Things are progressing in the West Liberty to Conesville segment

According to The West Liberty Index, representatives from West Liberty, Nichols and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation met Thursday, March 6, at the West Liberty City Hall to discuss ways to go about restoring a nearby portion of the Hoover Nature Trail, connecting West Liberty, Nichols and Conesville. The segment they hope to upgrade starts three miles north of Nichols, stops right before Nichols, then picks up again for another four miles south of Nichols.

West Liberty City Councilman Cites Connection to Hoover Nature Trail as Top-Five Project for City

In a letter to the editor of the West Liberty Index, current (and possibly outgoing) city councilman Chad Thomas outlined five projects that he would really like to see get done in West Liberty. Two of them relate to recreational trails and the HNT:

• Developing the walking/biking trails identified in West Liberty's comprehensive plan
  
• Getting West Liberty connected to the larger Hoover Nature Trail and connected to the trail system in Iowa City
  

He went on to say "All of these projects are going to require cooperation and input from the City, but when it comes to planning, follow through, and fundraising, I do not believe the City is the best organization to get this done. I can be more effective in advocating for these projects through individual efforts and collaboration with other private and/or non-profit organizations."