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Keokuk unlocks future growth with $4.4 million cleanup grant for Elkem-Carbide site
May 27, 2024 | KHQA
The Elkem-Carbide facility has been vacant for years, but city leaders saw an abundance of possibilities at the location. After being awarded a federal grant, the city now has the ability to clean that property, opening doors for big opportunities."Without that type of funding, smaller towns like us would not be able to afford the cleanup that these sites require," said city administrator... [continue reading].
May 27, 2024 | KHQA
The Elkem-Carbide facility has been vacant for years, but city leaders saw an abundance of possibilities at the location. After being awarded a federal grant, the city now has the ability to clean that property, opening doors for big opportunities."Without that type of funding, smaller towns like us would not be able to afford the cleanup that these sites require," said city administrator... [continue reading].
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over$8.4M in Brownfields Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Iowa
May 20, 2024 | EPA
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $8,485,900 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Iowa, while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant programs will help transform once-polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties... [continue reading].
May 20, 2024 | EPA
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $8,485,900 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Iowa, while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant programs will help transform once-polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties... [continue reading].
Efforts at Elkem Carbide lands SEIRPC an award
January 22, 2024 | Daily Gate City
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission based in West Burlington, has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the “Assessment, cleanup and revitalization of a brownfields site (Elkem Carbide) in Keokuk” project. The Elkem-Carbide site has been abandoned... [continue reading].
January 22, 2024 | Daily Gate City
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission based in West Burlington, has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the “Assessment, cleanup and revitalization of a brownfields site (Elkem Carbide) in Keokuk” project. The Elkem-Carbide site has been abandoned... [continue reading].
Keokuk to pursue more funding for Elkem-Carbide cleanup
October 20, 2023 | Tri-States Public Radio
City leaders are working to begin clearing out contaminants from an abandoned manufacturing plant in Keokuk and plan to pursue more funding for the project. The EPA already awarded the city a $2 million Brownfield Grant, one of the largest this year within the agency’s Region 7, which includes Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. The grant is for cleanup of the front section of the former Elkem-Carbide plant at 365 Carbide Lane. The plant smelted zinc, alloyed lead and manufactured carbon from the 1920s until 2007. The 79-acre site includes [continue reading].
October 20, 2023 | Tri-States Public Radio
City leaders are working to begin clearing out contaminants from an abandoned manufacturing plant in Keokuk and plan to pursue more funding for the project. The EPA already awarded the city a $2 million Brownfield Grant, one of the largest this year within the agency’s Region 7, which includes Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. The grant is for cleanup of the front section of the former Elkem-Carbide plant at 365 Carbide Lane. The plant smelted zinc, alloyed lead and manufactured carbon from the 1920s until 2007. The 79-acre site includes [continue reading].
Limitless Potential: Keokuk, Iowa, Aims to Revitalize Old Elkem-Carbide Site
September 22, 2023 | Environmental Protection Agency
Situated on bluffs between the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers in the southeastern corner of Iowa, the small town of Keokuk is the southernmost city in the state. With a population just over 9,900 and approximately 10 square miles in area, Keokuk ranks 36th on the list of Iowa's largest cities. Though what Keokuk lacks in size, the city makes up for in big opportunities. On June 6, 2023, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $2 million check funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help Keokuk achieve its goal of revitalizing [continue reading].
September 22, 2023 | Environmental Protection Agency
Situated on bluffs between the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers in the southeastern corner of Iowa, the small town of Keokuk is the southernmost city in the state. With a population just over 9,900 and approximately 10 square miles in area, Keokuk ranks 36th on the list of Iowa's largest cities. Though what Keokuk lacks in size, the city makes up for in big opportunities. On June 6, 2023, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $2 million check funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help Keokuk achieve its goal of revitalizing [continue reading].
EPA Region 7 Presents $2M Check to City of Keokuk, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
June 6, 2023 | Environmental Protection Agency
Today, at the Elkem-Carbide brownfield site in Keokuk, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $2 million ceremonial check to the City of Keokuk as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee. This grant program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. McCollister was joined by city leaders... [continue reading].
June 6, 2023 | Environmental Protection Agency
Today, at the Elkem-Carbide brownfield site in Keokuk, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $2 million ceremonial check to the City of Keokuk as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee. This grant program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. McCollister was joined by city leaders... [continue reading].
Keokuk granted $200,000 to clean up old factory
April 28, 2023 | KHQA
The City of Keokuk is getting funding help the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) totaling $200,000. The Brownfields Program grant will be used to help assess the former Elkem Carbide site, which there is evidence that it has been contaminated by a toxic release. The grant provides technical assistance to communities... [continue reading].
April 28, 2023 | KHQA
The City of Keokuk is getting funding help the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) totaling $200,000. The Brownfields Program grant will be used to help assess the former Elkem Carbide site, which there is evidence that it has been contaminated by a toxic release. The grant provides technical assistance to communities... [continue reading].
EPA Announces $200,000 Brownfields Grant to Keokuk, Iowa, to Help Return Properties to Productive Reuse, Promote Economic Development
April 25, 2023 | Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has selected 144 communities for Brownfields environmental Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) grants. The 221 grants totaling $54.3 million will provide communities with funding to assess, clean up, and redevelop underutilized properties while protecting public health and the environment. As part of today’s announcement, the city of Keokuk is receiving a $200,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant. The grant funds will be used to update... [continue reading].
April 25, 2023 | Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has selected 144 communities for Brownfields environmental Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) grants. The 221 grants totaling $54.3 million will provide communities with funding to assess, clean up, and redevelop underutilized properties while protecting public health and the environment. As part of today’s announcement, the city of Keokuk is receiving a $200,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant. The grant funds will be used to update... [continue reading].