Commission approves contract for new Marden Campground outhouse

At their weekly business meeting Thursday, the Hill County Commission voted unanimously on a contract with Frank Leeds Construction to build a concrete outhouse at the Marden Campground for $10,200.

Hill County Commissioner Diane McLean said half of the project will be covered with funds given to them by the Marden family, and the other half will be covered with insurance money the county obtained due to wind damage to the existing outhouse.

Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said the Marden family has helped fund a lot of things on the park over the years.

“I think we need to recognize th...