Applicant: City of Atlantic
Project Name: Schildberg Recreational Area
City: Atlantic (Population 7,257)
Date of Award: 8/11/2004
Total Project Cost: $250,000
Amount Requested: $125,000
Amount Awarded: $100,000
Project Description: This project includes reclaiming a former quarry area and the construction of an RV camping area, multi-purpose recreational trail, restroom/shower facilities, a picnic area and a boat access area. It also includes the extension of city utilities.
Applicant: City of Wiota
Project Name: Wiota Community Building
City: Wiota (Population 149)
Date of Award: 10/8/2003
Total Project Cost: $29,240
Amount Requested: $12,265
Amount Awarded: $9,500
Project Description: The City of Wiota has purchased an existing Main Street building and lot. This project will remodel this historic building into a community center. The building will be used for card parties, 4-H meetings, Booster Club activities, city council meetings, and as a handicapped-accessible voting place.
Applicant: Cass County Agricultural & Educational Association
Project Name: Cass County Community Center
City: Atlantic (Population 7,257)
Date of Award: 7/10/2002
Total Project Cost: $235,740
Amount Requested: $198,292
Amount Awarded: $90,000
Project Description: The second phase of this project includes completing the construction of the 15,400-square-foot Cass County Community Center. State funds will be used to finish two restrooms, furnish the kitchen, purchase meeting facility equipment, purchase cleaning equipment, purchase and install communications and technology equipment, surface the parking lot, and install signage and landscaping. The completed facility will host a number of public and private events.
Applicant: Atlantic Area Recreation Foundation
Project Name: Atlantic Area Wellness and YMCA Center
City: Atlantic (Population 7,257)
Date of Award: 4/11/2001
Total Project Cost: $5,500,000
Amount Requested: $700,000
Amount Awarded: $700,000
Project Description: This facility will serve Atlantic and the surrounding area by providing 42,000-square-feet of recreation space.
Cedar
Applicant: City of Tipton
Project Name: Tipton Family Aquatic Center
City: Tipton (Population 3,155)
Date of Award: 3/12/2003
Total Project Cost: $2,069,434
Amount Requested: $100,000
Amount Awarded: $95,000
Project Description: The project calls for the construction of a water slide in the City of Tipton’s new Family Aquatic Center. A community center will also be built as part of the two-phase project.
Cerro Gordo
Applicant: City of Rockwell
Project Name: Rockwell Municipal Aquatic Center
City: Rockwell (Population 989)
Date of Award: 6/10/2009
Total Project Cost: $1,652,359
Amount Requested: $100,000
Amount Awarded: $12,000
Project Description: This new aquatic center facility, which will replace the outdated existing facility, will include a 5,282-square-foot swimming pool with zero-depth entry, water spray units, toddler slide, play structure, lap lanes, tube slide, body slide, diving board, concession stand and bathhouse.
Applicant: Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Project Name: Mason City…a community on the March! – Vision Iowa Project
City: Mason City (Population 29,172)
Date of Award: 3/12/2008
Total Project Cost: $34,013,387
Amount Requested: $9,000,000
Amount Awarded: $9,000,000
Project Description: This project includes seven elements that will build capacity in Mason City’s “Cultural Crescent.” The components include:
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Renovation and rehabilitation of the Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank. This Frank Lloyd Wright designed masterpiece is the project’s cornerstone. Plans call for the hotel to re-open on the building’s 100th birthday: September 10, 2010
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Renovation and addition to the Mason City Public Library
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Construction of the East Park Performing Arts Pavilion
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Construction of recreation trails and greenway in the Willowcreek Development
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Construction of the Historic Architecture Interpretive Center. The proposed site for this facility is adjacent to the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Stockman House Museum.
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Streetscape development and infrastructure replacement on Federal Plaza
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Construction of the Park Inn Hotel/Downtown Parking Structure
Applicant: City of Mason City
Project Name: Winnebago River Trail Bridge
City: Mason City (Population 29,172)
Date of Award: 2/14/2007
Total Project Cost: $759,220
Amount Requested: $110,220
Amount Awarded: $100,000
Project Description: The Winnebago River Trail Project includes construction of a multi-purpose recreation trail bridge across the Winnebago River. This bridge will connect two community trails that access the area’s regional trail system and facilitate passage between two highly utilized municipal parks.
Applicant: Clear Lake Arts Council
Project Name: Clear Lake Arts Center
City: Clear Lake (Population 8,161)
Date of Award: 2/8/2006
Total Project Cost: $886,000
Amount Requested: $300,000
Amount Awarded: $300,000
Project Description: This project includes renovation of an existing building to house the Clear Lakes Arts Center. Improvements include installation of an elevator, construction of an addition to house classroom space, construction of an addition to create more gallery/ display space, parking lot development, energy efficiency and accessibility improvements and development of a terrace and sculpture court.
Applicant: Mason City Youth Hockey Association
Project Name: It's Not Just Ice- North Iowa Ice Arena Addition
City: Mason City (Population 29,172)
Date of Award: 8/10/2005
Total Project Cost: $565,275
Amount Requested: $140,000
Amount Awarded: $140,000
Project Description: This project will expand and renovate the existing North Iowa Ice Arena. The project specifically includes: new construction of 2,870 square feet, renovation of approximately 2,700 square feet, installation of new Dasher boards, in addition to parking lot improvements and landscaping will make up the vertical infrastructure of the project.
Applicant: VFW, Saratoga Post 4868
Project Name: Storm Shelter/Community Center/VFW Post
City: Clear Lake (Population 8,161)
Date of Award: 7/13/2005
Total Project Cost: $1,147,709
Amount Requested: $500,000
Amount Awarded: $200,000
Project Description: This project will construct a storm center / community center / VFW post facility in Clear Lake. The facility will act as a meeting space for community / county events, meeting space for service organizations and civic groups, and will be a new post for the VFW and Women’s Auxiliary.
Applicant: Central Gardens of North Iowa, Inc.
Project Name: Central Gardens Site Development
City: Clear Lake (Population 8,161)
Date of Award: 11/10/2004
Total Project Cost: $1,225,003
Amount Requested: $547,141
Amount Awarded: $225,000
Project Description: This project includes the completion of Phases III- VII of the Central Gardens development. These phases include seeding, irrigation, the planting of shrubs, perennials, roses, and wildflowers, the development of a wetland garden and stream garden, and the construction of foot bridges.
Applicant: City of Clear Lake
Project Name: Clear Lake Municipal Swimming Pool
City: Clear Lake (Population 8,161)
Date of Award: 10/13/2004
Total Project Cost: $1,700,000
Amount Requested: $500,000
Amount Awarded: $95,000
Project Description: The project involves the construction of a 6,800-square-foot municipal swimming pool, demolition of an existing dilapidated former public works building on city-owned property and the construction of a municipal swimming pool with water features.
Cherokee
Applicant: City of Cherokee
Project Name: Koser Spring Lake Park Renovation
City: Cherokee (Population 5,932)
Date of Award: 4/10/2013
Total Project Cost: $215,000
Amount Requested: $42,400
Amount Awarded: $40,000
Project Description: This project includes multiple enhancements to Spring Lake Park. Specific components: the resurfacing and widening of a 20-year-old, five-foot-wide asphalt trail around the lake; construction of one outdoor picnic shelter; and a new trail from Spring Lake Park East to Sequoia Drive.
Applicant: Cherokee County Fair Association
Project Name: Cherokee County 4-H Expo Center
City: Cherokee (Population 13,035)
Date of Award: 7/14/2010
Total Project Cost: $257,512
Amount Requested: $52,996
Amount Awarded: $52,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 16,000-square-foot multi purpose building and annex. The new facility will include a show arena for livestock, kitchen and commons area and handicapped accessible restrooms.
Applicant: City of Aurelia
Project Name: Aurelia Community Center
City: Aurelia (Population 1,062)
Date of Award: 8/8/2007
Total Project Cost: $1,109,781
Amount Requested: $351,143
Amount Awarded: $225,000
Project Description: The Aurelia Community Center project includes the construction of a 7,680 square foot facility complete with a large meeting hall, legion room, kitchen, bar, and storage room. The City will demolish the existing building and construct the new community center in its place.
Applicant: City of Cleghorn
Project Name: Cleghorn Community Center
City: Cleghorn (Population 250)
Date of Award: 8/9/2006
Total Project Cost: $300,000
Amount Requested: $80,000
Amount Awarded: $77,000
Project Description: The Cleghorn Community Center will be a 3,600 square foot building with four distinct areas for community use. The four areas include the main room, designed to accommodate groups of up to 150 individuals; the smaller room, designed to facilitate gatherings of approximately 30 individuals; a modern kitchen; and the entrance/hallway to be named “Byers Hall.” Trophies from the Cleghorn Community High School will be displayed in “Byers Hall” along with the “Wall of Pride” which will showcase project contributors.
Applicant: City of Cherokee
Project Name: Gillette Park / Family Aquatic Center
City: Cherokee (Population 5,369)
Date of Award: 9/14/2005
Total Project Cost: $3,600,000
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Amount Awarded: $400,000
Project Description: The Gillette Park Renovation and Cherokee Family Aquatic Center Project provides for the renovation of Gillette Park and the replacement of the existing city pool. The park renovation will add walking paths, a gazebo, an amphitheater and playground. The project also includes an aquatic center with water feature amenities, bathhouse, office and a concession and restroom area.
Chickasaw
Applicant: City of New Hampton
Project Name: New Hampton Skate Park
City: New Hampton (Population 3,692)
Date of Award: 6/14/2006
Total Project Cost: $62,000
Amount Requested: $27,000
Amount Awarded: $19,000
Project Description: The New Hampton Skate Park will sit in the heavily used Mikkelson Park and will include the installation of several exciting skate obstacles such as quarter pipes, launch boxes, rails, grind boxes, ledges, and hips.
Applicant: City of Nashua
Project Name: Nashua Welcome Center
City: Nashua (Population 1,618)
Date of Award: 2/9/2005
Total Project Cost: $498,840
Amount Requested: $175,000
Amount Awarded: $150,000
Project Description: This project calls for the relocation and restoration of a 1916 railroad depot, located along the Avenue of the Saints. The approximately 3,200 square-foot facility will offer restrooms, vending machines, an ATM and Iowa products. Volunteers will staff the welcome center during the day to provide information about attractions in Nashua, Chickasaw County and the state.
Applicant: City of New Hampton
Project Name: Chickasaw Family Fitness Complex
City: New Hampton (Population 3,692)
Date of Award: 5/14/2003
Total Project Cost: $2,250,000
Amount Requested: $500,000
Amount Awarded: $250,000
Project Description: Located adjacent to the high school and shared with the public, the Chickasaw Family Fitness Complex will offer recreational activities in a 35,000-square-foot building. The complex will include two full basketball courts, a wrestling room, an aerobic fitness room, weightlifting area, walking track and racquetball facilities. Restrooms and locker facilities round out the building.
Applicant: Chickasaw County Conservation Board
Project Name: Twin Ponds Nature Center
City: Ionia (Population 277)
Date of Award: 9/18/2002
Total Project Cost: $666,393
Amount Requested: $77,393
Amount Awarded: $77,393
Project Description: This project includes construction of a nature center, offices, and maintenance shop in one building that will become the headquarters of the Chickasaw County Conservation Board. In addition, to serving as the daily office for Conservation Board staff, anticipated uses of the building include Conservation Board meetings and other public meetings, conservation education class use, and an information center for Twin Ponds and all other County Conservation Board areas.
Clarke
Applicant: City of Osceola
Project Name: Municipal Recreation Complex
City: Osceola (Population 4,659)
Date of Award: 2/13/2002
Total Project Cost: $1,284,438
Amount Requested: $256,000
Amount Awarded: $56,000
Project Description: Construction of a recreational facility.
Applicant: City of Osceola
Project Name: Historic Osceola Depot & Visitors Center
City: Osceola (Population 4,929)
Date of Award: 9/12/2012
Total Project Cost: $1,430,000
Amount Requested: $88,367
Amount Awarded: $88,000
Project Description: This project includes renovations to the interior of the Historic Osceola Railway Depot. Specific components: upgrades to utilities and mechanical systems; interior renovations to the welcome/waiting area, offices and restrooms; paving the parking lot; and improving the lighting, landscaping and sidewalks around the building.
Clay
Applicant: City of Spencer
Project Name: Spencer’s Little Sioux Riverfront & Trails Project - RECAT
City: Spencer (Population 11,233)
Date of Award: 9/12/2012
Total Project Cost: $901,323
Amount Requested: $184,623
Amount Awarded: $171,000
Project Description: This project consists of three components: a prominent pedestrian boardwalk with grand viewing plaza and other associated riverfront improvements; the installation of a 140-foot-span, 10-foot-wide bridge connecting to the city’s trail network; and paving of almost 1.3 miles of 10-foot-wide recreational trail.
Applicant: Parker Historical Society of Clay County
Project Name: Clay County Heritage Center
City: Spencer (Population 11,317)
Date of Award: 2/9/2011
Total Project Cost: $1,120,100
Amount Requested: $222,791
Amount Received: $200,000
Project Description: This project includes the adaptive reuse, remodel, and expansion of an existing storefront in downtown Spencer. The current 9,000 square foot facility will be expanded into the 11,359 square foot Clay County Heritage Center, which will provide additional space for displays, archive, and collection and research of the historical artifacts in Clay County.
Applicant: Spencer Community Theatre
Project Name: Spencer Community Theatre Expansion
City: Spencer (Population 11,317)
Date of Award: 7/8/2009
Total Project Cost: $1,385,921
Amount Requested: $244,721
Amount Awarded: $200,000
Project Description: This project includes the renovation of the existing 9,598-square foot Spencer Community Theatre, as well as the construction of a 7,437-square foot addition. Six major components of the renovation include: adding a new lobby and entrance terrace on the west side of the building; raising the roof over the theatre by four feet to accommodate stage lighting and scenery; improving and expanding the HVAC system; expanding the stage to provide for more wing space; reconfiguring seating for better sight lines for audience members. The addition will house a new set construction shop, new dressing rooms and green room, new Library/Museum to be used for meetings, classes and rehearsals, and larger, handicapped accessible restrooms.
Applicant: City of Spencer
Project Name: Spencer’s “Grand” Enhancements
City: Spencer (Population 11,317)
Date of Award: 6/11/2008
Total Project Cost: $2,210,242
Amount Requested: $660,242
Amount Awarded: $500,000
Project Description: This project consists of the enhancement and restoration of the Grand Avenue boulevards from 8th Street to 18th Street as well as the enhancement of the Grand Avenue Bridge with art deco style improvements.
Applicant: City of Spencer
Project Name: All Season Convention Center
City: Spencer (Population 11,317)
Date of Award: 12/12/2001
Total Project Cost: $4,230,000
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Amount Awarded: $400,000
Project Description: The All Season Center, built on the Clay County Fairgrounds, will provide much needed public space for the citizens of northwest Iowa. When completed, the 23,000 square-foot building will include meeting rooms, a catering kitchen and commercial exhibit space, making it the largest multi-functional facility in the region.
Clayton
Applicant: City of Elkader
Project Name: White Water Feature - RECAT
City: Elkader (Population 1,273)
Date of Award: 9/12/2012
Total Project Cost: $247,757
Amount Requested: $66,799
Amount Awarded: $62,000
Project Description: This project includes developing a white water feature at a low-head dam that will be modified with special placement of large and small habitat boulders and a wave catalyst structure.
Applicant: City of Guttenberg
Project Name: Guttenberg Riverfront Development and Marina Project Phase II - RECAT
City: Guttenberg (Population 1,987)
Date of Award: 10/13/2010
Total Project Cost: $1,250,000
Amount Requested: $375,000
Amount Awarded: $300,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of the Marina Service Building which will be placed adjacent to the marina on the west shore. This building will include restrooms and showers, telecommunications, meeting space, interior public common space and convenience/welcome area for mariner, bicycle, and byways travelers.
Applicant: City of Guttenberg
Project Name: Naturally Guttenberg
City: Guttenberg (Population 1,987)
Date of Award: 12/8/2004
Total Project Cost: $2,035,567
Amount Requested: $1,014,882
Amount Awarded: $500,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of a marina including shoreline amenities; development of a Mississippi River/Wetland interpretive trail; construction of bathroom facilities at two of the three sites; restoration and enhancement of a historic roadside overlook; access development, including parking at a remote natural site; and utility installation, including running water and lighting.
Applicant: City of Strawberry Point
Project Name: Strawberry Point Revitalization
City: Strawberry Point (Population 1,386)
Date of Award: 8/11/2004
Total Project Cost: $670,250
Amount Requested: $200,000
Amount Awarded: $200,000
Project Description: This project includes the addition of vintage light poles, signage, and 2,700-square-feet of sidewalk, curb and gutter construction in a four-block area. The project also includes the construction of a decorative area with planters and benches.
Applicant: Elkader Main Street Restoration Committee
Project Name: Elkader Opera House
City: Elkader (Population 1,465)
Date of Award: 8/13/2003
Total Project Cost: $350,550
Amount Requested: $175,275
Amount Awarded: $175,000
Project Description: The Elkader Opera House project includes lobby renovation, restroom additions, stair and balcony renovations, mezzanine renovations, millwork and concrete work, trim work, electrical upgrades, seating, and the addition of an elevator shaft.
Applicant: Clayton County Conservation
Project Name: Pony Hollow Trail
City: Elkader (Population 1,465)
Date of Award: 8/13/2003
Total Project Cost: $95,200
Amount Requested: $47,600
Amount Awarded: $47,600
Project Description: The Pony Hollow Trail project will develop and landscape the trailhead, install interpretive signs and benches, develop a rest area and construct a small pedestrian bridge in Elkader.
Applicant: City of Monona
Project Name: Family Aquatic Center
City: Monona (Population 1,550)
Date of Award: 7/10/2002
Total Project Cost: $1,994,150
Amount Requested: $400,000
Amount Awarded: $95,000
Project Description: The community of Monona plans to construct a new aquatic center. CAT funds will be used to purchase a flume for the aquatic center.
Clinton
Applicant: City of DeWitt
Project Name: DeWitt Central Performing Arts Auditorium
City: DeWitt (Population 5,049)
Date of Award: 9/8/2010
Total Project Cost: $6,491,525
Amount Requested: $1,116,335
Amount Awarded: $1,000,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of a 15,000-square foot, 799-seat community performing arts auditorium located at Central Community High School. Other project components include an 8,500-square-foot atrium, 2,500-square-foot entrance area, and restrooms.
Applicant: Felix Adler Memorial Association, Inc. dba Children’s Discovery Center
Project Name: Children’s Discovery Center
City: Clinton (Population 27,772)
Date of Award: 7/9/2008
Total Project Cost: $650,000
Amount Requested: $325,000
Amount Awarded: $325,000
Project Description: Due to the expansion of Highway 30, the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center must move from its current location. This project will include the purchase of a 17,000-square foot building and its parking area as well as the physical adaptation of its interior. Specific renovation will include the installation and updating of signage; a humidity chamber to preserve the collections; creation of two rooms equipped with sinks, refrigerators and furniture to support rental function; bathroom renovations; gift shop updates and renovations; installation of a climbing wall; upgrading the admissions area; and a security system with a closed-circuit television.
Applicant: City of DeWitt
Project Name: Streetscape – Phase II
City: DeWitt (Population 5,049)
Date of Award: 7/11/2007
Total Project Cost: $1,213,985
Amount Requested: $600,000
Amount Awarded: $120,000
Project Description: Phase II of the Sixth Avenue Reconstruction and Streetscape project centers on the reconstruction and addition of streetscape amenities on 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets from 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue downtown. The project corridor involves the reconstruction of the streets, as well as increasing parking capacity, installing decorative concrete, decorative landscaping, antiquated streetlights and streetlight banners, trash receptacles, and two John Bloom entrance sculptures with dedication plaques. In addition, this project will include the relocation of a German Hausbarn from Schleswig, Germany to Lincoln Park in DeWitt.
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