The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Friday morning they awarded a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant to LIFT WC and the restoration project for the Elks Ballroom project. Local Initiative For Transformation, Webster City (LIFT WC) was awarded $104,926 for the Elks Ballroom project to finish the upper-level ballroom in the long-vacant historic Elks building in downtown Webster City. The project is the final phase of a seven-year, $3 million rehabilitation that included structural stabilization, exterior improvements, installation of an elevator and renovation of the main floor, which will house Wildcat Distilling Co. The ballroom is expected to host weddings, community events, meetings, live entertainment and nonprofit gatherings. Total project cost is $430,926.