communities have the same opportunities as their urban counterparts to thrive.”

The USDA is making these investments through Rural Development's Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.

There will be two communities impacted in the KHQA viewing area:

  • Shelby County Improvement Corporation will receive a $40,000 loan and $15,000 grant to purchase a new backhoe for the Shelby County Road and Bridge Department. This backhoe will replace the current equipment that is near the end of its serviceable life.
  • La Plata Community Betterment will use a $15,300 loan and $18,700 grant to purchase a pickup trick for the city of La Plata's Street Department. The truck will replace an aging vehicle that is in need of repairs that will cost more than the truck's market value. Buying a new truck will allow the city to continue to provide timely repair, snow removal, and foreign object removal on roads.

In addition, there are two communities outside of KHQA's viewing area that will receive help:

  • Hopkins Township Road Association will use an $88,000 loan and $60,000 grant to purchase a new motor grader for the Hopkins Township Road Association. This will replace an older motor grader that has become unreliable due to age and wear. The equipment will be used for snow removal and maintenance on more than 50 miles of roadways throughout Hopkins Township.
  • Fairview Auxiliary will receive a $19,000 loan and $23,000 grant to purchase a new tractor and loader. The equipment will be leased to the city of Fairview, allowing city personnel to better maintain the roads and sidewalks.
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