Rapid Response Grants Awarded to Marshall County Organizations

United Way of Marshall County, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, has awarded over $100,000 to local organizations in the past two months that help provide food, housing and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID-19.  Representatives are also working with businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate and urgent needs.

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Third Round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Awarded

The United Way of Marshall County, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, is working with a network of businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate and urgent needs with the Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.  As a result, the third round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants was awarded May 1 to organizations providing food, housing and utility assistance. 

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Plymouth City Council Approves Use of Flood Cleanup Money for Loader Repairs

The Plymouth City Council has agreed to use money set aside for flood cleanup to repair some of the city’s equipment. Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver told council members last week that the Street Department had problems with both of its loaders in the past year. The total repair bill came in around $24,000, according to Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt, which is more than what was budgeted.

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The Third Annual Taste of Marshall County is Coming up This Saturday!

Just because it’s called the Taste of Marshall County doesn’t mean your other senses will be left out this Saturday.

From the invigorating feeling that participants will get from the 5K Race before the Taste to the sights and sounds of the live performances and the smell and taste of the various foods and beverages to try, this event is jammed packed with plenty of exciting opportunities to pique everyone’s interest. Continue reading

Marshall County Community Foundation to Match Donations to Flood Relief Efforts

Donations made to Marshall County’s flood relief efforts will get a dollar-for-dollar match from the Marshall County Community Foundation. It will match up to $135,000 in private sector 2018 flood relief donations to the United Way of Marshall County. That includes donations already made since February’s flood. Donations can be made online at MarshallCountyUW.org.

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