Ireton, Iowa — Several Sioux County projects and funds have received some money from a community foundation.
Sioux County Community Foundation officials tell us they recently awarded grants totaling over $126,000 in support of projects and programs throughout Sioux County. They tell us this brings the total grants awarded to over $1.6 million since the first grants were made in 2006.
Advisory Board Chair Maggie Landegent says, “The Sioux County Community Foundation is excited to be able to impact the quality of life and services for residents of Sioux County.”
Three organizations received the highest amount this round — $10,000. Those organizations were the City of Hospers for the South Side Park Ball Diamond Lights project, the Hawarden Fire & Ambulance Association for firefighting equipment, and the Sioux Center Fire Department for a Rapid Intervention Team or “RIT” Pack. (According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a RIT is a designated crew that will serve as a stand-by rescue team for personnel and be available for the immediate search and rescue of any missing, trapped, injured or unaccounted for fire fighter(s).)
Two organizations received $8000 grants. They were the City of Chatsworth for a park update, and the Granville Fire & EMS Association for a ventilation fan and wildland firefighting gear.
Here are the rest of the grants:
| Organization | Project | Amount |
| City of Chatsworth | City of Chatsworth Park Update | $8,000.00 |
| City of Hawarden | Hawarden Swimming Pool | $3,000.00 |
| City of Hospers | South Side Park Ball Diamond Lights | $10,000.00 |
| City of Ireton | Community Electronic Sign | $5,000.00 |
| Dutch Heritage Boosters | Security System for The Century Home | $1,500.00 |
| Falcon Wrestling Club | Youth Wrestling Facility – wrestling mats | $2,000.00 |
| Granville Fire & EMS Assn | Ventilation Fan / Wildland Gear | $8,000.00 |
| Hawarden Fire & Ambulance Association | Hawarden Fire Equipment | $10,000.00 |
| Hawarden Police Department | Axon Electronic Compliance Systems | $7,500.00 |
| Hawarden Senior Center | Hawarden Senior Center Remodel | $5,000.00 |
| Heritage Village | Heritage Village Town Center Gazebo | $5,000.00 |
| Hope Food Pantry | Freezer And Shelving | $1,800.00 |
| Hull Bright Start, Inc | Security System | $6,500.00 |
| Inspiration Hills Camp and Retreat Center | Zip Line Expansion | $5,000.00 |
| Ireton Area Historical Society | Kemper School Roof Replacement | $5,000.00 |
| MOC-Floyd Valley Sports Booster Club | Middle School Batting Cages | $4,000.00 |
| Orange City Christian School | Phase 23 Building Project | $5,000.00 |
| Rock Valley Recreation Department | Pickleball Courts | $6,000.00 |
| Sioux Center Fire Department | RIT Pack | $10,000.00 |
| Sioux Center Police Department | Police Shields | $7,500.00 |
| Siouxland Adaptive Sports | Adaptive Equipment Purchases | $7,500.00 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | AED-Trinity | $1,500.00 |
| Whispers of Love Hope & Joy | Whispers Gathering’s Equipment | $2,000.00 |
