Our objective is a permanent transformation of the city. We've got a long way to go, but I think we've turned an important corner.

I think it sets a good role model of what you can do. It's becoming a permanent fixture in the state of Iowa and creates a legacy for those people who have helped improve the quality of life in the state of Iowa.

I don't think the city of Little Rock completely understands how much Rip has meant to the city or to the state. He's been a father to so many different kids that were not only Parkview Patriots, but to Central High Tigers, Hall High Warriors or any other school here. He doesn't discriminate when it comes to kids.

When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had wings.

A summit of fundamental transformation

The objective is to raise the profile of the city to its residents and visitors.