The City of Neodesha agrees to employ the services of a grant writing group to help the city.

 At yesterday's city commission meeting, commissioners heard from Garrett Nordstrom of Governmental Assistance Services from Lawrence. Nordstrom says the city of Neodesha is very close to being eligible for a variety of beneficial grants.

The cut off for the grant is 51.1% low to moderate income residents. Neodesha comes in just under that mark at 49.5%. Nordstrom told commissioners that his company would conduct a community wide survey that would yield more accurate numbers than the US Census.

Commissioners agreed and approved a measure that would allow the city to partner with Governmental Assistance Services at a cost of $34,000.