May 11, 2025

Club News

Doug Garrett, representing Quarry Springs Park in Colfax, accepted a Kiwanis pen from Newton Salvation Army Capt. Tim North.

Doug Garrett, vice president of the Quarry Springs Park and Recreation Board in Colfax, spoke to the Newton Noon Kiwanis Club Sept. 20 about plans for the 480-acre park. The park offers fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, cross country skiing and osprey-watching. Quarry Springs, which is cared for by a volunteer board and volunteer workers, plans to add 40 RV campsites next year and a playground in the future. Volunteers are always needed, Garrett said. For information, go to quarryspringspark.com or call 515-478-6272.