Washington, June 22 -- Representative Zach Nunn issued the following press release:
Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced a $900,000 federal investment to renovate and expand skilled-trades labs at Iowa Western Community College's Atlantic and Clarinda Rural Centers, strengthening the workforce pipeline that employers across southwest Iowa rely on.
Rep. Nunn announced the funding this morning in Atlantic alongside Iowa Western leadership, local employers, educators, and economic development partners.
"In small towns across southwest Iowa, too many young people who want a good-paying career in trades have had to leave home to get the training they need, and too many never come back," said Rep. Nunn. "This investment means a kid...