USDA Invests $27.5 Million to Expand and Renovate Floyd County Medical Center in Iowa

(Des Moines, Iowa, June 12, 2026) - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton today announced the agency is loaning $27.5 million to the Floyd County Medical Center located in Charles City to help expand and renovate the facility. This project will build a one-story addition, renovate most of the north wing, expand and modernize its surgical, dietary and material management departments. Once completed, the project will improve the quality of care, modernize the hospital, and provide more space for healthcare providers and patients in this rural area.

"Access to critical care is essential to the health of Iowans," said Sexton. "President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have made it a priority to ensure rural Iowa communities have the resources needed to thrive, and this project helps achieve that vision."

USDA is administering the funding through Rural Development's Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant program. USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities programs offer direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in communities across rural America. These investments strengthen critical community infrastructure, enhance quality of life, and help rural towns attract and retain businesses and services.

To learn more about this USDA program, contact Deputy State Director Kate Sand at [email protected] .

For more information on USDA Rural Development investments in rural America, visit the Rural Data Gateway. The Rural Data Gateway is an online tool that strengthens USDA Rural Development partnerships with rural people, entrepreneurs, government officials and Congress by making investment data accessible to the public.

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