A new mural

On Sunday I noticed that a new mural was being painted on the Rensselaer Art Walk. What could it be?

 A few days ago I did a post showing the scarecrows on the Scarecrow Trail. After the post was published, three more scarecrows appeared on the Trail. None is marked but all seem to have been created by students.

 The approaches for the bridge over the Iroquois on SR 114 have been poured.

 On Saturday work was being done on Scott Street from Grace to Emilie and then a bit of South McKinley.

 The building next to the City Parking lot on North Front Street has a new sign with a new name.

 The Jasper County Airport put out this update:

On 10/17/19, the airport closed on a ~72 acre parcel of land just west of the airport. This lot directly adjoins the west end of the grass runway. The acquisition was made possible through federal and state grants that made up almost half of the purchase price, with potential to receive additional funding reimbursement in the future. The acquisition was vital for the safety and security of the airport, allowing the airport to keep the flight path west of the grass runway clear and obstacle free. In the short term, the land will likely be added to the airport’s leased farm grounds. Long term plans for the back portion include development into an eventual east/west runway, taxiway, and terminal building, leaving the front open for airport-adjacent, airport-compatible development opportunities.   

Municipal elections are only two weeks away. Election day is Tuesday, November 5 but early voting has been going on for some time. If you want to vote early, you can do so at the Court House, though I do not know the hours. There are only two contested contests. I am always amused when a lawn has signs for both candidates for an office.

 So what does the finished mural look like? It is a Halloween mural that invites kids to stand in front of the bat wings for a picture.