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WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR RURAL RESIDENTS DISCUSSED AT CONFERENCE

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss water and sewer opportunities for residents and communities in rural Missouri. 

VILLAGE OF MERRIAM WOODS RECEIVES $525,000 FOR WELL AND STORAGE STANDPIPE

Funds to be used for the installation of a second, chlorinated well,

 storage standpipe, and new pump house. 

VILLAGE OF BULL CREEK RECEIVES $405,000 FOR WELL AND DISTRIBUTION LINES

Partnering between Rural Development, State of Missouri Community Block Grant funds

and the Department of Natural Resources will insure continued water distribution for approximately 99 residents.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS $30,000 CHECK TO VERNON COUNTY COMMISSION

The funds assisted with providing needed space for general offices and
court administrative offices in the county's historic Courthouse.

CITY OF LAMAR RECEIVES $30,300 GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAMAR BUSINESS PARK

25 employees and visitors will benefit from asphalt and concrete improvements that will be in compliance with the American Disability Act and Section 504 standards.

PIERCE CITY RECEIVES $11,212 GRANT FOR EARLY STORM WARNING SIREN

1,382 residents and businesses to benefit.

CITY OF DUENWEG RECEIVES WATER AND WASTE PROGRAM

$561,000 LOAN AND $175,000 GRANT

Installation of interceptor lines and a lift station  will aid

in the orderly growth and provision of basic utility service to the area.

OZARK FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION RECEIVES

$183,000 GRANT FOR SELF-HELP HOUSING PROGRAM

Funds will be used for administrative expenses to

supervise the USDA Mutual Self Help Housing Program.

CITY OF EAST PRAIRIE RECEIVES GRANT FOR MUSEUM

Funds will purchase and renovate a building to house the City's museum
and technical skills training center.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMENDS LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
DURING AWARD CEREMONIES

Presentations of mock checks were made to the City of Foley, City of Hawk Point, Village of Silex, and Village of Whiteside. 

$226,738 GRANT TO HOWARDVILLE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Funds will be used to construct a new facility to house the Howardville Public Safety and Service Building, housing the City Hall, police station, and fire department.

$280,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CITY OF PICKERING
Funds will be used for a new sanitary sewer system.  The new Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer system (LPSS) will benefit 95 households.

MCFALL RECEIVES A $4,560 GRANT FOR WARNING SYSTEM
New warning system will be able to be activated remotely from the 911 building in Albany.

CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH RECEIVES $31,900 GRANT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS

The City contributed the remainder of the total $94,000 project costs.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS A $50,000 GRANT FOR
HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONAL MARKETING PLAN

Funds will be used to develop a marketing plan for the current healthcare education programs offered through the Texas County Technical Institute (TCTI).

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMENDS LOCAL
SERVICE PROVIDERS DURING AWARD CEREMONIES

Five recipients receive $1,335,050 in loan and grant funds

OVER $13 MILLION IN USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
SELECTED TO SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN 34 STATES

Missouri Receives $1,043,306 for seven projects.

OPEN HOUSE FOR DEXTER APARTMENTS II

Partnership with Missouri Housing Development Commission a success
in rehabilitating and remodeling 28  units.

$5,029,880 TO BRUSH CREEK SEWER DISTRICT FROM USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
USDA congratulates Brush Creek Sewer District for the completion of the new collections system benefiting over 825 families.

VILLAGE OF WEST SULLIVAN RECEIVES $603,000 FROM USDA
Funds to be used to finance a new water and fire protection system.

$73,350 TO CRAWFORD COUNTY FOUNDATION FROM USDA
Funds to be used to finance child development activity equipment and security fencing.

USDA INVESTS $358,680 IN PWSD #1 OF CRAWFORD COUNTY
68 Households to benefit from new sewer treatment system.

FAMILY DREAM BECOMES REALITY

Only a few short years ago Mario and Maria Guevara were living in Mexico
and could only dream of owning their own home. 

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS SIRENS FOR LURCERNE AND WORTHINGTON
The funds will be part of an $22,310 project for purchase and installation of the sirens for each community.

OPEN HOUSE FOR SENATH APARTMENTS

Partnership with Missouri Housing Development Commission a success

 in rehabilitating and remodeling 48 units

PWSD #2 OF STONE COUNTY RECEIVES $2,000,00 LOAN FOR WELL AND DISTRIBUTION LINES

System will serve 1,180 residents, uniting several small developments

 and their systems into a centralized system. 

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS VISIT DEXTER APARTMENT II COMPLEX   

Visit highlighted the recent improvements made to the 28 unit rental housing complex.

CITY OF BRAYMER RECEIVES GRANT FUNDS

City to purchase vehicle to be used for the maintenance of the streets,
water, and sewer in this small rural community of 910 residents..

FARMINGTON SERVICE CENTER RECOGNIZES WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

Celebration and recognition of the great support and efforts made by the women working there.

$180,000 GRANT TO NORTH EAST COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

   Funds will be used by NECAC for administrative expenses to supervise
the USDA Mutual Self Help Housing Program

CITY OF AURORA RECEIVES GRANT FOR FIRE STATION ARCHITECTURAL FEE 

   Funds will deter the cost of the architects in relation to the design and
construction documents of Aurora Fire Station Two

LONG TERM RESIDENT CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

    Jefferson City Rural Development offices recognizes
long term resident of California Senior Housing.

CITY OF FAIR PLAY RECEIVES $93,985 GRANT FOR INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS  

  Projected 20 new jobs.  Improvements will include water main extension,
sewer system extension, street work, and building site preparatory work.

CITY OF URBANA RECEIVES $8,212 GRANT FOR POLICE CAR  

  Need is fulfilled allowing city to use budgeted funds toward
their 5-year Community Policing Program instead of a patrol car. 

VILLAGE OF SOUTH GREENFIELD RECEIVES APPROVAL OF $330,000 GRANT AND LOAN FUNDS FROM USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT  

  The residents of the Village of South Greenfield had the foresight to address a need
within the Village by passing a bond issue to make those improvements possible.

CITY OF EVERTON RECEIVES GRANT FOR EARLY STORM WARNING SIREN  

  325 residents and businesses in the Everton area will benefit from the new siren.  Mayor Little thanks Senator Bond, Senator Talent, and Representative Ike Skelton for their support of President Bush's initiative of being committed to the future of rural communities.

VILLAGE OF AVILLA RECEIVES GRANT  FOR EARLY STORM WARNING SIREN

 99 residents and businesses in the Avilla area will benefit from the new siren.  Rosemary Lombard, President of the Board of Trustees expressed her appreciation.