Statue Dedication

Join us for the dedication of the replacement statue “Two Kids on Bench” by Max Turner.  

The original statue was stolen from the front of the Library nearly a year ago and the loss was felt by the community as a whole. The Kiwanis Club donated the original statue, and took the lead on procuring a replacement statue.  Along with monetary contributions by the Kiwanis Club, major contributions were made by James and Barbara Hicklin and David and Debra Humphreys. In addition to facilitating the donation, the Kiwanis Club will also generously be providing insurance on the replacement statue.

The new statue was installed on May 15, thanks to the hard work of the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department. While the statue is already being enjoyed by the public, this event is the official dedication ceremony. Thank you cards will be available for the public to sign, along with light refreshments.