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May 17, 2024
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LOCAL NEWS
Carroll City Council Approves Plans, Specs, Form Of Contract, Estimated Cost For $1.2 Million Renovations At Merchants Park
The Carroll City Council voted to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for over $1 million in planned renovations to historic Merchants Park. The council hosted the required public hearing during its May 13 meeting. Parks and Rec Director Chad Tiemeyer detailed the project’s scope. AUDIO
The cost of construction opinion presented during Monday’s hearing was $1.21 million. Funding for the project includes $354,000 from the City of Carroll, $50,000 from the county and local schools, $316,000 in private fundraising, and nearly $300,000 in grants, leaving the project with an almost $200,000 shortfall. City officials will need to determine at a future meeting where they will source the remaining funds. Construction is scheduled to begin almost immediately after the last game of the season is played at Merchants Park, with a projected completion date of Dec. 1. The council appeared generally supportive of the renovations, but Ward 2 Councilman Jason Atherton asked if the city had any firm commitment from the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) that state baseball would remain in Carroll after the current contract expires. AUDIO
Tiemeyer adds interest in the facility has grown from other organizations beyond the IHSAA and Merchants, as the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) is hosting its conference tournament at Merchants Park next spring. Tiemeyer says the IHSAA can’t even commit to keeping state baseball in Carroll due to the site selection process, but he is confident that Merchants Park will be home to the 1A and 2A state tournaments for the near future. AUDIO
Atherton also questioned the 15-percent contingency for the project. Tiemeyer responded by saying that is a standard protocol for engineering firms when developing a cost estimate. Tiemeyer adds that most people might not realize it, but Merchants Park draws many people each year. AUDIO
The council voted 6-0 to approve the plans, specifications, forms of contract, and estimated cost for the Merchants Park renovations. The council will review bids for the project at an upcoming meeting.
Carroll City Council Approves Second Reading For Golfview Subdivision Zoning Change
IKM-Manning Middle School Student Council Holding A Shoe Drive To Help A Local Organization
Guthrie County Historical Village Hosting Tour Of The Route Of Underground Railroad In Guthrie County
The Lake City Council Has Agreed To Cover Sewer Hookup Cost For New Development By Redenius Enterprises LLC
Registration Open For 2024 Carroll Chamber Of Commerce Color Fun Run/Walk 5K
LOCAL SPORTS
Kuemper Girls and Boys, Audubon Girls State Qualifying Meet Results
Girls Regional Golf Results For Wednesday, May 15th
East Sac and Kuemper At Class 2A At Carroll Muni Golf Course
The Kuemper Girls are heading to the State Golf Tournament after a strong showing on Wednesday at the Carroll Muni. East Sac saw a tremendous season come to an end, having won the Twin Lakes Conference and their Sectional last week. The Raiders take 5th at the District meet on Tuesday. Elsa Tiefenthaler and Addy Beiter of Kuemper both finished in the top 10, and the Knights had their top five players in the top 25. East Sac had two players in the top 11, four in the top 26, with all six of their players in the top 32.
Elsa Tiefenthaler had a strong day for Kuemper, shooting an 86 with a 43 on the front and a 43 on the back 9. She had four pars on the front 9 and four more on the back 9. Addy Beiter added a 90, shooting a 45 on the front 9 with four pars and a 90 on the back 9. Grace Tigges added a 100 for the Knights, and Giada Lujano shot a 105.
Sidney Bieret led the Raiders with a 93, going 46 on the front 9 with a birdie on #2 and a par, on the back Bieret shot a 47, adding 3 straight pars. Makenna Steiger also shot a 93 for the Raiders. Steiger had a 45 on the front 9 with 2 pars and a 48 on the back 9. Ella Wilson shot a 105, with Kendall Quirk finishing with a 107.
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STATE NEWS
Artists flock to Mason City to install 20 new public sculptures
by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 16, 2024
Photos by Bob Fisher, KRIB
New sculptures are being added to the River City Sculptures on Parade display this week in downtown Mason City. It’s the 12th year of the program as artists from across the country are in town, installing their works on pedestals throughout the nearly two-mile route that winds through downtown.
Sculptures on Parade director Mary Markwalter says 20 new sculptures are being installed this week.
“It’s a really pretty walk, very diverse,” Markwalter says. “The artists came in for it, it was really nice, we have a lot of artists here for this install.”
Markwalter says a key milestone of one-million dollars was recently reached with sculptures that have been purchased from the displays. She says one of the latest purchases will be placed along the city’s new trail system.
“This year we had someone buy one of the sculptures that had come in, it was the little reindeer that was by Principal, and it is going on the city right-of-way on the new path that is along the old Scrip Road,” she says. “We’re kind of starting to spread out through the city, too, which I like to see that.”
One of the artists that’s new to this year’s display is Garth Hite from Wichita, Kansas. He says he’s enjoyed seeing the sculptures, the architecture and MacNider Art Museum being a big part of the community. Hite was asked him why art displays like the Sculptures on Parade are important to a community.
“It gives people a chance to think about the sculpture and what the artist was thinking about,” Hite says, “and just how people are so different, and just enjoying the beauty of each person’s interpretation of living in the living world.” Hite says he’s impressed with Mason City’s extensive display.
“They’ve had several sculptures and it’s good for all the artists out there to be able to show their work and just keep a living doing that,” he says. Maps will be available for this year’s display once the sculptures are all in place.
(By Bob Fisher, KRIB, Mason City)
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WEEKEND
To-Do List
✅ TRADITION: Cook up history at your BBQ this weekend!
✅ PLAN AHEAD: Check the weekend forecast to plan your Memorial Day activities!
✅ CHECK IT OUT: A gallery dedicated to all our area 2024 graduates!
✅ MEAL PREP: Make your life easier with these recipes!
✅ RE-USE: After all that rain, here are 10 ways to re-use your collection!
✅ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Be sure to attend Live + Local on Thursdays starting in June
✅ LISTEN: Check out the latest episode of “Must Know People” with John Ryan!
✅ ATTEND: Carroll Merchants Baseball
FACTS:
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. The name stemmed from the practice of decorating soldiers graves to honor their memory.
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