Groundbreaking is held for new eye clinic facility

(Left to right): Decorah Mayor Don Arendt and Oneota Valley Family Eye Care Clinic representatives Monica Mauer, Laura Busta, Renee Gunderson, Dr. Ashley Olson, Dr. Brad Schwartz and Heather Benzing.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held late Friday for the newfacility for Oneota Valley Family Eye Care Clinic (formerly Meehan & Schwartz).

Dr. Brad Schwartz noted that the new facility has been threeyears in the making.  He thanked everyonefor their involvement and promised the new facility "will be good for Decorah."

Construction on the building is expected to begin this week.