Although progress is being made on the Alva arena project, there’s not much of a concrete nature to report. The design committee is working toward finalizing the design of the arena. The funding committee is exploring financing options. Requests for qualifications (RFQ) have been sent to firms interested in managing the construction.

Alva Arena Authority trustees met for a lunch meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5, with all members present. Treasurer Todd Holder reported $29,095.38 in the bank. Trustees voted approval to pay a couple of invoices: $2,487.50 from Priefert Complex Designs and $970 from Cente...