By Adam Stewart
Hutchinson Youth City Council reviewed plans for a Cow Creek cleanup and drive for supplies for unhoused young adults during its Thursday night meeting.
The Cow Creek cleanup will be from 7 to 9 a.m. on June 7, with volunteers meeting at Wisdom in Motion, 314 W. 1st Ave., for breakfast before beginning cleanup. Council member Maddylynn Mosley said a previous creek cleanup was satisfying to help with. Based on the experience of the previous cleanup, council members recommended volunteers wear or bring:
- Mud boots
- Waterproof gloves
- Shorts
- Clothes that volunteers are OK with getting muddy
The supply drive will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at the Avenue A Park Building, collecting summer supplies for unhoused young adults. Council members suggested donating items like:
- Sunscreen
- Warm-weather clothes
- Toiletries and hygiene products
- Gatorade and bottled water
- Nonperishable food items
- Diapers and baby wipes
- Flashlights and batteries
Council member Maggie Mosley said donors who bring five or more items will be entered in a door prize drawing.
Council Vice President Katilynn Holtz said it looks like the need will be greater this summer than last year.
The council also voted to have a study session at a date to be determined about having donation drives in response to emergencies such as tornadoes and fires.
Council to seek youth feedback on logo update
Inspired by the City of Hutchinson working on updating its logo, the Youth City Council is exploring redesigning its own logo. Council members have submitted a few concepts for a new logo, and will have those at Third Thursday in June to collect feedback from youths in Hutchinson. They also hope to collect feedback at the NAACP Youth’s Juneteenth celebration. Both events are June 19.
