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Delano requests legacy funds for yearlong 150th celebration, seeks steam engine and programming support
Summary
Delano officials and the chamber asked the committee for assistance to support a yearlong sesquicentennial celebration in 2026, including bringing a historic steam engine to town and producing a commemorative book and calendar; a figure of $150,000 for a portion of costs was mentioned.
Representative McDonald presented House File 24‑71 seeking support for Delano’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) celebration spanning 2026. Testifiers described a yearlong slate of events intended to engage schools, businesses and regional visitors.
Michelle Dirks, chair of Delano’s sesquicentennial committee,…
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