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Through a partnership with Diamond Vogel Paint of Orange City, Iowa, nonprofit, public, and private entities can apply to receive reimbursement for paint purchased for community enhancement projects.The Paint Iowa Beautiful program is administered by Keep Iowa Beautiful, with the paint provided by the Diamond Vogel Paint Company. The program provides...Continue Reading

Keep Iowa Beautiful will award three $1,000 scholarships to graduating Iowa high school seniors who have a history of volunteerism and demonstrate dedication to their community. To be eligible, graduating seniors must plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university.The scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2026. Scholarship recipients...Continue Reading

Flooding can cause a variety of problems for communities, and when Baxter was hit in 2024 the pond at Giese Park was negatively impacted. To address the issue, Baxter was awarded a $50,000 Resource Enhancement and Protection grant by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.“During the storm, the pond at...Continue Reading