-Messenger photo by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby
While Diane Sommerfeld wanted to transform a small grain bin into a playhouse for her grandkids, the project grew to include a series of images that local artist Noel Blair painted around the 1,100-bushel bin. -Messenger photo by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby
Artwork on the southwest side of the bin connects the past and present for the Sommerfeld family. The yellow airplane represents the Piper Cub flown by Sommerfeldâs father, Don OâConnor. Iowa State Universityâs famous mascot, Cy, symbolizes the high-quality education that family members received at ISU. The American flag reflects the OâConnor and Sommerfeld familyâs patriotism.