Culver updating disaster recovery in Cedar Rapids, honoring Grant Wood in Iowa City today

Governor Chet Culver will visit Cedar Rapids today to make an announcement on Iowa's disaster recovery efforts and the state's action plan for $517 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. He is flying into The Eastern Iowa Airport after traveling to Washington, D.C., where he discussed Iowa's disaster recovery efforts with administration officials. The Governor will hold a brief media availability in the terminal building.

Culver then travels to Iowa City for a special ceremony honoring Grant Wood as the latest recipient of the Iowa Award, the state's highest civilian honor. Governor Culver announced in August that the Anamosa-born legendary artist Grant Wood, who died in 1942, would receive the award. The event is by invitation only.

Details about Culver's stops today:

Cedar Rapids

• WHAT: Governor Chet Culver will make an announcement on Iowa's ongoing disaster recovery efforts
• WHERE: Eastern Iowa Airport Terminal Building, Terminal Business Center (across from Baggage Claim).2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
• WHEN: 1:30 p.m.

Iowa City

• WHAT: Governor Culver will honor the legacy of Iowa artist Grant Wood with the Iowa Award
• WHERE: Home of Jim Hayes (former home of Grant Wood), 1142 East Court, Iowa City
• WHEN: 4:30 p.m. (Program begins at 5:30 p.m.)