(KMZA)--Two local cities are among thirty-nine Kansas communities that have been awarded Community Development Block Grants from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced grant awards Thursday totaling more than 17 million dollars.
The city of Centralia will receive a $535,423 grant to complete an electrical distribution system improvement project through the city. The city will contribute a similar amount in local matching funds.
The city of Marysville will receive a $600,000 grant to build a new fire station. The city will contribute more than $938,000 in local matching funds.
The new fire station is to be built on city owned property on North 20th Street adjacent to Feldhausen Field.
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