Twenty-four applications were received for the Grand Vue Park general manager’s position.

A review of the resumes has begun, and it is anticipated those selected to be interviewed will be notified later this week.

A representative from both the Marshall County Commission and the county park and recreation board, along with county administrator Betsy Frohnapfel will do the interviews.

The advertisement for the position listed the principal duties as being responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and controlling all activities of the more than 600 acre Park.

Although it is not spelled out to the letter, the manager will need to come up with a marketing/public relations plan in an effort to attract more patrons to the facility.

As to the park, during the past three years among new facilities have been three new cabins, a rental facility which can seat 250, a miniature golf course and a playground, the latter two activities located in an area known as the Family Fun Center.

The county commission was successful in obtaining money for these facilities from the state in an effort to attract tourism to the area.

Of course, the park has an 18-hole par-3 golf course, whose greens are currently being upgraded. Also, there are other cabins, along with two large shelters and several small shelters, and an amphitheater.