The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has donated STEM carts to 50 public libraries across Iowa, including libraries in Floyd, Mitchell, Howard, Butler, and Mitchell counties..
STEM carts include a variety of toys and kits that encourage organic and structured play grounded in science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Iowa Select Farms employees nominated their hometown libraries to receive the carts to empower kids to be future innovators, creators, and leaders.
Jen Sorenson, communications director for Iowa Select Farms says, “Our public libraries are a beacon for children across the state, particularly in rural communities. We are thankful to be able to impact children’s learning across Iowa, especially as libraries work so hard to maintain programming while being underfunded.”
Among the STEM cart recipients are Elma Public Library, Osage Public Library, Riceville Public Library, Rockford Public Library, Stacyville Public Library, Hampton Public Library. Allison Public Library, and Aplington Legion Memorial Library.
North Iowa libraries in Algona, Eagle Grove, and Kanawha are also getting STEM carts.
