Maybe I just feel bad that I couldn't help her, or maybe I feel guilty that I couldn't save her. If I had known what was happening, I'd have taken her, and so would've a lot of people in this community. Nothing positive has come out of this in any way. We want to do something positive for her, and to bring this community together. They're still grieving and saddened, and I hope this will help to pull us all closer together.
Nobody is done thinking about it.
We want to keep her memory alive. Construction plans call for two different playground structures - one designed for children ages 2 to 5, and the other for children ages 6 through 12. It also calls for a tricycle trail and landscaping which will allow children to use that landscaping for games. A major fund-raiser will take place on Saturday at the Arnolds Park Majestic Pavilion. Other local and state dignitaries will be in attendance, including U.S. Rep. Tom Latham, and State Sen. Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg.