POCAHONTAS — The Pocahontas County Foundation Board of Directors recently announced that 16 community projects throughout the county were awarded a total of $124,040 in 2024. Two High Impact Grant Awards were selected this year. The Laurens Pool Committee received $20,000 for pool amenities for the new swimming pool complex under construction in Sportsman’s Park.

The Fonda Hometown Pride Committee received $22,000 for new playground equipment in School Park.

The Pocahontas County Foundation’s mission is to foster charitable giving and to strengthen and support non-profit organizations throughout the county for the benefit of all residents in Pocahontas County. For more information about the Pocahontas County Foundation or how you can donate to support future projects, please visit www.pocofoundation.org

Other awards include:

• American Legion Post 19 — $3,000 for a char-broiler

• Fonda Fire Department — $9,982 to upgrade a truck

• Gilmore City — $9,700 for Sunset Park Pavilion

• Havelock Hometown Pride — $4,531 for outdoor music equipment

• Iowa State University Extension — $4,549.50 for an interactive smart TV

• Laurens Care Center — $5,149 for a blanket warmer

• Laurens Fire Department — $4,200 for pagers

• Laurens Food Pantry — $2,770 for food freezers

• Laurens Swim Team — $3,593 for a swim timing system

• Pocahontas County Library Association — $4,409.64 for STEM kits

• Pocahontas Fire Department — $5,000 for rescue stablilization struts

• Pocahontas Rotary — $3,832.50 for an adult bench swing

• Rialto Theatre — $5,750 for a sound board for live performances

• Rolfe Hometown Pride — $7,230 for handicap doors for community center

• Rolfe Public Library — $913.86 for STEAM projects

• Varina Hometown Pride — $7,040 for sidewalks at the park