VISION IOWA COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM (CAT) RIVER ENHANCEMENT COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM (RECAT) AWARDS 2000 – JUNE 2016
Vision Iowa, Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT) & River Enhancement Community Attraction & Tourism (RECAT) Awards 2000 - June 2016
Rock Rapids Spirit Lake Sibley MITCHELL Burr Oak Lake Park Estherville Armstrong Lake Mills ALLAMAKEE George St. Ansgar Cresco Buffalo Center Okoboji (2) HOWARD Decorah (2) Rock Valley Manly Osage Waukon (2) Forest City (3) Elma Hull Bancroft Sheldon (3) Sanborn Graettinger WINNESHIEK Sioux Center (3) Clear Lake (4) Mason City (2) CHICKASAW Hospers Postville Spencer (5) Algona (3) Nora Springs Orange City (3) New Hampton (2) O’BRIEN Britt Garner (4) Clermont Emmetsburg Charles City Monona Hawarden Alton KOSSUTH West Union (2) Sutherland West Bend (2) HANCOCK Rockwell Nashua CLAYTON Greene FAYETTE Le Mars (2) Cleghorn Sumner (2) Marathon BREMER Elkader (2) BUTLER Fayette Bristow Waverly (4) Westgate Rowan Clarksville Guttenberg Humboldt Clarion (2) Maynard PLYMOUTH Cherokee (3) Storm Lake Atkins Hampton (2) Strawberry Point Aurelia Dows Shell Rock (2) Denver Oelwein (2) Janesville Eagle Grove Parkersburg (2) Edgewood Aplington BLACK Fairbank Aurora Sioux City (7) Manson Dyersville Holstein HAWK Dunkerton Manchester Asbury Fort Dodge (2) Cedar Falls Moville (2) CALHOUN Waterloo (2) Correctionville SAC Iowa Falls (2) Wellsburg Dike(2) Rockwell City Dubuque (5) Sergeant Bluff Webster City (2) Independence (3) Eldora (3) Grundy Center (2) Evansdale Ryan Odebolt Hudson DUBUQUE Lake City La Porte City (2) Peosta Ida Grove Lohrville GRUNDY Reinbeck Bellevue Wall Lake Hubbard Cascade Story City (3) Conrad Beaman Traer (2) Center Point (2) Dysart Monticello (3) CRAWFORD CARROLL BOONE Albion Anamosa Glidden MARSHALL Gladbrook (2) Marion (2) Maquoketa (2) Onawa (2) Jefferson (2) Van Horne Grand Junction Boone Nevada Carroll (3) Toledo (2) Cedar Rapids (7) Springville JONES (2) Denison Ames Marshalltown (3) Templeton Blairstown Coon Rapids (2) State Center Tama (2) LINN Madrid Melbourne Defiance Rippey Slater Clinton Dunlap Belle Plaine (2) Amana DeWitt (4) GUTHRIE (2) DALLAS (2) POLK North Liberty (4) Tipton Logan Audubon (2) Marengo (2) SHELBY Panora Granger SCOTT Dallas Center Ankeny Grinnell (2) Iowa City (2) Brooklyn Johnston Coralville (2) Walcott Le Claire Missouri Valley Guthrie Center Harlan (2) Waukee Altoona Sully Williamsburg IOWA Stuart Wilton Des Moines (17) Bettendorf (2) Neola Avoca Wellman Kalona Davenport (4) Carlisle (2) Pella (2) Muscatine Norwalk KEOKUK POTTAWATTAMIE Atlantic (3) Anita WASHINGTON Wiota Winterset (5) Council Bluffs (2) Indianola (2) Milo Oskaloosa Greenfield (2) Knoxville Washington (2) Treynor Carson Fontanelle Columbus Junction (2) Morning Sun Glenwood (2) Henderson (2) ADAMS (2) Wayland Creston Osceola (2) Ottumwa (2) Fairfield (2) Chariton Mediapolis (2) Malvern Red Oak (3) Corning (3) Stanton UNION Eldon Mt. Pleasant (3) DES MOINES RINGGOLD Shenandoah Salem Burlington Sidney (4) Lenox Humeston Bloomfield Birmingham Diagonal Leon Centerville (4) West Point Riverton Clarinda Corydon Mount Ayr (3) Donnellson (2) Hamburg Lamoni Fort Madison (2) Legend
Vision Iowa Award (city) Vision Iowa Award (county) CAT Award (city) CAT Award (county) RECAT Award (city) RECAT Award (county) VISION IOWA PROJECTS
Burlington – Great River Gateway Date of Award: August 11, 2004 Award Amount: $4,250,000 to Burlington & $1,000,000 to Des Moines County Project Description: This project includes several components designed to enhance cultural and recreational opportunities in the Burlington area, including: improvements to Community Field; renovations to Burlington Memorial Auditorium; construction of a new public library; rehabilitation of the new Des Moines County Historical Center; and major enhancements to the Big Hollow Recreation Area.
Cedar Valley (Waterloo-Cedar Falls) – Cedar Valley River Renaissance Date of Award: March 6, 2003 Award Amount: $9,500,000 Project Description: This project is a comprehensive development strategy that has the capacity to transform the Cedar Valley through the development of several projects, including the Cedar River Plaza and amphitheater, Pedestrian Riverwalk Loop, and Cedar Valley Dam, as well as improvements to trail and riverfront amenities.
Clinton – Things to Do With a River Date of Award: March 6, 2003 Award Amount: $3,300,000 Project Description: This project contains two major components—Riverview Park Development and the Downtown Economic Enhancement Strategy. New or enhanced riverfront amenities include the development of an aquatic center, skate park, marina, recreational vehicle park, Mississippi River’s Edge Trail, and park amenities. The project also includes renovations to the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre and Riverview Baseball Stadium.
Council Bluffs – Mid-America Recreation and Convention Complex Date of Award: April 11, 2001 Award Amount: $24,000,000 (Grant) & $7,000,000 (Loan) Project Description: This new complex includes a multi-use arena, multi-use fieldhouse/exhibit hall, and a convention facility that connects to a hotel.
Davenport – River Renaissance on the Mississippi Date of Award: August 8, 2001 Award Amount: $20,000,000 Project Description: This project creates The River City Music Corridor, the Arts Corridor, and the New Economy Corridor.
Des Moines – John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Garden Date of Award: May 14, 2008 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: The new sculpture garden, appraised at nearly $30,000,000, will hold over 20 sculptures donated by John and Mary Pappajohn.
Des Moines – Rediscovering the River Date of Award: December 7, 2003 Award Amount: $4,000,000 Project Description: This project includes construction of a 1.2-mile pedestrian promenade and a 2-mile multi-purpose trail will connect the promenade to Gray’s Lake. The project also includes a fountain, civic gardens, and ice skating rink. Vision Iowa Projects Page 2 of 2
Dubuque and Dubuque County Historical Society – America’s River Date of Award: April 11, 2001 Award Amount: $8,000,000 Project Description: This project feature the Mississippi River Discovery Center, the Mississippi River National Education and Conference Center, Riverwalk and amenities, and the Riverfront Hotel and Indoor Waterpark.
Dubuque County Historical Society – Great Rivers Center and RiverMax Theater Date of Award: February 14, 2007 Award Amount: $8,000,000 Project Description: This project has multiple components that include renovations and remodeling of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the William M. Black steamboat, and Old Jail Museum.
Mason City – Mason City…a Community on the March! Date of Award: March 12, 2008 Award Amount: $9,000,000 Project Description: This project includes multiple elements that will build capacity in Mason City’s “Cultural Crescent.” Components include renovations to the Park Inn Hotel and the Mason City Public Library, the construction of the East Park Performing Arts Pavilion and the Historic Architecture Interpretive Center, and new recreation trails and greenway.
Ottumwa – Bridge View Event Center Date of Award: December 12, 2001 Award Amount: $7,500,000 Project Description: The historic Ottumwa Coliseum will be renovated and expanded to create a multi- purpose exhibition hall. Adjacent to the facility will be a new performing arts center, meeting rooms, a visual arts gallery, public spaces, and a reception hall.
Polk County, Science Center of Iowa, & Iowa High School Athletic Association – Capital City Vision Project Date of Award: July 11, 2001 Award Amount: $55,000,000 (Grant) & $15,000,000 (Forgivable Loan) Project Description: This project includes the following components: the Iowa Events Center, the new Science Center of Iowa facility, the Iowa Hall of Pride, the downtown Des Moines Public Library, the Pappajohn Learning Center, and the World Food Prize Center.
Sioux City – River’s Edge Date of Award: May 9, 2001 Award Amount: $21,000,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new events center, Lewis and Clark interpretive center, and ground transportation center.
Storm Lake – Project AWAYSIS Date of Award: December 8, 2004 Award Amount: $9,000,000 ($2,000,000 from CAT funds) Project Description: This project includes multiple components: a public beach, outdoor and indoor water parks, playground, expansion of new lodge (King’s Pointe), golf course renovation, business district improvements, campground renovation and expansion, and senior center. CAT Projects
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City of Fontanelle – Fontanelle Public Library Expansion Date of Award: 12/9/2009 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project is the expansion of the existing library.
Greater Greenfield Community Foundation – Sports Complex Date of Award: 2/11/2009 Award Amount: $180,000 Project Description: The Sports Complex will consist of three soccer fields, three ball diamonds, a walking/bicycling path, parking, playground, picnic area, and shelter.
City of Stuart – Stuart Entertainment & Economic Development Project Date of Award: 10/10/2007 Award Amount: $545,000 Project Description: The historic All-Saints building will be restored into a community cultural center.
Greater Greenfield Community Foundation – Adair County Recreation Center Date of Award: 9/17/2001 Award Amount: $257,414 Project Description: The YMCA-managed center will include a gymnasium, walking track, fitness room, therapy pool, racquetball court, game room, locker room and more.
Adams
French Icarian Colony Foundation – “Garden to Table” Kitchen and Sanitary System Project Date of Award: 6/11/2014 Award Amount: $40,000 Project Description: This project includes the renovation of the basement and other areas of the historic dining hall to be used as a state-certified community kitchen, installation of a sanitation system for the dining hall and two public restrooms.
Johnny Carson Birthplace Society – Johnny Carson Birthplace Home Restoration Date of Award: 3/14/2012 Award Amount: $21,100 Project Description: This project includes the full restoration of Johnny Carson’s birthplace home.
City of Corning – Adams Community Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/13/2008 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new aquatic center will have new bathhouse and mechanical buildings, pool shell, deck and related elements, and landscaping.
Adams County – Lake Icaria Campground and Cabins Date of Award: 8/8/2007 Award Amount: $47,765 CAT Projects Page 2 of 60
Project Description: This project includes major recreational enhancements to the Adams County Lake Icaria Campground and Cabins.
Adams County – French Icarian Colony Restoration Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $65,000 Project Description: This project includes the restoration of the Dining Hall and Icarian School building on the French Icarian Colony site.
Allamakee
Allamakee County Conservation Board – Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center Date of Award: 5/11/2016 Award Amount: $486,386 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an educational and visitors center along the Mississippi River.
City of Waukon – Robey Memorial Library Expansion Date of Award: 3/13/2013 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: This project will expand the current library, including a new community room.
City of Postville & Postville Community School District – N.I.C.H.E.S (Noticing Investment Capacities: Health, Education, Service) Date of Award: 7/9/2008 Award Amount: $850,000 Project Description: This two-story addition to the community’s existing recreation center will include an indoor swimming pool, racquetball court, community center and classroom space for pre-school and child care services.
City of Waukon – Waukon Wellness Center Date of Award: 9/14/2005 Award Amount: $650,000 Project Description: The Center includes a walking/running track, multi-purpose room, multi-use gymnasium, racquetball courts, exercise/weight area, batting and golf cages, a senior dining and activity center, youth activity area, child care area, reception/information area, lounge/vending area, and shower and locker facilities.
Appanoose
Appanoose All Play, Inc. and Appanoose Conservation Foundation – Lelah Bradley Active Living Campus – Appanoose All Play Sports Complex Date of Award: 12/11/2013 Award Amount: $105,000 Project Description: This project will include the construction of two large camper cabins in the Lelah Bradley Conservation Area; the addition of a soccer/multipurpose field; an irrigation system to the entire sports complex; and additional parking.
Appanoose All Play, Inc. – Lelah Bradley Active Living Campus Date of Award: 3/12/2008 Award Amount: $190,000
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Project Description: This project will include the construction of soccer and softball fields for youth and adults, native prairie plantings, interpretive displays, an outdoor classroom, and a community garden.
Appanoose County Coalition for the Arts – Project Pride Date of Award: 9/10/2003 Award Award Amount: $360,000 Project Description: Project Pride is a combination of three projects: 1) The restoration and rehabilitation of the Drake Public Library; 2) Streetscape improvements; and 3) Remodeling of the town’s bandshell.
Audubon
Audubon Recreation Foundation – Audubon Recreation Center Date of Award: 7/8/2015 Award Amount: $410,000 Project Description: This project will include the construction of recreation center with racquetball courts, an eight-lane bowling alley, batting cage, one-on-one basketball, kid’s play area, arcade, community room, walking track, restaurant, and bar.
City of Audubon – Downtown Revitalization Project Featuring the John James Audubon Birdwalk Trail Date of Award: 3/14/2007 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a fitness walking trail through downtown Audubon that will include mosaic tile blocks depicting John James Audubon bird prints. The streetscape plan will also feature period lighting with a brick walking.
Benton
City of Van Horne – Van Horne Community Projects Date of Award: 3/13/2013 Award Amount: $165,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new, 4,800-square-foot community center with seating for approximately 200 and the construction of a new 3,200-square-foot library.
City of Atkins – Atkins Library, Community Room, and City Hall Date of Award: 4/13/2011 Award Amount: $277,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an 8,096 square foot facility to house the Atkins Public Library, Community Room, and City Hall.
City of Belle Plaine – Belle Plaine Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/9/2009 Award Amount: $96,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 6,826-square-foot pool area, lazy river, water slide, one and three meter diving boards, play structures, bathhouse, concession area, sunbathing area plus a mechanical and storage building.
Belle Plaine Historical Society – Belle Plaine Museum Date of Award: 10/8/2003 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: The Belle Plaine Museum will contain display areas, a reception area, a theatre/special event area, a conference room, lounge, office space and a storage area
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Blairstown Community Foundation, Inc. – Blairstown Area Community Center Date of Award: 9/18/2002 Award Amount: $350,000 Project Description: A new community center will house a library, a geology center, a recreational facility, and an elderly meals/elderly entertainment/city hall area. The recreation center will include a multi-purpose room.
Black Hawk
Waterloo Development Corporation – Cedar Valley SportsPlex Date of Award: 11/30/2014 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: This new facility will include a large field house for indoor activities, gymnasium with basketball courts, walking/running track, weight lifting room, personal fitness studios, mat room, childcare area and playground, locker rooms, and meeting rooms.
City of Dunkerton – Dunkerton Public Library Date of Award: 11/11/2009 Award Amount: $98,000 Project Description: The new facility will include an adult reading room, computer area, two restrooms, a large circulation desk area, a walkout basement, children’s reading area, and program room.
City of Waterloo & Waterloo Development Corporation – RiverLoop Expo Date of Award: 2/14/2007 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: The RiverLoop Expo includes the development of an exposition area in and the renovation of an existing building into a Public Market.
Black Hawk County Conservation Board – Big Woods Campground Date of Award: 8/9/2006 Award Amount: $69,042 Project Description: The Big Woods Campground project includes the construction of fifty-five gravel camping pads, picnic areas, fire rings, and a restroom/shower house.
City of La Porte City – La Porte City Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The project includes a six-lane lap pool, zero depth entry, a single flume waterslide, a dragon tot slide, a one-meter diving board, a three-meter diving board, bathhouse, and concession stand.
City of Cedar Falls – Cedar Falls Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/9/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new aquatic center will feature a lap pool with a shallow pool area; a diving area with three meter platform and one meter spring board; and a lazy river.
City of Hudson – Hudson Attraction Program Date of Award: 10/8/2003 Award Amount: $60,000 Project Description: This project includes an all-weather track and a skate park.
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LaPorte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum Board – LaPorte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $30,000 Project Description: This project includes the restoration of three historic buidlings for museum exhibits.
City of Evansdale – Cedar Valley Nature Trail Trailhead Shelter/Meyers Lake Trail Extension & Connections/Phil Muehl Skatepark Date of Award: 2/12/2003 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of the Cedar Valley Nature Trailhead Shelter, the Meyers Lake Trail Extension and Connection and the creation of the Phil Muehl Skatepark.
Boone
Iowa Railroad Historical Society d/b/a Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Museum – Museum Library Date of Award: 10/12/2011 Award Amount: $170,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 9,000-square-foot building to house the new James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & Library, which will include a theater, library, and large area to display railroad artifacts.
Boone County & Central Iowa Expo Inc. – Central Iowa Expo Date of Award: 9/12/2007 Award Amount: $3,000,000 Project Description: The project includes earthwork, trenching, sewers and drains, water, power, communication installation, street work, and landscaping.
Iowa Arboretum, Inc. – Here We Grow Again Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $120,000 Project Description: The end result of this phase will be the construction of a grand pavilion, greenhouse, visitor’s kiosk, shade arbor and the paving of a parking lot and pedestrian walkways.
Bremer
Waverly Area Veterans Post – Veterans Service Center Date of Award: 9/10/2014 Award Amount: $675,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 17,300-square-foot facility to house a museum displaying memorabilia from all generations of area veterans, a banquet hall, conference rooms, technology center, lounge, kitchen, dining area, and bar.
City of Janesville – Barrick Rd. Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Date of Award: 5/16/2012 Award Amount: $148,316 Project Description: 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.
Bremer County – Rolling Prairie Trail – U.S. Highway 63 to Readlyn Date of Award: 7/11/2007 Award Amount: $250,000
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Project Description: This project includes the construction and hard surfacing of 5.5 miles of non-motorized trail that will connect to the existing portion of the Rolling Prairie Trail. The trail will include five pedestrian/trail bridges. Once fully developed, the entire trail will provide over 80 miles of non-motorized use between Coulter and Oelwein.
City of Waverly & Wartburg College – Wartburg-Waverly Wellness Center Date of Award: 10/11/2006 Award Amount: $813,000 Project Description: The Waverly-Wartburg Wellness Center will be a two-story, facility with 97,000 square feet specifically designed to serve Waverly residents, visitors, and neighboring communities.
Waverly Health Center – Tendrils Rooftop Garden and Community Arts Pavilion Date of Award: 5/10/2006 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: The conservatory will be a new facility for the performing arts, enhance the City’s park opportunities, serve as a much needed respite care space for hospital patients and their families, provide space for youth mentoring and education, and serve as a venue for community and visitor-based functions.
Greater Denver Activities Foundation (GDAF) – Greater Denver Activities Complex - Phase II Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $220,000 Project Description: Improvements and additions to the complex include land acquisition/site grading, lighting, parking improvements, trail development and landscaping, concession/restroom/ picnic shelter construction, fencing, dug out roof and benches installation, bleacher installation, new seating, new scoreboards, and playground equipment and the addition of an irrigation system.
City of Sumner – Sunset Theatre Date of Award: 4/9/2003 Award Amount: $40,000 Project Description: This restoration project will remodel the existing Sunset Theater building as well as install the screen, film projector, sound equipment, marquee, and seats. The facility will be used as a movie house, a local theater for plays, and other social activities.
Waverly Shell Rock Soccer Association – Waverly Shell Rock Soccer Complex Date of Award: 6/12/2002 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The Waverly/Shell Rock Soccer Complex includes development of nine full-size soccer fields. The complex will have parking, maintenance building, and a building for equipment, concessions, restrooms and shelter.
City of Sumner – Sumner Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/17/2001 Award Amount: $37,000 Project Description: The state’s assistance will aid the project’s final components including the addition of a drop-off area entrance, play elements, shade elements for concessions, landscaping and gathering shelter.
Buchanan
City of Independence – Independence Aquatic Center Date of Award: 3/9/2016 Award Amount: $100,000
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Project Description: The aquatic center will feature a new pool with zero depth entry, six 25-meter lap lanes, two diving towers, floatable water walk, single flume waterslide, shade structure, bathhouse, full concession stand, and party shelter.
City of Independence – Independence Public Library Date of Award: 11/8/2006 Award Amount: $550,000 Project Description: The Independence Public Library project includes the construction of a new 14,200 square foot facility on vacant land owned by the City of Independence.
City of Independence – Heartland Acres Agribition Center Date of Award: 12/8/2004 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: The Heartland Acres Agribition Center will include a Visitors’ Center with a gift shop, a museum containing local artifacts, a collection of antique automobiles, a windmill and well, a replica 1800’s barn with livestock and grain exhibits, a machine shed containing old and new farm equipment, and test or demonstration fields focusing on Iowa crops.
City of Aurora – Aurora Comet Center Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $85,000 Project Description: The Aurora Comet Center is a 6,720 square foot facility that will include a library/media center, a gymnasium with basketball/volleyball court, a fitness center, an indoor walking track, a kitchenette, a lounge, and a meeting room.
City of Fairbank – Fairbank Aquatic Complex Date of Award: 2/12/2003 Award Amount: $81,000 Project Description: This 4,199-square-foot project includes the construction of a swimming pool, bath house, water tower and slide, sand volleyball court, and much more.
Buena Vista
City of Marathon – Marathon Community Building Date of Award: 6/8/2005 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The Marathon Community Building project includes demolition of part of an existing building and construction of a 9,700 square foot building addition. The new addition will house the City’s new library, City Hall, City garage, and fire department.
Butler
Diamonds and Fields – Parkersburg Youth Sports Complex and Miracle Field Date of Award: 2/10/2016 Award Amount: $290,989 Project Description: This sports complex will have three little league diamonds, one senior league field, three soccer fields, and a Miracle Field.
Bristow Betterment – Bristow Betterment Splash Pad Project Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $28,760
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of a splash pad in Memorial Park in Bristow.
City of Clarksville – Clarksville Public Library Date of Award: 4/13/2011 Award Amount: $160,240 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an addition that will double the size of the Clarksville Public Library. This additional space will allow for new computer kiosks, improved public meeting rooms, new staff working area, and a dedicated room for the Butler County Genealogical Society.
City of Parkersburg – Kothe Memorial Library Expansion & Renovation Project Date of Award: 1/12/2011 Award Amount: $80,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an addition to the back of the existing library. In addition, this project will include new electrical service, replacement of the carpet, repairs to the basement wall, and new furniture and equipment in the existing library.
Shell Rock Development Corporation – McCague Park Enhancements Date of Award: 6/13/2007 Award Amount: $70,000 Project Description: The McCague Park Enhancements project includes reconstructing the tennis courts, construction of a new T-ball field, new basketball court, new volleyball courts, new soccer fields, new play equipment, and a new trail connecting to other city parks.
Butler County Conservation Board – Rolling Prairie Trail Extension Date of Award: 11/8/2006 Award Amount: $170,000 Project Description: The Rolling Prairie Trail Extension Project consists of hard surfacing 5.6 miles of non- motorized trail between the Cities of Shell Rock and Clarksville. The trail will include a public art component.
City of Aplington – Aplington Skate Park Date of Award: 2/8/2006 Award Amount: $20,000 Project Description: This project involves the construction of several amenities including a fun box/pyramid with hubba and grind rail, 4’ tall x 12’ wide quarterpipe with 6’ deck, 4’ tall x 12’ wide bank, 24” kinked grind rail and other skate park related facilities.
City of Greene – Greene Swimming Pool Date of Award: 3/13/2002 Award Amount: $68,000 Project Description: The new zero depth entry swimming pool, inclues a deck area, waterslide, and play amenities. The existing bathhouse will be renovated and will be made handicap accessible. All existing plumbing and electrical work will be updated.
Calhoun
City of Lake City – Lake City Pool Project – Phase II Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $98,219 Project Description: Phase II of the pool project includes the addition of a double loop, open flume water slide; night lighting; donor wall; bleachers; and swim team equipment, including diving blocks, racing lane lines and lane line reel.
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City of Lohrville – J.J. Hands Library and Community Building Expansion and Remodel Project Date of Award: 10/11/2006 Award Amount: $45,000 Project Description: The final phase of the project includes remodeling the library and community building.
City of Rockwell City – Rockwell City Public Library and Community Center Date of Award: 7/12/2006 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new building to house the library.
Calhoun County – North Twin Lakes Trail Date of Award: 8/13/2003 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: The project includes the completion of 6.2 miles of trail, additional land acquisition, grading, tree and brush removal, trail bed and trail construction. The trail will connect three state parks, two county parks, a public campground, the Twin Lakes Christian Center camp, and other recreational opportunities.
City of Manson – Manson Aquatic Center Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $52,000 Project Description: The City of Manson plans to construct a new aquatic center. The project includes demolition of the existing city pool and the construction of a new, larger facility with additional equipment and water activity amenities.
Carroll
City of Carroll – Carroll’s Merchants Park Redevelopment Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $133,766 Project Description: This project includes the replacements of benches, the widening of stairs and the installation of handrails and new ADA handicap accessible seating; renovation of under-stadium restrooms; plaza redevelopment; and historic displays at Carroll’s historic Merchants Park Baseball Stadium.
Whiterock Conservancy – Opening Whiterock: Iowa’s Backcountry Trail Attraction Date of Award: 10/9/2013 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of 35 miles of state-of-the-art “soft trails” through a seven-square-mile landscape at Whiterock Conservancy, remodeling of the Visitors Center and trail signage.
City of Templeton – Templeton Community Center Date of Award: 10/9/2013 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project includes the conversion of a former elementary school into a multi-purpose community and recreation center that will include facilities for conferences, meetings, banquets, outdoor events, camping and athletic facilities.
City of Carroll – City of Carroll Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/14/2008 Award Amount: $100,000
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of an aquatic facility with zero depth entry area, six 25-yard swimming lanes, dual speed slides, 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards, water play fountains, floatable walkway, concessions area, and bathhouse.
City of Coon Rapids & Whiterock Conservancy – Opening Whiterock: A Public Private Partnership for Rural Tourism Date of Award: 9/12/2007 Award Amount: $1,700,000 Project Description: This project will create public access infrastructure in the northern portion of Whiterock and the City of Coon Rapids. The project includes extensive trail development, including a paddler’s trail, interpretive signage, a Whiterock Visitor Center, streetscaping of the Coon Rapids entryway, public art elements and birder amenities.
City of Glidden – Glidden Swimming Pool Project Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $93,000 Project Description: The Glidden Swimming Pool project includes the construction of a new pool featuring six swimming lanes, a diving board, water slide, bathhouse, concession area, basketball goal, shaded huts, shallow play area, and water features.
City of Carroll – Carroll Depot and Courtyard Development Date of Award: 9/18/2002 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project will restore the interior of the Chicago Northwestern Depot Campus and develop a courtyard adjacent to the complex.
Carroll County Conservation Board – Carroll County Conservation Education Center Date of Award: 5/8/2002 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: The Swan Lake Conservation Education Center will include a new 12,500-square-foot building made up of classrooms, a display area, gift shop, kitchen, shelter and storage space, and Conservation Board office facilities. The education center will be constructed at Swan Lake State Park.
Cass
Anita Foundation, Inc. – CAM Recreation Center Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new recreation facility in Anita. The 14,400 square foot facility will include a gymnasium, walking track, weight room, an activity room, lounge, storage, restroom facilities and an office area.
City of Atlantic – Schildberg Recreational Area Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes reclaiming a former quarry area and the construction of an RV camping area, multi-purpose recreational trail, restroom/shower facilities, a picnic area and a boat access area. It also includes the extension of city utilities.
City of Wiota – Wiota Community Building Date of Award: 10/8/2003
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Award Amount: $9,500 Project Description: This project will remodel a historic building into a community center.
Cass County Agricultural & Educational Association – Cass County Community Center Date of Award: 7/10/2002 Award Amount: $90,000 Project Description: The second phase of this project includes completing the construction of the 15,400- square-foot Cass County Community Center, including two restrooms, furnishing the kitchen, purchasing meeting facility equipment, surfacing the parking lot, installing signage, and landscaping.
Atlantic Area Recreation Foundation – Atlantic Area Wellness and YMCA Center Date of Award: 4/11/2001 Award Amount: $700,000 Project Description: This new wellness center will have 42,000-square-feet of recreation space.
Cedar
City of Tipton – Tipton Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 3/12/2003 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: The project calls for the construction of a water slide in the City of Tipton’s new Family Aquatic Center. A community center will also be built as part of the two-phase project.
Cerro Gordo
City of Rockwell – Rockwell Municipal Aquatic Center Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $12,000 Project Description: This new aquatic center facility, which will replace the outdated existing facility, will include a 5,282-square-foot swimming pool with zero-depth entry, water spray units, toddler slide, play structure, lap lanes, tube slide, body slide, diving board, concession stand, and bathhouse.
City of Mason City – Winnebago River Trail Bridge Date of Award: 2/14/2007 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The Winnebago River Trail Project includes construction of a multi-purpose recreation trail bridge across the Winnebago River. This bridge will connect two community trails that access the area’s regional trail system and facilitate passage between two highly utilized municipal parks.
Clear Lake Arts Council – Clear Lake Arts Center Date of Award: 2/8/2006 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project includes renovation of an existing building to house the Clear Lakes Arts Center. Improvements include installation of an elevator, construction of an addition to house classroom space, construction of an addition to create more gallery/display space, parking lot development, energy efficiency and accessibility improvements and development of a terrace and sculpture court.
Mason City Youth Hockey Association – It's Not Just Ice- North Iowa Ice Arena Addition Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $140,000
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Project Description: This project will expand and renovate the existing North Iowa Ice Arena. The project specifically includes: new construction of 2,870 square feet, renovation of approximately 2,700 square feet, installation of new Dasher boards, in addition to parking lot improvements and landscaping.
VFW, Saratoga Post 4868 – Storm Shelter/Community Center/VFW Post Date of Award: 7/13/2005 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The facility will act as a meeting space for community/county events, meeting space for service organizations and civic groups, and will be a new post for the VFW and Women’s Auxiliary.
Central Gardens of North Iowa, Inc – Central Gardens Site Development Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: This project includes the completion of Phases III-VII of the Central Gardens development. These phases include seeding, irrigation, the planting of shrubs, perennials, roses, and wildflowers, the development of a wetland garden and stream garden, and the construction of foot bridges.
City of Clear Lake – Clear Lake Municipal Swimming Pool Date of Award: 10/13/2004 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: The project involves the construction of a 6,800-square-foot municipal swimming pool.
Cherokee
City of Cherokee – Koser Spring Lake Park Renovation Date of Award: 4/10/2013 Award Amount: $40,000 Project Description: This project includes multiple enhancements to Spring Lake Park. Specific components: the resurfacing and widening of a 20-year-old, five-foot-wide asphalt trail around the lake; construction of one outdoor picnic shelter; and a new trail from Spring Lake Park East to Sequoia Drive.
Cherokee County Fair Association – Cherokee County 4-H Expo Center Date of Award: 7/14/2010 Award Amount: $52,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 16,000-square-foot multi-purpose building and annex. The new facility will include a show arena for livestock, kitchen and commons area and handicapped accessible restrooms.
City of Aurelia – Aurelia Community Center Date of Award: 8/8/2007 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: The Aurelia Community Center project includes the construction of a 7,680 square foot facility complete with a large meeting hall, legion room, kitchen, bar, and storage room.
City of Cleghorn – Cleghorn Community Center Date of Award: 8/9/2006 Award Amount: $77,000 Project Description: The Cleghorn Community Center will be a 3,600 square foot building with four distinct areas for community use.
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City of Cherokee – Gillette Park/Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/14/2005 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: The Gillette Park Renovation and Cherokee Family Aquatic Center Project provides for the renovation of Gillette Park and the replacement of the existing city pool. The park renovation will add walking paths, a gazebo, an amphitheater and playground.
Chickasaw
City of New Hampton – New Hampton Skate Park Date of Award: 6/14/2006 Award Amount: $19,000 Project Description: The skate park will have quarter pipes, launch boxes, rails, grind boxes, ledges, and hips.
City of Nashua – Nashua Welcome Center Date of Award: 2/9/2005 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: This project calls for the relocation and restoration of a 1916 railroad depot, located along the Avenue of the Saints. The facility will offer restrooms, vending machines, and Iowa products.
City of New Hampton – Chickasaw Family Fitness Complex Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: The complex will include two full basketball courts, a wrestling room, an aerobic fitness room, weightlifting area, walking track and racquetball facilities.
Chickasaw County Conservation Board – Twin Ponds Nature Center Date of Award: 9/18/2002 Award Amount: $77,393 Project Description: This project includes construction of a nature center, offices, and maintenance shop that will become the headquarters of the Chickasaw County Conservation Board.
Clarke
City of Osceola – Historic Osceola Depot & Visitors Center Date of Award: 9/12/2012 Award Amount: $88,000 Project Description: This project includes renovations to the interior of the Historic Osceola Railway Depot.
City of Osceola – Municipal Recreation Complex Date of Award: 2/13/2002 Award Amount: $56,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a recreational facility.
Clay
Parker Historical Society of Clay County – Clay County Heritage Center Date of Award: 2/9/2011 Award Amount: $200,000
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Project Description: This project includes the adaptive reuse, remodel, and expansion of an existing storefront into Clay County Heritage Center, which will provide additional space for displays, archive, and collection and research of the historical artifacts in Clay County.
Spencer Community Theatre – Community Theatre Expansion Date of Award: 7/8/2009 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project includes the renovation of the existing 9,598-square foot Spencer Community Theatre, as well as the construction of a 7,437-square foot addition.
City of Spencer – Spencer’s “Grand” Enhancements Date of Award: 6/11/2008 Award Amount: $500,000 Project Description: This project consists of the enhancement and restoration of the Grand Avenue boulevards from 8th Street to 18th Street as well as the enhancement of the Grand Avenue Bridge with art deco style improvements.
City of Spencer – All Season Convention Center Date of Award: 12/12/2001 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: The All Season Center will provide much needed public space for the citizens of northwest Iowa. When completed, the 23,000 square-foot building will include meeting rooms, a catering kitchen and commercial exhibit space.
Clayton
City of Guttenberg – Naturally Guttenberg Date of Award: 12/8/2004 Award Amount: $500,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a marina including shoreline amenities; development of a Mississippi River/Wetland interpretive trail; bathroom facilities; restoration and enhancement of a historic roadside overlook; parking; and utility installation.
City of Strawberry Point – Strawberry Point Revitalization Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project includes the addition of vintage light poles, signage, and 2,700-square-feet of sidewalk, curb and gutter construction in a four-block area. The project also includes the construction of a decorative area with planters and benches.
Elkader Main Street Restoration Committee – Elkader Opera House Date of Award: 8/13/2003 Award Amount: $175,000 Project Description: The Elkader Opera House project includes lobby renovation, restroom additions, stair and balcony renovations, mezzanine renovations, millwork and concrete work, trim work, electrical upgrades, seating, and the addition of an elevator shaft.
Clayton County Conservation – Pony Hollow Trail Date of Award: 8/13/2003 Award Amount: $47,600
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Project Description: The Pony Hollow Trail project includes a trailhead, interpretive signs and benches, a rest area, and a small pedestrian bridge in Elkader.
City of Monona – Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 7/10/2002 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: The community of Monona plans to construct a new aquatic center.
Clinton
City of DeWitt – DeWitt Central Performing Arts Auditorium Date of Award: 9/8/2010 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a community performing arts auditorium located at Central Community High School.
Felix Adler Memorial Association dba Children’s Discovery Center – Children’s Discovery Center Date of Award: 7/9/2008 Award Amount: $325,000 Project Description: This project will include the purchase of a 17,000-square foot building and its parking area as well as the physical adaptation of its interior.
City of DeWitt – Streetscape – Phase II Date of Award: 7/11/2007 Award Amount: $120,000 Project Description: The project involves the reconstruction of streets, as well as increasing parking, installing decorative concrete, landscaping, antiquated streetlights, banners, trash receptacles, and two John Bloom entrance sculptures with dedication plaques. This project also includes the relocation of a German Hausbarn from Schleswig, Germany to Lincoln Park.
DeWitt Theater Company – DeWitt Opera House Expansion and Renovation Date of Award: 6/14/2006 Award Amount: $135,000 Project Description: The updates and renovations include handicapped accessible restrooms and entrances and a larger lobby.
City of DeWitt – DeWitt Sixth Avenue Reconstruction and Streetscape Project Date of Award: 7/13/2005 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project involves street reconstruction, increased parking, decorative lighting, colored concrete, landscaping, and the addition of the City’s logo in the middle of an intersection. Benches, hanging banners, flower pots/baskets will also be added.
Crawford
City of Denison – Denison Community Conference Center Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $450,000 Project Description: The Center includes the construction of a new building that will contain a large meeting room, a full service kitchen and bar area, as well as an outdoor deck. The lower level of the building will contain the community golf course clubhouse containing a pro-shop, locker rooms and snack bar area.
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Crawford County – Crawford County Fairgrounds Grandstand Date of Award: 1/9/2002 Award Amount: $215,000 Project Description: The new grandstand will seat 5,392 people and have handicap accessible restrooms.
Dallas
City of Waukee – Waukee Railroad Pergola – In the Shadow of the Rails Raccoon River Valley Trail Public Art & Cultural Corridor Date of Award: 6/8/2016 Award Amount: $147,650 Project Description: The Waukee project consists of a 350-foot-long Railroad Pergola structure, 25 vertical columns, a permanent shelter structure with plaza space, a solar panel system to power the LED night lighting, a short trail extension and paving of the main parking lot.
Dallas County Conservation Board & Guthrie County Conservation Board – Raccoon River Valley Trail Addition and Enhancement Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $1,600,000 Project Description: This project includes the acquisition and development of 33.1 additional miles of railroad right of way to add on to the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
Dallas County Conservation Board – Grand Army of the Republic Historic Preservation Project Date of Award: 12/8/2004 Award Amount: $13,000 Project Description: This restored building will be open to the public as a museum and as a meeting place. The first floor will house the 1880’s post office and other area displays. The second floor will be finished to look as it did when the Sons of the Union Veterans met in the building.
Brenton Arboretum – Brenton Arboretum Date of Award: 4/9/2003 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: The project includes the addition of a pavilion, information kiosk, signage, wetlands mitigation, a lake, grounds equipment, walking trails, foot bridges, fencing, and road and bridge improvements. Upon completion, the arboretum will be home to a variety of trees, shrubs, and native grasses.
Davis
City of Bloomfield – Bloomfield/Davis County Library and Trail Enhancement Project Date of Award: 5/11/2016 Award Amount: $998,628 Project Description: This project includes the renovation of the historic Andrew Carnegie Public Library and the construction of a 3,200 square foot addition. Additionally, 6,650 linear feet of trail will be constructed to connect the library, downtown square, community center, and campus of the Davis County Community School District.
Decatur
Graceland University – Southern Iowa Art and Heritage TREC Date of Award: 11/13/2002
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Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: The Helene Center for the Visual Arts will include studios for a variety of art mediums, a welcome room, an art classroom, storage rooms, administrative offices, and an art gallery to display the works of local artists.
City of Leon – Leon Municipal Pool and Bathhouse Date of Award: 3/13/2002 Award Amount: $68,053 Project Description: The project includes a deck, bathhouse, pool, slide, diving board, lap lanes, deck and open swimming areas.
Delaware
City of Edgewood – Edgewood Community Dreams Recreation Area Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: This project includes a soccer/football field, a walking/running track, two Little League fields, concession stands, a press box building and signing, lighting and bleachers.
City of Ryan – Ryan Living Veterans Memorial Date of Award: 7/14/2004 Award Amount: $24,000 Project Description: The Ryan Living Veterans Memorial will include a paved walking path, a series of flagpoles, and granite tablets bearing the names of residents who lost their lives while serving in the military. The memorial will also contain a helicopter donated by the American Legion.
Greater Delaware County Community Foundation – Manchester Recreation Center - Phase 2 Date of Award: 11/12/2003 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: Phase II will consist of the completion of the indoor swimming pool, a smaller heated pool and locker room facilities, remodeling and completion of the facility.
Des Moines
Danville Station Foundation – Danville Station Date of Award: 4/8/2015 Award Amount: $153,000 Project Description: This project will include the purchase and renovation of a building to house a visitor’s center, full-service library, computer lab, museum display, and Anne Frank exhibit.
City of Mediapolis – Mediapolis Swimming Pool Project Date of Award: 4/9/2008 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project will include the construction of a 6,600-square-foot pool with a water slide, tot slide, water drop, flow geyser, and sand play area.
Des Moines County Conservation Board – Big Hollow Recreation Area Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This project includes construction of an earthen dam near Big Hollow Creek to form a 178-acre lake. The lake development will include a beach area, boat ramps and docks, an RV camping area,
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Mediapolis Community Theater – Mediapolis Community Cultural Center Date of Award: 4/10/2002 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The center incorporates a 370-seat auditorium, lobby/fine art display area, ticket and control booths, and a storage area.
Dickinson
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum – Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum Project Date of Award: 10/12/2005 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: The project includes the development of a water quality protection demonstration that will be incorporated into the parking area of the Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. The project will include bio-retention cells and porous pavement surfaces. An educational plaza containing educational signs and exhibits will be constructed in the corner of the parking facility. Landscaping around the project area will also be completed.
Camp Foster YMCA, Inc. – Bedell Family YMCA Date of Award: 7/14/2004 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The Bedell Family YMCA will feature a zero-depth entry pool, a lap pool, youth center, gymnasium, walking track, conference room, aerobics room and wellness center, locker rooms, child care area and administrative offices.
Harris-Lake Park Community School – Harris-Lake Park/City of Lake Park Arts & Recreation Complex Date of Award: 5/8/2002 Award Amount: $1,100,000 Project Description: Built on 40 acres, this recreational complex will be made up of a community center, a 250-seat auditorium, more than five miles of walking trails and park areas. Athletic fields for baseball, softball and soccer, along with a wellness center and community library/computer center is also included.
Lakes Art Center – Lakes Art Center/Performing Arts Theatre and Interactive Gallery Date of Award: 3/13/2002 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: The project includes a performing arts theatre, an interactive gallery, and a large multi- purpose room.
Dubuque
Dubuque County Historical Society – River of Innovation: Connecting Science and Technology with the History and Culture of America’s Greatest River Date of Award: 6/10/2015 Award Amount: $468,000 Project Description: This project consists of several components: the construction of a sting ray touch tank; the new BoatWorks exhibit, which includes the installation of the Iowa Machine Engine and Launch Works and Maker Space; an interactive exhibit called the River Concourse; new banners in the Mississippi River Plaza to link the new exhibit components together; and investment in energy sustainability and conservation measures.
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City of Asbury – Asbury Library Project Date of Award: 4/11/2014 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new library within the Asbury Community Services Campus.
Friends of the Mines of Spain – E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion Date of Award: 3/11/2009 Award Amount: $440,000 Project Description: This addition will include a lobby, elevator, office space, a multi-purpose/lecture room, mechanical/janitorial space, restrooms, conference/library space, a biology lab, and archive/work room.
Dubuque Community Ice and Recreation, Inc. – Dubuque Community Ice Arena Date of Award: 6/11/2008 Award Amount: $675,000 Project Description: The community ice center will seat more than 1,000 people. It will also include a community room capable of hosting up to 100 people, a dedicated hockey, and ice skating pro shop, six locker rooms and a concession stand.
Dubuque County Conservation Board – Massey Visitor Services Bldg. Construction Project Date of Award: 10/13/2004 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a two-story visitor services building at the Massey Marina Recreation Area. The fully accessible building will include shower and restroom facilities, concessions areas, storage space, and a visitor services information area.
City of Dyersville – 1st Avenue/Downtown Streetscape Dyersville Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $275,000 Project Description: This project is made up of downtown enhancements and improvements, including the widening of Main Street, the installation of decorative lighting, installation of colored concrete along the sidewalks and intersections, and making corners handicap accessible.
City of Peosta – Peosta Sports Complex Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The second phase of this project includes construction of two little league ball diamonds, a baseball diamond, installation of lighting, bleachers, a concession stand, a park/playground area and landscaping.
Grand Opera House Foundation – Grand Opera House Restoration: Phase II Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: Phase II features a sign, stair foyer, fly space and stage, and public restrooms.
Cascade Area Resources for Education (CARE) – Cascade Area Fine Arts Auditorium Date of Award: 5/8/2002 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The new auditorium will seat nearly 500 people.
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Emmet
City of Armstrong – Armstrong Community Center Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $25,000 Project Description: This project involves the purchase and remodeling of the former Bank Midwest/Mini Plaza building into the town’s community center. The project calls for a new roof, drainage to solve water problems, and complete remodeling inside the building.
City of Estherville – Estherville Regional Wellness Center Date of Award: 1/9/2002 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: The new wellness center will include an indoor aquatic area, a fitness center, and an elevated walking/jogging track.
Fayette
Maynard Community Library – Maynard Community Library Building Date of Award: 6/8/2016 Award Amount: $115,000 Project Description: The new building will double the library space and include a community room.
City of Westgate – Westgate Community Building Date of Award: 10/13/2010 Award Amount: $34,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of the Fire Department First Responders, Public Library, City Hall, and community room.
West Union Recreation Foundation – West Union Recreation Foundation Date of Award: 6/9/2010 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project includes a new youth football field, a t-ball diamond, three grass volleyball courts, two tennis/basketball courts, and two open gazebos.
Fayette County Board of Supervisors – Fayette County Trail Project – Phase II Date of Award: 10/14/2009 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: This project includes the development of 4.8 miles of trail along the back slope of the W-51 and the River Bluffs Scenic Byway from Elgin to Clermont and Clermont to the Nims Bridge.
City of Clermont – City of Clermont Downtown Renovation Project Date of Award: 4/12/2006 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: This project includes streetscape improvements to a three-block area; renovation of the Clermont Opera House; and construction of a recreational trailhead and signage.
City of Oelwein – Project Oelwein: Downtown Revitalization Initiative Date of Award: 4/13/2005 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: Project Oelwein includes a new public library and downtown streetscape improvements that will link the new library to downtown Oelwein.
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City of Fayette – Fayette Community Improvement Project Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $285,000 Project Description: The project includes the following components: a sports complex, a multi-purpose shelter, irrigation system at the existing golf course, Veterans’ Memorial, landscaping, trail and foot bridge to the golf course, and renovations at the Fayette Opera House.
City of West Union – West Union Family Aquatic Center and West Union Recreation Program Date of Award: 1/8/2003 Award Amount: $500,000 Project Description: This project includes the completion of a new aquatic center, two soccer fields, one multi-use field, three softball/baseball fields and two natural lake areas.
Oelwein Area Economic Development Foundation – Greater Oelwein Area Enrichment Center Date of Award: 5/9/2001 Award Amount: $350,000 Project Description: The Wellness Center is a multi-faceted facility highlighted by a series of walking/biking trails, a baseball/softball complex, and natural prairie area.
Floyd
City of Nora Springs – Nora Springs Municipal Aquatic Center Date of Award: 3/11/2015 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new aquatic center with zero depth entry, current channel, basketball hoops, log roll, climbing wall, diving, an enclosed slide, floatables, family slide, sunshades, and concession stand. Franklin
City of Hampton – Progress Park Regional Recreation Complex/Rolling Prairie Trail and Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 10/13/2010 Award Amount: $800,000 Project Description: This project involves improvements to Progress Park including new aquatic center; a 6- mile trail segment running from nearby Beed’s Lake State Park to the Franklin County Wellness Center; a skateboard park; play structures; and sunshade shelters.
Franklin County RACE, Inc. – Franklin County Wellness Center Date of Award: 11/12/2003 Award Amount: $650,000 Project Description: This project includes the acquisition of property and the construction of a wellness center that includes a therapy pool, a lap pool, a full-size gymnasium, an elevated walking/jogging track, fitness rooms, and weight rooms.
Fremont
Fremont County Historical Society – Fremont County Rodeo/Museum Project Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $130,000 Project Description: This project will renovate the existing museum to provide new exhibit space.
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City of Riverton – Riverton Community Center Date of Award: 4/11/2007 Award Amount: $97,000 Project Description: The project will include construction of a multi-functional community building consisting of a community room, kitchen, restrooms, and offices.
City of Hamburg – Hamburg Downtown Streetscape Project Date of Award: 7/13/2005 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project involves new brick work/sidewalks, historic lighting, landscaping, and amenities such as benches, receptacles, planters and a flag pole.
Sidney Alumni and Friends, Inc. – Sidney Baseball/Softbal/Practice Field Complex Date of Award: 3/12/2003 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new softball field, baseball field and a multi- purpose practice field.
City of Sidney – Sidney Public Library and Community Room Date of Award: 3/12/2003 Award Amount: $115,000 Project Description: This project includes a new brick library building and community room.
Fremont County Historical Society – Project Meet Date of Award: 2/13/2002 Award Amount: $29,000 Project Description: This project includes the restoration of a historic church into a community center.
Greene
Bell Tower Community Foundation – Mahanay Memorial Carillon Expansion Date of Award: 6/8/2016 Award Amount: $87,102 Project Description: This project completes the tower’s four-octave, 47-bell carillon. Sixteen bells and 40 strikers will be purchased and installed. Modifications to the top of the tower will be made to allow for the installation of the additional bells and a new lobby entrance will be constructed.
City of Grand Junction – Grand Junction Community Center Date of Award: 12/10/2014 Award Amount: $220,000 Project Description: The new community center includes three meeting rooms that can open up to accommodate groups of more than 200 people, restrooms, and a kitchen.
Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County – Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County Date of Award: 10/9/2013 Award Amount: $70,000 Project Description: This project will include installation of an irrigation system, perimeter fencing, a paved walkway, moldboard plow, split rail fences, and the planting of trees, grasses, and shrubs.
Friends of Rippey – re New Rippey Date of Award: 11/9/2011
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Award Amount: $28,500 Project Description: This project includes the expansion of an existing facility into the Rippey Public Library and Community Room.
Grundy
Fields2Fields – Kruger-Hemmen Sports Complex – Phase II Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $100,131 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a one-mile recreational trail that will circle the sports complex and connect to other existing trails, a trailhead, a small playground, concessions and restrooms, a shelter and picnic area.
City of Wellsburg – Wellsburg Library Date of Award: 6/11/2008 Award Amount: $170,000 Project Description: This new 6,820-square-foot library will nearly triple the space of the existing library. It will also include the OHS Genealogy Resource and Research Center.
City of Grundy Center – Grundy Center Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/9/2007 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a bathhouse/concession stand area, a new mechanical building and pool area including zero depth entry play zone, a five-lane lap swim area, and a deep end diving area with a drop slide and an open body slide.
City of Dike – Dike Public Library Expansion Project Date of Award: 6/14/2006 Award Amount: $76,215 Project Description: This expansion will add a 3,381 square foot meeting and resource room to the existing library and remodel the existing structure to allow more space for technology programs and storage.
Grundy County Conservation Board – Grundy County Campgrounds Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $124,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of sixty-four asphalt camping pads, picnic areas, fire rings, a restroom/shower-house and much more.
Conrad Public Library Foundation – Conrad Public Library Date of Award: 2/8/2006 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project involves the construction of a new 9,000 square foot modern facility that will provide enhanced learning areas, technology, cultural and educational programs, while still fulfilling the traditional library role.
City of Beaman – Beaman Community Memorial Hall Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $70,000 Project Description: The Beaman Community Memorial Hall project includes the demolition of two existing buildings and construction of a 5,760 square foot facility that will include a meeting hall, legion room, kitchen, storage area, and restrooms.
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City of Reinbeck – Elmwood Park Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The project includes construction of a 6,213 lap pool with zero depth entry, six lap lanes, a single flume water slide, a one-meter diving board, a three-meter diving board, heated water, and a larger deck area.
Grundy Center Theater Association – Center Theater Expansion Date of Award: 10/9/2002 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a second auditorium. The group also hopes to enlarge the restrooms and make them handicap accessible and expand the concession area.
Guthrie
Guthrie County Board of Supervisors – Guthrie County Fairgrounds Grandstand Project Date of Award: 4/11/2007 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: The project includes the construction of a 1,000-seat, covered, steel grandstand on the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.
City of Panora – Panora Public Library Construction Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $180,000 Project Description: The new facility will house a tourism information area, public computers, a public meeting room and restrooms.
City of Guthrie Center – Guthrie Center Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/8/2004 Award Amount: $91,000 Project Description: This project calls for the construction a 6,559-square-foot swimming facility that will feature a zero depth entry, slides, aqua arches, swim lanes, sunshade areas, a concession stand, and restrooms.
Hamilton
City of Webster City – Boone River Recreational Trail Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: The project involves the completion of the final phase of the Boone River Recreational Trail. This phase will construct 2.5 miles of concrete, a 10-foot-wide trail and will include a 210-foot bridge that crosses the Boone River into Briggs Woods Park.
Webster City – Webster City Skate Park Date of Award: 5/8/2002 Award Amount: $13,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a skate park that will be located at an existing city park in Webster City.
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Hancock
City of Garner – Garner Public Library Renovation and Expansion Project Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $310,000 Project Description: This project includes the renovation of the interior and exterior of the current library building as well as a 1,834-square-foot addition to the south and east sides of the building.
Avery Theater – Avery Theater Date of Award: 4/10/2013 Award Amount: $45,000 Project Description: This project includes the total rehabilitation of an existing building into a theater.
City of Garner – Veterans Memorial Recreation Center Date of Award: 6/11/2008 Award Amount: $670,000 Project Description: This new approximately 22,000-square-foot building will include a large gymnasium, elevated walking/running track, multi-purpose activity room, fitness/weights area, locker rooms, and veterans’ area and offices.
City of Britt – Britt Municipal Aquatic Center Date of Award: 10/11/2006 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new aquatic center includes zero depth entry, floor geysers, diving board, single flume slide, lap lanes, Eagle children’s slide, and a raindrop feature.
City of Garner – Garner Municipal Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/8/2006 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project involves the construction of a new aquatic center with amenities such as zero depth entry, several water spray units, toddler slide, shaded in-pool seating, play structure, therapeutic jet seating, lap lanes, tube slide, flume slide, concession stand, and bathhouse.
Hardin
City of Hubbard – Hubbard Public Library Date of Award: 7/14/2010 Award Amount: $325,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new 7,080-square-foot public library in downtown Hubbard.
Iowa Valley Community College District & Ellsworth Community College – Equine Center Agricultural and Renewable Energy Center Date of Award: 10/10/2007 Award Amount: $475,000 Project Description: This arena will have seating for 350 people; additional bleacher seating and announcers box for hosting contests, rodeos, clinics, and expositions. The Equine Center will also offer boarding stalls, large animal labs, washroom, tack room, changing area, vending area, and restrooms.
Hardin County Agricultural Society – Hardin County Fair Grandstands Seating Project Date of Award: 2/14/2007
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Award Amount: $24,000 Project Description: This project includes the repair of the flooring and seating in the existing amphitheatre.
City of Eldora – Aquatic Center Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new aquatic center includes zero-depth entry, diving area, lap swimming area, basketball goal, concession area, a grass deck area, and play features.
City of Eldora – Grand Theatre New Auditorium Seating Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $11,500 Project Description: This project involves removing the old theater seats, sealing/repairing the floor, and installing 205 new theater seats.
City of Iowa Falls – Iowa Falls Carnegie-Ellsworth Library Renovation and Retrofit Date of Award: 2/13/2002 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: This project includes the refurbishment of the historic Carnegie Ellsworth Library. The building will eventually serve as a visitor center and will house the offices of the Iowa Falls Development Corporation, the Iowa Falls Chamber of Commerce, and Iowa Falls Main Street.
Harrison
City of Logan – Jim Wood Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/14/2008 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new aquatic facility with zero depth entry, large spiral slide, six swimming lanes, shade umbrellas, and bathhouse.
City of Missouri Valley – Watson Steam Train Restoration and Station/Museum Date of Award: 3/12/2008 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: This project will include the complete restoration of the 1948 miniature Ottaway Steam Train. In addition, a 3,400 square foot station/museum will be constructed in the Missouri Valley City Park.
City of Dunlap – Boyer Valley Youth Athletic Complex Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $220,000 Project Description: This recreation park will include a softball field, a baseball field, two soccer fields, a walking path, a bike path, exercise stations, parking, picnic area, an arboretum, two grand stands, restrooms, concessions stands, fencing, lighting, and a utility shed.
Henry
Salem Crew Library Building Trust Fund Committee – Salem Crew Public Library Building Project Date of Award: 9/10/2008 Award Amount: $250,000
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new library that will include a children’s library, adult reading space, activity room, computer stations, genealogy area, and archiving of one-room school house history in southeast Iowa.
City of Wayland & WACO Community School District – All Weather Walking/Running Facility Date of Award: 8/9/2006 Award Amount: $80,000 Project Description: The project includes complete re-landscaping and construction of an all-weather track.
Midwest Old Threshers – Food Service Building Project Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes construction of a new building that will include five separate kitchen areas.
City of Mt. Pleasant – Mt. Pleasant Library/Community Center Date of Award: 10/9/2002 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: The Mount Pleasant Library and Community Center will utilize the former Mount Pleasant Community High School building to create a new public library and community center.
Midwest Old Threshers – Carousel Pavilion and Events Facility Date of Award: 3/6/2001 Award Amount: $120,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an enclosed pavilion to house an 1894 steam- powered carousel.
Howard
City of Elma – Elma Memorial Hall and Trail Head/Welcome Center Date of Award: 9/8/2010 Award Amount: $140,000 Project Description: This project includes the expansion and renovation of the existing Memorial Hall and the renovation of the former railroad depot into a welcome center and trailhead.
Howard County Agricultural Society – Howard County Historical Preservation & Education Center Date of Award: 3/9/2005 Award Amount: $75,000 Project Description: The Howard County Historical Preservation and Education Center will be a 15,000- square-foot pre-engineered steel building.
Humboldt
City of Humboldt – Humboldt Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $93,000 Project Description: This project includes demolition of the existing pool and construction of the new aquatic center that will include zero-depth entry, a diving area, swimming lanes, concession area, waterslides, and a bathhouse.
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Ida
City of Holstein & Galva Holstein Community School District – Galva Holstein Performing Arts Center Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $350,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 400-seat performing arts center that will be directly connected to the Galva Holstein High School building.
City of Ida Grove – Ida Grove Community/Recreational Center Date of Award: 8/14/2002 Award Amount: $165,000 Project Description: This project is a 19,000-square-foot facility that includes a community room, kitchen, basketball/volleyball court, and senior card/internet center.
Iowa
Williamsburg Public Library – Williamsburg Public Library Project Date of Award: 7/8/2009 Award Amount: $600,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new public library on land purchased by the city located on the northwest corner of the downtown square.
Friends of Iowa County Conservation & Iowa County Conservation Board – Lake Iowa Nature Center Project Date of Award: 2/11/2009 Award Amount: $428,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new nature center and outdoor teaching spaces, as well as trail expansion, amphitheatre, and habitat restoration.
City of Marengo – Marengo Downtown Revitalization – Streetscape Phase I Date of Award: 2/13/2008 Award Amount: $240,000 Project Description: This project will include the following improvements over a three block area: new sidewalks; trash receptacles, benches, and decorative planters; decorative lighting; an underground electrical system; utilization of reclaimed bricks in crosswalks or sidewalks; landscaping such as bump outs and perennial plantings; ADA updates to make the downtown handicapped accessible; other utility updates; and park improvements including new playground equipment.
Iowa County – Historic Amana Main Street - Phase III Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $244,000 Project Description: The project consists of a restored historic streetscape, ADA compliant sidewalks and pedestrian routes, a bike trail, as well as improved drainage and vehicular traffic circulation.
Friends of the Marengo Public Library – Marengo (Carnegie) Public Library Renovation/Expansion Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: The new/enhanced facility will become handicapped accessible and will include a children’s area, an adult area, technology room, genealogy work and research room, community room with kitchenette, modern restrooms, and children’s programming space.
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Amana Colonies Historical Sites Foundation – Historic Amana Revitalization Date of Award: 10/8/2003 Award Amount: $500,000 Project Description: Phase I of the Historic Amana Revitalization project includes land acquisition, renovation of the corn crib, renovation of the granary, construction of a new roof for the Festhalle barn, stabilization of the Festhalle barn, utility connections, parking, and landscaping.
Jackson
City of Bellevue – Walkways for Life Date of Award: 8/8/2007 Award Amount: $130,000 Project Description: This project includes two components. The first component is to upgrade the pedestrian transportation system in the commercial area of the City. The upgrade includes rehabilitating the sidewalks in downtown, landscaping, and installing period streetlights and receptacles on each block. The second component the construction of a half mile paved trail.
City of Maquoketa – Area Recreational Center, The ARC Date of Award: 4/13/2005 Award Amount: $825,000 Project Description: The Area Recreation Center will be a 36,000-square foot facility with indoor swimming pool, outdoor mist plaza, gymnasium and jogging/walking track, an exercise/aerobic room, and weight room.
Maquoketa Fine Arts Center, Inc. – Maquoketa Fine Arts Center Date of Award: 8/8/2001 Award Amount: $143,649 Project Description: The Maquoketa Fine Arts Center will include a 700-seat auditorium, large reception hall, and art display area.
Jasper
Lynnville-Sully Community School District – Diamond Trail Fitness Center Date of Award: 4/13/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project involves the construction of a new recreation and fitness center with free weights area, aerobics area, therapy room, an area for aerobic equipment and office space.
Jefferson
City of Fairfield – Community Recreation Project Date of Award: 8/13/2014 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an outdoor aquatic center and multipurpose gymnasium.
Jefferson County Civic Center, Inc. – Jefferson County Civic Center Date of Award: 1/8/2003 Award Amount: $800,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a multi-use facility, containing a 520-seat performing arts theatre and a 12,000 square foot business pavilion.
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Johnson
City of North Liberty – North Liberty Community Center Phase III: Library Expansion Date of Award: 4/13/2011 Award Amount: $622,484 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an addition that will provide space for five meeting rooms, three youth programming areas, twice the current seating, and 20 additional computer stations.
City of Coralville – Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Date of Award: 5/13/2009 Award Amount: $1,600,000 Project Description: This project consists of the turnkey purchase of a 518-seat theater on land purchased by the City of Coralville and transferred to Southgate Development Services under an urban renewal agreement for private development. Southgate Development Services will build the theater as part of the larger facility. The theater will then be sold to the City of Coralville upon completion.
City of North Liberty – North Liberty Welcome and History Center Date of Award: 8/8/2007 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project is the adaptive reuse of a 1908 Victorian style house as a Welcome Center and History Center. Major improvements include geothermal heating & cooling and a 20-kilowatt wind turbine, an octagon pavilion for city events, a gazebo for outdoor seating in the garden area, restoration of gardens to original flora with heirloom plants typical of the period, and parking.
City of Coralville – Coralville Public Library Renovation and Expansion Date of Award: 7/13/2005 Award Amount: $930,000 Project Description: The City of Coralville plans to expand and renovate the City’s Public Library. There will also be a generous 350 space parking area adjacent to the library.
City of North Liberty – Liberty Center Project Date of Award: 4/13/2005 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: The project includes development of a trail around an existing pond, a pedestrian bridge, trail connections, the creation of a waterfall, the addition of fountains, a pavilion, a pier, lighting, benches, boulderscaping, and landscaping.
City of North Liberty – North Liberty Community Center Phase II Date of Award: 10/9/2002 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This includes the construction of an indoor and outdoor pool, a second gymnasium, a multi-purpose room and a lower level conference center.
Englert Civic Theatre, Inc. – Englert Civic Theatre Date of Award: 9/18/2002 Award Amount: $800,000 Project Description: This project includes restoring the theatre in accordance with its 1926 blueprints, as well as brining the stage up to modern standards, installing elevators, and renovating the second and third floors.
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Jones
The Fair and Exposition Society of Jones County, Iowa – Jones County Youth Development Center Date of Award: 10/12/2011 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of new Jones County Youth Development Center located at the Monticello City Park/Fairgrounds.
Jones County Conservation Board – Maquoketa River Water Trail Date of Award: 9/12/2007 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: This project includes improvements to river access sites, parking facilities, information signage, and public gathering points.
Jones County Board of Supervisors – Hale Bridge Community Attraction Project Date of Award: 9/14/2005 Award Amount: $72,000 Project Description: This project involves the renovation and restoration of the Hale Bridge in Jones County. The bridge will be repaired and moved to serve pedestrian traffic.
Anamosa Public Library – Anamosa Library and Learning Center Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The new Anamosa Library and Learning Center will feature modern computer technology, community programming space, staff offices, off-street parking, an expanded collection and other amenities.
City of Monticello – Monticello Renaissance Center Date of Award: 4/9/2003 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: The Monticello Renaissance Center will will include a library, community media center, and a Veteran's Hall.
City of Monticello – Monticello Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 3/6/2001 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: Renovation includes the construction of the pool, tennis courts, water amenities, tennis courts, sand play area, band shelter, concessions, sand volleyball, playground equipment and gardening areas.
Keokuk
Keokuk County Conservation Board – Belva Deer Recreation Area – Keokuk County Date of Award: 6/14/2006 Award Amount: $360,000 Project Description: The project involves the construction of five modern rental cabins within the Belva Deer Recreation Area.
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Kossuth
Kossuth County Agriculture and Motorsports Museum – Kossuth County Agriculture and Motorsports Museum Date of Award: 5/16/2012 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: 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.
Algona Family YMCA – Make a Splash! Let’s Pool Together Date of Award: 4/9/2008 Award Amount: $700,000 Project Description: This approximately 18,400-square-foot addition to the Algona Family YMCA will include an indoor swimming pool, childcare nursery, fitness center, multipurpose room, and conference meeting room.
Kossuth County Board of Supervisors – Smith Lake Nature Center Date of Award: 10/12/2005 Award Amount: $164,350 Project Description: The facility will include educational displays, a multi-purpose room with a kitchen, library and resource center, a teaching preparation room, office space for the Kossuth County Conservation Board, storage and restrooms.
Bancroft Community Historical Society – Bancroft Community Historical Society Date of Award: 7/10/2002 Award Amount: $14,500 Project Description: The Bancroft Community Historical Society plans to renovate the community’s Cooperative Creamery, to house local historical artifacts.
Algona Family YMCA – Algona Family YMCA Expansion Date of Award: 10/10/2001 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The enhanced facility will include a multi-purpose kid’s gymnasium, a suspended track, a fitness and free weight center, and meeting room.
Lee
Donnellson Library Board of Trustees – Donnellson Public Library Preserving Our Past Opening Our Future – Public Library Construction Date of Award: 2/10/2015 Award Amount: $233,249 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 5,000-square-foot public library with expanded circulation, a separate area for programming and genealogy, as well as more computer workstation space.
Fort Madison Economic Development Corporation – Fort Madison Sports Complex Date of Award: 6/13/2012 Award Amount: $766,000 Project Description: This project will construct a multi-use sporting facility on the west end of Fort Madison. Specific components include three-lighted multi-use ball and three multi-use soccer fields, along with a playground area for small children, a concession stand, and restrooms.
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City of Fort Madison – Fort Madison Community Library Date of Award: 10/13/2004 Award Amount: $600,000 Project Description: This project involves the consolidation and expansion of two existing library facilities into one center. The new facility will allow for increased programming, services and exhibits and will markedly enhance education, technological and historical/cultural aspects of the community.
Lee County Fair, Inc. – Lee County Fairgrounds Expansion Project Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $125,000 Project Description: This project encompasses three components: 1) A new Youth Learning Center/Shelter House and Swine Barn will provide shower facilities, public restrooms, and a resting place. 2) An electrical upgrade will include the installation of a larger transformer and removal of underground wiring. 3) Installation of new lighting for the track/grandstand area
West Point Public Library Foundation – Community Library/Museum/Tourist Information Center Date of Award: 12/11/2002 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project will construct a new facility to house expanded collections of books and periodicals, computer lab, genealogical area, meeting space, working/reception area, and display cases.
Linn
City of Center Point – Center Point Library and Community Center Date of Award: 4/11/2014 Award Amount: $495,000 Project Description: This project includes the renovation and expansion of the current as well as construction of a community center.
City of Marion – The Lowe Park Sculpture Trail and Amphitheater Date of Award: 3/13/2013 Award Amount: $250,311 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a large amphitheater at Lowe Park with a distinctive canopy, associated utilities, storm water management, and wetlands construction/restoration.
Cedar Rapids City Market, Inc. – NewBo City Market Date of Award: 11/9/2011 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: This project includes the renovation of an entire city block into a year-round indoor/outdoor public market. Two existing buildings will be renovated into indoor usable space, specifically a market hall and grocery store/vendor cooperative. The project will also include a market yard, market square, and distribution center.
Linn County Conservation Board – Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center Expansion Date of Award: 2/9/2011 Award Amount: $850,000 Project Description: Elements of this expansion include an additional multi-purpose classroom, expanded educational exhibit area, a tornado safe room that will also serve as administrative offices, additional library, public restrooms, and storage areas.
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library – New Museum and Library for the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Date of Award: 8/11/2010 Award Amount: $2,900,000 Project Description: This project consists of the renovation of the existing flood-damaged museum building, which will be moved and elevated. A new wing will also be added.
Community Theatre Building Corporation and Theatre Cedar Rapids – Name: The Next Act Date of Award: 7/8/2009 Award Amount: $1,500,000 Project Description: This project includes the major expansion and renovation of the Iowa Theatre Building.
City of Center Point – Fross Park Expansion & Improvements Date of Award: 10/11/2006 Award Amount: $540,000 Project Description: Improvements will be made to the existing picnic area, playground, concession stand, two soccer fields, and two ball diamonds. The project will expand the park by including a 1.2-mile walking trail, a tennis court, a basketball court, a skate park, and splash pad.
Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Inc. & Linn County Conservation Board – Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center – Cedar Rapids Date of Award: 6/14/2006 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This new facility will have two domes to provide an observatory complex to house the research-grade 24 inch Boller and Chivens telescope and 16-inch Meade Robotic telescope. The facility will also have a Learning Center with meeting room space.
Springville Memorial Library – Springville Memorial Library Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This new library will include a community meeting room, children’s area, expanded adult collection, and a computer area. The facility will be connected to the City’s park by a paved recreational trail.
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc. – Symphony Center Date of Award: 10/8/2003 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: The Cedar Rapids Symphony will construct a permanent downtown facility to house the symphony school.
City of Marion – Lowe Park: Arts and Environmental Celebration Center Date of Award: 12/11/2002 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: Dedicated to the art and sustainability of the environments, the new center consists of six elements: the Arts and Entertainment Celebration Center building, performance area, trail to the athletic fields and schools, Children’s Water Garden, Children’s Tactile Garden, and the Lowe Memorial Gardens and Fountain.
City of Cedar Rapids – Culture's Alive! Date of Award: 12/12/2001 Award Amount: $2,440,000 Project Description: This project inclues the renovation and expansion of the Paramount Theatre, the creation of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s Community Arts Center, the restororation of Grant Wood’s
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Kirkwood Community College – Iowa Equestrian Center Date of Award: 3/6/2001 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This phase includes the construction of 210 overnight horse stalls in a large horse barn, an indoor warm up and staging arena, a vendor display area, and extensive parking for cars, trucks, trailers and supporting campground facilities.
Louisa
Louisa County Fair Association – Louisa County Fair Youth Center Date of Award: 4/10/2013 Award Amount: $37,000 Project Description: This new facility will feature a congregate room with a kitchen, a covered patio area for outdoor activities, and restrooms with shower facilities.
Morning Sun Development Corporation – Morning Sun Community Center Date of Award: 4/9/2008 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project will include the construction of a 5,700-square-foot community center and art gallery.
City of Columbus Junction – New Iowa Civic Center Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $525,000 Project Description: This project will feature increased floor space for children’s programs and computer usage. It will also house a comprehensive diversity center, as well as a visitors/general information center, public meeting space and room for the addition of books, magazines, tapes, CDs, etc.
Lucas
Lucas County Arts Council – CB&Q Freight House Date of Award: 10/8/2003 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The project will include the remaining interior and exterior restoration of the CB&Q Freight House. When completed, the facility will be used to provide the community with youth oriented programs.
Lyon
City of George – George Swimming Pool Date of Award: 6/9/2010 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the demolition of the existing 50-year-old pool and replacing it with a new pool including a drop slide, zero depth features, and diving board.
City of Rock Rapids – Central Lyon Community Center Date of Award: 9/10/2003
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Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project involves demolition of the older classroom section of the former Central Lyon High School building. This project includes the creation of community spaces and the addition of new mechanical systems for the entire building.
Madison
Friends of the Winterset Area Skate Park – Winterset Area Skate Park Date of Award: 5/11/2016 Award Amount: $36,160 Project Description: Features include concrete obstacles, railings, stairs, and ramps of various shapes and sizes, spectator benches, and shrub planter. The design will integrate the Covered Bridge theme.
Iowa Quilt Museum – Iowa Quilt Museum Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $57,725 Project Description: This project includes the purchase of a historic building in downtown Winterset. The building will be remodeled to create exhibit space and new exhibits. John Wayne Birthplace Society, Ltd. – John Wayne Birthplace Date of Award: 5/8/2013 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, an interactive museum and learning center honoring the life and work of John Wayne.
Madison County Livestock and Fair Association – Francis & Thelma Jackson Commemorative Building Date of Award: 8/8/2007 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The project will include a kitchen and dining room, modern communication and presentation equipment, two small conference rooms, portable staging and open seating for up to 400 people.
City of Winterset – Winterset Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/8/2004 Award Amount: $90,000 Project Description: The project includes land acquisition, pool excavation, road and parking development, bathhouse and mechanical building, pool shell, deck, and related elements, and completion of landscaping and sod work.
Mahaska
Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation – Mahaska Community Recreation Trail Date of Award: 4/9/2003 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project adds five miles to the existing seven and a half miles of recreation loop trail, as well as a new bridge, and highway underpasses.
Marion
Fields for Our Future, Inc. – Pella Sports Park Project: Building Community Through Sports Date of Award: 6/12/2013 Award Amount: $1,000,000
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of four Little League fields, one Babe Ruth field, and five multi-purpose fields plus adequate amenities in a 105-acre area as well as a main concession stand, batting cages, playground area, picnic areas, lighting and centralized parking.
Knoxville Youth Initiative – Knoxville Skate Park Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $25,000 Project Description: A non-profit organization created to benefit the youth in Knoxville has acquired the land to create a skate park.
Pella Historical Society – Interpretive Center Date of Award: 3/6/2001 Award Amount: $609,000 Project Description: The Interpretive Center t will connect to an 1850s windmill in the Pella Historical Village. The center will feature an educational mini-theater, pictorial timeline, computers with Internet access, a miniature Dutch village, working windmill exhibits, rotating historical displays, a puppet theater, and Dutch facades.
Marshall
Iowa Valley Community College District on behalf of Marshalltown Community College – Orpheum Revitalization Project Date of Award: 12/12/2007 Award Amount: $550,000 Project Description: This project includes acquisition of a nine-foot strip of land adjacent to the Orpheum, site development, and restoration of the marquee, the south façade, the lobby, and the West Theater. This project will also include the complete renovation of the interior of the building including prop design, an elevator and a new east entrance and patio.
City of Melbourne – Melbourne Swimming Pool/Recreation Complex Date of Award: 12/13/2006 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new heated pool will have zero depth entry, a deck area, waterslide, and a diving board. Bathhouse renovations include replacing the roof, plumbing and electrical fixtures, and handicapped accessible restroom/changing rooms.
City of Marshalltown – New Library for a New Century Date of Award: 10/11/2006 Award Amount: $1,200,000 Project Description: Designed to be a resource center and a quality-of-life facility for area residents, the new library will be handicap accessible, feature a public meeting room and will offer new programming and services.
City of Albion – Albion Municipal Library & Heritage Center Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: The new building will include a complete computer learning center, storage and work areas, a drive-up window, and meeting room that can be divided to accommodate two smaller groups at the same time. The Heritage Center will house donated items that portray the history and significant geography and geology of the area.
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State Center Main Street – Rural Heritage Center of Iowa Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $75,000 Project Description: Once completed, the new building will be home to the Rural Heritage Center of Iowa, the Iowa Barn Foundation, the State Center Historical Society, and State Center Main Street. It will also serve as an interpretive site for the Lincoln Highway Association.
Marshall County – The Nature Center at Grimes Farm Date of Award: 6/12/2002 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new facility will include public meeting space, an educational area, a library and an outdoor amphitheater.
Community Y of Marshalltown – Heart of Iowa Cultural & Recreational Center Date of Award: 4/11/2001 Award Amount: $3,215,000 Project Description: The highlights of the 22-acre development include a state-of-the-art wellness facility capable of hosting local, state and regional athletic events.
Mills
City of Glenwood – Glenwood Aquatic Center Date of Award: 11/18/15 Award Amount: $61,829 Project Description: The new aquatic center will feature zero depth entry, toddler slides and spray features, Lilly pad water walk, one and three meter diving boards, six 25-meter long swimming lanes, showers and restroom facilities, a concession stand, shaded deck area, picnic areas, lights and speaker system, movie projection screen, and swim meet viewing areas.
Mills County Fair Board – Mills County Charles E Lakin Community Center Date of Award: 4/8/2015 Award Amount: $480,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an approximately 16,000-square-foot community center with a large multi-purpose room, kitchen and catering area and meeting spaces.
City of Malvern – Malvern Public Library Expansion Project Date of Award: 3/9/2005 Award Amount: $251,470 Project Description: TThe new addition will become the primary library space while the existing facility will be renovated and converted into a community conference and education center.
City of Henderson – Henderson Area Community Center Phase 2 Date of Award: 12/8/2004 Award Amount: $20,000 Project Description: Phase 2 of the project would include the addition of parking, landscaping, lighting, sidewalks, and playground.
City of Glenwood – Glenwood Community Wellness and Rec Center Date of Award: 1/9/2002 Award Amount: $1,300,000
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Project Description: The new facility will include a gymnasium and ample space for fitness equipment. Meeting rooms and a computer area also make up the facility.
City of Henderson – Henderson Community Center Date of Award: 1/9/2002 Award Amount: $60,000 Project Description: The new multi-functional center will house the public library, video materials and long distance learning equipment. The center will complement other recent improvements in the community including repaved streets and reconstructed sidewalks.
Mitchell
Mitchell County Board of Supervisors – Wapsi-Great Western Line Project Date of Award: 9/10/2008 Award Amount: $1,300,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of 25.5 miles of trail spanning Mitchell and Howard counties. Four new bridges will also be constructed.
City of Osage – Cedar River Recreation and Fine Arts Complex Date of Award: 4/11/2007 Award Amount: $1,600,000 Project Description: The project will include a recreation facility, fine arts center, event center, historical museum, and livestock/show center. In addition, the project will include rehabilitation and construction of 600 parking spaces and a pedestrian recreation trail linking the school and fairgrounds.
City of St. Ansgar – St. Ansgar Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/9/2001 Award Amount: $60,000 Project Description: The 4,900-square-foot aquatics center includes a swimming pool, bathhouse, and concession area.
Monona
City of Onawa – Monona County Veterans Memorial Museum Expansion Date of Award: 3/9/2005 Award Amount: $33,000 Project Description: The Monona County Veterans Memorial Museum Expansion consists of a 1,600 square foot addition.
City of Onawa – Onawa Community & Recreational Center Date of Award: 12/12/2001 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This facility will include a large community meeting hall, a stage/performance area, meeting rooms, a conference room, fitness room and office space.
Montgomery
City of Stanton – Stanton Viking Center Date of Award: 4/11/2012 Award Amount: $513,990
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 23,204-square-foot building to house the public library/technology center, health and recreation center, and community room/storm shelter.
City of Red Oak – Red Oak Public Library Expansion and Renovation Date of Award: 2/11/2009 Award Amount: $420,000 Project Description: This expansion and renovation project will add 2,900 square feet of much needed collections, program, and meeting space to the historic Red Oak Public Library.
Performing Arts & Education Assn. of Southwest Iowa – Performing Arts & Education Center Date of Award: 10/13/2004 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: The 23,000 square foot facility will include a lobby, 250-seat theater, classroom and rehearsal space, dressing and make up rooms, green rooms, dance studio with dressing rooms, set and costume shops, and parking.
Montgomery County Family YMCA – Montgomery County Family YMCA Indoor Tennis Court Facility Date of Award: 4/11/2001 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an indoor tennis facility.
Muscatine
City of Wilton – Wilton Library and Community Center Date of Award: 8/13/2008 Award Amount: $450,000 Project Description: The new building will be 20,000-square feet and house the library and community center.
City of Muscatine – Pearl of the Mississippi Date of Award: 9/18/2002 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: Project components include: an aquatic center, landscaping, community shelter, tennis courts, marina improvements, a visitor center, a skate park, trail extension, playground development, community art, boat launch relocation, lagoon improvements, and lighting and streetscape improvements.
O'Brien
City of Sheldon – Lodge at Sheldon Crossing Date of Award: 3/9/2016 Award Amount: $840,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of 14,200 square foot building with an open floor plan that will accommodate 450 guests at round tables or 750 with stadium seating.
R.L. Johannsen Community Center – R.L. Johannsen Center Date of Award: 3/11/2015 Award Amount: $299,903 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an 8,800-square-foot building will be used for community activities and house a permanent meeting room for the American Legion Post and Auxiliary.
City of Sanborn – Municipal Aquatic Center Date of Award: 6/9/2010
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Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the demolition of the existing pool and construction of a new aquatic center with zero-depth entry, bathhouse, waterslides, diving tower, five swim lanes, a mechanical building, and an expanded concessions area.
Northwest Iowa Community College – Northwest Iowa Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center Date of Award: 2/11/2009 Award Amount: $1,100,000 Project Description: The facility will include a college-regulation multipurpose gymnasium, walking/running track, fitness facility, bath/locker facilities, Cyber café, seminar rooms, office space, reception area, and convention trade show area.
City of Sheldon – Sheldon Aquatic Center Date of Award: 7/11/2007 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a bathhouse and zero-depth entry pool equipped with a beach boat slide, open flume water slide, one and three-meter diving towers, floor geysers, food court, and deck umbrellas.
O'Brien County Conservation Board – Prairie Heritage Center Date of Award: 4/13/2005 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This facility will house a meeting room with kitchenette, display area, restrooms, offices and a work space. A full basement will be used for storage, select programming and utilities. Interior and exterior displays will provide educational opportunities.
Osceola
City of Sibley & Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District – Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District Date of Award: 8/9/2006 Award Amount: $175,000 Project Description: The Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Fitness Center project includes construction of an addition to the side of the existing high school gymnasium. The new community fitness center will include a new mechanical room, storage areas, locker rooms, and its cornerstone 6,000 square foot fitness center.
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City of Shenandoah – Shenandoah Public Library Expansion/Renovation Project Date of Award: 2/9/2011 Amount Received: $410,000 Project Description: This project includes a 1,500 square foot renovation of the existing library space and the construction of a new 2,500 square foot addition to expand the children’s section, add a book drop room, and allow the library to become ADA compliant with a zero grade entry, full size elevator and handicapped restrooms.
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society – Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $235,000
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 5,600-square-foot museum to honor the birthplace of Glenn Miller.
Palo Alto
City of Emmetsburg – The Community Center at Five Island Lake Date of Award: 10/9/2013 Award Amount: $350,000 Project Description: This facility will include an open floor plan to serve up to 325 guests, a large main conference room with additional meeting rooms, restrooms, a spacious kitchen facility, bar, lounge, golf pro shop, storage, and offices.
City of West Bend – West Bend Historical Museum Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $40,000 Project Description: The West Bend Historical Museum calls for the construction of a new building to house an historical building. The new facility will be adjacent to the Historical Society’s existing sod house, one room school house and first post office.
City of Graettinger – Municipal Swimming Pool Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new facility will contain four lap lanes, zero depth entry, and a 30'x29' diving area. The facility will include new decking and fencing as well.
West Bend Economic Development – Park View Inn & Suites and Conference Center Date of Award: 10/10/2001 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a lodging facility made up of 36 guest rooms, a swimming pool and whirlpool, a fitness/party room, and community meeting rooms. The adjoining conference facilities will accommodate nearly 500 people.
Plymouth
Plymouth County Conservation Board – Plymouth County ECO Center Date of Award: 11/11/2009 Award Amount: $85,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 4,500-square-foot environmental education center with a large classroom and kitchenette, a display area and lobby, an observation deck, public restrooms, offices and storage space.
City of Le Mars – City of Le Mars Community Betterment Project Date of Award: 2/9/2005 Award Amount: $650,000 Project Description: This project includes the following components: a3.5-mile recreational trail extension; nine-hole addition to the Le Mars Municipal Golf Course and expansion of the club house; the addition of an indoor pool, a therapeutic pool and walking track at the Community Wellness Center; relocation of the Sportsman’s Club facility; and relocation of the Wing RC Club.
City of Le Mars – Olson Events Center Date of Award: 11/30/2001
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Award Amount: $60,000 Project Description: This multi-purpose facility will be capable of housing a variety of recreational, cultural and educational events.
Polk
YMCA of Greater Des Moines – Wellmark YMCA Aquatic Center Date of Award: 6/8/2016 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an indoor 50-meter pool, Olympic-style pool, additional all-purpose pool, stadium seating with capacity for 1500 people and team locker rooms.
City of Johnston – Terra Lake Improvement Date of Award: 4/13/2016 Award Amount: $700,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an open-air amphitheatre, a picnic shelter large enough to accommodate groups of 150 people with attached restrooms, a lakefront shelter, fishing pier, and multi-use play area. Existing parking lots will be enlarged, improvements will be made to trails and sidewalks, and new landscaping will be added throughout Terra Park.
Ankeny Community Foundation – Ankeny Market Pavilion (AMP) Date of Award: 5/13/2015 Award Amount: $280,387 Project Description: This project includes the construction of two 50′ x 100′ open-air pavilions, a paved plaza area, a restroom facility, and a trail hub. Additional features include signage and a natural play space.
Polk County Conservation Board – Jester Park Conservation Center Date of Award: 7/9/2014 Award Amount: $970,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 24,000-square-foot facility that will serve as a welcome station, interpretive center, promoter of public health and STEM education and administrative offices for the Polk County Conservation Board.
Des Moines Performing Arts – Cowles Commons Renovation Date of Award: 11/13/2013 Award Amount: $1,100,000 Project Description: This project will provide a complete renovation of the 35-year-old public space; including a large community gathering space, gardens, new fountain, and new public art piece.
The Des Moines Social Club – Des Moines Social Club Date of Award: 3/13/2013 Award Amount: $404,068 Project Description: This project includes the acquisition and historical renovations of the existing Fire Station No. 1 and adjacent maintenance building to house the Des Moines Social Club. Major components include a flexible theater space, classrooms, art gallery, dance studio, an art-making studio, scenic shop, and raw office/retail/restaurant space to be adapted by tenants.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden – Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Expansion Date of Award: 8/8/2012 Award Amount: $980,000
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Project Description: This project includes the closure of Robert D. Ray Drive at the freeway; new gardens connecting to the river; a new restaurant overlooking the display gardens and river; renovated conference, meeting areas and kitchen; and the creation of an outdoor event lawn.
Blank Park Zoo Foundation – Blank Park Zoo Expansion Date of Award: 4/11/2012 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This project includes a public camel exhibit in the Zoo’s new park entrance and an African expansion to include new animals such as black rhinoceros, eland, kori bustard, watusi and more.
World Food Prize Foundation – Borlaug Hall of Laureates Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $2,000,000 Project Description: This project is the renovation and adaptive reuse of the former City of Des Moines Public Library building into the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates. The intended reuse of the building as a conference center and ceremonial hall require certain additional features to facilitate large groups such as a new elevator and additional restrooms.
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc. dba Des Moines Art Center – Hands On, Des Moines Capital Project Date of Award: 9/10/2008 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: This project includes the replacement of inefficient boilers and chillers; expanded vault storage and handling areas; improved security for the outdoor sculpture collection; roof replacement; new lighting; replacement of many windows and sun screening materials; an additional shipping/receiving and storage space, and improved accessibility with the addition of an elevator, new entry ramp, and renovated accessible restrooms.
Polk County Conservation Board – Ankeny to Woodward Trail Date of Award: 7/9/2008 Award Amount: $1,750,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of 25 miles of rail-to-trail conversion. The trail component will start in Ankeny and run 25 miles in a north-northwestern direction to Woodward.
City of Des Moines – Ingersoll Avenue Streetscape Phase I Date of Award: 5/9/2007 Award Amount: $275,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of enlarged sidewalks, raised planter beds, street trees, street furniture, and street and pedestrian lighting along Ingersoll Avenue between 28th Street and 31st Street.
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines – Civic Centerpiece Campaign Date of Award: 3/14/2007 Award Amount: $1,250,000 Project Description: This project includes extensive updates and renovations to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
City of Des Moines – Evelyn K. Davis Park Improvements Date of Award: 12/13/2006 Award Amount: $130,000 Project Description: The park improvements include construction of a half-court basketball court, soccer fields, additional playground equipment, public restrooms, an open-air shelter, security lighting, and a walking path.
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Polk County Conservation Board – Jester Park Playscape Date of Award: 9/8/2006 Award Amount: $83,000 Project Description: The Natural Playscape is an innovative, creative, first of its kind natural play area in Iowa.
Drake University – Drake Stadium Renovation Project Date of Award: 10/12/2005 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: Improvements include reconfiguration and resurfacing the existing track, installation of an artificial field surface for football and soccer, repair of the stadium’s brick structure, seating improvements, improvements to the concession and restroom areas, renovation of the press box and additional lighting. Two new buildings will be constructed to house locker rooms for visiting teams, concession areas, and restrooms.
Chinese Cultural Center of America – Robert D. Ray Asian Garden Date of Award: 9/14/2005 Award Amount: $225,000 Project Description: The Garden will feature a one of a kind 3-story Asian pavilion over an undulating bridge that spans a pond. Water from the pond will cascade from a series of waterfalls. Bonsai-like plantings, lantern, and pagodas and sculpture rock formations will enhance the site.
City of Des Moines – Principal Park Stadium Improvements Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $950,000 Project Description: Improvements include extending the right field grandstand and adding 1,082 new seats, replacing all other seating in the stadium with new, uniform folding seats, construction of a new picnic area and bleacher seating section, replacing the scoreboard, adding a series of fountains, and improvements to the façade of the Cub Club restaurant and left field skyboxes. Walkways and landscaping will also be enhanced.
South Des Moines Little League – James W. Cownie Baseball Complex Date of Award: 6/8/2005 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: The project includes eight baseball fields, of which two will be lighted, a concession stand, maintenance building, and a 200 stall paved parking lot.
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation – Hoyt Sherman Place Theater Date of Award: 3/13/2003 Award Amount: $700,000 Project Description: The renovations include an expanded backstage, new rehearsal space, extensive storage, the installation of air conditioning, expanded restrooms, refurbished seats, updated sound and lighting systems.
Blank Park Zoo Foundation – Zoo for All Seasons Date of Award: 4/10/2002 Award Amount: $375,000 Project Description: Improvements include gift shop renovation/expansion, train expansion/renovation, audio and visual enhancements, special events center improvements, and Discovery Center enhancements.
City of Altoona – Altoona Community Recreation Center Date of Award: 11/30/2001 Award Amount: $50,000
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Project Description: Made up of an aquatic center, skate park, and trails, this recreation complex is part of a long-time goal of the city of Altoona to centralize community services and facilities.
Pottawattamie
YMCA of Greater Omaha – New Council Bluffs YMCA Date of Award: 9/10/2014 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Project Description: The new health and wellness center includes a walking track, warm water therapy pool, gymnasium with bleacher seating for 1200 people, aquatics center with warm water and lap pools, early childhood education center, teen center, family center, outdoor splash zone, teaching kitchen and adjacent surface parking for 136 vehicles.
Hoo Doo Days Celebration, Inc. – Phoenix Theater Restoration Date of Award: 9/8/2010 Award Amount: $18,000 Project Description: This project includes the reconstruction of the front façade of the historic Phoenix Theater.
City of Carson – Carson Community Center Date of Award: 7/13/2005 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: This facility will include a senior center, multi-purpose room, restrooms, fitness room, kitchen, two offices, a lobby area, a stage, community hall and a meeting room for the American Legion.
City of Council Bluffs, Recreation and Public Property Dept. – Bayliss Park Improvement Project Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: Located in downtown Council Bluffs, the Park will be enhanced through the addition of a new fountain, a new interactive water feature, a performing arts stage with audience area, new seating areas, landscaping improvements, enhancements to the Park’s major entrances, and the addition of public art.
Potawattamie County Conservation Board – Hitchcock Nature Center Date of Award: 4/13/2005 Award Amount: $90,000 Project Description: This project includes renovations and additions that will transform the Hitchcock Nature Center lodge from a meeting facility to an interpretive center.
Underwood Memorial Building Association – New UMBA Hall Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The community center will be a 9,600-square-foot building complete with a roller skating/dance floor.
City of Treynor – Treynor Community Center Date of Award: 11/13/2002 Award Amount: $175,000 Project Description: The community building will be able to accommodate multiple groups at one time. The facility will be made up of a reception hall with a stage, a meeting room, kitchen area, coatroom, utility room and restrooms.
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City of Avoca – Avoca Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 1/9/2002 Award Amount: $124,000 Project Description: The new facility will include a water slide, zero depth entry, and lap lanes. The project also calls for enhancements to the area surrounding the aquatic complex.
Poweshiek
City of Grinnell – Grinnell Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/13/2009 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This new aquatic center facility includes eight 25-meter lap lanes, a speed slide, a tube slide, a family slide, zero-depth entry with various play features, a water walk, concessions, a lazy river, a new bathhouse, shade structures, and new playground equipment.
City of Grinnell – The Next Chapter: A New Public Library for Grinnell Date of Award: 6/13/2007 Award Amount: $750,000 Project Description: The proposed project will include the construction of a 26,000 square foot library and adjoining parking lot.
Brooklyn Community Foundation – Michael J. Manatt Community Center Date of Award: 11/8/2006 Award Amount: $350,000 Project Description: The new community center will include a divisible large meeting area, a small conference area, a commercial-grade kitchen, and two garden/patio areas.
Ringgold
Ringgold County Conservation Board – Dragoon Trace Nature Center Date of Award: 1/13/2016 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a multi-use facility in Poe Hollow Park.
City of Diagonal – Bridge on the Move Date of Award: 5/10/2006 Award Amount: $34,000 Project Description: The City of Diagonal is relocating an overhead steel truss, steel pin-connected bridge to a park.
City of Mount Ayr – Mount Ayr Historic Square Revitalization Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $90,000 Project Description: This project includes the restoration of the Princess Theatre, open space/park development, the development of a pergola, installation of vintage lighting, and wayfinding signage.
Ramsey Farm Foundation – Ramsey Farm at Lesanville Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $100,000
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Project Description: The Ramsey Farms project will restore the existing buildings of this 180-acre heritage farm/village.
Sac
Sac County Conservation Board – Sac County Conservation Center Date of Award: 6/11/2008 Award Amount: $160,000 Project Description: This new facility will include an exhibit/display area, classroom for environmental and conservation education classes, library/meeting room and office space for the Sac County Conservation Board and Roadside Program.
City of Wall Lake – Wall Lake Community Center Date of Award: 7/9/2003 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The facility will include banquet and meeting halls, kitchen, serving room, staging and seating area, fitness center, senior citizen/congregate meal area, elevator and storage. Odebolt Community Center Inc – Odebolt Community Center Phase II Date of Award: 5/14/2003 Award Amount: $28,000 Project Description: This project includes the replacement of windows and doors, construction of interior walls, ceiling improvement, and installation of heating and cooling systems.
Scott
Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science – STEM Initiative Date of Award: 11/13/2013 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project will renovate more than 10,000 square feet of exhibit space into a STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Learning Center. Components will include the renovation, fabrication, and installation of 11 exhibit areas featuring 47 interactive exhibit features.
City of Bettendorf – Rethink, Reshape, Reinvent – New Learning Environments at the Family Museum Date of Award: 5/16/2012 Award Amount: $195,000 Project Description: This project includes remodeling the current exhibit space into 7,744-square-feet of exhibit space with a family restroom.
City of Walcott – Walcott Recreational Trail & Nature Park Date of Award: 12/9/2009 Award Amount: $220,000 Project Description: This project will transform 11.5 acres of the impaired Mud Creek watershed into a viable wetland ecosystem, creating an outdoor nature and discovery center showcasing natural resources enhancement and natural aquatic filtration techniques to improve water quality.
Eastern Avenue Branch – Davenport Public Library – Branching Out for the Future Date of Award: 3/11/2009 Award Amount: $1,232,743 Project Description: This new library will serve the population base on the north and central sides of the city and serve as a demonstration project about the importance of sustainable building.
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Buffalo Bill Museum, Inc. – Save the Lone Star Steam Wheeler Date of Award: 4/12/2006 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project will include the construction of a large festival hall to enclose the Lone Star Steamer. This hall will include full enclosure of the boat and a new foundation to protect the wooden hull and raise it above flood stage for better visitor viewing.
Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) – CASI Opening Doors of Opportunity Capital Campaign Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $350,000 Project Description: This new addition will be used for new or expanded programs including arts & crafts, ceramics and a music room. The interior of the existing building will also be renovated.
City of Bettendorf – RIVERSedge Date of Award: 2/9/2005 Award Amount: $4,100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 40,000-square-foot convention facility complete with a 16,800- square-foot multi-purpose room, break-out meeting rooms and kitchen facilities.
City of Davenport – John O'Donnell Stadium Renovation Date of Award: 1/9/2003 Award Amount: $1,250,000 Project Description: This project consists of a total renovation of John O'Donnell Stadium, including the family picnic area, skyboxes, concessions, team space, training and conditioning areas as well as the creation of flood protection to create a final facility that is a multi-purpose venue.
Scott County Family YMCA – Bettendorf Family YMCA Community Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/18/2002 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: The new YMCA facility will include a new indoor aquatic center. Other components of the project are a new multi-purpose gymnasium, fitness center, climbing wall, aerobic training area, racquetball courts, and other meeting/service rooms.
Scott County – Scott County Library and County Headquarters Facility Date of Award: 6/12/2002 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project entails renovating the Scott County Library facility to provide room for more activities. It also includes constructing a new countywide headquarters building.
Shelby
Harlan Community School District and City of Harlan – Merrill Field Renovation Date of Award: 11/13/2013 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project will renovate the Merrill Field Complex. Specific components include new handicap accessible entrances, ADA approved bleachers, replacement of the 18-year-old track, new lighting system, relocation of the entrance and exit and adding Field Turf to the playing field.
Shelby County – Shelby County Wellness Center Date of Award: 5/14/2008 Award Amount: $1,175,000
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Project Description: This project includes the construction of a wellness center that will include a gym, lap pool, zero depth pool, racquetball courts, physical therapy center with rehabilitation pool, fitness studio, cardiovascular area, weight room, and meeting/classroom space.
City of Defiance – Defiance Walking Park Date of Award: 12/8/2004 Award Amount: $35,000 Project Description: The park will include a 1-mile recreational trail, shelter, parking and access, 5 camping sites, a butterfly garden and benches and landscaping.
City of Harlan – Shelby County Activity Center Date of Award: 1/9/2002 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: This 13,100-square-foot facility will double as the area’s senior center and as a building available for public use, making Harlan a more attractive meeting and convention destination.
Sioux
City of Orange City – Dunlop Wildlife Recreation Area Renovations Date of Award: 6/11/2014 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: This project will renovate the Dunlop Wildlife Recreation Area by adding an amphitheater, fishing piers, trails, a playground, bathrooms, a bridge to a trailer campground, a bigger open- air shelter, a picnic and camping area, plus new trees, bushes and seeding.
City of Sioux Center – Sioux Center Community Event Center Date of Award: 8/11/2010 Award Amount: $625,000 Project Description: The 13,000-square-foot convention and meeting facility will be designed with an open floor plan, grand ballroom accommodating 400-450 guests, restrooms, and kitchen.
City of Orange City – Orange City Event Center Date of Award: 5/12/2010 Award Amount: $922,000 Project Description: The facility will include old-world European and Northern Plains historical architecture and landscaping design to compliment Orange City’s Dutch/Netherlands character. The project will also include an outdoor celebration area with a pond and trail.
City of Orange City – Orange City Community Betterment Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $1,206,000 as a part of Sioux County Regional award Project Description: The Orange City Community Betterment Project consist of six phases. Windmill Park Square will undergo a complete redevelopment that will include an historic “Molen” windmill display and live water canal, a Dutch Farmer’s Market and Patio’s, and a restored Band Shell. Jaycee Park will receive new tennis courts. Vets Park will offer a new skate park. A new neighborhood park that includes picnic shelter and playground equipment will be added to the Puddle Jumper Recreation Trail.
City of Hospers – Hospers Swimming Pool Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $1,206,000 as a part of Sioux County Regional award
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Project Description: The new swimming pool will use the existing bathhouse. Some of the new features of the swimming pool will include a drop slide and a zero depth entry.
City of Rock Valley – Rock Valley Camping and Recreational Center Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $1,206,000 as a part of Sioux County Regional award Project Description: The Rock Valley Campground & Recreation Center will reuse an abandoned rock quarry to develop a 97-acre camping and recreation area.
City of Sioux Center – Sioux Center Public Library Date of Award: 3/8/2006 Award Amount: $1,206,000 as a part of Sioux County Regional award Project Description: The Sioux Center Public Library project will consist of 22,912 square foot modern facility that will provide enhanced learning areas, technology, cultural and educational programs, while still fulfilling the traditional library role.
City of Hull – Pattersonville Park & Cultural Center Date of Award: 10/13/2004 Award Amount: $400,000 Project Description: This project includes the development of Pattersonville Park, the new Hull Library and a Visitors Center and Museum.
City of Hawarden – "Heart of Hawarden" Project Date of Award: 8/11/2004 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: The Heart of Hawarden project will create a central community campus, complete with a 450-seat community center and meeting rooms, a mile of multi-purpose trails, outdoor ice-skating, rollerblade hockey arena, native Iowa tree arboretum, a tot playground, and a large community events pavilion.
City of Alton – Alton Public Library/Historical Museum Date of Award: 12/11/2002 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: A newly constructed Alton Public Library and Historical Museum will provide 6,000- square-feet for a library and learning center. The basement of the two-level facility will house an historical museum on 3,200-square-feet.
City of Sioux Center – All Seasons Center Date of Award: 3/6/2001 Award Amount: $2,750,000 Project Description: The facility includes an indoor lap pool with an exercise pool and a water slide. An outdoor family aquatic center, an ice arena, a senior center, and community rooms will also make up the project. The recreation center is a joint project of the city of Sioux Center, Dordt College, and the Sioux Center School District.
Story
City of Story City – Story City Swimming Pool Date of Award: 5/13/2015 Award Amount: $86,530 Project Description: This new swimming pool will have two water slides, two diving boards, a spray zone area for toddlers, lap swimming, lounge areas, a new bathhouse and concession stand.
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City of Story City & Story City Historical Society – Carriage House Museum Date of Award: 11/14/2007 Award Amount: $45,780 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new building next to the historic house known as the Bartlett House Museum.
City of Story City – Story City Community Recreation Center Date of Award: 2/9/2005 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: This project will construct a 15,060 Community Recreation Center facility with a gymnasium and walking/running track. City of Slater – Slater Area Swimming Pool Date of Award: 7/14/2004 Award Amount: $83,500 Project Description: The new pool will have water feautres and new concession area with bathhouse.
City of Nevada – SCORE Park Development Date of Award: 11/30/2001 Award Amount: $450,000 Project Description: Developed on 58 acres, the new park includes an aquatic center, playgrounds, soccer fields, multi-use fields, tennis courts, a pavilion and parking/restroom/concession facilities.
City of Ames – Connect Iowa Date of Award: 9/17/2001 Award Amount: $1,500,000 Project Description: This project involves land acquisition, prairie-wetland ecosystem restoration, and development of a regional park with trail system.
Tama
City of Traer – Wind Up with a New Traer Pool Date of Award: 6/8/2016 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new pool will be ADA compliant with zero depth entry. New concession and mechanical buildings will be constructed, as well as new deck and shaded seating area. Amenities include a large slide, a toddler slide, a diving board, and water sprinkler features.
City of Dysart – Remembering our Past, Renovating for the Future Date of Award: 7/9/2014 Award Amount: $176,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an open-air pavilion in Dysart City Park as well as renovations to the existing Community Building.
Wieting Opera House Company of Toledo, Iowa – Wieting Theatre and Opera House Restoration Project Date of Award: 1/12/2011 Award Amount: $218,000 Project Description: Specific components include, seating, electrical systems, sprinklers system, restroom facilities, sound system, auditorium and stage lighting, decorations and murals, repairs to the flooring and basement, repairs to heating, cooling, and plumbing systems, and repairs to the stage and projection system.
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City of Gladbrook – Gladbrook Fitness and Wellness Center Date of Award: 3/14/2007 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: The new building will be equipped with 17 pieces of new exercise equipment. The project also will include updates to the existing restroom and locker room facilities associated with the pool and provide new recreational enhancements to the existing indoor swimming pool including a new slide and replacement of the diving board.
City of Tama – Tama Toledo Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 9/8/2004 Award Amount: $93,000 Project Description: The new state-of-the-art pool facility will have zero-depth entry, pleasant pool surroundings, sun shelters, active water features, landscaping, sun bathing areas and food service facilities.
Toledo Public Library Foundation – Toledo Public Library Expansion & Renovation Date of Award: 10/8/2003 Award Amount: $165,000 Project Description: The Toledo Library will complete an expansion and restoration to the current library facility. The project includes adding a 6,100 square foot addition to the current building and provides plans to preserve the current historical structure.
City of Dysart – Dysart Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/12/2003 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: This project includes construction of the Dysart Family Aquatic Center including handicapped accessable restrooms, a food court, deck area, and several play features and amenities.
Traer Public Library Foundation – Traer Public Library Expansion and Cultural Center Date of Award: 7/10/2002 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: The renovatation of the library includes adding a street level entrance, an elevator and expanding the building to double its present space. The lower level will offer a cultural center, meeting and performance space.
City of Gladbrook – Gladbrook City Centre, Theatre and Matchstick Marvels Tourist Center Date of Award: 9/17/2001 Award Amount: $241,000 Project Description: This project calls for the construction of a multi-use facility that will house a movie theater, performance stage, conference center and Matchstick Marvels.
Taylor
City of Lenox – Lenox Community Center Date of Award: 10/13/2010 Award Amount: $131,300 Project Description: This facility will contain large and small meeting rooms, kitchen, and new parking lot.
Union
City of Creston – Creston Skatepark Date of Award: 5/9/2007
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Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: This project will include the construction of a 10,000 square foot skate park.
Union County Board of Supervisors – Three Mile Lake Lodge Phase 3 Date of Award: 5/9/2001 Award Amount: $42,200 Project Description: CThe multi-purpose lodge will include a kitchen, restroom facilities and a full basement. Landscaping, handicap accessibility and an access road are also components of the project.
Van Buren
City of Birmingham – Birmingham Park Shelter Project Date of Award: 7/9/2008 Award Amount: $45,000 Project Description: This project will replace the existing facility with a new building. Amenities include two handicapped-accessible restrooms, a kitchenette, dining/reception area and a freeze-proof drinking fountain.
Wapello
Wapello County Trails Council, Inc. & City of Ottumwa – Wapello County Trails Council Highway 34 Underpass Date of Award: 11/20/2014 Award Amount: $125,000 Project Description: This connecting underpass will be a part of the existing 10-mile trail system in Ottumwa.
City of Ottumwa – Beach Ottumwa Enhancement Date of Award: 8/11/2010 Award Amount: $98,000 Project Description: This project includes enhancements to the existing Beach Ottumwa facility; specifically a new curly waterslide and renovation of the children’s play area.
City of Eldon – American Gothic House Visitors/Educational Center Date of Award: 11/12/2003 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: The facility will serve as the trailhead for the Green Beltway, a trail and park system that extends from the "American Gothic House" to downtown Eldon.
Warren
City of Indianola – Indianola Wellness Center Date of Award: 4/11/2012 Award Amount: $481,244 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 55,000-square-foot facility with a gymnasium, eight-lane competitive lap and recreational pools with bleacher seating for 600, wellness areas, locker rooms, program studio, racquetball court, and social spaces.
City of Carlisle – The Carlisle Nature Trail Loop Date of Award: 10/12/2011 Award Amount: $460,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of 3.3 miles of trail within the city of Carlisle.
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City of Carlisle – Carlisle Area Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes construction of a 5,530-square foot pool with a zero-depth entry, floor geysers, a frog slide and a raindrop, a six-lane 25-yard long swimming area including provisions for a drop slide, an open flume waterslide and a 1-meter diving board and a bathhouse.
City of Norwalk – Norwalk-McAninch Sports Complex-Irrigation/Parking Program Date of Award: 11/10/2004 Award Amount: $50,000 Project Description: The Norwalk-McAninch Sports Complex project includes the installation of an irrigation system for existing soccer fields and baseball/softball fields and development of an overflow parking area.
Community Projects, Inc. – The Dr. Adeline L. McCormick-Ohnemus Community Center Date of Award: 7/11/2002 Award Amount: $20,000 Project Description: This facility will serve as a multi-purpose community center with a gymnasium.
City of Indianola – Indianola Skate Park Date of Award: 3/13/2002 Award Amount: $40,000 Project Description: This project includes the development and construction of a new skate park.
Washington
Washington Community Betterment Foundation – Area Performing Arts and Events Center Date of Award: 11/20/2014 Award Amount: $800,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 700-seat handicap-accessible auditorium located next to the Washington High School.
City of Kalona – Downtown Kalona Revitalization Date of Award: 6/9/2010 Award Amount: $108,000 Project Description: Specific components of the streetscape include: storm water management; new energy efficient street lighting; ADA compliant street access; artistic quilt designs; wayfinding signage; plantings and landscaping; benches; and street furniture.
Wellman Area Foundation – Parkside Activity Center Date of Award: 11/14/2007 Award Amount: $800,000 Project Description: This facility will offer health and fitness areas, an indoor track, community room space, and licensed childcare onsite.
City of Washington – Washington Free Public Library Date of Award: 7/11/2007 Award Amount: $700,000 Project Description: The proposed project includes the construction of a new 30,000-square foot library to be located on the south side of the square.
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Washington County Conservation Board – Washington County Conservation Education Center Date of Award: 5/8/2002 Award Amount: $75,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new 5,300-square-foot facility that will serve as a Conservation Education Center. A kitchen, laboratory, library, offices, displays, and a conference hall will make up the facility.
Wayne
City of Humeston – Revitalize Humeston Date of Award: 3/14/2007 Award Amount: $275,000 Project Description: The three major components of this project include construction of a new building for the public library, beautification of the business district streetscape, and replacement of outdated playground equipment in the park.
City of Corydon – Wayne County Prairie Trails Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/12/2003 Award Amount: $95,000 Project Description: The project is comprised of the main pool facility including piping and decking, bathhouse, and concession area.
Webster
City of Fort Dodge – Fort Dodge and Webster County Trail Plan Date of Award: 11/10/2010 Award Amount: $1,200,000 Project Description: The trail projects include a combination of constructed hard surface trail, sidewalk installations, on-street painting, and striping. Trail signage, trailheads, and trail amenities such as benches, bike racks, and informational kiosks are also included.
City of Fort Dodge – Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Complex Date of Award: 7/10/2002 Award Amount: $1,100,000 Project Description: Eighteen additional acres will be acquired, and four mini-major league fields for little league baseball will be constructed. The project also calls for enhanced tile and drainage lines, enhanced concession and restroom facilities, and improved parking lot entrances and exits.
Winnebago
City of Buffalo Center – Heritage Town Center Date of Award: 5/12/2010 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 9,600-square-foot structure that will house a museum space, banquet hall, kitchen area, bathrooms, and storage areas.
Winnebago County Historical Society – Heritage Park of North Iowa Date of Award: 6/11/2008 Award Amount: $60,000
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Project Description: This four-part project includes the conversion of an existing building into the transportation museum to house restored trucks, motor homes and buggies; the construction of a new 24,000-square foot building to house steam engines and threshers; installing fencing around the activity grounds; and insulating and installing an interior ceiling in the East Barn.
City of Forest City – Forest City Municipal Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/14/2007 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new aquatic center will be an 8,903 square foot swimming pool with amenities such as zero depth entry, current channel, two diving boards, body slide, lap lanes, umbrellas, and play equipment.
City of Lake Mills – Lake Mills Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 4/10/2002 Amount Requested: $60,000 Award Amount: $59,000 Project Description: Able to accommodate 500 people, the facility will include zero depth entry, diving boards and slides.
Winnebago County Historical Society – Heritage Park of North Iowa Date of Award: 2/13/2002 Award Amount: $200,000 Project Description: A two-phase project, the Heritage Park of North Iowa will consist of an 1800s church, a country schoolhouse, a sawmill, a barn and petting zoo, and a large collection of steam-powered tractors.
Winneshiek
Winneshiek County Conservation Board – Paving the Way to Our Success Date of Award: 3/14/2007 Award Amount: $450,000 Project Description: This project will complete the Prairie Farmer Trail and connect it to the Prairie Springs Recreational Trail to develop a 22.5-mile regional trail.
City of Decorah – Decorah Northeast Iowa Recreational Destination Date of Award: 6/14/2006 Award Amount: $1,600,000 Project Description: This project will complete construction of all but a small portion of a central trail hub, or loop, around the City of Decorah.
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum – Vesterheim Collections Study Center Date of Award: 8/10/2005 Award Amount: $150,000 Project Description: This project includes development of a new Collections Study area adjacent to the existing Museum facility.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum – Burr Oak Bank Building Visitor Center Date of Award: 3/13/2002 Award Amount: $40,000 Project Description: This project calls for the rehabilitation of the Burr Oak Bank Building. The building will serve as a visitor center, provide office space, a brochure display area, restrooms, and gift shop.
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Woodbury
City of Sioux City – Cone Park Development Project Date of Award: 5/11/2016 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: Park features will include open green space, a tubing hill, ice-skating rink/splash pad and four season’s day lodge.
City of Correctionville – Correctionville Area Aquatic Center Date of Award: 4/13/2016 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the reconstruction of the existing piping for the pool and pool deck. The current wading pool will be replaced with a zero-depth entry wading pool with attached receiving area for the new waterslide. The main pool will receive a liner, new stairs, and ADA compliant chair lift.
Children’s Museum of Siouxland – Children’s Museum of Siouxland Date of Award: 4/11/2014 Award Amount: $900,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new children’s museum that will focus on STEM-based exhibits and programming for children ages six months to 10-years-old. City of Moville – Moville Main Street Pavilion Date of Award: 5/8/2013 Award Amount: $25,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a park pavilion that will contain an updated kitchen with hot and cold water, food preparation area, fully handicap-accessible restrooms, and covered open-air seating for approximately 200-250 people.
Siouxland Historical Railroad Association and the City of Sioux City – Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District – CAT 2 Date of Award: 5/8/2013 Award Amount: $314,862 Project Description: This project includes the exterior renovation of five historic buildings, the construction of a permanent restroom facility and an alternative transportation system of interpretive walking trails, parking lot and a miniature railroad.
Siouxland Heritage Foundation & City of Sioux City – City Public Museum Date of Award: 6/10/2009 Award Amount: $2,000,000 Project Description: This project will transform a former downtown department store building into the Sioux City Public Museum. The project includes construction of new exhibition spaces; children’s areas; public meeting rooms; a research center; a museum store; outdoor green space and visitor-friendly “museum plaza”; and non-public areas for office space and collections storage.
Siouxland Historical Railroad Association & City of Sioux City – Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District Date of Award: 9/10/2008 Award Amount: $266,446 Project Description: This project includes two major components: building improvements to the Machine/Blacksmith Shop and the construction of the new Railroad Civil Engineering Exhibit Building.
Mid America Transportation & Aviation Museum – Mid America Transportation & Aviation Museum Date of Award: 4/11/2007 Award Amount: $700,000
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Project Description: The project includes construction of a 40,000-square foot building to house and display the thousands of historical aviation and transportation artifacts.
Siouxland Chamber Foundation – The Climbing Wall Date of Award: 2/9/2005 Award Amount: $75,000 Project Description: This project features the construction of a climbing wall in the Long Lines Family Recreation Center.
City of Moville – Moville Community Center Date of Award: 10/13/2004 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: The Moville Community Center project will provide needed meeting and gathering spaces for the City of Moville, the Woodbury County Fair, Woodbury County, and the surrounding areas as well as creating a state of the art facility to house the Woodbury County Library.
Worth
City of Manly – Manly Family Aquatic Center Date of Award: 2/8/2006 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This new aquatic center will have zero depth entry, floatable playthings, shaded in-pool seating, spray features, sun shades, basketball hoops, and a waterslide.
Wright
City of Clarion – Clarion Public Library Expansion Date of Award: 11/14/2007 Award Amount: $250,000 Project Description: This project will provide for a doubling of the size of the historic Carnegie-style facility. Other features include a larger community meeting room, increased genealogy research space, and improved handicapped accessibility.
City of Eagle Grove – Eagle Grove Aquatic Center Date of Award: 4/12/2006 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of an aquatic center with a combination open/closed waterslide, speed slide, drop slide, diving board, six 25-meter swim lanes, interactive play system, eagle slide, and zero depth entry.
City of Rowan – Rowan Public Library and Senior Citizen/Community Center Date of Award: 6/8/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The new facility will serve as the City’s library and senior citizen/community center.
City of Clarion – Clarion Aquatic Center Date of Award: 5/11/2005 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: The Clarion Aquatic Center project will involve renovation of the existing pool and new amenities such as play equipment, spray umbrellas, waterslide, tube waterslide, dual drop slides, mushroom waterfall, geysers, and an arch jet.
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Dows Community Development Association – Dows Community & Convention Center Date of Award: 3/13/2002 Award Amount: $100,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new community and convention center.
RECAT PROJECTS
Waterloo – Mark’s Park and Performance Sculpture Date of Award: December 9, 2009 Award Amount: $135,000 Project Description: This project includes a 4,200-square-foot family friendly park with play equipment and splash features overlooking the Cedar River, and a 15,000-square-foot Amphitheatre.
Dubuque County Historical Society – Mississippi Plaza & Riverfront Marina Date of Award: January 13, 2010 Award Amount: $1,230,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of the Mississippi Plaza located between the two buildings of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. The Plaza will include a living stream; two fish feeding stations; the Huck Finn raft ride; the Events Pavilion; a catfish sculpture; and aviaries. In addition, the City will develop a marina designated for overnight large boat use. The marina will include tie up facilities for 56 slips, navigational aids, concierge services, a dockside shower/restroom facility, and laundry facilities.
Council Bluffs – River’s Edge Park Date of Award: June 9, 2010 Award Amount: $2,000,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of amenities found on the riverfront of the Missouri River including the Great Lawn, with its edge treatment of walkways, tree planting and vendor facilities; sand area, plaza and planting areas; amphitheater and bank development; trails and walkways, picnic tables, benches and trash receptacles; park road and bio-swales for containment of stormwater run-off; and parking lot for park visitors and events, including associated bio-swales.
Scenic City Empress Boat Club – Scenic City Empress Boat Club Building Renovation Date of Award: October 13, 2010 Award Amount: $58,000 Project Description: This project includes the major renovation of the 1937 two-story, 2000-square-foot log lodge on the Iowa River. Specific project components consist of replacing the foundation; repairing the deteriorating lower level; and improving the structural design including energy efficiency and green building practices.
Guttenberg – Guttenberg Riverfront Development and Marina Project Phase II Date of Award: October 13, 2010 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of the Marina Service Building that will be adjacent to the marina on the west shore. This building will include restrooms and showers, telecommunications, meeting space, interior public common space, and convenience/welcome area for mariner, bicycle, and byways travelers.
Iowa City – Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Date of Award: January 12, 2011 Award Amount: $1,600,000 Project Description: This project includes the transformation of a former sand and gravel operation along the Iowa River into a recreation area. Specific project components include, site grading, trail construction, roads, and parking. In addition, a LEED certified lodge facility will be constructed as well as two beaches and a small marina.
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Dubuque – Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Date of Award: March 9, 2011 Award Amount: $2,250,000 Project Description: This project includes the replacement of an underground storm sewer with an open waterway and other public amenities. Amenities will include bike/hike trails, historic lighting, benches, vehicular bridges, and an amphitheater.
Cedar Rapids – Cedar Rapids Riverfront Amphitheater and Festival Park Date of Award: March 9, 2011 Award Amount: $1,600,000 Project Description: The Amphitheater will be large enough to accommodate a 5,000-person event and will include a wall recognizing project donors, an upper path and plaza space, a sloping lawn, seating terraces, a stage structure, a riverfront trail, and naturalized river’s edge. The Festival Park will be located to the south of the Amphitheater, connected by a plaza space with vendors and a tree-lined pedestrian path. The Festival Park will be an open space with reinforced turf, lighting, and vendor hook-ups.
Des Moines – Des Moines River Trail, Phase 1 Date of Award: March 14, 2012 Award Amount: $113,542 Project Description: This project includes construction of a 2.5-mile trail along the Des Moines River from the Meredith Trail in downtown Des Moines to the James W. Cownie Soccer and Baseball Parks, with several street connections to the trail from adjacent neighborhoods along the way. Other project components: signage, kiosks, benches and resting points, and scenic overlooks.
Elkader – White Water Feature Date of Award: September 12, 2012 Award Amount: $62,000 Project Description: This project includes developing a whitewater feature at a low-head dam that will be modified with special placement of large and small habitat boulders and a wave catalyst structure.
Spencer – Spencer’s Little Sioux Riverfront & Trails Project Date of Award: September 12, 2012 Award Amount: $171,000 Project Description: This project consists of three components: a prominent pedestrian boardwalk with grand viewing plaza and other associated riverfront improvements; the installation of a 140-foot-span, 10- foot-wide bridge connecting to the city’s trail network; and paving of almost 1.3 miles of recreational trail.
Charles City – Riverfront Park Date of Award: March 13, 2013 Award Amount: $36,054 Project Description: This project includes additions to Riverfront Park, specifically two picnic shelters, a trail, and a retaining wall.
Pottawattamie County Conservation Board – Botna Bend Park Enhancements Date of Award: March 13, 2013 Award Amount: $175,500 Project Description: This project includes construction of a new modern restroom at the north end of the park; concrete and permeable paver camp pads and drives, plus a waterless toilet in the main campground; a waterless toilet and shower tower for water trail users in the south campground; and interpretive panels for bison, elk, wetlands, and the river.
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Waverly – Shades of Rhythm, Amphitheater Date of Award: October 9, 2013 Award Amount: $78,000 Project Description: This project will construct an 18-foot by 90-foot amphitheater in Kohlmann Park.
Manchester – Manchester Whitewater Park Date of Award: November 13, 2013 Award Amount: $300,000 Project Description: This project includes the construction of a whitewater course spanning approximately 900 feet.