Olin, IA

Olin was awarded $1,000 to be used to purchase flowers and perennials for the newly created Unity Park.  LeadershipPlenty® graduate, Cindy Borst, wrote an essay to the Iowa Today magazine with only three days notice before the end of the contest to apply for the funding.   In the essay she emphasized the involvement of many volunteers of all ages and income levels in creating the park for use by everyone in the community.  The newly purchased flowers were planted by the local Girl Scout troop who also earned their community service badges for their involvement.  Pre-K and kindergarten students planted the boxes they designed.  Adults and the community youth group planted the city boxes and helped with other park projects.  A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new park was held on May 26^th.   Source: Elsa Hirl

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