Op-Ed: Hagadone Preserves Dream
I have often laughed as I said, “Duane Hagadone believes in the vision of Coeur d’Alene, just as long as it is his vision.” My 10 years away, now only visiting our city, has given me time and distance to see more clearly about the transformation of Coeur d’Alene. I am now convinced that Duane Hagadone has done more than anyone to protect and enhance the foundation of this community that we love so much. This 50-year marriage between Duane and the people of Coeur d’Alene has been so rocky at times. Often, we both would fight tooth and nail, exchanging body blows, red faces of anger, arms swinging, hurling screaming insults. We were woven tightly, chained to one another and many did not like it at all. We wanted that divorce but there was no way out/Steve Badraun, Coeur d'Alene Press guest editorial. More here. (SR file photo)
DFO: I believe two people have transformed Coeur d'Alene into the viewtiful community it is today -- Duane Hagadone, from the private sector, and Mayor Sandi Bloem, from the public sector.
Question: What other individuals have had a major impact on 21st Century Coeur d'Alene?