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The City of Colfax has been awarded a $400,000 Destination Iowa grant for improvements to Quarry Springs Park, located off Interstate 80. The $100 million Destination Iowa program invests in transformational attractions that will bolster the quality of life in Iowa communities, enhance tourism and attract new residents. The funding fo...Continue Reading

Three businesses have utilized the Jasper County Facade Improvement Program since it was first introduced about a year ago. Jeff Davidson, executive director of Jasper County Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO), provided a review of the facade improvement program to the board of supervisors on July 5. The program has a budge...Continue Reading

The Sully Hometown Pride Committee received a $20,000 grant from Prairie Meadows to support the Sully Ballpark Rejuvenation Project. The Prairie Meadows grant enables the committee to meet the $40,000 match from the City of Sully. The committee has now raised over $80,000 for the project.   The Ballpark Rejuvenation Project include...Continue Reading