High on a hilltop, with a view of the
Grimes Farm Conservation Area, Nature Center and western Marshalltown,
an observation tower will be built in memory of Mildred Grimes. To move
the project forward for the Marshall County Conservation Board, the
Iowa Valley Leadership Class of 2007 and ISU Extension in Marshall County
teamed up to celebrate Iowa State University's 150th Anniversary.
Working together, the group scouted design plans and similar projects
around the Midwest to present to the board. Design plans were selected
and bids were taken in 2007 with fundraising to begin in January 2008. ISU Extension Director Angie Nelson said, "It has been an honor working towards such a meaningful project. The Grimes family has given so much to our community and county conservation efforts." Plans for construction will commence as fundraising goals are met. |
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