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Buchanan County EDC announces BOOST grant for Nick’s Family Grocery; Winthrop council approves $1,000 for community events
Summary
At the July 2, 2025 Winthrop City Council meeting, Buchanan County Economic Development Director Lisa Kremer announced that Nick’s Family Grocery won an empower rural grocery store BOOST grant, and the council approved a $1,000 payment to the Winthrop C & C Club for local events.
Buchanan County Economic Development Director Lisa Kremer told the Winthrop City Council on July 2 that Nick’s Family Grocery has received an empower rural grocery store BOOST grant that will fund updates and allow the store to expand into delivery and "take-and-bake" services.
The announcement came during Kremer’s annual activity update to the council. Kremer described the grant as supporting the grocery’s operational updates; additional specifics about the grant amount or timeline were not provided.
The council also approved a $1,000 Agreement for Services payment to the Winthrop C & C Club to support Economic Development events including Winthrop Days, Truck-or-Treat and Christmas on Madison. Council Member Melissa Hesner moved to approve the payment and Jim Loughren seconded; the motion carried with "All ayes." The consent agenda — including the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes, current bills and the financial report — was approved earlier in the session on a motion by Brian Kelchen, seconded by Lee White, and carried with "All ayes."
No additional financial details, grant amounts beyond the $1,000 community payment, or implementation timelines for the BOOST-funded grocery updates were provided in the meeting record. The council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
