A $10,000 gift from Casey’s General Stores Inc. pushed the total of gifts and pledges to the “Make a Splash!” Campaign for the Hampton Aquatic Center past the $135,000 mark.
“We are deeply grateful to Casey’s, as well as to all of the very generous donors who have responded so far,” said Campaign Coordinator Pat Sackville of Hampton.
Casey’s General Stores, headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, has nearly 1,500 locations including a store in Hampton.
“Casey’s is very active in giving back to the communities we serve. We have been in Hampton for nearly 20 years, and this project was the perfect opportunity for Casey’s to help Hampton thrive,” said Bill Walljasper, Casey’s Chief Financial Officer.
In a related development, the City of Hampton has informed Vision Iowa of its intent to apply for a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant to help underwrite the Aquatic Center, the related Progress Park Regional Recreation Complex and linkages to the Rolling Prairie Trail.
Applications for CAT grants are accepted on a quarterly basis and the City of Hampton is aiming for the Jan. 15, 2010 deadline to apply.
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