$149,000 awarded to Worth County Bike Trail project

Tue April 17 2007
Posted Apr 17, 2007
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NORTHWOOD — Kim Miller said Monday her job is the best one in the world — she gives away money. “What’s better than that?” she said. On Monday, Miller, along with other Worth County Development Authority officials, were able to pass out checks totaling just over $2 million in grants to North Iowa recipients. Miller is the executive director of the WCDA, the charitable arm of Diamond Joe Worth Casino operation, and oversees distribution of 5.76 percent of annual casino revenues. The grants were made to schools, organizations and others who needed a boost to help make projects happen. The Worth County Bike Trail project received $149,000 Check out the source for a list of all the grants. The grants were paid for through casino revenues from July 1-Dec. 31 2006.