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2009 Award Recipients

2009 Awards (estimated amounts)

7% to Worth County General Fund   $255,236
46.5% to Education   $1,695,500
46.5% to Grants   $1,695,500
Interest Income   $86,553
  Total for 2009 $3,732,790

Below is a recap of the 2009 Grant Awards.

 

Education

Recipients   Amount
2009-10 Scholarships for Worth County Students @ $5,434 each $565,167
School Supply Cards/Preschool Tuition $158,246
Central Springs Community Schools $200,563
Forest City Community Schools $80,063
Lake Mills Community Schools $118,073
Nora Springs Community Schools $100,281
Northwood Kensett Community Schools $404,362
St. Ansgar Community Schools $68,741

 

Grants

Recipients Items/Projects Amount
Harmony Junction Barbershop Vests & Ties $576
Wells Historical Society, Inc Depot Museum Chairs $996
City of Joice Joice Gym Evaluation $1,000
MacNider Art Museum Security Camera System $1,388
Manly Cub Scouts Pack 20 Park Beautification Project $1,480
Rudd Public Library Handicap Accessible Ramp $1,548
Kinney Memorial Library Library Book Drop $1,629
London Deer Creek Cemetery Driveway & Picnic Table $1,679
City of Leland Park Equipment $2,143
Mitchell County Historical Museum Computer Equipment $2,320
Aredale Fire Association Rescue Equipment $2,401
Worth County Izaak Walton League Front Door Replacements $2,873
Vietnam Veterans of America Post 790 Color Guard Unit $2,882
Vietnam Veterans of America #790 Honor Guard Uniforms $3,000
Grafton Community Action Community Events Sign $3,280
Grafton Community Action Copier $3,400
Worth County Extension Service LCD Video Receiver $3,459
City of St Ansgar Parks & Rec Shade the Players Project $3,531
MC Youth Baseball Association Holcim Park 2010 Renovation $3,750
Meservey Area Promotional Org 2 Welcome to Meservey Signs $3,843
City of Hanlontown Community Center Door $3,925
The Caring Tree Caring Tree Project $4,000
Worth County Community of Promise NK Youth Sports $4,284
Lake Mills Public Library Two Furnaces $4,400
Worth County 4-H Food Stand Equipment $4,602
Glenville United Methodist Church Windows/Front Entry Door $4,616
Freeborn Historical Society Copy Machine $4,641
Adams Town & Country Rec Corp Pool Improvements $4,724
Lake Mills Ambulance Service Stairchair Pro Purchase $4,843
City of Leland Snow Removal Equipment $5,000
Worth County Community of Promise Toys for Tots $5,000
Elk Grove Cemetery Tombstone Repair/Cleaning $5,792
Bethel Lutheran Church New Carpet $5,833
City of Kensett Computer Upgrades $5,913
Wells Historical Society Wells Depot Museum $6,055
Immanuel Lutheran Church Parsonage Roof $6,354
Freeborn County Fair Campground Bathroom $6,488
Joice Public Library Library Wiring Project $6,896
VFW Freeman Madson Post 447 Honor Guard Uniforms $7,298
Joice Public Library Lighting Project $7,368
London Deer Creek Cemetery Bench & Trees $7,396
Wright County Historical Society Newspaper Digitizing $7,600
Parents United of North Central Ia Electronic Updates $7,723
North Iowa Libraries Collaborating Automation Project $9,000
Worth County Cattleman's Org Community Events Grill $9,040
City of Manly/Fire Dept Bunker Gear $9,466
Hanlontown Fire Dept Truck Equipment $10,271
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Windows For Fellowship Hall $10,326
WC Extension/Hoofprints 4-H Horse Stalls $11,090
Manly Public Library Technology/Furniture Updates $12,006
American Legion Post 91 25 Color Guard Uniforms $12,888
WC Historical Society Log Cabin Chinking $13,584
City of Manly Parks & Rec Macer Dunn Bleachers/Shades $14,222
Garner Main St, Inc Avery Theater Brick Façade $14,250
Grafton Fire Agency Radios, Turnout Gear, Softener $14,678
River City Historic Preservation Frank Loyd Wright Stucco $15,000
Northwood Senior Center, Inc. Freezer $15,576
Top of Iowa Sheltered Reality Audio Equipment/Drums $16,389
MC/CL Electrical RR Historical Soc Electrical Updates $16,850
City of Hanlontown Lawn Mower $18,550
Sacred Heart Church Classroom Improvements $18,702
Fossil & Prairie Center Foundation Kiln Exhibit Restoration $20,000
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Preservation of Stone Exterior $20,274
Manly Whistle Stop General Updates $21,070
Northern Light Lodge #266 Building Updates $21,646
Sacred Heart Church Classroom Improvements $21,770
Worth County Jaycees Community Involvement Project $23,185
Joice Fire Dept Firefighting Equipment $23,472
Hoofprints 4-H Club Horse Project Updates $23,963
City of Manly Grass Mower/Snow Blower $24,261
Worth County Beautification Completion of Area Comm/4-H $25,181
Grace Lutheran Church Stain Glass Windows $25,440
Bethany Lutheran Church Parish Hall Windows $26,775
City of Grafton Storm Water Drainage Study $28,000
Northwood VFW Handicap Accessible Entrance $29,866
Worth County Beautification Shelter House Upgrade $29,934
Worth County Conservation Board WC Lake Bridge Replacement $33,760
City of Kensett Kensett City Hall Updates $35,045
City of Northwood/Aquatic Center Aquatic Center Improvements $35,855
City of Grafton Skid Loader/Attachments $37,857
City of Northwood/Street & Park Dept Public Works Equipment $38,451
City of Manly Bosworth Park Lighting/Sidewalk $39,228
Worth County Emergency Management Communication & Identification $39,565
Northwood VFW Paving of Parking Lot $43,600
Worth County Historical Museum Window Restoration $46,400
Grafton Community Action Depot Boardwalk Replacement $46,680
City of Manly Bosworth Park Shelter House $52,067
City of Fertile City Complex Project $53,000
City of Joice New Road $80,000
Bolan Schoolhouse and Cultural Center Barton Schoolhouse Restoration $82,572
City of Fertile Street Improvements $86,818
City of Kensett Phase IV Community Center $90,603
City of Northwood/Airport Commission Airport Lounge $96,748

 

Interest Grants

Recipients   Amount
Rose Creek Fire Dept $1,488
Northwood City Celebration $2,000
Grafton City Celebration $2,000
Manly City Celebration $2,000
Fertile City Celebration $2,000
Hanlontown City Celebration $2,000
Joice City Celebration $2,000
Kensett City Celebration $2,000
Kim's Essay Contest 10 @ $1,000.00 $10,000
Manna Food Bank/Worth $15,000
Mower/Salvation Army $6,580
Freeborn/Salvation Army $6,580
Winnebago/Neighborhood Food Bank $6,580
Mitchell/Mitchell County Food Bank $6,580
Winnebago/Neighborhood Food Bank $6,580
Floyd/Community Food Box $6,580
Cerro Gordo/Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank $6,580
Hancock/God's Pantry $6,580