Clean Sweep returns – sort of

CHENEY – After being modified due to COVID-19, the city’s 14th annual Clean Sweep will be returning to its regular slot at the beginning of spring, but will still take place in a modified format.

The pandemic moved last year’s event from April to September, with volunteers fanning out citywide over a week’s time rather than on one day to pickup debris. The latter will take place again this year as COVID-19 safety protocols still prevent large group gatherings, such as the over 300 to often assemble at Veteran’s Park to clean up Cheney.

Those who wish to get together in small groups, as clubs o...