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Heartland senior services reports steady use of 64 Word Center, says ARPA-funded project complete
Summary
Heartland Senior Services told the Story County Board of Supervisors that its 64 Word Center has built steady participation since opening, runs a library outreach pilot, delivers about 400 Meals on Wheels weekly countywide, and used $300,000 in ARPA funds to complete the facility project.
Heartland Senior Services presented an annual report to the Story County Board of Supervisors on March 24, saying the agency’s 64 Word Center has found its stride since opening and is expanding outreach across the county.
The presentation, delivered by Deb Shoulder of Heartland, summarized services, participation and partnerships from October 2024 through August 2025 and highlighted a library-based outreach pilot and volunteer programs intended to broaden access to seniors outside Ames.
“It's been a year and a half. That's the 64 Word Center has been open and I am pleased that we're finding our stride and figuring things out on providing services and…
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