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The Viking Center comes closer to being a reality for the Community of Stanton, Iowa

The City of Stanton and Stanton Friends is pleased to share the announcement from the Vision Iowa Board of their approval of a grant application for the Viking Center Project. The Vision Iowa Board has committed $513,990 towards the project. The Vision Iowa board is comprised of volunteer board members who meet throughout the year and award money to projects around the State of Iowa. Their focus is on funding programs that promote recreational, cultural, educational activities and entertainment.

With the support of three hundred donors from the community, alumni, grants and other generous foundations, Stanton Friends is nearing the completion of their fund raising efforts. To date over 2.7 million dollars has been raised for the project.

The Stanton Friends Steering Committee has been working since the spring of 2008 to promote and raise funds for a community center that will house a new public library, an area for the Good Shepherd Preschool, a walking track, a gymnasium with a wellness center, and a community room. A portion of the bottom level will be a FEMA approved storm shelter for the entire community. The new facility is being designed for all ages to enjoy.

Fundraising efforts continue to raise the last remaining dollars. For more information visit our website at www.stantonfriends.org