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Iola Lions community builders

Lions at work are (left to right) Charlie Wasrud, Mark Doll, Dan Remington, and Mark “Goob” Sprangers. Trey Foerster Photo

Members of the Iola Lions Club worked on a covered bridge structure on Iola’s River Walk off North Main Street by Depot Street Station. The structure, made possible through a $10,000 anonymous donation in December 2023, is part of the beautification project by the Village of Iola Community Development Authority.

The covered bridge was in the original plan for the trail 15 years ago.

Charlie Wasrud has donated most of the lumber and its planing.

Lions working on the roof include (left to right) Doug Lytle, Dan Remington, and Mike Mazemke. Trey Foerster Photo
Students Jace Gullixon and Easton Desrochers help out with painting. Other students helping were Dane Desrochers, Blake Desrochers, and Olivia Thiel. Mark Forseth Photo

Lions in other photos are Scott Bestul, Goob Sprangers, Dan Remington, Sarah Thiel, Charlie Wasrud, Mark Doll, and Mike Mazemke. Mark Forseth Photos