Iowa Code § 252.42: Cooperation on work-assistance projects.

The county board of supervisors may join and cooperate with the United States government, or a city within the city’s boundaries, or both the United States government and a city within the city’s boundaries, in sponsoring work projects, provided that the money used does not exceed the cost per month of supplying assistance to the certified persons working on projects who would be receiving direct assistance if they were not employed on the projects.