The ceremonial ribbon cutting for the splash pad in Wythogan Park will kick off a day of activities in downtown Knox. Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Knox Splash Pad
The splash pad in Wythogan Park is ready for summer. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s newest attraction on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Members of the public are invited. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Moves Dirt to Finish Splash Pad
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok has some sweat equity in the splash pad project at Wythogan Park. He spent Wednesday moving dirt at the site in preparation for additional concrete work. Estok says the target opening date is Saturday, May 28th, but they’re cutting it close. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Band Stage Funding
The City of Knox did not receive a grant to build a band stage at Wythogan Park, but that doesn’t mean the project will be scrapped. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the city has received a $10,000 anonymous donation for the project. The Knox Redevelopment Commission has also set aside $40,000 for it. Continue reading
Construction Begins on Knox Splash Pad
After months of planning, construction of the splash pad in Wythogan Park is finally under way. Continue reading
Knox RDC Shares Tractor Supply Timeline
Tractor Supply Company should be open for business in Knox within the next few months. City Councilman Jeff Berg shared that news with fellow Knox Redevelopment Commission members last evening. He says work on the former Alco space in the Knox Mall is slated to begin April 18th and wrap up by June 18th. Continue reading
Splash Pad Construction Continues
The water infrastructure for the splash pad at Wythogan Park is ready to go. Mayor Dennis Estok still hopes to open the attraction at the end of May. Continue reading
Knox Readies Funding for Splash Pad
The City of Knox is making sure it has funds ready for the city’s splash pad project. The City Council had approved spending up to $150,000 for the project back in January. Continue reading
Knox Redevelopment Commission Approves Money for Park Projects
The Knox Redevelopment Commission has committed up to $80,000 in Tax Increment Financing money to a couple of Mayor Dennis Estok’s initiatives. He asked them for $40,000 to help pay for the splash pad in Wythogan Park. The city council has approved the expenditure of money from the Economic Development Income Tax and Riverboat funds to cover the rest of the cost. TIF funds are captured from commercial and industrial property within a designated area. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Reports Progress on Splash Pad Project
The splash pad Knox Mayor Dennis Estok envisions adding at Wythogan Park is close to becoming a reality in time for warm weather. The mayor told the city council last week he’s gotten the labor for the concrete, plumbing and excavation donated. Continue reading
Knox Mayor to Host Town Hall Meeting Monday
Knox residents will have the chance to share their ideas and concerns with city officials next week. Mayor Dennis Estok will be holding a town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Funds For Splash Pad
The City of Knox will have a community splash pad by Memorial Day. Adding that amenity to Wythogan Park was one of Mayor Dennis Estok’s main priorities. He discussed the plan in greater detail with the city council Tuesday night. Continue reading
Knox Mayor, Officials Take Oath of Office
![Dennis Estok [right] takes oath of office](https://wkvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151230_1742471-e1451544938902-300x247.jpg)
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