Horizons Celebration recognizes 21 ND Communitites
Twenty-one North Dakota communities were recognized July 9 in Bismarck for completing the Horizons program.
At the July 9 celebration, North Dakota Horizons Project Director Lynette Flage recognized the communities that have completed the program; Anamoose, Bowdon, Cando, Cooperstown, Dodge, Gackle, Grant County, Harvey, Hazelton, Lidgerwood, Linton, Maddock, McKenzie County, New Town, Rocklake, Rolette, Rutland, Sheyenne, Stanley, Steele and Walhalla.
Governor John Hoeven congratulated the representatives for providing the leadership their communities need to develop not just economically but also socially. Vice President for Agriculture and University Extension D.C. Coston explained how the communities’ work melds with NDSU’s Grow 21 efforts of working towards three essential attributes for healthy communities; (a) a diverse, resilient economy, (b) effective, efficient infrastructure, and (c) leadership.
Harvey was awarded $8500 that will go into the Harvey Area Community Foundation, which was started with the help of this project. The celebration was a nice way to end the 18 month Horizons process!