Representatives from organizations that received funds from the Guthrie County Community Foundation, front row: Jennifer Christensen, City of Bagley; Tori Fuller and Kris Arrasmith, City of Guthrie Center; Alisha McAlister, Thomas Rest Haven; Bethany McCool, Little Charger; Chelsea Pearey, Guthrie Activity Center; Tiffany Arber, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; Karen Fluharty and Leah Carico, Linden Public Library; and Jamie Lane, Little Smiles and Company. Middle Row: Jotham Arber, Guthrie County First Responders; Tiffany Steensen, Guthrie Activity Center; Gail Shook, First Presbyterian Church of Guthrie Center; Gale Ambrecht and Jacob Kent, Guthrie County Swim Club; Katie Mason, Main Street Coon Rapids; Dennis Flanery, Guthrie County Hospital Foundation and Guthrie County Lions Clubs; Laura Stetzel, Guthrie Activity Center; Beth Rogers, Casey Public Library; JoAnn Alumbaugh and Julie Dent-Zajicek, Tori’s Angels Foundation; Heather Schneider, Boys and Girls Clubs of CSWI; and Jacki Sly, Little Smiles and Company. Back Row: Logan Wolf, Michael Clarke, John DeLavergne and Curtis Twigg, Panora Fire Department; Jeff Kracht, Coon Rapids Fire Department; Nathan McAlister, Bayard Betterment; Derek Betts, Mike Kenyon and Levi Derry, Guthrie Center Fire Department; Bruce Pitzer, Main Street Coon Rapids; David Guisinger, Menlo Fire Department; and Alan Andersen, Main Street Coon Rapids
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Guthrie County Community Foundation (GCCF) held a reception at the Guthrie Activity Center to hear from the various organizations that received funds from GCCF. This year’s grants totaled $210,410 among the 27 organizations that received funds. Representatives of each recipient organization provided a brief report on how the funds are being used.
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Guthrie County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Guthrie County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to visit www.GuthrieCountyCommunityFoundation.org. Grant applications are due Jan. 31, 2027. For questions or assistance with the application process, contact the Foundation at GCCFoundation@gmail.com.
Guthrie County Community Foundation Board Members include, front row: Joni Dvorak, Mary Ebert, Stacey Simmons, Tammy Deal, Nita Fagan and Carla Hilgenberg. Back row: Ryan Albers, Dwight Dinkla, Andy Arganbright, Jeremy Muell, Tom Rutledge, Ruth Blomquist, Diane Flanery and Kirby Klinge. Tamara Deal presents a token of appreciation to Diane Flanery for her time serving as a board member on the Guthrie County Community Foundation. Incoming Guthrie County Community Foundation President Andy Agranbright and outgoing president Tamara Deal.
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Grant Purpose (Project Title) |
Organization Name |
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Building Little Smiles: Child Care Facility Planning Project |
Little Smiles and Company |
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Cardiac Monitor Replacement |
Panora EMS |
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Playground Shades |
Little Charger Early Learning Center |
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New Fireman Bunker Gear |
Panora Volunteer Fire Department |
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SCBA Purchase (Air Packs) |
Stuart Fire Department |
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GCH Congregate, Meals on Wheels Program |
Guthrie County Hospital Foundation |
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Replacement of 1984 Wildland Attach Truck |
CWT Firefighters Foundation Inc. |
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Bayard Community Center |
Bayard Betterment Foundation |
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Guthrie County Swim Club New and replacement equipment project |
Panora Lions Club |
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Coon Rapids Fire Department — Equipment and purchasing for new truck… |
City of Coon Rapids |
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Meals that Matter Expansion |
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Southwest Iowa |
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Gear Upgrade |
Menlo Fire and Rescue Foundation, Inc |
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Rescue Tools |
Yale Fire Department |
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HVAC Replacement for Food Pantry |
First Presbyterian Church of Guthrie Center |
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Mitchell Park Toddler Playground Equipment and Swingset |
City of Guthrie Center |
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KidSight Camera Purchase for Preschool Vision Screening — Guthrie and Panorama School Districts |
Panora, Guthrie Center, Jamaica, Linden Lions Club |
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Marketing and Administrative Needs |
Tori’s Angels Foundation |
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EMT Training and Equipment |
Guthrie County First Responders |
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Training, Equipping and Supporting |
Guthrie County Chaplains |
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Providing an ADA Bathroom |
Guthrie Activity Center |
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Positive Pressure Fan Replacement |
Guthrie Center Fire Fighters Association |
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Thomas Rest Haven Purchasing of a Lift |
City of Coon Rapids |
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City Hall Roof |
City of Bagley |
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library Guthrie County |
Our Communities Health Foundation |
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Veterans Memorial Park Landscaping |
Main Street Coon Rapids |
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Kid’s Program Space |
Linden Public Library Foundation Inc |
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Casey Public Library Passes and Game |
Town of Casey |