Jewell County Community Foundation awards more than $28,000 in grants

During its spring grant cycle, the Jewell County Community Foundation awarded more than $28,000 to eight projects.

The following organizations received funding:

• Esbon Rural Fire District, $8,978 to buy equipment to help outfit a used pumper and tanker truck acquired by the fire department.

• Formoso Community Church, $2,000 to purchase speakers, amplifiers, microphones and stands, and also to help pay for the installation costs of the equipment at the church.

• City of Esbon, $1,293.21 to help purchase commercial tables and chairs for the Esbon Community Center.

• Jewell County Fair Board, $...