Impact Award, March 7; Rotary grant, March 15
The deadline for nominations for the Greene County Community Impact Award is approaching. This Friday, March 7, is the final day to have nominations postmarked for consideration. Nominations can also be hand delivered to 506 S. Walnut St. in Jefferson by Friday. Impact Award nomination forms are available at each library in Greene County.
The award honors those who have made a difference in the Greene County community with social, educational, or cultural contributions. While communities recognize local leaders, the Impact Award seeks out those making a difference county-wide.
Past recipients are Lawrence Geisler of rural Jefferson, the Town and Country Band of Churdan, Carson Griffith of Grand Junction, and Tim and Vickie Robbins of rural Scranton.
The Greene County Community Impact Award will be presented Sunday, May 4, in the Greene County courthouse rotunda in a 3 pm ceremony.
The deadline for applications for grants from the Rotary Club of Jefferson is Saturday, March 15. The application process is open to non-profit organizations whose programs or projects benefit others in the areas of education and literacy, community improvement, youth activities, economic development, community assistance and health. Organizations are not required to have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
Applications and policies and guidelines are available at the Greene County Chamber and Development office, the Greene County office of Iowa State University Extension and Outreac, Jefferson Public Library, Churdan Public Library, Paton Public Library, Home State Bank, and Peoples Trust & Savings Bank locations throughout the county.
Applications must be mailed to the post office box shown on the application. Grants will be awarded in May. Questions may be directed to Lisa Jaskey, treasurer – Rotary Club Foundation, at 515-386-4223.
