Phase One: Construction Photos
2021 PROJECT: Thank you to Gary Johnson, Kelly Soifer, Terry Gilberstadt, Sue & Butch Goodspeed, Joyce Tesarek & Norm Petrik, Sue Hensel, Jonathan and Brittany Dexter, Amy Leafblad, Lisa Larges, Kara & Andy Root, Larry Farris, Marjorie Stoddard, Barb Day, Linda Leicht, Rachel Farris, Betty Johnson, Jean Sackett, Kathy Burton, Pat Niznik, Kristen Jeide, Art & Kathy Erickson, Ben Masters, Jane Onken, Bill & Erica Woywod, Andy & Carolyn Cochrane, Andrea Domaskin, Chris & Jen Martin, Kate Thompson, Brian & Jen Rainey, Diane & Bill Hansen, Robyn Hansen, Steve & Betty Boots, Linda DeBoer, Joy McClain, Jim & Ginger Bush, Gregory Dana in memory of Pastor Dana, Pat Koehler, Warren & Marlys Schluck, Maggie O'Groske, Larry & Charlotte Davis, Sherri Dunham, Gene & Marilyn Larges, Lisa Johnson, Jason & Erin DeBoer-Moran, Marv & Gaynice Greener, plus donations in memory of Bobbe Larson and donations in memory of Barb Wilson.
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR GROUNDBREAKING AND BEGINNING OF PROJECT
September 2, 2021
We have railings!
September 2, 2021
We have railings!
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July 21, 2021
School is in session!
School is in session!
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July 10, 2021
We have sidewalks! And we have signs!!
We have sidewalks! And we have signs!!
July 3, 2021 - The interior is nearly complete - the school has started to move in!
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June 15, 2021
Look, look! It's coming together BEAUTIFULLY!
Look, look! It's coming together BEAUTIFULLY!
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June 1, 2021
We have OPENED A NEW DOOR! Look at our fabulous new door!
We have OPENED A NEW DOOR! Look at our fabulous new door!
May 27, 2021
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Trim is up!
Tile is progressing! And with the door open, you now can see all the way from Nokomis Hall outdoors! 
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May 26, 2021
Big day today! The temp “clean” enclosure between the project and Nokomis Hall is gone - look at the view!! And retaining walls are going up and lots of dirt hauled away.. the gutters are up on the roof, painting is progressing and the tile is begun in the bathrooms!
Big day today! The temp “clean” enclosure between the project and Nokomis Hall is gone - look at the view!! And retaining walls are going up and lots of dirt hauled away.. the gutters are up on the roof, painting is progressing and the tile is begun in the bathrooms!
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May 21, 2021
So much has happened since we last shared photos! Floors! Paint on walls! A roof! A sewer patched into the city lines...
And today: and the grading to the door has begun! Scroll down to see new pics!
So much has happened since we last shared photos! Floors! Paint on walls! A roof! A sewer patched into the city lines...
And today: and the grading to the door has begun! Scroll down to see new pics!
May 21 - Grading has begun!
Ramp will go here to the new door.
Ramp will go here to the new door.
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May 6, 2021
Patched into city sewer! 
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Our lovely new floors!
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May 5, 2021
Our sexy copper roof and the curb cut and storm sewer work which took all of two days to dig, lay pipe, and fill back up and re-concrete. Crazy how quickly folks work! 
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April 29, 2021
WE HAVE CEILINGS!!
WE HAVE CEILINGS!!
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April 28, 2021
WE HAVE WALLS!! (and a big pile of garbage!) |
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April 19, 2021
Check it out! We have insulation! And we are getting our hill back!
Check it out! We have insulation! And we are getting our hill back!
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March 23, 2021
Conduit, conduit everywhere! And outlets! And switches! Wiring looking good!
Conduit, conduit everywhere! And outlets! And switches! Wiring looking good!
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March 5, 2021
Walls are framed!
Walls are framed!
Outer door
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Framing closet in Nokomis Hall
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Inspector Dick Gross!
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Inside preschool office
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Hallway!
And door to the outside!
And door to the outside!
looking into bathroom...
Classrooms!
February 25, 2021
Plumbing installed, HVAC rerouted, framing starts next week!
The sign is out front announcing the project.
Plumbing installed, HVAC rerouted, framing starts next week!
The sign is out front announcing the project.
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February 9, 2021
We have a cut-through! 9 blocks removed, each 1,000 lbs. 4.5 TONS of concrete. The cutting is vibrating the main floor! LISTEN TO IT HERE: 
February 2, 2021 They are cutting through the wall this week! The outside door goes in on Friday. |
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January 19, 2021
Groundbreaking Blessing and Construction Begins (Go back to Capital Campaign page here.) |
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Watch groundbreaking ceremony (in the beginning of covid!) here:
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