What appeared to be a routine matter on the Alva City Council agenda took a turn into the weeds Monday night. On June 11, the Alva Airport Commission chose the second highest bidder, Kelly and Kellie Thiesing, for a two year lease with one year optional renewal for airport farm ground. The Thiesing bid was about $300 less than the bid by James Wiebener who had been farming the land the past three years. Complaints about weeds were cited as the reason for the choice. The airport commission’s recommendation was on the agenda for city council approval at the June 18 meeting.

James Wiebener Speaks...