City crews clear trees that were blocking the view of former Wal-Mart building

The former Wal-Mart building is now much more visible

The City of Decorah Street Department has given a boost to the chances that a major retailer will open in the former Wal-Mart building.  The crews late last week cut down trees that had been blocking the view of the building from Highway 9.

Old Wal-Mart building owner Scott Farver said he has a retailer who is interested in leasing space in the building, but is hedging because of its concern about trees.

The trees in question were on State of Iowa highway right-of-way.  However, City of Decorah crews cut down the trees.

Farver says he will now contact the retailer again and show them pictures of the improved view of the building.