Ionia is seeking donors for a bandshell at Steele Street Park.

Specifically, the municipality is looking for a lead donor to give $100,000 or more, according to a community announcement. The bandshell is part of the first phase of construction at Steele Street Park, a new outdoor space for concerts, festivals and community gatherings.

The estimated cost of installing the bandshell is around $200,000. All donors will be recognized, with specific details to be announced later, but the lead donor will be given naming rights. The gift can be pledged over several years.

The city has already secured two grants to support the first phase of the project. However, due to the timing of floodplain permits, all required grading must now be completed during the first phase, which has significantly i

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