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Board approves $140,000 district contribution for Franklin Field trail; city plans larger West End Park connection
Summary
The board voted 6‑0 to accept a Construct quote and commit ~$140,000 for a multiuse walking/bike path and "glow" paver installation along Franklin Field; city staff indicated an expected $617,000 cost to extend the path through West End Park and build a creek bridge.
The Marshalltown Community School District board on Aug. 4 approved a district contract to construct an 8‑foot walking/jogging/bike path and to add glow pavers along Franklin Field and the adjacent district property. Board president Sean Heitman called the motion; the vote carried 6‑0.
Julie Hitchens, representing the Rebuild Marshalltown Fund at the Community Foundation of Marshall County, presented a grant to the district and said the rebuild committee supported adding the trail and glow elements as a final rebuild grant. Hitchens said the…
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