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O’Brien County Economic Development Efforts Receive A Boost

August 12, 2026




(Sanborn)– O’Brien County has been awarded two USDA Rural Business Development Grants totaling $198,000 to support local economic development efforts.

The O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) and the Sanborn Revolving Loan Fund each received $99,000. The grants were awarded through the USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program.

The funds will be used retain, or expand business and industry in O’Brien County.

(Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KIWA in Sheldon)