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Fair board seeks ARPA funds for storm shelter, bathroom in 2026 budget plan
Summary
Jewell County Fair organizers presented a 2026 budget and told commissioners they plan to use ARPA funds for a storm shelter and a new bathroom; they said they will notify the county when a final decision is made to receive the funding.
Tonia Underwood, a member of the Jewell County Fair board, presented the 2025 fair schedule and introduced the group’s budget requests for 2026. Representatives from the fair later told commissioners they plan to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a storm shelter and a new bathroom and will let the county know when they have a final decision so the funds can be released.
Lesa Peroutek and other fair representatives detailed expenditures and said a final funding decision is pending. The presenters asked that the county reserve ARPA funds for those capital items once the fair board finalizes plans. The commissioners did not take a vote on ARPA allocations during the meeting; fair representatives said they would notify the county when the project scope is confirmed.
The presentation was summarized during regular office-head updates at the June 30 meeting; commissioners asked to be informed when the fair board finalizes the request so staff can confirm budget availability and any conditions tied to ARPA disbursement.
