www.iowagreatplaces.gov

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs issued awards to communities and individuals last week at the first annual Iowa Great Places Awards and Recognition Banquet in Des Moines on Friday, October 16, 2009.

Iowa Great Places is an initiative that combines state resources with local assets to build capacity in Iowa communities, regions, neighborhoods or districts that cultivate their unique and authentic qualities. The program calls for the state to work in partnership with each Great Place to identify existing grant programs and technical assistance that may be applicable to projects contained in their work plans.

 Following is the list of awards and recipients:

COACHES RECOGNIZED
Francis Boggus
Linda Howard
Bruce Williams
Cali Beals
Jeff Geerts
Marie Steenlege
Kevin Baskins
Jeff Berckes
Nate Hoogeveen
Sharon Tahtinen
Ed Tormey
Tim Lane
Jane Schadle
Andy Loonan
Dakin Schultz
Sam Shea
Scott Suhr