Donation of $10,000 kicks off public campaign for new outdoor community tennis courts ...

Dr. Richard Hermeier (right), a 1955 graduate of Waukon High School and long-time supporter of his alma mater and hometown community, presents a donation check for $10,000 to Waukon Park and Recreation Wellness Director Jeremy Strub (left) to help fund the outdoor community tennis court project being planned for the area pictured in the background of the above photo, near the Waukon Park and Recreation soccer fields on the west edge of Waukon. The donation kicks off the public fundraising campaign to help complete the financing of the project, which has already accumulated nearly $100,000 of its estimated $165,000 cost through grant and other established funding. For additional information about the project or to contribute to the project campaign, contact Jeremy Strub at 563-568-0074, extension 1. Submitted photo.