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The Washington County Riverboat Foundation announced its Competitive Grant Awards last Wednesday for the spring of 2011.

WCRF Board President, Tim Putney says the almost $725,000 in grants are for projects around the area that will serve diverse and important needs.

Some of the larger grants awarded were $150,000 for the renovation of the historic stage and hall of St. Mary’s Parish, $74,800 to the Washington County Conservation Board for Phase 1 of Marr Park Campground and $110,000 to the Washington Community School District for classroom improvements.

Wilson Memorial Library – A New View – $1,000

Keota Community Schools – Creating Literacy Centers – $2,300

Washington Community Y – First Floor Revitalization – $3,000

City of Wellman/Senior Dining – Walk-in Cooler Improvements – $3,500

City of Ainsworth – Recreational Disc Golf Course – $3,569

Washington Community Schools – Virtual Reality Education Pathfinder – $4,000

City of Wellman – Severe Weather Warning Systems – $4,500

Blair House – Roof Planning & Design – $5,000

Stewart Boosters, Inc – Stewart School Sign – $7,000

WCDC, Inc – Rehab and Training Equipment – $7,920

Washington County Hospital Foundation – 2011 Care for Kids Golf Classic – $8,000

City of Brighton/ Fire Department – Equipment for New Pumper – $9,874

Crawfordsville Township Trustees – Crawfordsville Cemetery Repair – $10,000

Washington Community Schools – Media Enabled Classrooms – $10,000

Washington Economic Development Group – Regional Economic Development Activities – $10,000

City of Kalona – Ballfield Renovations – $10,000

Mid-Prairie Foundation – Kalona Elementary Playground – $10,000

Highland Community Schools/Music Boosters – Sound System Additions & Upgrades – $12,000

Washington County Historical Society – Red Brick School Renovation – $14,702

City of Wellman – Downtown Business Improvement – $15,000

Lake Darling Youth Center – Camp Infirmary/Nurse’s Quarters – $16,000

Highland Community Schools – Ainsworth Elementary Mac book Lab – $19,000

St James Catholic School – Reading Curriculum Upgrade – $24,000

Washington Chamber of Commerce – Tourism Round Barn Relocation – $28,800

WACO Schools – WACO Technology Upgrade – $30,000

United Church of Crawfordsville – Roof Replacement – $30,933

Washington County Conservation Board – Phase 1 Marr Park Campground – $74,800

Mid-Prairie Community Schools – Central Office Renovation – $100,000

Washington Community Schools – 21st Century Classrooms – $100,000

St Mary’s Parish – Renovation of Historic Stage & Hall – $150,000

Total $724,898