by Mike Matzinger
In 1996, as part of his Eagle Scout service project, Jeremy Gneiting organized a fundraiser to install a community sign for Grant, Idaho. A Fourth of July breakfast with donated food resulted in a sign that helped define the community for decades.
“At the time,” Gneiting shared, “I never imagined how meaningful that project would become to me. Even now, 30 years later, I still feel a sense of pride every time I drive by, knowing I was able to contribute something lasting to the place we call home.”
That same sign is being replaced, and Gneiting is once again involved alongside a group of local residents leading the effort.
The new sign is designed to better reflect the area, incorporating local materials like river rock and a more modern structure. The project is being funded through community donations, with strong support from both long-time and newer residents. A deposit has already been made, and the group is working toward installing the sign by the Fourth of July.
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/03/historic-grant-community-looks-ahead-with-plans-for-new-sign/