Photo Courtesy of GCCF

The Guthrie County Community Foundation (GCCF) heard from the recipients of their 2025 round of grants on Thursday.

Member Andrew Arganbright mentions that they met with the roughly 25 organizations that received a grant, and heard from all of them on the projects they were utilizing the grant for. The presentation included what the project was, and how it benefited residents of Guthrie County. The application process for the 2026 round of GCCF grants is now open as well, with individuals able to begin that process by emailing GCCF at gccfoundation@gmail.com, or visiting the Des Moines Foundation website and clicking on the affiliates tab for Guthrie County.

Bayard Church of Christ – Summer Meal Program
Boys and Girls Club of Central Southwest Iowa – Continued Growth
Casey Public Library – Library Updates
City of Coon Rapids–Ambulance Department – CPR Training Supplies
City of Coon Rapids–Fire Department – Bunker Gear
City of Coon Rapids–Police Department – Purchasing new AEDs for the police trucks
City of Coon Rapids–Thomas Rest Haven – updating lights in facility
City of Panora – Community Center bathroom/HVAC rehab
Friends of the Bayard Public Library – Digital sign for library
Friends of the Guthrie Center Library – 2025 youth library programs and materials
Guthrie Center Fire Fighters Association – SCBA replacements
Guthrie County Arts Council – Classroom enhancement
Guthrie County Conservation Board – Signage
Guthrie County Fair Foundation – Showering ADA concrete
Guthrie County First Responders Association – EMS bags for fire department first responders
Guthrie County Historical Village Foundation – Exterior painting of museum building
Guthrie County Hospital Foundation – Physical therapy equipment
Jamaica Emergency Services Association – Radio upgrade
Little Charger Early Learning Center, Inc – Capital campaign debt reduction
Little Panther Daycare and Preschool – Educational and safety remodel
Little Smiles and Company – Investing in the future of Little Smiles and Company
Main Street Guthrie Center – Lighting up our downtown side streets
Menlo Fire and Rescue Foundation, Inc – Gear upgrade
Panora Christian Church Stitch and Chatter – Sewing for others
Panora EMS – Training equipment
Panora Garden Club – Water drip line for petunia trees in Panora
Panorama Soccer Club – Equipment upgrade
Stuart Fire Department – Helmet replacement
Stuart Public Library – Office study booth pod
Tori’s Angels – Donor software and strategy consulting
Tri Center Association – Congregate meals operation and equipment
West Central Youth Club – summer program 2025
Yale Fire Department – Communications
YJB TTT – Support for TTT sustainable fundraising camping for girls