The Governor awarded several area communities with part of more than $7,000,000 in federal recovery funds.

Governor Doyle says the money is for projects that help create jobs and grow the state economy.

The projects in our area are:

City of Necedah, Juneau County, $610,000 grant
The project includes the construction of a library. Total project cost is $1.3 million.

City of Nekoosa, Wood County, $510,000 grant
The project includes the construction of a senior and community center. Total project cost is $1.4 million.

Village of Milltown, Polk County, $260,000 grant
The project includes the construction of an adult development center. Total project cost is $625,000.

Village of Turtle Lake, Barron County, $610,000 grant
The project includes the construction of a library and storm shelter. Total project cost is $1.3 million.

Village of Webster, Burnett County, $360,000 grant
The project includes the construction of a library. Total project cost is $700,000.

Village of Blair, Trempealeau County, $260,000 grant
The project includes downtown improvements such as sidewalks, streetlights and parking. Total project cost is $500,000.

City of Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, $660,000 grant
The project includes downtown waterfront redevelopment and infrastructure improvements. Total project cost is $3 million.

Village of Hawkins, Rusk County, $360,000 grant
The project provides business park infrastructure for Jeld-Wen Windows, a manufacturer of energy-efficient doors and windows. The project represents $1.5 million in new investment.

Village of Menomonie, Dunn County, $205,000 grant
The project includes infrastructure to support an expansion by ConAgra/Swiss Miss, a food processor. Total project cost is $260,000.