Perry City wins DOT RISE grant—about $5 million—for 141 intersection improvements and Sumus Avenue paving

Sep 18, 2025

Perry City announced approval of a state DOT RISE grant for roughly $5 million to fund a 141 intersection improvement and the paving of Sumus Avenue; design work for Sumus Avenue will begin immediately and staff aim to move the project through grants and procurement to construction.

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City Administrator Finn told the Perry City Council that the Iowa DOT Transportation Commission approved the city’s RISE grant application for roughly $5 million to pay for improvements at the 141 intersection and to pave Sumus Avenue.

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