The Keota Pool Advocates are continuing their efforts to raise funds for a new facility with an event this Sunday.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 1457 and Hills Bank, the group is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Harper. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk and orange juice and the cost is free will donation. All proceeds will be going to the Keota Pool Project. Knights of Columbus member Craig Hansen explains why they are helping sponsor the event, “The real deal behind the Knights of Columbus is we are there for the benefit of our brother knights and our communities. I think it’s important that everybody knows how to swim and so having a swimming pool I think is important to the community. It adds activity to the community and it gives kids a place to go.”

The City of Keota was recently awarded a $25,000 Wellmark Foundation Small Match grant for the new community pool. As of August 10th, the Keota Pool Advocates have raised over $810,000 towards their goal of $1.5 million. The new pool would be a L-shaped structure that is slightly larger than the current pool and includes a descending step entry and chair lift to accommodate people of all ages. Other features include swim lanes for team competitions and extra heating to allow members to stay active beyond the summer months.