Calhoun County Board of Supervisors and Opportunity Living Announce CDBG Grant Award of $600,000

February 9, 2022 – (Calhoun County) The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded Calhoun County and Sub Recipient Opportunity Living a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $600,000! Midas Council of Governments will assist in the management of the grant. 

The grant will assist with costs for new windows, exterior doors and roofs on the 8-bedroom group homes located in Lake City and Rockwell City. “We are beyond excited to work alongside the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors to implement this grant, and make very necessary repairs to the group homes. Our clients deserve the very best homes to live their daily lives,” says Shannon Mahannah, CEO of Opportunity Living. 

Pictured left to right:

Carl Legore: County Board of Supervisor 

Scott Becker: County Board of Supervisor

Shannon Mahannah: CEO of Opportunity Living

Jayne Wilhelm: Community Relations and Development Director of Opportunity Living

Robin Batz: Calhoun County Auditor

Scott Jacobs: County Board of Supervisor