Making a splash!

Over 400 people attended the grand opening for the Decorah Pool's new water slide Wednesday evening, with free admission after 5:30 p.m. at the pool.

The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department announced that the water slide will be named "The Nordic Plunge."  That name had been suggested by Katrina Allen-Brickley, who gave her prize--the chance to be the first person down the waterslide--to her boss, Decorah Bank's Joe Grimstad.

The evening also included face painting, a bounce tent, music and other activities for kids.

City officials get ready for the water slide dedication

The crowd was large!