Warren County Economic Development has announced the recipients of the 2024 Warren County Philanthropic Partnership, including the High-Impact Grant for $25,000 that went to
Norwalk Parks and Recreation for the Norwalk Central Park project. The project will feature an amphitheater for cultural events and performances, a bike park featuring a pump track, and an ice and roller rink for winter and summer sports of all ages and abilities, and is estimated to cost $5 million.

Other recipients of Community Grants worth up to $5,000 included:

– Indianola Fire Department
– HEAL House of Iowa
– Short Years Partnership
– Indianola Firefighter’s Association
– City of Milo
– Indianola Public Library
– Women of Norwalk
– City Of Carlisle
– Norwalk Area Ministerial Association
– Kiya Koda Humane Society
– City of Hartford – Fire Department
– Iowa College Access Network
– Middle River Friends Church – CCA Food Pantry
– City of Milo
– Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.
– Indianola Community Youth Foundation
– Jesse J Sanctuary Foundation
– Simpson College
– Indianola Police Department
– City of Norwalk – Fire Department
– Carlisle Area Historical Society
– Milo Hometown Pride