DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) -- State officials have awarded 34 grants worth almost $290,000 for the arts.
The grants from the Iowa Arts Council will go to artists and organizations in 16 towns and cities.
The goal is to promote artistic excellence, job growth, planning and educational outreach. For instance, some of the grants are going to schools.
The council received 120 applications for the fiscal year ending June 30 of next year. The applications cover five areas, including arts in education and public art.
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