Brown Resigns Park Commission

BOONE, Iowa---Due to health concerns, Phil Brown, a member of the Boone Park Commission tendered his resignation from the commission this week.  Brown also supplied the letter to Boone City Administrator and Clerk, Luke Nelson.  Brown has been battling cancer, but has tried to continue serving on the Commission, including working on the Johnny Appleseed Tree Planting program.  This week, Brown told the Commission members that his cancer had returned and he needed to devote his attention to his health.  It's expected that Mayor John Slight will seek interested candidates that would like an appointment to the Park Commission.