Nearly $443,000 in Grants Awarded to Iowa Communities
May 16, 2012 (Des Moines) - The Vision Iowa Board awarded $443,316 in grants to the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge in Janesville, an agriculture and motorsports museum in Algona and renovations to the Family Museum in Bettendorf. The grants were approved Wednesday by the Vision Iowa Board at their meeting in Des Moines.
The following projects were approved for grants awarded from the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Fund:
Barrick Rd. Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge - Janesville
Total Project Cost: $823,135
Amount Requested: $148,316
Amount Awarded: $148,316
Award Contingencies: Completion of fundraising in 30 days.
This project includes the construction of a 480' long, 10' wide bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the Cedar River at the location of the former Barrick Rd. Bridge. The bridge will improve recreation and connectivity in the city, address a critical safety issue by providing a safe river crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians and connect city parks on both sides of the river.
Kossuth County Agriculture and Motorsports Museum - Algona
Total Project Cost: $646,681
Amount Requested: $100,000
Amount Awarded: $100,000
Award Contingencies: Completion of fundraising in 60 days.
This project includes the construction of a 15,500-square-foot museum with sections designated to agriculture, motorsports, a model train display, a meeting room and restrooms.
Rethink, Reshape, Reinvent - New Learning Environments at the Family Museum - Bettendorf
Total Project Cost: $1,251,584
Amount Requested: $195,000
Amount Awarded: $195,000
Award Contingencies: Completion of fundraising in 90 days.
This project includes remodeling the current exhibit space into 7,744-square-feet of exhibit space with a family restroom.
The Vision Iowa Program provides financial incentives to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa. Currently, 359 CAT awards have been granted by the board, totaling $135,234,849. The next Vision Iowa Board meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2012, in Independence.
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Photographer Plans To Include Allison In "Small Town Treasures" Photography Show
I'm a photographer in Des Moines and I have a show coming up in October at the State Library here in Des Moines. As my theme for the show, I've decided to showcase "Small Town Treasures". I've gotten a list from the Census Bureau, of all towns/cities in Iowa with a population of 1500 or less, and within 150 miles of Des Moines. My goal is to go to as many of these towns as possible between now and early September to find each town's own little hidden treasure.
In Dexter, I took pictures of Drew's Chocolates. In Menlo, it was the Menlo Cafe. Your town is on my list! I'm contacting you to find out what you would consider your town's "treasure". Any information and/or opinions you could share with me would help me greatly on this journey. I will be keeping track of all of the responses I get, and then I will make sure everyone gets invites to the opening of the show, as well as a link to an online gallery with the pictures that will be on display.
Thank you so much for any help you may offer.
Relay For Life Set
For July 13 In Allison
The 2012 ACS Relay For Life of Butler County will be held on Friday, July 13th at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Allison.
Butler County Fair Opens June 20 Thru 24 At Allison
The 2012 Butler County Fair will start its 155th season with a stock car race on Tuesday, June 19, prior to the formal opening of the fair on Wednesday, June 20.
A list of the grandstand events is listed:
Tuesday, June 19th
Pre Fair Stock Car Race – Hot Laps 6:30 pm, Racing 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 20th
Car Soccer and Local Talent Showcase – 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 21st – Senior Citizens Day
High Risk Bull Riding – 7:00 pm
Friday, June 22nd
Jake Owen with Opening Act Borderline – 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 23rd – Kids Day
Chuckwagon Racing – 1:00 pm
Scrambles – 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 24th
Barnyard Battles – 1:00 pm
Figure 8 Racing – 6:00 pm
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