City gears up for centennial celebration with logo contest

During a recent city government meeting, officials discussed plans for the upcoming centennial celebration, focusing on the creation of a logo and potential park rebranding. The city centennial committee has received twelve logo submissions from residents, with an additional late entry. The committee plans to select a finalist, with discussions suggesting that community involvement in the selection process could enhance engagement.

Committee members expressed enthusiasm for the logo designs, noting improvements from previous submissions. They also discussed the importance of finalizing the logo soon to facilitate promotional efforts for the centennial events, which are set to kick off on February 25.

In addition to the logo, the committee explored the idea of renaming a local park to commemorate the centennial. Suggestions included renaming either Waterfront Park or Nick's Park to incorporate \"Centennial\" into the title. Members agreed that maintaining the original names while adding \"Centennial\" would honor the historical significance of the parks. The Waterfront Park was favored for its central location and potential for revitalization, which could coincide with the centennial celebrations.

The meeting concluded with plans to gather more community input on event ideas and to promote the selected logo through social media channels. The committee aims to foster community participation in the centennial celebration, emphasizing the importance of local engagement in the planning process.