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Community Development & Beautification

Arcadia (IA) Betterment and Development Corporation
City park playground equipment.
$7,000
Atlantic (IA) Rock Island Society Enterprise
Preservation of the historic armory in downtown Atlantic.
$28,725
Audubon County Conservation Board
Completion of recreational trail in Audubon County (IA).
$12,500
Board of Regents/University of Nebraska- Omaha
Creation of the Neighborhood Center office in Council Bluffs for Pottawattamie County.
$723,519
Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.
Restoration of historic structures at farmstead in eastern Pottawattamie County.
$7,805
CB Landscape Trust
Maintenance of entryway streetscape projects in Council Bluffs.
$50,000
City of Atlantic (IA)
Creation of a new neighborhood park in the community.
$25,000
City of Avoca (IA)
Preservation and restoration study of historic downtown.
$35,000
City of Avoca (IA)
Town Center streetscape and beautification project.
$358,762
City of Avoca (IA)
Program funding for the development of new single family housing.
$30,000
City of Buck Grove (IA)
Support towards construction of a community sign.
$500
City of Carson (IA)
Expansion of a city park to include the nearby riverfront.
$61,250
City of Council Bluffs
Residential acquisition/rehabilitation program to improve downtown neighborhoods.
$350,000
City of Council Bluffs
Support for downtown West Broadway streetscape project.
$100,000
City of Council Bluffs
Upgrading of the features and environment of Big Lake Park.
$200,000
City of Crescent (IA)
Installation of new lighting and surfaces at city park.
$20,000
City of Harlan (IA)
Equipment for two new park playgrounds.
$5,000
City of Lewis (IA)
Construction of Public Library/Heritage Center.
$25,000
City of Red Oak (IA)
Addition of reading and program space to historic public library.
$50,000
Community Housing Investment Corporation
Neighborhood development in Council Bluffs and site preparation.
$27,000
Corning (IA) Opera House Cultural Center
Restoration project including reconstruction of balcony and stairways.
$24,000
Council Bluffs Trees Forever
Local beautification projects.
$10,000
Grant Community Preservationists
Restoration of Masonic Hall in the historic district of Grant (IA).
$50,000
Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs
Building materials to construct eight homes for low-income families.
$200,000
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc.
Land bank for future housing development.
$25,000
Iowa Architectural Foundation
Community design workshops in southwest Iowa.
$15,000
Iowa West Foundation Gateway Initiative
South 24th Street bridge aesthetic improvements to community entryway.
$1,675,000
Iowa West Foundation Public Art Initiative
Implementation of Council Bluffs public art master plan.
$2,000,000
Iowa West Foundation Streetscape Initiative
Beautification and maintenance of primary corridors in Council Bluffs.
$3,200,000
Keep Council Bluffs Beautiful, Inc.
Education, conservation and beautification programming.
$100,000
Macedonia (IA) Historical Preservation Society
Restoration of the facade and floor at Pioneer Trail Museum.
$12,250
Montgomery County (IA) Historical Society
Historic town square art exhibit in Red Oak.
$15,000
Municipal Homes, Inc.
Assistance for a low income housing project in Council Bluffs.
$42,500
Pottawattamie County Community Foundation
Start-up support for community foundation operations and donor outreach.
$1,286,000
Shelby County (IA) Conservation Board
Camping improvements and handicap accessibility at Nishna Bend Recreation Area.
$20,000
Town and Country Arts
Renovation and restoration of the Grand Lodge Arts Center in Modale (IA).
$25,000
Economic Development

Artspace Projects, Inc.
Live/work space for artists in Council Bluffs historic district.
$456,182
Bluffs Arts Council
A year-round concert and film series in Council Bluffs parks and local venues.
$10,000
Bluffs Arts Council
Festival of Trees activities.
$13,000
Chanticleer, Inc.
Improvements to community theater in Council Bluffs.
$14,997
City of Avoca (IA)
To fund an economic development grant program for downtown improvements.
$125,000
City of Council Bluffs
Alcohol-free New Year's Eve festival for families.
$45,000
City of Council Bluffs
Development and implementation of economic development work plan.
$150,000
Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development
Update of corridor management plan for Iowa's Loess Hills National Scenic Byway.
$24,750
Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development
"Farm to Fork" programs for growers and consumers in Pottawattamie County.
$97,500
Iowa Western Community College
Marketing and tourism support of national volleyball championship tournament.
$20,000
Iowa Western Community College Foundation
Programming support for performances at the performing arts center.
$60,000
Omaha Botanical Center, Inc.
Support of visitor transportation between Council Bluffs-Omaha venues during Railroad Days.
$20,000
Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors
Support of the C.I.T.I.E.S. fund for rural community infrastructure projects.
$1,160,000
Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors
Economic feasibility analysis of a gateway commerce project.
$100,000
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation
Support of the Downtown Revitalization Fund in Council Bluffs.
$500,000
Education

African American Heritage Foundation
African American history traveling exhibits/lectures in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
$5,000
African Culture Connection
Multicultural education programs and performances in southwest Iowa.
$11,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
School based mentoring program in Pottawattamie County schools.
$31,000
Board of Regents/University of Nebraska- Omaha
Support of regional hands-on science and math summer camps for youth.
$16,820
Board of Regents/University of Nebraska- Omaha
Arts programming for Council Bluffs residents in senior housing.
$9,000
Board of Regents/University of Nebraska- Omaha
Presentations in local schools by multicultural authors and illustrators of children's books.
$8,300
Board of Regents/University of Nebraska- Omaha
Arts education outreach to educators in southwest Iowa.
$17,472
Center for the Advancement of Self-Sufficiency Incorporated
Programs for students with special needs in the Atlantic (IA) area.
$2,000
Community Education Foundation
Enhancement of the Scholarships and Training for Adult Re-entry Students (STARS).
$556,400
Conference for Inclusive Communities
Human relations leadership program for Omaha metro area youth.
$2,500
Council Bluffs Public Library
Renewal of resource materials at library's Foundation Center.
$3,500
Council Bluffs Public Library
Creation of teen area and related programs.
$110,195
Council Bluffs Community School District
Phase I initiative including SAMs, improved technology and transportation needs.
$1,170,000
Friends of Boyer Chute and Desoto National Wildlife Refuge
Environmental education with "eagle cam" for southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska students.
$5,000
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Development of a youth leadership program in southwest Iowa communities.
$20,000
Good News Bears
Support for educational activities at the "Inner-city Kids Club" program in Omaha.
$4,000
Historic General Dodge House, Inc.
Production of "traveling trunks" to educate children about Council Bluffs historic site.
$2,000
Historic General Dodge House, Inc.
Addition of audio tours at Council Bluffs historical site.
$30,000
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County
Education outreach coordinator for museums in Council Bluffs.
$97,500
Iowa Newspaper Foundation
To provide newspapers in school classrooms in southwest Iowa.
$17,000
Iowa West Foundation Scholarship Program
College scholarships for southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska students.
$500,000
Language and Culture School of Omaha
Workshops for teachers, parents, and volunteers involved in youth education.
$1,500
Literacy Center for the Midlands
"Real life" literacy classes for adults in the Omaha community.
$2,000
Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13
Early childhood learning programs in Pottawattamie County school districts.
$1,300,000
Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13
Career academy curriculum enhancements for high school students in southwest Iowa.
$63,000
Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13
Summer leadership academies for southwest Iowa youth.
$72,000
Luther College (Decorah, IA)
Summer tour of the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band in Council Bluffs and southwest Iowa.
$13,600
Nishnabotna Conservation Foundation
Southwest Iowa educational outreach program on bald eagles.
$1,000
Omaha Botanical Center, Inc.
Support of Railroad Days to celebrate local railroad heritage at Omaha and Council Bluffs museums.
$25,000
Omaha Children's Museum
Sponsorship for Council Bluffs area students to attend national traveling exhibitions.
$58,180
Omaha Symphonic Chorus, Inc.
"World Music Celebration" choral concert in Council Bluffs involving area students.
$5,000
Omaha Symphony Association
Education programs and a symphony community performance in the Council Bluffs area.
$50,000
Omaha Zoological Society
Zoology educational programs for southwest Iowa students.
$100,000
Opera Omaha
Premier of "The Blizzard Voices" performance at The Arts Center (on the campus of Iowa Western Community College).
$25,000
Pottawattamie County Conservation Board
Establishment of the science/conservation education program.
$51,000
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2
Educational theater programs in southwest Iowa schools on violence prevention.
$20,000
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2
Programs in southwest Iowa Head Start preschools.
$2,500
Society of American Military Engineers- Omaha Post
Engineering and architectural competition for local youth.
$2,000
Strategic Air and Space Museum
Space travel education outreach into southwest Iowa schools.
$15,000
The Durham Museum
Support for the "Moneyville" exhibition to interactively promote economic literacy.
$25,000
Human and Social Needs

Adoption Links Worldwide
Awareness campaign for families in southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.
$10,000
Agriwellness, Inc.
Development of a traveling educational display for use in southwest Iowa.
$2,000
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes education programs in Pottawattamie County and Omaha metro area.
$1,000
American Lung Association
Summer camp at South Bend (NE) for children with asthma.
$1,500
Anchors of Hope, Inc.
Development of a "Bullying Stops Here" initiative and support network in Pottawattamie County.
$5,000
Animal Relief Fund for a Shelter
Purchase of two animal control vehicles to cover the Mills County (IA) area.
$14,000
Animal Relief Fund for a Shelter
Low-cost spay/neuter program in Mills County (IA) for pets of low-income families and seniors.
$1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
Community based one-on-one mentoring with children in Pottawattamie County.
$20,000
Board of Regents/University of Nebraska- Omaha
Services for area elderly with deteriorating vision.
$20,000
Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council
Storm shelter and scout program facility in Little Sioux (IA).
$100,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands
Assistance to equip and staff the new Council Bluffs club at human services campus.
$250,000
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc.
Boone (IA) camp for Iowa youth with diabetes, including youth from southwest Iowa.
$2,500
Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus
Support for completing five-agency campus construction in Council Bluffs.
$800,000
Children's Memorial Hospital Foundation
Diagnostic equipment in pediatric cardiac cath lab at Omaha regional hospital.
$120,000
Children's Square USA
On-site emergency assessment services at Council Bluffs shelter.
$20,000
City of Glenwood (IA(
Updating of siren storm warning system.
$4,000
Community Education Foundation
Emergency supplies and clothing for students in Pottawattamie County schools.
$15,000
Concerned, Inc (Harlan, IA)
A delivery truck to transport projects to a workshop for assembly and repair by persons with disabilities.
$10,000
Council Bluffs Goodfellows
Program for local families during holiday season.
$45,000
Council Bluffs Senior Center, Inc.
Center improvements and new equipment.
$23,500
Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
Protective storage for documents of foster children in southwest Iowa.
$1,450
Disaster Relief Funds
Support of local and Iowa disaster relief funds.
$350,000
Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc.
Homeowners and renters educational program in Pottawattamie County.
$31,500
Heartland Child Development Center, Inc.
Expansion project in Council Bluffs to meet growing childcare needs.
$35,000
Heartland Family Service
Healthy life choices education for children in Omaha/Council Bluffs programs.
$60,000
Heartland Family Service
Substance abuse services for women.
$250,000
Heartland Family Service
Drug treatment case management.
$60,500
Honor Flight, Inc.
Support for transportation of western Iowa WWII veterans to Washington D.C.
$25,000
Hope-Net Ministries, Inc.
Collaborative services to assist Council Bluffs families meet basic needs.
$15,000
Iowa Legal Aid
Medical and legal program in southwest Iowa for low-income persons.
$75,000
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Collaborative development of language translation services in the Omaha metropolitan area.
$5,000
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Parenting education classes/the "Building Families Boutique" in Council Bluffs.
$87,121
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa
To fulfill wishes of southwest Iowa children with life threatening diseases.
$12,300
Merrymakers Association
Entertainment outreach to senior housing locations in southwest Iowa.
$31,000
Midlands Humane Society
For construction of an animal care and control facility in Pottawattamie County.
$300,000
Mills County (IA) Prevent Child Abuse Council
Creation of a school based healthy teen education program.
$20,000
Mills County (IA) Public Health
Family support program for drug addiction recovery.
$25,000
Mission For All Nations
Hunger prevention program in Omaha area.
$20,000
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Creation of an Omaha metropolitan area resource center for MS research.
$8,000
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Medical equipment for MS clients in Omaha area.
$4,000
Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA summer camp activities for Nebraska and southwest Iowa youth.
$14,000
Nebraska AIDS Project
"Power of Positive Living" program including comprehensive curriculum and testing.
$17,200
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Expansion of website services for members in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
$4,250
Omaha Down Syndrome Parent Network
To provide Down Syndrome specialists in metro area school districts.
$3,000
Pottawattamie County Conservation Board
Automated external defibrillators at Loess Hills Lodge.
$2,500
Promise Partners
Expansion of a community networking small grants program in Pottawattamie County.
$135,000
QRESOLUTION, Inc.
Project Homeless Connect Omaha- a one-day and one-stop program providing services to area homeless.
$7,500
Santa Monica, Inc.
Availability of addiction treatment services for Iowa women at Omaha facility.
$22,000
Siena/Francis House
Transitional services for the homeless in the Omaha metropolitan area.
$13,400
Southwest Iowa Families, Inc.
Expansion of family mental health services in Clarinda (IA).
$51,000
Southwest Iowa Family Services
Construction of an early childhood development center in Atlantic (IA).
$50,000
Ted E. Bear Hollow, Inc.
Expansion of Camp Hope near Omaha for grieving teens.
$4,000
The Salvation Army Council Bluffs Corps
Support services to meet emergency needs for families.
$40,000
The Salvation Army Council Bluffs Corps
Supplemental funding to meet needs of local families.
$50,000
United Way of the Midlands
Campaign support to meet human service needs in Omaha metropolitan area.
$330,000
Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County
Public health nursing in local shelters.
$25,000
Vocational Development Center, Inc.
Management database technology to meet needs of Omaha area clients.
$10,000
West Central Community Action
Emergency food assistance for families in western Iowa.
$25,000
Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center
Informational programs for Council Bluffs area patients.
$31,000
YMCA of Greater Omaha
Bocce ball court for YMCA in Glenwood (IA).
$2,500
Young Women's Christian Association
Technology upgrades for service delivery to Omaha metro area clients.
$12,000