Thanks to Nichole, who runs the Williamsburg Rec Center where we are hoping to build four outdoor pickleball courts, our group made a giant leap forward last night at City Hall. The newly formed Pickleball Iowa County group, led by Jodi and Mindi, showed up in force to support Nichole during her presentation. When the original location at the Rec Center was ruled out due to problems with the land, Nichole came up with an idea that would require sacrificing parking spaces in order to create the perfect location with ample parking, trees for shade, and a public restroom next to the proposed pickleball courts.
Jodi and Mindi updated City Hall about the progress the group has made since our last meeting. A local donor chipped in enough money to cover the cost of setting up a 501c3 company which will be tasked with raising funds to build the courts. Another volunteer is building a website to keep members up to date on our journey and help with fundraising which will commence once the engineering report shows the property is feasible for construction. The group is waiting for a quote regarding the engineering report, a necessity any time there is construction on city-owned property.
Mindi has been busy in the nearby town of Marengo building interest in her community which now boasts 50 active pickleball players. She set up lines on one of the tennis courts for the Iowa county's first outdoor experience and it's being well-received by the locals, many who are now part of Pickleball Iowa County which now has the support of 176 members.
Stay tuned as the Pickleball Iowa County story unfolds. There is much work to be done. Thankfully, our community is blessed with volunteers who are seeking to bring outdoor pickleball to our community soon. Have a great day.
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