RAGBRAI 2024
is coming has been to Winterset!
Winterset RAGBRAI Committee Awards $45,000 to Local Projects
Funding has been granted to the following organizations:
Ferst Readers, Inc. – fund free books to children in Madison County under 5-years-old
Historic Preservation Commission – restore the Soldiers Monument carvings at
Monumental Park
The Iowa Theater – help repair the theater’s marquee roping
Winterset Community Educational Foundation – support student scholarships, field
trips and other curricular enhancements
Winterset Community School District – fund teacher appreciation activities
Winterset Disc Golf – help install concrete pads and signage at the disc golf course
located at the Madison County Historical Complex
Winterset FFA – purchase a portable sound system
Winterset Parks & Recreation – assist with the purchase of three bike repair stations
located around Winterset
Winterset Public Library – assist with the purchase of an ADA-compliant work/study
pod
Winterset Police Department - purchase a branded tent and table to increase safety
and visibility at events, and protect officers from inclement weather
The Winterset RAGBRAI Committee is pleased to announce final selections have been made to award several local projects a portion of the $45,000 raised on July 23 during RAGBRAI’s overnight stay. The committee received more than 25 applications for a total request of nearly $200,000. While there were many worthy projects to fund, ultimately the committee chose to support the programs located within Winterset, and which most closely aligned with their mission statement of showcasing the heart of Winterset by providing RAGBRAI visitors a taste of our small-town magic. The projects chosen were picked for the impact they have on Winterset for citizens and visitors alike.
The committee would like to thank every organization that applied for funding, and thank all of the volunteers, sponsors and community members that helped make 2024
RAGBRAI in Winterset such a success. The impact of your support will be felt
throughout Winterset for years to come.