Governor Kim Reynolds has announced funding to complete phase two of Iowa State University’s new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
The governor announced that ISU will receive $40 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and is proposing that an additional $20 million from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund go to the project.
ISU President Wendy Wintersteen earlier said phase one construction would end this year — but phase two is needed to provide an additional 70,000 square feet for laboratory testing, research, and support functions — and would put them all under one roof.
Governor Reynolds has earlier indicated her support — saying the Vet Lab is critical to supporting and protecting the country’s ag industry and food supply.