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Fall 2007
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- Issues such as daycare and preschool were discussed at Stanton School Advisory
Committee meetings.
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Jan 2008
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- A group of concerned community members toured local communities who has addressed
the same issues.
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Feb 2008
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- Stanton Friends was formed. "Building for our youth, community
and future."
- Steering Committee was formed- a group of 20 individuals working for
community betterment. This committee meets monthly.
- Subcommittees were formed that include Grant Committee, Capital
Campaign/Marketing, Site Committee and Alumni Committee.
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March 2008
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- A feasibility study is conducted by Pat Hall of Snyder´s
and Associates of Atlantic, Iowa.
- The Steering Committee researched and collected data from similar
sized communities with similar building projects.
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April 2008
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- Representatives from Stanton Friends will sit on a sub-committee
of the Stanton Child Resource Board allowing them to use their 501.C.3 status.
- Steering Committee met with SWIPCO and discussed grant opportunities.
- Nancy Lindgren developed committee to work on Alumni research.
- Steering Committee asked Chamber, Industrial Foundation and City
for support and funding for feasibility study.
- The Stanton Friends hired Snyder and Associates of Atlantic, Iowa
to complete a concept plan. The concept plan will include Field
Inspections, Establish Base Flood Elevations, Development of
Concept Plan, Estimated Cost Projections, and Potential Funding Sources.
- Stephen Peterson develops webpage for Stanton Friends.
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May 2008
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- Sue Cosner awarded committee with $5,000 for the feasibility
study through the Ripple Effect Grant.
- Marketing/Capital Campaign met with Dana Wenstrand.
Develops drafts of brochure and Question & Answer brochure.
- Stanton Friends secured an office space.
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June 2008
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- Developed Donor Recognition Levels.
- Steering Committee pledged $86,000 at June´s meeting.
- Set date of Community Capital Campaign Kick-off.
Scheduled entertainment - Champions Forever.
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July 2008
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- Steering Committee shared two presentations to
community members (potentially capital campaign volunteers).
- Grant Committee hired Lana Pals for 80 hours of
Grant Research at $30/hr.
- Total pledged to date $110,000.00
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August 2008
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- Pat Hall of Snyders and Associates presented the
Steering Committee with the progress of the feasibility study- near completion.
- Capital Campaign Fundraising Team is formed with Jerry & Pat
Gilliland and Duane & Janet Dinville as Capital Campaign Chairpersons.
- Steering Committee hired part time Viking Center Coordinator,
Mindy Wookey.
- Lana Pals was hired as a grant writer along with SWIPCO and ISU extension office.
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September 2008
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- Capital Campaign Fundraising Team met with approximately 200 individuals during
one-on-one "host" meetings during the month of September.
- Site Committee selects #1 site (west of school parking lot)
- Architect Rick Emswiler was hired to do preliminary drawings of building.
- A mailing went out to Stanton alumni promoting our project and pledge brochure.
- Steering Committee prepares for October 1st Kickoff event.
See Press Release Here
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October 2008
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November 2008
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- Local Government Innovation grant was submitted and public
fund raising efforts continue.
- Newsletter from Stanton Friends was sent via email to residents,
alumni, and friends of Stanton.
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December 2008
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- Stanton Friends/City of Stanton submitted Community Development
Block grant application for construction of the daycare center to
the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
- Mailer sent to all residents, alumni, and friends of Stanton.
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January 2009
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- Public fund raising efforts continue, Stanton Friends submitted inquiry
application to state for possible stimulus package for shovel ready projects.
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February 2009
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- Members of the Steering Committee met with Montgomery County Emergency Coordinator,
Kevin Norris on grants available/FEMA and storm shelter possibilities for facility.
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March 2009
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- Kevin Currie of Septagon Construction gave the Steering Committee a presentation.
- Committee met with Iowa Homeland Security of Emergency Management on tornado and
safe rooms in facility.
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April 2009
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- We began contacting charitable foundations and working on Pre-Disaster
Mitigation grant.
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May 2009
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- Stanton Friends began working with Homeland Security on a grant.
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June 2009
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- Representatives from Steering committee and others visited
Morrissey Engineering
building in Omaha, Nebraska.
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July 2009
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- Stanton Friends collaborate with Stanton Booster Club and Stanton Strivers 4-H Club
to participate in RAGBRAI.
- The Stanton Care Center does a fundraiser on our behalf.
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November 2009
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- We have reduced the size of the center from 36,300 square feet to 24,418 square feet;
thereby reducing the construction costs from $4.8 million to $2.8 million. This change
will result in the elimination of the daycare center from the building. It will continue to
house the Good Shepherd Preschool, library, wellness center, gymnasium and storm
shelter, which residents feel are the most pressing needs. This change was made in
an effort to make the project more affordable and viable for Montgomery County residents.
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December 2009
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- Our committee is excited to announce one of the first grants received for the
Viking Center. The evaluation process for the Iowa Healthy Communities grant has been
completed. Stanton Friends proposal has been approved for funding in the amount of
$100,000 for the two year project period.
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