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WEDC launches new round of grants to transform underused spaces
28 Aug 2024
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A newly restored memorial honoring lives lost in a tragic 2005 bus crash will serve as an attractive community gathering space for future generations of Chippewa Falls residents, local leaders said during an unveiling ceremony today.
The Harmony Court memorial, which was dedicated to members of the Chippewa Falls High School marching band, had fallen into disrepair in recent years and was largely unused.
The local Rotary Club and other groups received a $26,900 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) in 2023 to refresh murals in the memorial, create spaces to relax, and add a stage for outdoor events.
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