HomeMy WebLinkAboutA007 - Letter from Don Newrough opposing name change 0 d �
MAR 1 2 2007
CITY CLERK
CITY OF AMES,IOWA
March 10, 2007
3122 Ross Rd.
Ames, IA 50014
Mayor and Members of City Council
c/o City Clerk
City Hall 6"'and Clark
Ames, IA 50010
Dear Mayor and Members of City Council:
I feel the name of Elwood Drive need not be changed. It is not only because I own real
estate on Elwood Dr. It is because I often provide directions to friends and strangers how
to find ISU and they are not confused by my directing them to Elwood Dr.
The reasons for the change appear to be illogical. If the logic is to be able for guests to
find ISU then it seems logical to change the name of 13t'street to such a name as
"Stadium Drive"or to change the name of Lincoln Way to such a name as "College
Campus Drive."
Further, because Professor Elwood had the insight to create a beautiful campus, we
should honor his memory in maintaining his name on a prominent road in Ames.
Sincerely yours,
D. R. Newb ugh