Stanton, Iowa hopes to attract more businesses, tourists and residents by upgrading amenities and facilities

STANTON, Iowa. (KMTV)  — It is a scene you’d discover in a Norman Rockwell portray: Stanton, Iowa is internet hosting a homecoming parade full with a marching band, floats and a pancake breakfast.

“I believe everybody could be very welcoming right here and it is extra like a household really feel,” resident Kassie Houdek mentioned.

The most recent census reveals about 700 folks residing within the metropolis. Stanton desires to maintain them and even develop.

Metropolis leaders say there’s room for extra guests, residents and companies, however the city has to look interesting. They’re sprucing up downtown retailer fronts, making upgrades to a close-by path and putting in a consuming fountain by the path.

“Now, greater than ever, we hear tales of cities that might not be rising or, you already know. are dying. Now we have so many fantastic folks and companions in our neighborhood that take pleasure in what we have now and are progressive and need to see it develop. So, to maintain our city alive and thriving and rising, it takes all people,” Neighborhood Growth Director Jenna Ramsey mentioned.

An instance of pouring investments into Stanton is a brand new out of doors basketball courtroom. Two highschool college students — Jenna Stephens and Abby Burke — are main the venture.

“We thought this is able to be a terrific addition to our neighborhood, simply one thing for youthful youngsters to do as an alternative of enjoying contained in the health club all day,” Burke mentioned.

They obtained the thought for the courtroom two years in the past and raised greater than $30,000 to rent a development firm. The concrete will get laid subsequent week.

“We have had a lot enjoyable rising up collectively so for additional generations who need to develop up right here and hang around with their mates, we’re simply including extra issues they’re going to be capable of exit and do collectively,” Stephens mentioned.

It is constructing for a future that may preserve Stanton on the map.

“Everybody is aware of us because the Swedish city. Now we have our huge espresso pot right here on the town. I hope everybody is aware of that we’re not simply that little small city and we’re mighty and we’re welcoming and we love everybody,” Houdek mentioned.

The Stanton Little one Useful resource Heart can also be increasing its daycare for an extra 50 youngsters.

The Iowa city of Stanton is rising

The Iowa city of Stanton is rising

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