— Daily Freeman-Journal photos by Anne Blankenship Members of the Webster City Lions Club, city officials and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting Thursday at Lions Stafford Park.

Members of the Webster City Lions Club, city officials and area residents turned out Thursday evening for the ribbon cutting, officially opening the renovated Lions-Stafford Park on Lynx Avenue.

Jeff Kluver, president of the Lions Club, welcomed those present and thanked everyone who contributed to the project. Kent Harfst, assistant city manager and director of recreation and public grounds, applauded the partnerships with the civic group, volunteers and the city.

Jade and Ryan Williams who spearheaded the project for the Lions Club, were surprised with a special award presented by another service club, the Mainstreet USA Kiwanis. The couple were named the club’s 2017 Citizens of the Year. Ray Reasland, representing the Kiwanis, presented them with a plaque.