Daycare asks for city's help with new building

A large contribution has sparked big plans for the Hartley Community Daycare Center.

Director Kaity Pedley on Monday addressed the city council during her annual update. She revealed the facility recently landed a $500,000 contribution from a private donor, which sparked discussion about constructing a new facility.

"Five hundred grand doesn't get us a lot, but it's a start and it was awesome and amazing," she said.

The current daycare center building was constructed in 1920 with an addition going up in 1955. The facility has received several updates in the last four years like new windows and...