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More than 20 Ames arts groups present 2026–27 grant requests to COTA; several applications missing budget details
Summary
Twenty-three arts groups presented to the Ames Commission on the Arts during the Nov. 3 grant hearings; presenters highlighted outreach, rising costs, and programs serving youth and seniors. Commissioners flagged missing 26/27 budget numbers on several applications and asked for follow-up documentation.
Twenty-three arts organizations presented grant requests and program updates at the Nov. 3 Ames Commission on the Arts hearing, outlining a mix of outreach plans, rising production costs and requests to sustain or grow programming in Ames.
Presenters — which included the Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames Choral Society, Ames Town & Gown, Creative Artist Studios, Actors community theatre, Ames Youth Choir, Des Moines Metro Opera (Ames chapter), Central Iowa Symphony, KHOI community radio, Iowa Youth Ballet and multiple…
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