I know many of you heard last week the heartbreaking news that Cedar's Edge Golf Course in West Branch will be ending their bright future at the end of this season. Jerry and Tammy Sexton put so much blood sweat and tears into taking this huge risk, and making this much needed improvement for the community, and it is such a shame to see it go so soon. I've heard nothing but compliments about the continuous improvements to the course. In addition to importance of a golf course in a small town for members, non-members, high school golf teams and our youth, there were many amazing plans set to happen: A new club house to be built that included a new event center for Little Lights Events- A facility that could host large weddings, reunions, meetings, etc-, Friday night suppers, new housing and much more. This is a huge loss for our community. Although there may not be a way to salvage this opportunity, I would like to ask you to join me to respectfully voice your opinion at the 7pm city council meeting on Monday September 19th. Please show up early to sign in to have your say during the Communication/Open Forum. If nothing else comes of this, at least we as a community can come together to say, Thank you, Jerry and Tammy. This mattered.

* I am unable to make it to the City Council meeting- but agree with this statement and want to have my voice be heard!