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Keith County OKs tourism and safety grants totaling roughly $94,373
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The Keith County Board of Commissioners approved four large-improvement grants — to the Keith County Historical Society, Keystone Lemoyne Fire & Rescue, the Wild West Soapbox Derby and Nebraska Game and Parks — and set procedures for follow-up documentation and invoicing.
The Keith County Board of Commissioners voted to approve four large-improvement grants during its regular meeting, directing staff to collect required documentation and process payments.
The board approved a $14,950 grant to the Keith County Historical Society for exterior paint and repairs at the Mansion On The Hill. Sean (the county’s chamber/tourism presenter) told commissioners the mansion is a major local tourist attraction and asked the county to help fund exterior work. Motion to approve carried on a roll call vote.
Commissioners also approved a $10,923.50 grant to Keystone Lemoyne Fire and Rescue to establish a life-jacket loaner program and to help buy a Polaris side-by-side for beach patrol and rescue operations. The chamber presenter noted field observations that many children visited Lake McConaughey without life jackets; the grant request included equipment and an ongoing loaner plan.
The board approved a $50,000 grant for the Wild West Soapbox Derby to build additional covered storage and improve concrete in the pit area. The presenter said the event draws significant visitors and overnight stays to the county.
Finally, the board approved a grant to Nebraska Game and Parks for lift-station and septic work at the Martin Bay Campground. The county’s tourism presenter described the campground as part of a larger $1.7 million project and said the requested $17,500 would cover lift-station components.
In each case, commissioners called for standard follow-up: the county will require invoices or letters on letterhead describing how funds will be used before disbursement. All four grants were approved by motion and roll-call affirmation.