Arts and history will be the focus of tomorrow’s Swinging Bridge Festival in Columbus Junction. Planning for this new event began in November. According to organizer, Melanie DeVore, proceeds will go towards maintenance on the bridge and possibly improvements to the area surrounding it. Activities begin with a fun run at 8am and continue through 3 in the afternoon.

DeVore adds they’ll be out at the Swinging Bridge all day videotaping individuals interested in sharing memories they have of the bridge. The compilation of stories will  then be put on the local cable station. The different events are going to be spread throughout town, so a shuttle is being made available.

Swinging Bridge Festival Schedule