Park, trail projects move forward
August 5, 2020

Tom LaVenture/Daily Globe
Construction workers with Ruotsala Construction, LLC, from left, Anthony Niemi, Jason Turula and Anders Pietila, build forms for concrete on Tuesday at the site of the Downtown City Square in Ironwood. Bordered by Aurora and Lowell streets and McLeod Avenue, the $1.47 million project funded almost entirely with grant dollars from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will be an all-season space with an amphitheater, splash pad, winter ice rink, outdoor fireplace, benches and a trailhead. Work is expected to be completed this fall.
By TOM LAVENTURE
IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Parks and Recreation Committee heard updates on several projects Monday during a Zoom webinar meeting.
The committee held its annual election of chair and vice chair.
Sam Davey was the sole nomination for the election of chair. He was reelected to the chair role 7-0.
Tom Kangas was the sole nominee for vice chair. Kangas was elected 7-0 to replace Linda Jindrich as vice chair.
In his update on the Downtown City Square Project, Tom Bergman, director of community development for the city of Ironwood, said the work is still...
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