In January, two Iowa organizations were recommended to receive $10,000 each from the last round of Challenge America grants to use for 2025 programming. The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ...

Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Executive Director Lindsay Bauer ... tied to the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. The Iowa Arts Council says it’s still working to understand ...

While the art center doesn't rely heavily on federal funding, smaller arts organizations in rural communities will feel the brunt of the cuts, she says. "There isn't a lot of us here in Iowa.