- City of Greenfield – EE Warren Opera House Association, Warren Cultural Center Performances. The Warren Cultural Center will present The Premier Performance series, which features nationally touring acts, and the Best of Iowa series, highlighting Iowa performers. Grant amount, $10,000.
- City of Oakland – Oakland Historical Society, Nishna Heritage Garden Mural.The Nishna Heritage Garden Mural is a community-wide effort to revitalize Oakland’s historic main street through a mural designed by regional artist Zack Jones. Grant amount, $10,000.
The Iowa Great Places program challenges Iowans to create community development proposals that exemplify bold thought and innovation; encourage creativity and entrepreneurship; foster a sense of place and identity; and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing community vitality and quality of life. Local grant recipients include:
- The City of Manning– Park and Hospital Trail Connector project. Grant amount,
$15,000.