MINDEN, Iowa (KMTV) — Minden businesses are rebuilding — and even growing — after last year's Arbor Day tornadoes. Economic development grants are helping fuel the comeback.

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Dylan Schneckloth, owner of the Minden Bowl and Cafe, chatted about the progress as he cooked lunch orders. His restaurant is one of several Minden businesses able to reopen thanks, in part, to state grant money.

"A lot of people, you know, that have moved away and a lot of people that have moved into town," Schneckloth said.

New housing is filling up.

"A lot of new faces," Schneckloth said.

The town's only grocery store announced it will build a drive-thru window with a state economic development gr

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