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Committee hears Route 66 centennial ideas, state grant opportunities and a proposed documentary series
Summary
Residents and tourism staff discussed Route 66 centennial plans, state event grants, oversized Route 66 signage and a proposed Route 66 documentary series; tourism staff cited a $250,000 events pool and grants up to $50,000.
Community members and tourism staff used public comment to press planning and funding ideas for the Route 66 centennial in 2026, including documentary production, statewide grant opportunities and large-scale signage.
"One of the things that we're doing is planning a Route 66 documentary film series, where we're going to stop at each of the cities along the route and interview community leaders, business leaders, artists, kids, teachers, students," said…
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