October 19, 2020
McGregor Hook & Ladder Co #1 – Sara Hertrampf, Alpine; Trampus Thornton and Issac Sauer, McGregor Hook & Ladder Co #1; Bill Meyer, Aureon 
Kids Kampus – Lori Kepper, Alpine; Raynelle Burr, Kids Kampus; Bill Meyer, Aureon 
Main Street Elkader – Bill Meyer, Aureon; Ashley Augustyn and Danielle Shea, Main Street Elkader, Lanette Schutte, Alpine
McGregor Park Board – Bill Meyer, Aureon; Maria Brummel, McGregor Park Board; Dalton Hall, Alpine 
Garnavillo Historical Society – Bill Meyer, Aureon; Carol Desotel and Ron Kaiser, Garnavillo Historical Society; Lori Keppler, Alpine 
Clayton County Conservation – Bill Meyer, Aureon; Molly Scherf, Clayton County Conservation; Lara Duff, Alpine 
Elkader Depot Project – Chris Boesker, Alpine; Janis Lerch, Judy Wallendorf and Mary Lee Witt, Elkader Depot Museum; Bill Meyer, Aureon
Aureon is pleased to announce that Aureon Charity Grants for Q1 and Q2 2020 have been awarded to area non-profit organizations in Northeast Iowa. The grants were presented in conjunction with Alpine Communications who sponsored the grant applications. Upon reviewing an abundance of applications, the Aureon Charity Grant Committee delegated funds to projects committed to the betterment of local Iowa communities.
- McGregor Hook & Ladder Co #1 – $1,500.00 to purchase new bunker gear
- Kids Kampus – $400.00 to help fund a new computer, iPad, and wireless router for the daycare center.
- Main Street Elkader – $1000.00 to purchase string lights for the downtown district
- Garnavillo Historical Society – $500.00 towards the purchase of updated display cabinets for the museum
- Clayton County Conservation – $500.00 to help fund the expenses for the Junior Naturalist Camp
- Elkader Depot Project – $200.00 to fund the purchase of a new sign for the Elkader Depot Museum
- McGregor Park Board – $1,500.00 to help fund the community splash pad in Turner Park
“Alpine Communications commends the efforts of these organizations to create thriving communities through these worth projects,” Chris Hopp, General Manager, Alpine Communications. “We are proud to partner with Aureon to make this grant possible.”
Chris Hopp, General Manager
“Aureon is delighted to support nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for Iowans,” said Scott Behn, CEO, Aureon. “We look forward to aiding future community-improvement projects and extend our best wishes to your community.”
The Aureon Charity Grant Program was created in 1993 to increase service and support to rural independent telecommunications companies and the communities they serve. The Aureon Charity Grant Program awards grants on a quarterly basis. Over the course of twenty-five years, Aureon has donated over $950,000 to Iowa nonprofits through the grant program. To learn more, please contact Giving@Aureon.com.
About Alpine Communications
Alpine Communications believes connected communities become thriving communities. Located in Northeast Iowa, Alpine is the local telephone company that became a 21st-century communications provider. We provide internet, television, cellular, security … and telephone too! We promise personal, timely, reliable service from people who live here. When you choose us, we all thrive. Connect with Alpine Communications at www.alpinecom.net.
About Aureon
Aureon is a business solutions provider who connects possibilities to productivity by providing unique and scalable business support services for organizations — small and large. Headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, and serving clients nationally with a presence in 48 states, Aureon offers a comprehensive suite of support services, with a focus on Technology, HR, Consulting, and Contact Center services. Aureon’s unique combination of talent, technology, and tools enable clients to focus on their core business. For more information, visit Aureon.com.
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