O'Brien Co. Community Foundation awards grants totaling over $81,000

The O'Brien County Community Foundation (OBCCF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, awarded grants totaling more than $81,000 to nonprofit organizations and units of local government in support of projects throughout the county.

Grants were presented June 17 at the Primghar Community Building.

One of the grant recipients was the Hartley Volunteer Fire Department, which was awarded a $5,000 grant for bunker gear.

Other groups receiving grants, grant amounts and projects include:

Archer Fire Department, $2,500, bunker gear; City of Calumet, $4,500, Planting Roots in Calumet; Cit...