The potential fate of one of the largest properties in Everly is making some city officials nervous.

Mayor Brad Behrens on Monday expressed concerns about the former Clay Central/Everly 7-12 grade building changing hands. The school board last month agreed to sell the entire property, including outbuildings, to Guardian Education and Athletic Services (GEA) for $5,000. The non-profit firm plans to transform the facility into an "intermediate college program" for post-secondary students interested in honing both their academic and athletic skills for the next level.

Behrens prefaced his conc...