ITC Midwest Contributes $5,000 to Support New Regional Emergency Services Building in Readlyn
January 7, 2025 | ITC Midwest
READLYN, Iowa (Jan. 7, 2025) — ITC Midwest has announced a $5,000 contribution through a Power of Connection grant administered jointly with the Iowa Rural Development Council to the City of Readlyn Volunteer Firefighters Association to support the planning of a new regional emergency services facility. This essential funding will enable the creation of architectural renderings for the proposed community emergency services building, which will serve several rural communities in the region.
“We’re deeply grateful for ITC Midwest’s support, which will enable us to move forward with a key step in our planning process,” said Readlyn Emergency Services Building Project Lead Scott Broten. “This new facility will strengthen emergency services across multiple communities, enhancing safety for residents and helping our volunteer responders do their job more effectively.”
The new facility will be a critical asset to Readlyn and surrounding areas, providing improved resources and space for emergency response teams. The renderings will help the Volunteer Firefighters Association and local leaders visualize the proposed facility and secure additional funding to bring the project to fruition.
“We are proud to support the City of Readlyn Volunteer Firefighters Association in their vision for a new regional emergency services building,” said ITC Midwest President Dusky Terry. “By investing in this initial planning phase, we’re helping to create a foundation for enhanced emergency response capabilities that will benefit multiple communities. This project aligns with our commitment to safety, and we are excited to help make it a reality for the people of Readlyn and surrounding areas.”
The community emergency services building is expected to house vital equipment and provide workspace for first responders, creating a regional hub for fire and emergency medical services. By supporting the creation of renderings, ITC Midwest is contributing to a crucial first step in the development of a facility that will help rural communities respond quickly and effectively in times of crisis.
About the Power of Connection Program
The Power of Connectioncommunity grant program is an initiative of ITC Midwest and the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC). This innovative economic development program is designed to pair rural communities seeking assistance with IRDC resource teams. Those teams drive both community conversations and solution development for problems or projects.
Communities eligible for the Power of Connection program must have populations of under 10,000 and be outside of a metropolitan area. Power of Connectiongrant dollars cannot be used for construction, real estate or equipment.
About ITC Midwest
ITC Midwest LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company. ITC Midwest operates more than 6,600 circuit miles of transmission lines in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri, and holds utility status in Wisconsin. ITC Midwest is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and maintains regional operating facilities in Dubuque, Iowa City and Perry, Iowa; and Albert Lea and Lakefield, Minnesota. For further information visit www.itcmidwest.com. ITC is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. For further information visit www.fortisinc.com.
Media Contacts:
Bill Menner, Executive Director, Iowa Rural Development Council
director@iowardc.org or 641-990-4757
Darcy Moulin, Senior Communications Specialist, ITC Midwest
dmoulin@itctransco.com or 319-297-6837