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Hometown Pride Program to Provide Community Coaching to Five East Central Iowa Towns

September 16, 2022

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 16, 2022 — A new partnership between the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) and Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Hometown Pride program will provide extra support to five rural Iowa towns. 

“Keep Iowa Beautiful is partnering with ECICOG and leaders in Center Point, Hills, Shellsburg, Springville and Walker,” said Reo Menning, Chair of the Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of Directors. “As a result, five more communities will have the potential to increase their cultural and economic vitality, improving them as great places to live, work and raise a family.”

The Hometown Pride program was developed in 2012 as an effort to assist and improve communities through a five-year coaching commitment. The comprehensive coaching is intended to adapt to the individual and unique circumstances of its communities, so local leaders are integral in planning and decision making. 

The coach for the five towns in ECICOG’s region is Community Development Specialist Jessica Johnson, who will work with the communities to coordinate strong advocates and activists for the mission.  We are thrilled to help Keep Iowa Beautiful expand the Hometown Pride program to five communities in our region,” said Johnson. “Building vibrant communities is one of seven strategic pillars in the Envision East Central Iowa economic development plan and this program is a perfect fit for that work.” 

Johnson will conduct a full assessment of existing community plans and programs, gather community input and assist each community with developing an action plan. She will then work with local leaders to recruit and select local steering committees to lead certain areas of the action plan and programs. 

Statewide, the Hometown Pride program is operating in Clinton, Dubuque, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Pocahontas, Vinton and Warren counties, with a total of 69 communities participating. For more information on the Hometown Pride Program, contact Community Development Specialist Jessica Johnson at [email protected] or visit the Keep Iowa Beautiful website.

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The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is an intergovernmental council established in 1973 under Chapter 28E and provided for under Chapter 28H of the Code of Iowa. COGs provide regional planning and technical assistance to local governments and the communities in their regions.

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Bill Jackson Retires from Keep Iowa Beautiful

August 16, 2022

After serving as Associate Director for 21 years, Bill Jackson has announced his retirement from Keep Iowa Beautiful after supporting the organization since its inception in 2000. 

            “For 21 years, I was proud to work with such dedicated staff and board members,” said Jackson, “all striving to make Iowa a better place to live and raise a family.”

            Jackson led a career of service to Iowa and its citizens. Beginning in 1961, Jackson joined WHO TV as a part-time “floor boy” in the production department. Over the years, Jackson was promoted to camera person, lighting director, audio director, assistant director, director and production manager before departing in 1970. From here, Jackson accepted a position as the administrative assistant to Governor Robert D. Ray from 1970 to 1979. In 1979, Jackson received an offer to return to WHO as the Station Manager until 1986 when Governor Terry Branstad appointed Jackson to direct the newly formed Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. In 2000, following his time at the Department of Cultural Affairs and a short-term position with the U.S. Census Bureau, Jackson joined Keep Iowa Beautiful. 

            “Keep Iowa Beautiful is beyond thankful for the dedication, expertise and passion Jackson has shown our organization throughout his tenure,” says Kevin Techau, Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. “Bill’s leadership will be missed, but we wish him a joyful retirement.”

            Jackson’s service to Iowa surpasses his career involvement through his membership in the Des Moines Symphony Board of Directors, Arts Midwest Board, Des Moines Rotary Club and the Gold Star Museum. He is past president of the Salvation Army Board of Directors, treasurer of the Chinese Cultural Center of America and member of the Iowa Sister State Committee, the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, the Des Moines United Way Campaign Committee and the Iowa Broadcasters Association.

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Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces New Communities Added to Hometown Pride Programs

July 19, 2022

Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has announced a new expansion of KIB’s Hometown Pride program with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA), the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque and Jackson Counties, and 14 communities: Preston, Sabula, Baldwin, LaMotte, Miles, Asbury, Holy Cross, Luxemburg, Maquoketa, New Vienna, Peosta, Rickardsville, Sageville and Worthington. Through the Hometown Pride program, Keep Iowa Beautiful is building strong communities with sustainable futures across the state. 

The Hometown Pride program enhances the economic and cultural vitality of communities by supporting, facilitating and furthering the implementation of community and county plans and ideas in a coordinated strategy with the assistance of a community coach.  

“Keep Iowa Beautiful is excited to expand our partnership with ECIA and leaders in Dubuque County and Jackson County,” said Kevin Techau, Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. “With today’s expansion, 14 communities will now have the potential to increase their cultural and economic vitality, improving them as great places to live, work and raise a family.” 

“We are thrilled to help KIB expand the Hometown Pride program to 13 new communities in Dubuque and Jackson Counties,” said Kelley Deutmeyer, Executive Director of East Central Intergovernmental Association. “Hometown Pride has proven it strengthens our communities and betters their chances for not only survival but growth and increased pride.”

Amanda Dupont, Dylan Michels and Tricia Wagner will serve as Hometown Coaches for the participating communities in Dubuque County and Jackson County. Dupont is a Grant Writer/Inspector and has worked in community outreach throughout her professional career. Dupont notes that “Keep Iowa Beautiful’s expansion in Dubuque and Jackson Counties brings new opportunities to better the local communities so many Iowans call home.”

Dylan Michels has over 8 years of experience working with communities on various projects including transportation, hazard mitigation, Brownfields, housing and transit. “We look forward to developing local committees in each town. Each member is assigned distinct roles and duties to act on the community’s plan, creating an engaged and active group,” added Michels.

Tricia Wagner brings over five years of experience on community and economic development. Wagner stated that “Our goal as Hometown Pride Coaches is to give technical guidance and provide assistance to local committees. We aim to deliver a sense of stability and empowerment for all those involved in Hometown Pride.” 

The Hometown Pride program has operated in 15 Iowa Counties and 112 Communities.

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Keep Iowa Beautiful and Diamond Vogel Paint Announce 2022 Grant Awards

March 28, 2022

Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2022 Paint Iowa Beautiful program.  The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa.

 “The partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful allows Diamond Vogel to assist and work with many local volunteers that help build communities, making Iowa one of the best states in the nation to live,” said Doug Vogel, Vice-President, Marketing, of the Iowa based company. “Governor Reynolds will be signing a proclamation designating April as Keep Iowa Beautiful month and we are pleased to do our part by awarding paint to 154 community projects in Iowa.”

“Over the years, the Paint Iowa Beautiful program has awarded paint grants to projects in every county in Iowa,” said Kevin Techau, Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful.  “The program provides the paint for beautification and clean-up projects that improve the economic vitality and cultural climate of Iowa communities in every corner of Iowa.”

In the 19-year partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful, Diamond Vogel has awarded over 12,564 gallons of paint for 1,286 community projects in Iowa.

In addition to paint projects, join over 50 communities participating in Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Pick Up Iowaannual program by cleaning up litter and trash along Iowa’s roadsides, neighborhoods, streets, school grounds, parks and streams.  Encourage your community mayor, city council or county supervisors to announce several days or a week as PICK-UP YOUR COMMUNITY.  Pick-Up Iowa is being held through June 30th, 2022 on any dates that work for your community.  To participate you must register your group/organization at https://keepiowabeautiful.org/get-involved/community-outreach-opportunities/pick-up-iowa/. Registered participant groups are eligible for a limited supply of free cleanup supplies donated by Keep Iowa Beautiful.

2022 Paint Awards

COMMUNITYORGANIZATION NAMELIST AREAS TO BE PAINTEDNAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING
AftonAfton Development CorporationHouses/Commercial BuildingsMary Hill
AkronAkron Historical SocietyExterior of the museum, garage and community room areasCarla Winquist
AlbiaCarnegie-Evans Public LibraryMeeting Room and Trim of Children’s AreaAimee R. Campbell
AlgonaCity of AlgonaHomes within the Algona communityBarb Smith
AltaHanover Historical Society of IowaHanover Grocery Store and the Mill HouseGene Suhr
AnthonAnthon Community CenterBuilding ExteriorAdam Henderson
AudubonAudubon Public LibraryExterior doors book drop and exterior trimGail P. Richardson
Barnes CityCity of Barnes City Fire DepartmentInside of the Fire Department BuildingNancy Reed
BennettBennett Park BoardCity Park Shelter House and picnic benchesStephanie Kreinbring
BondurantBondurant Community FoundationCity Crosswalk, Sidewalk Chalk Spray PaintAllison Birdsall
BooneBoone & Scenic Valley RailroadInterior of the railcar, specifically walls, ceiling, and safety appliances. Travis Stevenson
BraytonCity of BraytonWelcome to Brayton signs, park bathroom, metal bin gazeboBrooke Hansen
Buffalo CenterBuffalo Center Historical SocietyGrant #5 rural schoolhousePam Angstman
BurlingtonGreater Burlington Leadership Class of 2022408 N. Main Street, Burlington, IA 52601 – North WallJessica E Gerling
CalamusCalamus-Wheatland Hometown PrideHistoric Lincoln Highway ‘Waymarkers’Lance Goettsch
Calhoun CountyCalhoun County ConservationVarious Public Areas to include shelter houses, Bath/Shower houses, Vault ToiletsAbbey Conrad
CalmarCalmar Community ClubMural on the side of 106 N Maryville Street, CalmarSara Neuzil
CarsonCarson Fire DepartmentCarson Fire DepartmentAmy Spiering
CascadeCascade Public LibraryInterior walls of the Library, bathrooms, behind circulation deskMelissa Kane
Cedar FallsCedar Falls Historical SocietyInterior of the Little Red Schoolhouse in Cedar FallsCarrie Eilderts
Cedar RapidsCity of Cedar Rapids- Old MacDonald’s FarmOld MacDonald’s Farm Barn|Old MacDonald’s Farm Sheds|Old MacDonald’s Farm GatewaysLindsay York
Cedar RapidsCollege District – Cedar RapidsJanda Motor Services BuildingAli Hval
CentervilleDrake Public Library3 Story StairwellJeNel Allen Barth
Central CityCentral City Historical SocietyComplete paint restoration of Sawyer House MuseumRae Ann Holub
CharitonChariton High SchoolWalls of Johnson Auditorium at Chariton High SchoolTyler Urich
Charles CityFloyd County Historical Society and MuseumOne Exhibit Room|Community Room|Loading dock doors and frame|One Entrance door, frame, and the window frames.Jennifer Thiele
CherokeeCherokee Trails System (Cherokee Parks and Recreation Dept.)Historic red shed on new trail system Magnetic ParkBarbara Busch-Mott
ClarenceClarence Main StreetClarence Main Street 4 Lincoln Highway Logo CrosswalksMichele Pisman
ClarionHeartland Museum FoundationLittle church, schoolhouse, streetMelody Lager
Clear LakeClear Lake Public LibraryChildren’s DepartmentBryna Walker
ClermontClermont Historic Preservation CommissionBusinesses downtown, window frames on historic buildings.Hannah Frederick
ClintonSynergyMidwest Pets for LifePhilip Swanson
ClintonClinton County Historical Society MuseumExterior and interior of new expansionJanice Hansen
Clinton IowaDowntown Clinton AllianceCrosswalksKaren Rowell
ColfaxCity of ColfaxA concession standWade Wagoner
Columbus JunctionColumbus Community Childcare CenterWallsMarsha Gerot
ConradCity of ConradCity ParkLori Stansberry
Coon RapidsMain Street Coon RapidsGrain Bins located on Main StreetKatie Mason
Council BluffsHarvester Artist LoftsConcrete wall north side of building|Concrete stairwellEmily Globe
CrescoCity of CrescoBeadle Park Bathroom|Evans Park Bathroom|Kessel Park Bathroom|East Park Bathroom|Cresco Fitness Center Lobby, Hallway, & Fitness RoomBrandon Kerian
DavenportCity of Davenport (Riverfront Improvement Commission)LeClaire Park BandshellSteve Ahrens
DecorahPorter House MuseumEarly 1900s stucco and wood garage, designed in Prairie Style architectureWanda Gardner
DelhiCity of DelhiCity Park Shelter|City Park Equipment|City Park Restrooms and wellhouseBrianne Wulfekuhle
DubuqueDubuque Arboretum & Botanical GardensJapanese Garden Fence|Japanese Garden Gate|Packard Pavilion Ceiling|Gazebo|Office’s Jenna Hirtz
EldoraEldora Public LibraryCommunity Room /Adult/Teen Area wallsJoan Grothoff
Elk HornPublic LibraryTeen section of the libraryAlissa LaCanne
Ellston IowaAmerican Legion & Auxiliary Post 541TBDJulie Derscheid
EmmetsburgCity of EmmetsburgHarrison Park shelterGretchen Reichter
EssexCity of EssexHistorical opera houseMary Ohnmacht
EsthervilleCity of EsthervilleA city owned maintenance buildingGreg Van Langen
EverlyEverly Public LibraryFront area and middle teen sectionJeannett Palmer
FarmingtonPioneer Historical Society, Inc.4 Walls of a one room museum and 8′ square entry wayHeidi Schutt
FertileFertile Little LeagueFertile Little League Concession StandKim Severson
Forest CityWinnebago Historical SocietyWinnebago Historical Society’s heritage Park of North Iowa facility in Forest City.Jim Oulman
Fort MadisonFort Madison Food PantryAll interior walls of Fort Madison Food Pantry buildingVicky Lundeby
Franklin CountyThe Range at North HansellThree Shooting Shelters|Outhouse|Admission Building|TablesMadison Alert
GilbertGilbert Parks and RecLion’s Park Fence MuralLacie Moore
Gilmore CityGilmore City Hometown PrideGilmore City entrance signLavonne Hoover
GoodellCity of GoodellNew City Hall/MuseumDaisy Huffman
GowrieGowrie Swimming Pool Emily Larson
Guthrie CenterFireFly Creek Ranch, LLCExterior front & exterior (partial) side of old state mental institution in rural central IowaBrenda Rose
GuttenbergCity of GuttenbergSchiller/2nd St; Schiller/River Park Dr; Herder/River Park Dr; Goethe/River Park Dr; Pearl/River Park Dr; 3rd St (between pool and Darwin Duwe park).Denise Schneider
HalburHalbur Development CorporationConcession Stand|Open shelter house|Play house at the park|picnic tables|Doors on community centerTonia Ortner
HamptonHarriman-Nielsen Historic Farm/Franklin County Historical SocietyExterior of BarnDoreen Petersen
HartfordHartford Betterment CommitteeBoulder at the entrance of Hartford under Flag PolesJordyn Sandy
HawardenHawarden Historical SocietyMercantile building and north and west sides of Post OfficeJan Cain
HillsCity of Hills102 E. Main Street, Hills IowaKelley Schlitz
HopkintonKeep Iowa Beautiful Committee and City of HopkintonDowntown cement lattice wallsSarah Helle
HullHull Historical SocietyOld railroad shed and enclosure on east end of museumLoren Reyelts
Janesville Janesville Public LibraryMural on Library at 319 Main StreetLisa Biersner
JewellJewell Historical SocietyMuseum Building north and south exterior walls.Bruce Johnson
KanawhaCity of KanawhaClerk’s office, hallway, copier room, council room, hallway, community room and kitchenSharon Grimm
KeokukGreat River Players, Inc.Exterior metal wallMerissa Lewiston
Exterior cinder block wall
La Porte CityLa Porte City FFA Historical & Ag MuseumWhite trim on the town’s original Fire Station and Jail.Sherry Sheffler
Lake CityOpportunity LivingIndoor therapeutic pool area, Locker room hallway, Entry / viewing room to pool areaJayne Wilhelm
LamoniLamoni Parks and RecreationGeorge Foreman North ParkTim Brunner
LarchwoodLarchwood Public LibraryInterior walls and ceiling of the librarySylvia Vant Hul
Le MarsLe Mars YMCAOutdoor Pool Bathrooms and Main PoolJack Eckstaine
LettsLetts Hometown PrideBase coat on a side of a building for a mural in our main part of town.Karen Koppe
Little RockLittle Rock City CouncilCity Park shelter houseDiane Peters
LivermoreCity of LivermoreLivermore Legion and AnnexMegan Kellner
LockridgeCity of LockridgeOld school gymnasium, foyer, hallway, kitchen and rest roomsJOYCE LeDUC
LynnvilleCity of LynnvilleOld Settlers Pavilion and City HallBev Arthur
Madison CountyMadison County Chamber of CommerceHogback Covered Bridge|Holliwell Covered Bridge|Roseman Covered Bridge|Imes Covered Bridge|Cutler-Donahoe Covered BridgeAmara Huffine
MadridLedges State ParkOak Woods Shelter and Carl Fritz Henning ShelterAndy Bartlett
ManillaManilla Chamber of CommerceMain Street buildingsVirginia Rasmussen
MaquoketaCity of MaquoketaPark benches, park shelters, playground equipment, Grove Street baseball dugoutsChris Gockel
Maquoketa/Jackson CountyJackson County Agricultural DistrictNew offices in our new Outreach CenterLaura Farrell
MarionMarion Parks and RecreationSigns, equipment, structures, and amenities throughout the park and urban trail system.Drew Mollenhauer
MarshalltownMarshall County Arts & Culture AllianceMarshalltown, IAAmber Danielson
MenloCity of Menlo16 Community Fire Hydrants, Parking Lines and Handicap Parking for our Downtown StreetsCarol Sheldahl
Missouri ValleyMissouri Valley Chamber of Commerce2 cattle barns on the Harrison County Fairgrounds | 7 picnic tables in the Missouri Valley City ParkJeannie Wortman
Mitchell CountyMitchell County Conservation BoardMilton R. Owen Nature CenterChelsea Ewen Rowcliffe
MitchellvilleCity of MitchellvilleKillinger Park Shelter Houses and Giving Box |Mitchellville City Park Shelter Houses and All Picnic Tables |Mitchellville Little League Ball Fields Concession Stand, Equipment Shed and Cinder Block ShedRahni Brose
MontezumaCLG GroupMural in the Downtown Historic SquareBecky Sincker
MonticelloCity of MonticelloMonticello Community BuildingJacob Oswald
MontroseMontrose Riverfront, Inc.Floor of the Riverfront Landing building.Elisabeth Chatfield
MoultonPIC ME FoundationT & L Deli store front on the Main Street of our community.Carol Sue Howard
Mount AyrMount Ayr Chamber of CommerceStill Smokin’/Timberline|Country Blossoms|Aunt Jennie’s Attic|Ringgold County Development/Mount Ayr Chamber|Lefty’s Club Tavern|the vacant 106 E. Madison buildingKaren Bender
MovilleCity of MovilleInterior walls of Moville Fire Station|Megan Cross
NevadaCity of Nevada Parks and Recreation DepartmentSafety lines and motivational sayings along trail system in Nevada.Tim Hansen
New SharonCity of New SharonEast End Park Shelter House, City Hall interiorLisa Munn
NewtonProject AWAKELearning Center (building), gazebo, bridge and fencing all need stained.Jenni Patty
Northeast IowaArtHausNorth side of ArtHaus’ building|Repairs on the east side of the ArtHaus buildingShannon Durbin
NorthwoodNorthwood Public LibraryExterior trim and interior panelingMorgan Johnson
NorwalkNorwalk Parks and RecreationMcAninch Sports Complex Equipment Garage|McAninch Sports Complex Irrigation Pump ShedAdam Seibert
OaklandEckels Memorial LibraryChildren’s Room, Teen Area, Circulation Desk area, Computer room, Bathroom, Hallway, Front entry.Kari Rose
OcheyedanSenior Activity CenterMain room of the senior center 24X60Sue Brockshus
OdeboltCity of Odebolt, IowaPaint and refurbish the exterior of the city ambulance garage. Exterior walls and trim.Rob Litzenberger
OnawaOnawa Public LibraryOutside windows and doors trim on the entire library buildingAmy McDermott
OsceolaClarke County Historical SocietyKnox Township #8 country school, exterior 4 walls and front side of main museum buildingBarry Mateere
OskaloosaCity of OskaloosaEdmundson Park RestroomStephanie Faulkes
PatonWilliam Paton Public LibraryAround the outside of the libraries windowsKimberly Bohnet
PellaSpirit of PellaMural on the side of the Work of Our Hands Building in the Klokkenspel PlazaChristi Vander Voort
PetersonPeterson Heritage LLC1875 Gust House|First Frame House in Clay County|1882 Boarding HouseKelsey Roer
PleasantvillePleasantville Chamber of CommerceExterior walls of the Frank H. Jolly shelter house in Pleasantville’s Cora Shadle ParkDon Dursky
Pocahontas CountyPocahontas County ConservationWiegert Prairie FarmsteadJames Conway
PomeroyCity of PomeroyEntire exterior of Pomeroy Community Building (metal siding and metal roof) and the interior of the buildingCynthia M. Loots
PostvilleNortheast Iowa Wellness and Recreation CenterHallways, stairway, coat rack areaMelanie Bauch
Prairie CityCity of Prairie CityCity Cemetery GazeboJodie Wyman
Prairie ValleyPrairie Valley PTAArt on playground cementEmily Larson
PrescottCity of Prescottlibrary/city hallLisa Wilkinson
PrestonCity of PrestonPreston Town Hall Interior and the Main Exterior Entrance AreaTeresa Weinschenk
RemsenRemsen St. Mary’sCafeteriaKim Phillips
RingstedRingsted Community Improvement Organization, Inc.Downtown area from Maple Street and Larch Street on the east to Maple Street an Lexington street on the west. Also the downtown park and buildings around it.Diane Holtzman
Rock RapidsMural SocietyWindows on East side of 801 First AveSandra Wynia
RockwellRockwell Public LibraryWood fences on both sides of the library buildingCaroline McManigal
RolandRoland Park BoardErickson ParkNathan Hovick
RolfeRolfe Hometown PrideCity of Rolfe– Main Street–GazeboBarbara Bennett
RyanCITY OF RYANCity Hill/Council ChambersLORI TUCKER
Sac CitySac City Hometown PridePlayground equipment in Chautauqua Park Historic District, including three swing sets, two slides, rocking horse, teeter totters, and climbinb sphere.Bruce Perry
Sergeant BluffCity of Sergeant Bluff Parks and RecreationCommunity Center building and fire stationTyler Tweet
SidneyCity of SidneySide of building next to City HallKenneth Brown
SpencerCity of Spencer Parks and Recreation DepartmentPedersen Park Baseball & Softball ComplexJared Elbert
Steamboat RockCity of Steamboat RockNorth and South entrances and hallways, new visitor’s center, 3 bathrooms, cafe, new museum, and city hall.Renee Oltrogge
Storm LakeBuena Vista County Historical SocietyCountry School houseMarjorie Neulieb
Story CityStory City Greater Chamber ConnectionWestside of the brick building located at 515 Broad Street in the downtown business district of Story CityShanon McKinley
Strawberry PointStrawberry Point Public LibraryFront walls in cove area and pillars.Patty Lincoln
SullySully Hometown Pride CommitteeSully Ballpark shelter houses, Sully Ballpark playground equipment-slide and swing structure, Sully Central Park light postsNicholas De Penning
SuperiorCity of SuperiorInterior walls of Superior Municipal BuildingSandi Bueltel
SwisherSwisher Community LibraryFront of buildingLaura Hoover
UteCity of UtePark Benches-Playground Equipment; Ballpark Bleachers-Bathrooms-Dugout-WellhouseMegan Peitsch
VarinaVarina Hometown PrideTown Fire HydrantsRichard Farrell
Wall LakeTwilight Acrestwilightacresnursinghome.comChris Rodman
Wall LakeWall Lake, City ofWalls in the entry to gymnasiumChris Rodman
WashingtonWashington Chamber of CommerceWashington County Barn QuiltsMichelle Redlinger
WaverlyWaverly Leisure ServicesWaverly Rugby Field Goal PostsPaul Cheville
Webster CityCity of Webster CitySenior Citizen BuildingBreanne Lesher
West BranchWest Branch Community Development Group106 E Main St.; West Branch, IA; 52358Nick Shimmin
West BurlingtonHomestead 1839Exterior of the Leffler BarnTobin Krell
West LibertyMuscatine County FairHog BarnKelsey Meyers
WestgateCity of WestgatePark shelter, park concession stand, park restrooms, parking area lines (handicapped accessible parking) 2 city owned buildingsRhonda Harn
Whiting Whiting Public LibraryCity Park – bathrooms, shelter, park benches Baseball/Softball fields – Concession stand/bathrooms Community CenterDawn Teel

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Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Scholarship Winners

March 24, 2022

Three high school seniors are receiving Keep Iowa Beautiful $1,000 scholarships toward their studies at an Iowa college or university.  Governor Kim Reynolds will make the presentations at ceremonies at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 12 noon.

“Keep Iowa Beautiful scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have a record of community service,” said Kevin Techau, Keep Iowa Beautiful Executive Director, “and a desire to continue to support and contribute to the enhancement of the place they live.”

SAUMYA BALAJI, Johnston, $1,000 Schnepf Scholarship.   Attending Iowa State, studying environmental science at Iowa State University.  Scholarship named after Gerry Schnepf, founding KIB Executive Director.  His careers spanned 50 years of making Iowa a better place to live, work and raise a family.  

MEGAN CLARK, Grand Mound, $1,000 Fultz Scholarship.  Attending Iowa State University, studying agriculture communications.  Scholarship named after Bill Fultz, founding KIB Board member and artist.  He started an advertising agency that became the largest agriculture advertising agency in the world.

EVELYN WERTZBERGER, Dubuque, $1,000 Byers Scholarship.  Attending University of Iowa, studying political science/environmental policy.   Scholarship named in honor of educator Bob Byers and his dedication to young people and environmental concerns has been a driving force encouraging young people to help improve their communities.

Since the creation of the scholarship program, Keep Iowa Beautiful has awarded $54,000 to 64 students.  There were 91 applications for this years three scholarships. 

For more information, visit https://keepiowabeautiful.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/.

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