The Dickinson County Endowment Fund, in support of twenty-three projects led by Dickinson County non-profit organizations, has distributed grants totaling $110,842.
DCEF Council Advisor Ann Ditsworth recognized the 2024 Advisory Council, which is made up of volunteers who broadly represent the County’s residents: Chairman Evan Bensley – Lake Park, Vice Chairman Marilyn Vos – Arnolds Park, Treasurer Dawn Matthews – Terril, Secretary Sandi Bueltel – Superior, Greta Gruys – Spirit Lake, Megan Helgeson – Wahpeton, Tim O’Hagan – Spirit Lake, Ryan Schmidt – Okoboji and Annie Wasson – Milford.
Ditsworth also noted, “The Council thoughtfully reviews each application and its impact for our citizens. It is very rewarding to see how our Non-profit organizations continually strive to serve the many diverse needs throughout the county. We’re excited to support the following positive projects in our communities:”
This year’s grants include:
- Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club. Free Kids Fishing Clinics, $1,000.00
- Spirit Lake High School, Teen Yoga Camp, $1,000.00
- Lakes Senior Center, Dining Room Update, $1,200.00
- NWIA Corridor Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity First Addition, $2,000.00
- Okoboji Performing Arts, Youth Performing Arts Ed: 2025 Season, $2,000.00
- Okoboji Summer Theatre, ADA Restroom Improvement, $2,000.00
- Twin Forks Trap & Skeet Club, Twin Forks Trap & Skeet Clubhouse Project, $2,100.00
- Camp Okoboji, Gravel Bed Tree Nursery, $2,500.00
- City of Terril, Severe Weather Response Equipment, $2,500.00
- Lutheran Services in Iowa, Behavioral Health Intervention Services, $2,500.00
- Spirit Lake Elementary School PIE, Outdoor Classroom: Landscaping Project, $2,500.00
- Spirit Lake Protective Assn, Mini-Wakan Audio Visual System, $2,500.00
- Dickinson County Museum, Bringing the Depot to LIFE!, $4,000.00
- Terril Public Library, Library Wall Repair – Memorial Bldg, $4,000.00
- Cherish Center, Request for Care Program, $5,000.00
- Elderbridge – Agency on Aging, Iowa Return to Community, $5,000.00
- UDMO – Milford Head Start, Creating Safe & Engaging Outdoor Play Space, $5,620.00
- Pearson Lakes Art Center, Community Arts Programming, $6,760.00
- NWIA Humane Society, Van to support HS NW IA, $10,000.00
- Milford American Legion Post 384, Floor Covering Renovation, $11,000.00
- Voluntary Action Center, Subsidized Meals on Wheels, $15,000.00
- Lakes Regional Healthcare, LRH Ambulance Xpedition Powered Stair Chair, $15,512.00