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Iron County to seek ARPA funds

By TOM LAVENTURE

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HURLEY — With a projected $13,000 shortfall for 2022, the Iron County Transportation Coordinating Committee will seek additional funds from the county following a Wednesday meeting.

The committee approved a $109,000 request from the County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (85.21 Grant). The items within the request include $55,000 for Highline Corporation, $4,000 for volunteer drivers and $50,000 for the county Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

The $13,133 shortfall with the 85.21 fund request will be addresse...