Congressional award students spruce up park: Platte Valley students painted their way toward an award July 24.

As part of the Wyoming Congressional Award program, Mckenzie Powell, Brett Miller, KeeGan Johnson, Konnar Knotwell, Randa Sorensen, Guy Erickson, Hunter Mason, Sarah Burton and Cassidy Little visited Kathy Glode Park manned with paint brushes and brown paint to rejuvenate the benches, tables and shelters that reside at the park. All nine students were working toward more hours for their Wyoming Congressional Award.

The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 13 to 23 year olds....