Summary
City staff announced that Centerville has applied for a $250,000 federal grant to digitize in-house municipal and historical records. Additionally, a newly updated digital cemetery map now tracks individual graves and highlights the resting places of local veterans.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed digitization project is supported by an external grant application totaling approximately $250,000.
Local historians, genealogists, and city staff who need efficient access to historical archives and cemetery records.
Property owners near potential sites or taxpayers concerned with infrastructure costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Whitaker Museum Board - Feb 24, 2026
City staff announced that Centerville has applied for a $250,000 federal grant to digitize in-house municipal and historical records. Additionally, a newly updated digital cemetery map now tracks individual graves and highlights the resting places of local veterans.
City Council — February 17, 2026
The city has been searching for years for a second cemetery location and debated whether to study the feasibility of using city-owned hillside property or explore other land options.
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