 Well, when you think of downtown Brainerd, the historic water tower is probably the first thing that pops into your head. Today, a presentation at the library explains some of the rich history in Brainerd and what led to the first ever municipal water tower in the United States. Citizen Dave Badoe found in his research that water quality and water pressure guidelines were eventually what led the city of Brainerd to build the tower in 1919. I've always felt that we have this great shining beacon in the center of our city and no matter what direction you come from, if you're coming from the south, the east, the north, you get a good glimpse of this and it really welcomes people to the city. I feel a lot of pride about it and in the recent years it's showing some scars and some damage and that's part of the presentation too, a little bit into what's happening now. To celebrate almost 100 years of history, the Brainerd Library hosted an art contest featuring the historic water tower. Fifty different pieces all with a focus on the water tower were entered into the contest at the library. Artists of all ages used a variety of art forms to create their piece that represents the water tower in Brainerd. I'm interested in art. I'm glad to see art at the library and it brings perhaps people who wouldn't come to the library to the library to be involved in literature as well as art and history, Brainerd history. The works of art will be on display at the library for anyone to come and vote on the People's Choice Award until April 30th.