Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Tourism has planned new programs that will involve the community in 2018.

On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said, an Interpretive Staffing Grant of $600 has been approved for anyone who wants to suggest an idea and work on the plan.  An application form can be found on the tourism web site. www.DiscoverJamestownnd.com

Also planned for 2018 is a Louis L’Amour project with several agencies cooperating in highlighting the life of the Jamestown native.

Swedlund said the project requires providing a space for visitors to visit and learn more.

He added that Fort Seward is looking at plans to develop a video presentation.

He said two kiosks were installed in 2017 at the Pipestem and Overlook trails.

He pointed out that Jamestown Tourism is working with the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation with the JSDC Workforce Development program.

Looking back on 2017, Swedund pointed out the improvements to the National Buffalo Museum including the new buffalo video presentation and viewing space, along with other remodeling that was done, and the return of the preserved White Cloud, located at the museum.

He said this year the museum had doubled its visitors.

He added that in 2017 tourism has update the grant request process to include requests from non-profit entities .

He said tourism continues to work with Newman Arena at the University of Jamestown and The Two Rivers Activity Center, with hosting athletic events.

He pointed out that the Jamestown Civic Center is working on booking events outside of athletic events, such as concerts and conventions.