Community projects in Ames, Hampton, Des Moines and Marion have been awarded state grants for tourism projects.   Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson, Jacque  Matsen says a special project is planned for Innis Grove Park in Ames.

The project was awarded 200-thousand dollars in state money for the two-point-six million-dollar project.

Des Moines won a 200-thousand dollar grant for a massive skate park. Franklin County is getting some state money to help with the renovation of its convention center in Hampton. Marion has the biggest overall project and is getting a 400-thousand dollar state grant for a new Y-M-C-A.