Louisa County Historic Preservation Receives Grant

From Sioux City to Muscatine, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA) is investing in projects to preserve the state’s historical assets. The department announced Tuesday it has awarded $118,626 in grants for 14 historic preservation projects through the IDCA’s State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government program.  One of those projects is in the KILJ listening area. Louisa County Historic Preservation Commission will receive $2,872. The commission will use the grant to hire a preservation professional to nominate the Fairview Community Church in Wapello to the National Register of Historic Places. Iowa has one of the largest Certified Local Government programs in the country, with 90 cities and counties that rely on this state-local partnership for training and technical assistance to stabilize historic neighborhoods and revitalize downtowns. Through this program, the State Historic Preservation Office collaborates with local governments on preserving historic properties, establishing historic preservation commissions, and enacting supportive local codes and ordinances.