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 Grant Activity in Ruthven, Iowa

The Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation held its 4th annual grant award ceremony on March 6th.  It was a widely attended event with several cities, groups, and organizations represented.  Ruthven was again highly rewarded for its efforts.  Nine different organizations including the City of Ruthven received grant monies totaling $173,976.18!  Ruthven also received its per capita money in the amount of $28,161.04.  Here is a list of grants connected to Ruthven and Lost Island.  For a complete list of grants awarded, click here.

Lost Island Protective Association Lost Island Lake Trail $60,000.00
American Legion Post # 33 Ruthven Legion Bldg Improvements $31,743.40
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District Elementary Computer Lab $25,715.40
Ruthven Community Care Center Generator $24,528.00
City of Ruthven Recycling Trailer $11,715.00
Ruthven Park & Pool Committee Swimming Pool Heater & Equipment $8,109.00
Ruthven-Ayrshire Little League Little League Equipment $2,250.00
City of Ruthven Solar Lights for City Signs $2,218.31
Ruthven Public Library Flat Panel TV Information Center $1,953.00
Lost Island Ruthven Betterment Association Trash Can & Table Carts $1,530.00
Lost Island Ruthven Betterment Association Social Center Audio Video Equipment $1,422.00
American Legion Post # 33 Flagpole for Ruthven Legion $1,250.95
Ruthven-Ayrshire Little League Bleacher Safety Improvements $828.63
City of Ruthven Landscaping for City Signs $712.49
$173,976.18
City of Ruthven Per Capita Monies $28,161.04
$202,137.22

2009

The City of Ruthven and the surrounding community have applied for and been awarded several grants with the idea of sprucing up the community and improving upon our existing amenities.  This page will keep you up to date on current projects and highlight the projects as they are processed.  Check back often for new details and pictures. 

Current Grant Projects
City Sign Landscaping
Landscaping Work Being Completed Around the City Signs-Nov 2009 Landscaping Work Being Completed Around the City Signs-Nov 2009 Work being completed around the city signs and the PAGDC Board Members.

Library Grant
 A PAGDC grant allowed the library to purchase materials for the summer reading program, a children's seating area, and a new bookshelf.
City Website Grant
 A PAGDC grant enabled the City of Ruthven to redo its community website
City Entrance Signs
Click here for the project summary Old Ruthven City Entrance Sign New Ruthven City Entrance Sign April 2009 Ruthven's new city entrance sign  Ruthven's new city entrance sign 
Gowrie Street

Click on the pictures to see the progress
Gowrie Street Building Demolition May 2009  Gowrie Street Building Demolition May 2009  Gowrie Street Building Demolition May 2009  Gowrie Street Building Demolition May 2009  Gowrie Street Building Demolition May 2009 

Ruthven Park & Pool

Click on the pictures to see the progress or click here to view the project summary
Park & Pool Members with PAGDC Board Members Ruthven Centennial Park's new playground equipment  Ruthven Centennial Park's new playground equipment  Ruthven Centennial Park's new playground equipment  Ruthven Centennial Park's new playground equipment 

Ruthven Water Tower

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Ruthven Water Tower Before the Repainting Project in 2009 Ruthven Water Tower Primed 2009 Ruthven Water Tower Primed 2009 Ruthven Water Tower June 2009 Ruthven Water Tower June 2009

Quasquicentennial/LIRBA Grant

This grant is from the PACGDC and is for the purchase of new tables and chairs in the social center, a new portable PA system, new banners for Gowrie, benches for Gowrie street, and more flower pots.  New tables are chairs are in the social center.  The flowers pots have been purchased and filled and new benches have appeared on Gowrie to make our downtown more appealing and a great place to visit with friends and family. 

Flower Pots Purchased with Quasqui/LIRBA Grant New city banners in downtown Ruthven  
Website Grant

The website renovation for www.ruthvenlostisland.com was due in large part to a grant from the PACGDC! The PACGDC grant of $1060.52 and $359.77 in matching dollars from the City of Ruthven allowed for completion of the $1420.59 project.

Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation Grants

PACGDC were awarded on February 27, 2009.  Several dedicated individuals and organizations applied for grants through the PACGDC and as a result several area projects were awarded grant funds. Thank you to the persons who took the time to apply! Also thank you to the PACGDC and Wild Rose Casino!
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School $32,807.58 Pre-school Playground Equipment
Lost Island Protective Association $21,137.44 Lost Island Trail
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School $19,873.50 Graphic Arts & Visual Arts Lab
Ruthven Park & Pool Committee $16,436.57 Park & Pool Beautification
City of Ruthven $14,248.18 Centennial Park Playground Equipment
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School $12,046.50 Cultural Enhancement
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School $11,298.49 Student Assessment Tools
City of Ruthven $9,802.00 Crown Hill Cemetery Society Beautification
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School $7,496.25 CNC Machine
Ruthven-Ayrshire Little League $5,224.60 Field Enhancements
Ruthven Volunteer Fire Department $3,605.25 New Pumper, Generator, Lighting, and Communication
Ruthven Public Library $2,700.00 Children's Furnishings
Ruthven Public Library $1,500.00 A Summer Reading Program to Remember
City of Ruthven $1,414.02 Ruthven-Lost Island Community Website

 
             

 

 

 

 
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