Grassley: Over $1 million to Independence from the U.S. Department of Transportation


 

WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a grant of $1,369,708 to Independence.
 
            “These funds should help provide better safety and service to people using the Independence Municipal Airport,” Grassley said.
 
            Independence will use the funds to extend a runway to provide added safety for larger aircraft, including business jets, utilizing the Independence Municipal Airport.