Merriam city leaders name rooms in new community center after historical figures, places

Merriam city leaders are naming rooms in the new community center at Vavra Park after historical figures and places of the city’s history.

The new community center will have seven rooms available for the public to rent. Anna Slocum, Merriam parks and recreation director, said some rooms will be named after a person who has been an integral part of the city’s history.

“A discussion that started with staff was base the room names on our history, similar to what we’ve done today in the Irene B. French Community Center, and in the rooms, provide a history lesson as to what that name meant to this city and the development of this city,” Slocum said.

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