The City of Manning officially dedicated the Reischl Art Maze at Trestle Park earlier this month, celebrating the culmination of years of community collaboration and investment in public art. City Administrator Dawn Meyer led the June 10 ceremony, describing the installation as a symbol of Manning’s growing commitment to arts and culture. The maze includes agricultural-themed artwork from a long list of contributors, a list of which is included with this story on our website. Meyer says, “Trestle Park began as a single image from an Iowa State student nearly a decade ago. Today, it’s a place unlike any other—where art, culture, and recreation intersect.” The maze, featuring custom metalwork, sculptures, and photography, was brought to life through a collaborative effort. A $75,000 gift from Ron and Kim Reischl helped advance the project, with support also provided by the Iowa Arts Council through the Iowa Great Places program. Photos of the new art installations are included with this story on our website.
______
The Visionaries: Artist Reinaldo Correara and an art committee including Ron Reischl, Bob Sturm, Karen Herreman, Suzan Zeman, and Dawn Meyer helped bring the concept to life.
The Craftsmen: Led by Justin Mundt of the Manning Public Works Department, Bryan Halbur, John Gordon, Derrick Janssen, Tom Wittrock, Dale Reinke, Hunter Smith, and Quentin Dreyer executed the complex concrete and construction work that made the maze a reality.
The Artists: Custom metal and sculpture work was created by Eickman Custom Creations (Scott, Tony, Glen, Joey Eickman, and nieces/nephews Karsyn, Layton, and Paisley Lorenzen), and Glen Irlbeck of Irlbeck Welding.
The Contributors: A community photo and art contest yielded over 250 submissions. Selected works from photographers are now featured throughout the maze. Their pieces reflect Manning’s agricultural roots and vibrant local life.
