Grand River Mutual Telephone has announced the latest round of community improvement grant recipients. The Friends of the Thompson House organization was allocated $250.00 towards renovations of the Thompson House, near Crowder State Park in western Grundy County. The Bethany Kiwanis Club was awarded $500.00. The money will be used to purchase clothing for needy children.

The Decatur County (Iowa) Fair Board is the recipient of a $500.00 grant. It will be used to purchase an energy-efficient fan for a show ring. Applications for the next round of funding are due by December 31st. Application forms are available from GRM's business offices, or online at www.grm.net.

Questions should be directed to Marketing Supervisor Amy Clapham at the Princeton office. Since 1999, GRM has awarded 181 grants to community organizations in the territory system served by GRM Telephone.