Dear editor,
I’m not 84 and “don’t get around much anymore” — as the old song says.
I take advantage of Thrive’s transportation service on a regular basis. Most recently we went through downtown Iola.
What a delight to see the improved storefronts and the absolutely beautiful murals. With something so lovely I have to express my appreciation to “whoever” shared their very special gift for all to see.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sharon McCauley,
Moran, Kan.
Dear Sharon,
The Iola Chamber of Commerce is behind the four murals painted on the walls of downtown businesses.
Local artist Max Grundy did the work.
To pay for the murals, the Chamber secured a $30,000 grant from T-Mobile as well as $3,000-plus in private donations.
The murals include a trolley on the east side of the Chamber at 10 W. Jackson; a welcoming “You belong here,” mural on the south side of Audacious Boutique; a retro car in front of the old courthouse on the west side of Elé Nails and the “Community in Bloom” mural on the north side of Wild Bloom Coffee.
Chamber Director Robin Schallie notes the mural that features the retro automobile is intended to be three panels as funding allows. The other two panels will represent a present-day scene and a future scene that includes the upcoming Lehigh Portland State Park.
Thanks for writing.
Susan Lynn,
Register editor
