(Deb Dillner, FOBCR; Kurt Zibell, Banner Creek Reservoir Director; Heather Daugherty, Johnsonville Banner Creek Member; Barb Dillner, FOBCR; and Beth Nelson, FOBCR)
(KNZA)--An additional grant has been awarded for the construction of a multi-purpose community center at Banner Creek Reservoir, west of Holton.
The Friends of Banner Creek Reservoir Board of Directors, in a news release Tuesday, announced they were awarded a $10,000 grant from the Johnsonville Member Giving Drive for the project.
Employees of Johnsonville nominate local non-profit organizations for the potential grant, and then vote to select the organization to receive the grant funds.
The building will include a kitchen, gathering area for 125-150 people, restrooms and a basement, which will be a designated storm shelter.
The original building construction estimate from April 2020 was $320,000. The release says with tremendous community support, the Friends of Banner Reservoir raised half of the estimated project costs, $160,000.
In October of last year, they were awarded a $160,000 matching state grant.
Due to delays created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the grant announcement date was pushed back about a year and a half. Material and construction costs have increased during the delay.
The release says they are in the process of finalizing their building plans and preparing to request bids.
Even with in-kind donations, the release says additional funds will be necessary to complete construction of the building.
The Friends of Banner Creek Reservoir Board of Directors include Aaron Deters, Eric Deneault, Barb Dillner, Deb Dillner, Lana Dillner, Richard Iverson, Rob Ladner, and Beth Nelson.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Two arrested following Friday Jackson Co traffic stop
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
LATEST STORIES
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Atchison company earns energy grant; upgrades planned
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Nebraska
MoDOT to discuss Holt County bridge projects
Sheriff's Office to take part in drug take back event
Council hears report from golf course