Hawarden Today 2021 by AGE Media and Promotion

Hawarden’s Best Kept Secret . . . . . . pg. 20

INSIDE The Backbone of Hawarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 New Businesses Move Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hawarden’s Best Kept Secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Local Family Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-26 West Sioux Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Local Attractions and Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33 Local Church Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Local Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35

Photo by Rod Matz Photography

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“Hawarden Today Community Guide” is published annually by AGE Media & Promotion in partnership with the City of Hawarden Community & Economic Development Department. AGE Media & Promotion www.agemedia.pub PUBLISHERS Garrett and Mindy Gross, AGE Media EDITOR & ADVERTISING SALES Bob Fitch, AGE Media 712-551-4123 | bob@agemedia.pub © AGE Media & Promotion All rights reserved. Content in this magazine should not be copied in any way without the written permission of the publisher. Content in articles, editorial and advertisements are not necessarily endorsed by AGE Media & Promotion.

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905 Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

L.G. Everist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Alpha Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

O.C. Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Back to Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

PM Photo / Dr Tunez . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Big Sioux Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

People’s Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Booth Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pizza Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Carr’s Auto/Jeff’s Radiator . . . . . . 10

River’s Edge Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Central Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rod Matz Photography . . . . . . . . . . 30

Coilcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Rooster’s Midwest Steakhouse . 5

Curiel Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Schoeneman’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ericson Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Siouxland Youth for Christ . . . . . . 31

For-Most Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sportsmans Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Gypsy Soul Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Transformations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hawarden Regional Healthcare . 18

Vision Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Heartland Appliance & Repair . 27

Waddy’s / Waddy’s Other Bar . . 17

Janssen Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Willow Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

EDITOR’S NOTE Special thanks to the advertisers who took a leap of faith to make Hawarden Today a reality. AGE Media also extends sincere appreciation to the photographers who shared their talents: Rod Matz, Paul Miller, Mike Miller, Jerome Hoegh, Randy Matz and Scott Maher.

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HAWARDEN MAP DIRECTORY # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PARKS Carr’s Landing Calliope Village Central Park Hawarden Golf Club Softball Complex Hawarden Events Complex Hawarden Swimming Pool French Park Prairie Woods Nature Center Oak Grove Campground Big Sioux Park Big Sioux Recreation Area

SCHOOLS 13 West Sioux Elementary 14 West Sioux Middle/High School OTHER COMMUNITY AMENITIES 15 City Hall including Police and Chamber 16 Hawarden Community Center 17 Grace Community Cemetery 18 Hawarden Public Library 19 Historical House 20 Senior Citizen Center 21 South Industrial Park 22 Hawarden Regional Healthcare (Hospital/Clinic) 23 Hawarden Fire Department 24 Freedom Rock / Hawarden Veteran’s Memorial CHURCHES 25 American Lutheran Church ELCA 26 Associated Church UCC/ Presbyterian 27 Christian Reformed Church 28 First Baptist Church 29 Friendship Assembly of God 30 St. Mary’s Catholic Church 31 Trinity Lutheran Church 32 United Methodist Church 33 Granite Church

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Trail Systems Railroad

City Streets

City Limits

FROM THE MAYOR To talk about the present, and to dream about the future of our City of Hawarden, I think we need to start with looking at our history. From correspondence of The Journal on February 6, 1884: “Of all the numerous towns throughout northwestern Iowa and Dakota that have assumed definite shape and reality during the past year, it would be hard to find another exhibiting so great a degree of solidity, perhaps, or with a more auspicious future before it, than this little city of Hawarden.” As one looks back over the past 130+ years, you will find growth in business, industry, churches, education, health care, and manufacturing. Our community has been blessed to have citizens and leaders of the community understand the need for steady and efficient growth, and to build a town that gives it citizens opportunity for success. Today, we are a community of over 2,500 people that call Hawarden “home.” We are proud of our great health care, our schools, our churches, our city-owned utilities, our local businesses, and our long-time manufacturing companies. We find ourselves to be a diverse, close-knit community, always it seems, reaching out to help each other in times of success and need. Like many communities our size, one finds great reward in the many opportunities to volunteer and give back to others. Whether it be at the Hawarden Thrift Shop, our volunteer ambulance or fire department, Calliope Village and

the Hawarden Historical Society, or the new Prairie Woods Nature Center, a person can find “just the right fit,” and end the day feeling filled with gratitude. What about the future? I think the past tells us Hawarden will continue to thrive and grow, as it has for the past 134 years since its incorporation! Hawarden will continue to be a place that citizens are proud to call “home” and to care for each other as friends and neighbors. As Hawarden moves forward, we look forward to having others join us in our journey.

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Ricard Porter, Mayor, City of Hawarden

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES ARE THE BACKBONE OF HAWARDEN By Bob Fitch

Hawarden’s Central Avenue has undergone several major improvements including new surfacing and the addition of vintage-style street lights.

New businesses are welcome, appreciated and rightly celebrated in small-town Iowa; but long-time businesses are the backbone of a thriving community. In Hawarden, manufacturing jobs churn out products which are shipped across the region, nation and the world:

• Coilcraft produces high-performance magnetic components including RF chip inductors, power magnetics and filters.

• Hawarden Machine Inc. and For-Most Livestock Equipment produce livestock handling equipment including chutes, squeeze chutes, and head gates.

• L.G. Everist produces construction aggregates. Hawarden is one of the company’s rail transloading service sites which are focused on the safe and efficient transfer and handling of bulk products.

• Plasticology LLC is a custom plastic injection and blow molding facility.

• Superior Farms is North America’s largest processor and marketer of lamb. Dakota Treats in Hawarden is Superior Farm’s production plant for high quality dog treats.

When it’s closing time at the factory, Sportsman’s Lanes & Lounge in Hawarden has been providing fun since 1986. “This is our 35th year,” said owner Brian Engleman. “We opened up as a 8 | HAWARDEN TODAY

Missy Eilts of the Willow Tree

bowling alley and bar. Now we’re a bowling center with food and beverage for the family. We’ve adapted to what people wanted. “We’ve done lots of upgrades. We’ve got the newest automated scoring system and synthetic lanes. We’re reinvesting,” Engelman said. Missy Eilts, owner of The Willow Tree, said the connections she makes as a small town business operator are important to her. “People are getting a little tired of the city – they love the personal one-on-one connection you get in a small town. We know our customers,” she said. The Willow Tree is a boutique and gift shop in downtown Hawarden which offers everything from paper products to toys and educational entertainment to cake mixes and candy to home décor. “I love bringing unique things back to my hometown,” Eilts said. Another long-time business which isn’t standing still is Central Café. It’s known for its pie, hearty soups and sandwiches, and BIG pancakes. When Jen McVay purchased the business several years ago, she enhanced the restaurant’s traditional American menu with regular Asian entrée specials, reflecting her own Filipino heritage. McVay also expanded Central Café’s offerings by taking orders for baked goods. She sells cake, cake pops, cupcakes, pies, bars and more for

all occasions. For holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day, she sells home-baked cookies with the frosting and other decorating fixings ready to go. A few doors up the street is the 75-year-old Booth Pharmacy, which has been in the same location for 65 years. Owner Matt Hummel said the strength of the medical community contributes to the company’s success. He cited the importance of Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Back to Health Chiropractic, the two physician’s offices, and the dental and vision clinics.

Jen and Chad McVay of Central Café

Hummel said the loyalty of Booth’s staff – with longtime employee tenure ranging from 12 to 40 years – contributes to the company’s success. “I think the community appreciates our service.” While it’s tempting for Hawarden to compare itself to the economic juggernauts of Sioux Center and Orange City, Hummel believes Hawarden’s business community is doing as well or better than most small cities in rural Iowa. “Our two banks are solid. If we can keep the school and the hospital strong, grow our retail sector a little bit, and keep businesses such as Hawarden Machine and Coilcraft rolling, we’ve got some good things going on in Hawarden,” he said. Dawn and Matt Hummel of Booth Pharmacy

HAWARDEN’S PREMIERE FUN SPOT FOR ALL AGES! Since 1986 Newest scoring system with synthetic lanes All lanes have bumpers Bowling ramps for the little ones Birthday bowling party specials for all ages! Business or holiday party packages Pool, shuffleboard, darts LEAGUES START IN THE FALL!

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Great food and beverage in a family-friendly atmosphere! 2021-22 COMMUNITY GUIDE | 9

HAWARDEN BY THE NUMBERS POPULATION

HOUSEHOLDS

AVE. FAMILY SIZE

2,726

1,089

3.08

MEDIAN AGE

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

MEDIAN HOME VALUE

39.4

$51,946

$83,744

HOUSING UNITS: 1,241

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 63.6% Renter Occupied Housing Units: 24.3%

712-551-3998 | 806 Central Ave, Hawarden

EMPLOYED POPULATION AGE 16+ BY INDUSTRY

Total: 1,210 Agriculture/Mining: 16% Construction: 6.9%

Vacant Housing Units: 12.2%

Manufacturing: 33.1%

TOTAL WORKFORCE: 1,383

Retail Trade: 6%

Employed: 87%

Transportation/Utilities: 2.5%

Unemployed: 13%

Information: 0.2%

Statistics cited are for the year 2020 by Esri, an international supplier of geographic information system software, web GIS and geodatabase management applications.

Wholesale Trade: 3.6%

Finance/Insurance/Real Estate: 2.5% Services: 26.8% Public Administration: 2.4%

HAWARDEN CONTACTS 1150 Central Ave. 712-551-2565 | www.cityofhawarden.com Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The city is the contact point for information on: • Utilities (electric, gas, sewer and water) • Telephone, cable and internet service • Residential garbage service • Rentals of the community center or park shelter

LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, MEDICAL

Visit Jeff Carr and his team at Hawarden’s newest service center!

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Fire Station Non-Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712-551-4450 Hawarden Regional Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 712-551-3100 Police Non-Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712-551-4430 Sioux Co. Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712-737-2280 Iowa State Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-525-5555 Iowa Weather & Road Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 800-288-1047

RIDES AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, REPAIR & SALES

712-552-1361 Just south of 10th St. on Avenue H | Hawarden 10 | HAWARDEN TODAY

1-800-358-5037 | www.nwiarides.org RIDES Regional Transit Authority assists with transportation needs for residents, including those with disabilities. Available at a minimal fee within city limits.

Phone: 800.845.6103

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CALVING EQUIPMENT Round Calving Pen 90° pen for easy crowding and nursing Dimensions are 13″ x 11″ 10″ wide rear access gate for pulling calves 4′ floor to stabilize pen

Square Calving Pen Inside and outside confinement panels are split at 32″ to allow nursing Inside top panel also swings out to provide access for caesareans Front and rear gates for easy entry & exit Dimensions are 10′ x 10′

Small Animal Tip Chute Self Catching headgate Vertical sliding tailgate stays upright when table is tipped Headboard for less stress when animal is tipped Left or right animal access Three Drop down Branding doors Leg pin for separating legs 2021-22 COMMUNITY GUIDE | 11

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD IN HAWARDEN! From City of Hawarden Community & Economic Development

Hawarden Regional Healthcare includes state-of-the-art medical technology. The hospital-clinic complex has generated a significant number of new positions over the course of expansion and remodeling efforts in the last decade.

The City of Hawarden is a place where your business and family can grow and prosper. Hawarden offers a smalltown, family-friendly quality of life with a growing business and industrial sector. Your family will enjoy our local recreational amenities, a great school system, affordable housing and numerous active churches. Hawarden offers a central North American location with quick access to the metropolitan areas of both Sioux Falls, S.D., and Sioux City, Iowa. The Hawarden area has a deep pool of skilled and trainable employees looking for opportunities to challenge themselves and become better workers. The city has excellent access to transportation networks including nearby freeways (I-29, I-90, I-80) and nationwide rail interconnectivity partners.

• BUILDINGS: Hawarden currently has several move-in ready facilities for your expansion or relocation project. Most come with adjoining property to allow for future expansions. If the right building is not available, the City of Hawarden will work with you to build the necessary facility that fits your needs.

• LAND: Various size lots and zoning designations are available. The city-owned Hawarden Industrial Park is shovel ready with essential infrastructure built out to individual sites.

• BUSINESS ASSISTANCE: The city works closely with the State of Iowa to offer business assistance and

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incentive programs making your move to the community hassle free. Whether your project is a relocation, expansion or startup, you will find qualified city staff and a willing city council who will work with you one-on-one. Our business assistance service provides direct technical assistance in addition to referrals to specialized partners. In partnership, we can provide help with financial, regulatory, workforce and other needs.

• WORKFORCE: The labor market of Hawarden and Sioux County contains a total workforce of more than 172,000. Current employers are quick to say that you’ll find a dedicated and educated workforce. A detailed labor market study and a position specific modeling program is available in the Economic Development section at www.cityofhawarden.com.

• EDUCATION: Hawarden is home to the West Sioux Community School District. In addition to our local school system, there are numerous elementary and secondary parochial schools nearby and 10 venues of higher education ranging from technical schools to four-year universities in the region.

For more information, including an economic development information package for your business, please call 712-551-4402.

CITY OFFERS BUSINESS INCENTIVES From City of Hawarden Community & Economic Development

To meet the needs of today’s businesses, the City of Hawarden provides a customizable incentive program to fit individual business needs. Incentives may include forgivable loans, land grants, reduced interest loans, tax abatements, tax rebates and assistance with utility and infrastructure needs. These incentives are negotiated with the company bringing substantial investment and/or jobs to the City of Hawarden.

• TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) PROGRAM: TIF is designed to entice location or expansion of business operations by directing tax revenues generated in TIF district into the district. The city may use the property taxes resulting from the increase in taxable valuation caused by the construction or substantial rehabilitation of commercial facilities to provide economic development incentives within the district.

• URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA PLAN: Iowa’s Urban Revitalization Act encourages development, redevelopment and revitalization within a designated area of the City of Hawarden by authorizing property tax development incentives to the private sector. Qualified real estate may be eligible to receive a total or partial exemption from property taxes on improvements for a specified number of years, with the goal of providing the community with a long-term increase or stabilization in the local tax base.

• FOREIGN TRADE ZONE: The City of Hawarden is a Foreign Trade Zone, which allows companies locating here the potential benefits of duty exemption, deferral or reduction; merchandise processing feed reduction; streamlined logistics; or quota avoidance.

For more information, including an economic development information package for your business, please call 712-551-4402.

Hawarden is home to West Sioux High School. The new turf at Eneboe Field is used by football and soccer teams. Photo by Mike Miller.

Every year on Labor Day weekend, Hawarden is host to Big Sioux River Days. Current residents enjoy welcoming former residents, old friends and hundreds of guests from other area communities. Photo by Rod Matz Photography.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The past year or so has seen exciting developments in the Hawarden business community. Several new businesses opened while new owners and new company names popped up as well. More additions and enhancements are forecast for the coming year. “Even with the global pandemic and uncertain agricultural markets, the Hawarden business community remained vibrant in 2020. We were glad to welcome some businesses to town, see new owners take over established enterprises and, just as importantly, see Hawarden’s long-time businesses demonstrate continued resilience and success,” said Larry Cope, community and economic development director for the City of Hawarden. Here’s a look at some of the new businesses and significant business upgrades recently welcomed to the Hawarden.

905 ARRANGEMENTS Kaylee Strong is making sure Hawarden area residents can continue to commemorate life’s important passages with fresh flowers. She replaced Jan McMillian’s long-time Flowers by Jan downtown with 905 Kaylee Strong Arrangements. “Knowing how long Jan was successful here and having a strong staff, I was confident it would work,” Strong said. In addition to a complete remodel of the space, she has added some home décor plus hopes to resume flower arranging classes after prom is done.

ALPHA MOTORSPORTS Nick Strong started his business by purchasing two used golf carts which he refurbished and sold. Then he bought four carts which he again refurbished and sold. His success multiplied and now he sells more than 200 a year. In 2019, he opened Alpha Motorsports in Sioux Falls and, in 2020, purchased Northside Body Shop and Big Sioux Marine from his grandfather, Sonny 14 | HAWARDEN TODAY

Strong. “This is our family shop and I wanted it to stay in the family,” Nick said. The company is a dealer for new EZ Go golf carts; refurbishes and customizes golf carts; does marine mechanics such as servicing boats; and is an auto body shop. He’s excited to serve a broader customer base from his hometown of Hawarden at 1609 Ave E.

BIG SIOUX EMBROIDERY Big Sioux Embroidery will be moving from its current location at the corner of 10th Street and Highway 12 to make room for the new building of People’s Bank. Owner Carol Hoogestraat’s long-time Hawarden business will take up residence at 1001 Central Avenue, about a block east. Big Sioux Embroidery is a promotional product distributor, specializing in customized team and workplace apparel.

CARR’S AUTO / JEFF’S RADIATOR It was a shocking day in 2019 when the landmark auto service center at 10th and Central in Hawarden burned down. However, rising from the ashes only a few yards away just south Jeff Carr of 10th Street on Avenue H, owner Jeff Carr built a new, 6,500-square-foot automotive service and tire center. Carr has been in the auto service, repair, sales and salvage business in the city since 1984. “If you want Hawarden to grow, some businesses need to expand. My son is going to mechanic school this fall and I’m hoping he’ll come back to work here,” Carr said.

GRANITE CHURCH Granite Church, affiliated with First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, is growing quickly. The contemporary worship at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday has regularly packed its temporary home at the Hawarden Community Center. The church anticipates moving to a new location in spring 2021 at 400 Tenth Street. Like the Community Center, the new location will also be a non-traditional setting.

Joyce Boyer

GYPSY SOUL

RIVER’S EDGE BANK

Gypsy Soul at 907 Central Avenue sells a wide variety of women’s clothing from size small to 3x; and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, hats, lotions and perfumes. Owner Joyce Boyer also offers Mirabella makeup and skin care lines from Clinical Care and Bio-Elements.

In 2020, River’s Edge Bank introduced Hawarden’s first drive-thru ATM which is located on the northeast corner of Highways 10 and 12.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Siouxland Habitat for Humanity is planning to build its first single-family home in Hawarden in 2021. For more information, call 712-255-6244.

HEARTLAND APPLIANCE Retail retirements often cause gaping holes on small town main streets. But Hawarden avoided that dilemma on the south end of Central Avenue when Rob Van Egdom purchased the appliance business long run by his uncle, Harlan Van Egdom. Re-named Rob Van Egdom as Heartland Appliance & Repair, Rob is building on the brand of his George-based business, Heartland Hardware. He’s expanded the inventory and added appliance repair. Rob said, “Both sides of my family have deep roots in Hawarden, making it a logical addition to the business.”

ROOSTER’S MIDWEST STEAKHOUSE Owners Todd and Anna Krug are not only satisfying the hunger pangs of evening diners, but they’ve also filled a frequently empty storefront on the south end of Hawarden’s Central Avenue. Rooster’s Midwest Steakhouse is open Wednesday through Saturday evenings and features a full bar and a menu which includes beef, pork, chicken, seafood, pasta and burgers. There’s also a full appetizer menu and desserts.

SHOWROOM SWEETS Showroom Sweets plans to open as a small takeout bakery in spring 2021 in a former auto showroom next door to Quick Corner on Highway 10. Owner Ashley Noble said, “We’ll have fresh baked bread, pie and custom cakes; and I’ll have cookies and cupcakes; and coffee with breakfast food such as turnovers, danish, donuts and cinnamon rolls in the morning.” Showroom Suites plans to be open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays. Noble is a nurse and will continue nursing, but said she grew up baking with her mom and is “excited for a little bit of change and to be a little artistic with it.”

LIFESTYLE FITNESS Owner Jared Vlotho will move Lifestyle Fitness two blocks down Central Avenue into the old city hall. He purchased the building from the city and is doing extensive interior work. Vlotho said the biggest change for the physical fitness center is the full concrete floor on the lower level which will improve the gym’s power lifting capabilities. He plans to add more training for younger athletes. For now, the upper level of the old city hall will remain open for use by classes. Long-term, he may adapt the upper level for additional use as an event venue. The Hawarden Historical Society worked for years to save the old city hall building and restore its exterior.

PEOPLE’S BANK People’s Bank and People’s Insurance will move from its current Central Avenue location into a new building which will be built on the southeast corner of Highways 10 and 12. The new location will include a more convenient drive-thru plus the addition of a drive-thru ATM.

PRAIRIE WOODS NATURE CENTER Prairie Woods Nature Center opened at Oak Grove Park just a few miles north of Hawarden at 4051 Cherry Avenue in 2020. Additional info on page 33.

Fresh Floral Arrangements for All Occasions! Stop by our store or order online! 712-551-1686 905 Central Avenue, Hawarden

www.905arrangements.com

TUX RENTALS TOO!

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LOCAL AMENITIES

HAWARDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY HAWARDEN, IOWA

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HOURS Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Thurs 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

CONCRETE FOR RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL & COMMERCIAL Call Us for All Types of: FLATWORK | DRIVEWAYS | SIDEWALKS | CATTLE FLOORS GARAGE FLOORS | MACHINE SHED FLOORS HOUSE BASEMENTS, WALLS, FLOORS SMOOTH WALLS AND BRICK WALLS PLUS ROOFING – SHINGLE OR STEEL

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Hawarden’s Public Library is a state-of-the-art resource for residents. The library provides informational and entertaining materials for all ages in a variety of formats including traditional books, books-on-CD, digitally-downloadable books, and DVD’s. Public access computers are available on site and high speed internet is available at no charge.

HAWARDEN PARKS & REC Hawarden provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The city has an outdoor swimming pool, three softball diamonds, three baseball diamonds, six community parks and one commercial fitness center.

SUMMER REC PROGRAM • Summer Rec Hotline: 712-551-2260 Summer Rec Website: sites.google.com/a/ w-sioux.k12.ia.us/summer-rec

• T-Ball for girls and boys who are 4 and 5 years old. No registration or fee is required.

• Baseball and softball for boys and girls in K-5 and golf for grades 5-8.

SWIMMING

• Hours: 1:00-5:00 p.m. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday

• Wading pool is free; daily fees for adults and children over age 7. Seasonal passes available.

• Swimming lesson forms can be picked up at Hawarden City Offices or downloaded from the city website.

RENTAL FACILITIES Contact City Offices at 712-551-2565 to reserve the Central Park enclosed shelter; Community Center, or meetings rooms at City Hall.

CAMPING SITES BULK FUEL DELIVERY 712-551-1966 | 712-551-6406 Hawarden

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Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seven spots are located on the southeast corner of 15th St/Avenue E and four spots are to the south in Veteran’s Memorial Park. Each pad rents for $15 per night. Pay at City Offices or put in the box at either location in an envelope with the pad number.

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H E A LT H C A R E

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is home to a 160-slice CT scanner, the most sophisticated scanner in the Midwest between The Mayo Clinic and Denver.

DISCOVER THE BEST HEALTH CARE CLOSE TO HOME By Bob Fitch

Hawarden area residents to think of Hawarden first.”

Hawarden Regional Healthcare wants to get the city’s best kept secret out in the open. Perhaps to the surprise of many, Hawarden Regional Healthcare has the area’s most advanced medical technology, almost without exception. The days of Hawarden residents needing to drive 20 or 50 miles to undergo the most up-to-date medical procedures are in the past. According to Hawarden Regional Healthcare CEO Jayson Pullman, “People still drive by on their way somewhere else for procedures because they have it in their minds that the Hawarden hospital doesn’t have the latest and greatest technology. We want 20 | HAWARDEN TODAY

Not only was Hawarden Regional Healthcare (HRH) the first hospital in northwest Iowa to offer 3D mammography on-site, but now it also owns the area’s first 160-slice CT scanner. Computed Tomography (CT) uses special x-ray equipment to obtain images from different angles around the body. A computer processes the images to demonstrate a cross-section of body tissues and organs. CT imaging is useful for visualizing bone, soft tissue, and blood vessels with great clarity. Kayla Dykstra, HRH radiology manager, said the hospital offers in-house CT scans, mammograms, x-rays, and ultrasound. “We are cutting edge on radiology technology,” she said. Pullman said, “When I first got to Hawarden, we had a 2-slice CT scanner. Then we thought we were advanced when we got a 16-slice scanner; now the facility put in a 160-slice.”

Why is a 160-slice CT scanner a big deal? For patients, it’s the difference between holding your breath for 30 seconds versus holding it for just eight seconds while a scan is done. For someone who may already have health issues or has anxiety about the procedure, “That’s a long 30 seconds,” Dykstra said. “The shorter breath hold is huge. Some people can’t hold their breath that long which then creates motion which creates an unfavorable diagnostic exam. The comfort factor for patients is much higher now.” Higher slice capabilities increase the diagnostic capabilities of the scanner, resulting in clearer images and lower doses of radiation. The latest CT scans and 3D mammograms also provide faster results and patients spend less time wondering ‘What’s going on?’ “Many of our patients are getting sameday results without leaving town,” Dykstra said. She continued, “Back in the day, the provider said, ‘You’re going to go there to get this procedure.’ Now patients are learning they can make the decision where to have a procedure done. You can stay home.” More specialty doctors from Sioux Falls or Sioux City are also discovering they can refer their Hawarden area patients to HRH for procedures.

Certified Nurse Practitioner Amy Waterman visits with a young patient.

When Hawarden residents utilize services such as radiology or physical medicine at HRH more often, it also has the effect of HRH being able to invest even more into equipment and personnel, further enhancing local service, Pullman said. The spinoff effects for the city are significant. The number of jobs HRH provides has gone from 50 to 120 in less than a decade. He emphasized those careers come with excellent pay and benefits. Hawarden Regional Healthcare’s mantra of “Caring Close to Home” also applies to pandemic-related services. As a partner in the nation’s largest mass vaccination effort since polio, HRH began offering coronavirus vaccinations to the public on Feb. 2nd. It also offers Covid testing.

The HRH family practice team. Front: Cindi Rule, ANRP; Jennifer Milby, FNP-C; Amy Waterman, CNP; and Karen Kennedy, ARNP. Back: Kelly Pomerenke, M.D.; Paul Niles, PA-C; and Dale Nystrom, M.D

Naomi Graves, HRH pharmacist, encouraged local residents to register for coronavirus vaccinations at www.hawardenregionalhealthcare.com. Nationwide, the goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the U.S. population, which puts Hawarden’s target upwards of 1,500 people. Because the vaccine is still in limited supply across the U.S., reaching those vaccination goals are taking longer than hoped. HRH follows priority guidelines from the Iowa Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control.

Graves explained that the vaccine uses a body’s own cells to create a “protein spike” (think of the classic picture of the coronavirus with all the spikes poking up). A person’s body recognizes the protein spike as foreign and sets up an immune response.

Even though a person’s turn in line may not occur right away, Graves encouraged residents to register now so, as availability increases, vaccinations can proceed with all due speed. “There’s a lot of concern about the new variants which are more contagious and will spread more quickly. So we hope to get people vaccinated as quickly as possible,” she said.

Graves said HRH is currently using the Moderna vaccine which is a two-dose vaccine spaced about four weeks apart. A person will have his or her fullest immune response about two weeks after receiving the second vaccine dose. While allergic reactions are typically rare, HRH is prepared if a reaction occurs.

She said it’s normal for people who get the vaccine to show fatigue and possibly fever, arm pain and muscle aches. “This is what you should expect because your body is working hard to make the immune response.”

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MEET THE BERGSMA FAMILY FAMILY MEMBERS Todd and Jenn Bergsma. Daughter, Meghan, 17, and son, Connor, 13. OCCUPATIONS: Jenn is a universal banking officer at Rivers Edge Bank where she’s worked for 17 Years. Todd has been a deputy for the Sioux County Sheriff’s office for 19 years. WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Todd said, “Jenn and I are both from Orange City. I was working for the Hawarden Police Department when we met. Then she got a job at First State Bank, now Rivers Edge Bank. Everything fell into place for us in Hawarden. We are able to worship in Hawarden, our children are in the West Sioux School District, and Jenn works here in town. Over the past 20 years, this has become our home and clearly where we were meant to be.”

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR CURRENT CAREER FIELDS? Jenn said, “Todd and I are both in the careers which we went to school for. Todd attended Iowa Lakes Community College for law enforcement and then went through the Police Academy. I went to the University of Sioux Falls and Northwestern College for a degree in business administration.”

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN HAWARDEN? “The people,” Jenn said. “We cannot say enough about the outpouring of support that was given to Todd and I as we established our family here. As new community members, we were greeted with the warmest welcome. There is always someone there to lend you their trailer because you’re moving or a neighbor who always has an egg or cup of sugar when you are out. We thrive on the generosity of others and will strive to do the same as we continue to live in Hawarden. All of us cherish the friendships we’ve made here.”

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Meaghan, Todd, Jenn and Connor Bergsma.

WHAT KEEPS YOU ACTIVE IN HAWARDEN? Jenn said, “Hawarden offers us many opportunities to stay active in the community. We like to attend all events at school. We have enjoyed and continue to watch our children perform in sports and at music concerts. We are lucky to have them in a great school district.” Todd added, “We enjoy camping, fishing and just being outdoors. With Big Sioux Recreation Area and Oak Grove State Park just outside of Hawarden, we are able to go camping or fishing on a whim.” Jenn said, “Working at Rivers Edge Bank has given me opportunities to meet so many people in the community. Rivers Edge works hard to make sure their employees are appreciated and they encourage community involvement. I am thankful for opportunities to help plan community activities as a member of the Hawarden Chamber Events Committee. Festival of Trees during Christmas has a special place in my heart – everyone is so creative with designs during the most wonderful time of the year. “I also serve on the Hawarden City Council. What an opportunity it is to learn what it takes for Hawarden to function as a city. It’s been a rewarding experience,” she said.

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MEET THE CURIEL FAMILY FAMILY MEMBERS Miguel Curiel and Maria Andrade de Curiel. Son: Israel Curiel. Daughters: Maria (a/k/a Chayo) and her husband Leonso Camacho; Araseli and her husband Dustin Sohl; Maribel and her husband Isidro Topete; and Andrea.

Israel Curiel is partners with his father in Curiel Concrete.

Maria and Miguel Curiel with their grandchildren. Front row: Zander, Dulce and Ezekiel. Back row: Luna, Zayra, Leondro and Yelitza.

Seven grandchildren. OCCUPATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT Miguel and Israel are partners in Curiel Concrete. Previously, Miguel worked for Standard Ready Mix and Gus Construction, where he would travel for long stretches of time. Both Miguel and Maria worked for Iowa Lamb for a number of years after they first moved to Iowa. Israel previously worked for Gus Construction and Dixon Construction. Chayo is a pharmacy technician at Booth Pharmacy. Araseli works as a secretary at West Sioux Elementary School in Hawarden. Maribel works as a medical interpreter at Hawarden Regional Healthcare clinic. Andrea is a student at South Dakota State University. Miguel and Maria also own Paradise Bar in Hawarden which is open for special occasions, although it’s been closed since the Covid crisis started. The family belongs to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawarden. Israel is a member of the board of directors of Hawarden Regional Healthcare. He also plays in weekend soccer leagues in Sioux Center and Sioux City.

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Miguel and Maria were both born in Mexico. They lived in California before moving to Hawarden about 30 years ago, with a brief time spent in Sioux City. Chayo was born in Mexico, Israel was born in California, and the three youngest daughters were born in Sioux City. All of Miguel and Maria’s children graduated from West Sioux High School and all of their grandchildren attend West Sioux. Miguel and Maria spend about four months of each winter in Mexico. “We’re really happy to be in Mexico during the winter. It’s good to be away from work and 24 | HAWARDEN TODAY

stress for a few months and be able to enjoy our family down there. We really recommend it,” Miguel said.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE IN HAWARDEN? Miguel said, “We wanted to raise our family in a small, quiet town without a lot of violence. We’ve had a better life here than we had in California.” Maria added, “Chayo was the first Hispanic student at West Sioux. We were always happy with West Sioux Schools.” Although they did experience racism and discrimination when they first moved to Hawarden, Miguel said, “We want to continue to see Hispanic and Caucasian cultures in Hawarden come together to help grow the community.”

HOW DID YOU COME TO START CURIEL CONCRETE? Israel said, “When Dad was working at Standard Ready Mix in Maurice, we re-did our driveway at home – and then we started to get asked to do concrete jobs for our friends and other people in town. We did side jobs for several years. Dad studied how other contractors ran their business and eventually he said ‘We could probably do this’ and so we started the business in 2016.” He said it’s going well. About 50 percent of their work is agricultural buildings, 40 percent is residential projects, and 10 percent is commercial. Israel said last year probably was their busiest one on record. Miguel said, “We’re really happy the business has grown a lot in the past two years. We’re thankful for all of those people who have supported us and believed in us.” He said he’s on the job site most often and Israel is in the office, but “Maria is the main boss.”

Maria and Miguel Curiel spend the winter in Mexico. They have been part of the Hawarden community for about 30 years.

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MEET THE COOK FAMILY FAMILY MEMBERS Tom and Roxanne Cook. Sons Gregory, 13, and Joshua, 11. OCCUPATIONS: Tom is the Sioux County area director for Siouxland Youth for Christ and Roxanne is an assistant for the same organization plus is a stay-at-home mom. WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Tom is originally from the small town of Piedmont, Mo., and Roxanne is a native of Jamestown, N.D. After Tom retired from the U.S. Air Force, he was hired by Siouxland Youth for Christ to restart the program in Sioux County, especially the Teen Center in Hawarden. The family has lived in Hawarden six years.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR CURRENT CAREER FIELD? “I chose to work with students in youth ministry because of our passion for seeing young people grow up to be positive, active members of their community and this is also something God has called upon our lives,” Tom said. “We want to encourage youth to have a relationship with God and to know that they matter to us and to God. We want to be a positive influence, especially in middle and high school students’ lives, as there is concrete evidence that one person can make a lifetime difference in a student’s life.”

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN HAWARDEN? Tom said, “I was raised in a small town and so was familiar with the benefits of living in one. That was probably the main reason we chose Hawarden.” Roxanne added, “It’s a safe community where our kids can get out and play. There are great schools with small class sizes and we appreciate that there are wonderful medical facilities and staff available locally. Another great aspect about Hawarden is the community enthusiastically supports Youth for Christ and the Teen Center we manage.” 26 | HAWARDEN TODAY

Tom, Roxanne, Gregory and Joshua Cook. Photo by Ashley D Photography.

WHAT KEEPS YOU ACTIVE IN HAWARDEN? “Our family enjoys being active outdoors. We like to do geocaching and hiking at Oak Grove and also enjoy the walking path in town and around the South Pit,” Roxanne said. According to Tom, “We also like to spend time as a family visiting places like Calliope Village, Oak Grove and the Nature Center. Our family stays active at the town parks, playing disc golf and swimming at the public pool.” Tom is involved in organizations like the American Legion, Hawarden Ministerial Association and the Chamber of Commerce through YFC and is an elder at Friendship Assembly of God. Roxanne volunteers in many places, such as Hawarden Elementary School, the Community Food Bank, Community Dinners and is a part of the Hawarden and Ireton Arts Council. Roxanne and Tom also both volunteer their time with the Hawarden Community Vacation Bible School. Roxanne said, “Gregory and Joshua are active in band, choir, baseball, track and the school’s Talented and Gifted program. Also, as a family, we are very active in our church, Friendship Assembly of God. We enjoy watching the Falcons compete and we love grabbing a bite to eat at the local eateries, especially Pizza Ranch, Central Cafe and El Paisa and La Carreta.”

ANY OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FAMILY WE SHOULD KNOW? “We have traveled the world and greatly appreciate the variety of ethnicities in Hawarden and the surrounding areas ... Dutch, Hispanic and German and others!” Tom said.

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WEST SIOUX SCHOOLS West Sioux Community School District serves over 800 students in the Hawarden, Ireton, and Chatsworth areas. At West Sioux we are very proud of our students, staff, and communities. Our caring faculty works diligently to create a challenging learning environment that supports both high academic achievement and personal growth. For us, it’s all about our students and we work hard to recognize and optimize their full potential!

HIGHLIGHTS • 98% graduation rate.

• 88% of students involved in extracurriculars.

• Over $31,000 earned from local scholarships.

• Opportunities for robotics, STEM field experiences, AP and college courses, and internships.

• Over 80% of our graduates continue on to college or technical school.

ELEMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS • 96% daily attendance. • Student iPads TK-5.

• Daycare available in the Ireton Elementary Building.

• PBIS school for 14 years (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). • Restorative Practices district.

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Baseball and softball photos by Paul Miller

Football photos by Jerome Hoegh

Wrestling and basketball photos by Paul Miller

Choir and band photos by Scott Maher

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L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N S

Photo from video by Randy Matz

HAWARDEN GOLF CLUB Located at 4502 Buchanan Avenue on the east side of the city, the Hawarden Golf Club is open to the public and features reasonable green fees. The nine-hole course is professionallymaintained and is friendly to novices yet provides challenges to more seasoned golfers. Carts are available to rent. The clubhouse has a full bar and a full menu. Information on leagues and events is posted on the course’s Facebook page. For additional information, call 712-551-4444.

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CALLIOPE VILLAGE Located on the north edge of Hawarden, Calliope Village preserves pioneer history. Visiting Calliope is free and buildings are typically open from 1-4 p.m. on the first Sunday of June, July and August. To schedule a tour, call 712-551-4433. Volunteers from the Hawarden Historical Society maintain Calliope Village. In 1869, Calliope consisted of a courthouse, three log homes and about 10 residents. “Robbed” of the county seat in 1872, Calliope still added businesses and was a stage coach stop for years. The original 1882 depot still stands. The village includes the original Chatsworth town jail and an old harness shop now outfitted as a vintage post office. Country schools are remembered in the 1872 Scott School; and there are authentic tributes to pioneer churches, merchants, doctors, banks and more.

BIG SIOUX RIVER DAYS Hawarden is home to Big Sioux River Days over Labor Day weekend each year. The Labor Day parade includes everything from mariachi bands to antique tractors to decorated floats and horses. Activities are also held all weekend at Calliope Village and Central Park. The Hawarden Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates the event with involvement by many businesses, civic organizations, churches and others.

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HAWARDEN CHURCHES AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 1417 12th St. 712-551-2168 or 712-422-0423 Sunday Worship – 10:15 a.m. ASSOCIATED CHURCH (UCC / Presbyterian USA) 719 10th St. 712-551-1420 or 712-422-0423 Sunday Worship – 9 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1515 16th St. 712-551-1641 | www.crcna.org/churches/7521 Sunday Worship – 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Central Ave. 712-551-1730 | www.fbchawarden.org Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1306 Ave H 712-551-1807 Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.

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OAK GROVE PARK Hawarden is home to Oak Grove Park and Big Sioux Park, which consist of a combined 433 acres of county and state land managed by the Sioux County Conservation Board. The Oak Grove area offers a variety of habitats to explore including forest, prairie, and riparian. The park has several scenic observation points and has two large outcroppings of Sioux Quartzite. Among the other amenities at Oak Grove are: • Hiking, picnicking, fishing and bird watching • Campground and cabins Hiking is a popular pastime at Oak Grove Park.

• Enclosed shelters • Boat ramp to the Big Sioux River • Geocaching high tech scavenger hunt • Watercraft rentals • Winter activities

• Oak Grove is also home to the new Prairie Woods Nature Center (see related story)

For more information, see www.siouxcountyparks.org or call 712-552-1047.

BIG SIOUX RECREATION AREA

Prairie Woods Nature Center.

Commonly known as “The South Pit,” this area is managed by the Sioux County Conservation Board and is located at 84 West 10th St. on the southwest edge of Hawarden. The 270-acre area features campgrounds, swimming beach, playground, no-wake boating, fishing, picnicking, bird watching, outdoor archery practice range and more. Annual passes and day passes are available.

PRAIRIE WOODS NATURE CENTER The Prairie Woods Nature Center opened in 2020 at Oak Grove State Park. It provides the opportunity to learn about Sioux County’s environment and history. Interactive exhibits provide information on different habitats including wetland, prairie, and forest, as well as covering Sioux County’s geological and settlement history. The interactive exhibits include part of a mammoth’s tusk, Native American arrowheads from Sioux County, pieces of a giant clam shell from the Cretaceous period, taxidermic displays, a star lab and more. Summer hours at the Nature Center:

9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

1-7 p.m. on Thursday

1-4 p.m. on Sunday

Winter hours are the same on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and change to 1-4 p.m. on Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday; and closed on Sunday. Big Sioux Recreation Area

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HAWARDEN BUSINESS DIRECTORY

*Members of the Hawarden Area Chamber of Commerce are marked with an asterisk. All addresses listed are Hawarden, Iowa, unless otherwise indicated.

905 Arrangements* 905 Central Ave 712-551-1686 www.905arrangements.com See ad on page 15 AGE Media & Promotion* 712-551-4123 www.agemedia.pub Agency One Services* 822 Central Ave 712-552-2365 www.agencyoneservices.com Agency Two Twelve* 72 19th St SW, Sioux Center 712-552-2117 www.agencytwotwelve.com Alpha Motor Sports 1609 Avenue E 712-551-1614 www.alphamotorsportssd.com See ad on page 23 Back to Health 827 Central Ave 712-551-4242 See add on page 35 Beyer Auction & Realty* 16 3rd St NE, Sioux Center 712-725-2155 Big Sioux Embroidery* 504 10th St 712-551-2345 www.bigsiouxembroidery.com See add on page 32 Bomgaars* 504 Industrial Road 712-551-1187 www.bomgaars.com Booth Pharmacy* 903 Central Ave 712-551-1616 See ad on page 3

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Borchers Supply* 4349 Cherry Ave 712-552-1472 www.borchersagesupply.com

City of Hawarden* 1150 Central Ave 712-551-2565 www.cityofhawarden.com

Boyer Machine, Inc.* 403 16th St 712-552-2346

Coilcraft, Inc.* 222 Ave E 712-551-2144 www.coilcraft.com See ad on page 36

Boyer Sand & Rock* 4162 Birch Ave 712-552-2308 Britton Chiropractic Rehab Clinic* 351 Hwy 12, Akron 712-568-2304 www.brittonchirporactic andrehab.com Carpet Central* 519 - 9th St 712-551-2755 Carr’s Auto / Jeff’s Radiator 717 9th St. 712-551-1111 See ad on page 10 Casey’s General Store* 1001 Ave E 712-551-2303 www.caseys.com Central Café* 825 Central Ave 712-551-2739 See ad on page 4 Central Catering* 607 First St 712-551-1831 www.centralcatering.net Center for Financial Education* 334 N Main St, Sioux Center 712-722-3527 www.cfeministries.org Central Parts & Supply* 813 Central Ave 712-551-2886

Community Health Partners* 211 Central SE, Orange City 712-737-2971 www.siouxcountychp.org Cooperative Farmers Elevator* 620 Ave F 712-551-2064 www.farmerselevatorcoop.com Culligan Water Conditioning* 312 8th St SE, Orange City 712-737-2923 www.culligan.com

Eagles Aerie #1865* 725 Ave. H 712-551-2122 Eisma Trucking, Inc.* 1661 410th St 712-552-7536 El Paisa Restaurant* 1825 Ave E 712-551-3993 Ericson Auto Body / Ericson Oil* 901 Ave F 712-551-1946 See ad on page 16 Family 1st Dental Hawarden* 810 Central Ave 712-551-4220 www.familyfirstdental.com Gerritson Construction LLC* 1610 12th St 712-551-4848

Curiel Concrete, LLC* 1101 14th St 712-301-8893 See ad on page 16

Gypsy Soul* 907 Central Ave 712-551-4737 See ad on page 7

Daale Livestock* 1240 22nd St 712-551-2467

H&R Block, Inc.* 700 7th St 712-552-1450 www.hrblock.com

Daale Trucking* 1714 430th St 712-551-1240 Dakota Treats* 315 10th St 712-551-2611 www.superiorfarmspet provisions.com Downtown Grille* 121 3rd St NW, Orange City 712-707-3100 www.downtowngrille.net

Haugland & Gillespie* 800 Central Ave 712-551-1544 Hawarden Golf Club* 4502 Buchanan Ave 712-551-4444 Hawarden Harvest Inn* 70 Ave E 712-551-3333 www.hawardenharvestinn.com

Hawarden Historical Society* 712-551-4433 www.hawardenhistorical society.com Hawarden Independent / Iowa Information* 227 9th St, Sheldon 712-324-5347 www.nwestiowa.com

Northwest Iowa Community College* 603 West Park St, Sheldon 800-352-4907 www.nwicc.edu Oakhill Assisted Living Homes* 1126 Oakhill Drive 712-551-4284 www.oakhillassistedliving.com

Hawarden Machine/For-Most 127 10th St 712-551-2016 www.for-most.com See ad on page 11

OC Sanitation, Inc.* 710 Ohio Ave SW, Orange City 712-737-2645 www.ocsanitation.com See ad on page 30

Hawarden Public Library* 803 10th St 712-551-2244 www.hawardenpubliclibrary.com

Peoples Bank & Agency* 801 Central Ave. 712-551-2413 www.peoples-ebank.com See ad on page 25

Hawarden Regional Healthcare* 1111 11th St 712-551-3100 hawardenregionalhealthcare.com See ad on pages 18-19 Heartland Appliance & Repair* 717 Central Ave 712-551-1338 www.heartlandappliance.com See ad on page 27 Hillcrest Health Care Services/ Mica Hill Estates* 2121 Ave L 712-551-1074 www.hillcrestcarecenter.net In Weave* 823 Central Ave 712-551-1523 www.inweave.com Janssen Realty* 611 9th St 712-551-4675 www.janssenrealty.net See ad on page 4 Koch & Associates, LLC* 1315 14th St 712-251-6235 Koopmans Concrete* 404 1st St, Ireton 712-278-2677 www.koopmansconcrete.com

Pest Pros, Inc.* 1735 6th Ave SE, Sioux Center 712-441-2197 www.pestprosiowa.com Pickner Law Office* 613 8th Street 712-551-2724 Pizza Ranch* 723 Central Ave 712-551-2455 www.pizzaranch.com See ad on page 23 PM Photo/Dr Tunez 712-551-7757 See ad on page 33 Porter Funeral Home* 712-10th Street 712-551-2712 www.porterfuneralhomes.com

Sioux Center Health Hawarden Clinic* 920 Ave F 712-551-1000 www.siouxcenterhealth.org Siouxland Youth for Christ* 1305 23rd St 712-551-3868 www.siouxlandyfc.org See ad on page 31 Smith Electric Plumbing & Heating* 901 16th St 712-551-6663 Sportsmans Lanes* 520 7th St 712-551-1415 See ad on page 9 Sunshine Foods* 800 Ave E 712-551-1183 www.sunshinefoodstores.com Waddy’s Other Bar* / Waddy’s 911 Central Ave, Hawarden 313 Wheelock St, Hudson 712-551-1019 See ad on page 17

Truesdell Oil Co.* 1769 480th St 712-551-6831 Vande Vegte & Zomer Realty* 1414 Main St, Rock Valley 712-476-9443 www.vanzomrealtyauction.com Village Northwest Unlimited* 330 Village Circle, Sheldon 712-324-4873 www.villagenorthwest.org Vision Care Clinic* 605 9th St 712-551-2020 www.visioncarecliniciowa.com Vision Realty* 59 3rd St. NE, Sioux Center 605-610-5138 www.visionresc.com See ad on page 25 West Sioux Schools* 1300 Falcon Dr 712-551-1461 www.westsiouxschools.org Wilkison Agency* 1109 Thunderbird Dr 712-551-6633 The Willow Tree* 806 Central Ave 712-551-3998 See ad on page 10

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE...

Premier Communications* 339 1st Ave NE, Sioux Center 712-722-3451 www.mypremieronline.com

Experience has taught me what techniques work and what techniques don’t so I can treat patients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Quick Corner, Inc.* 901 10th St 712-551-2129 Rivers Edge Bank* 722 Central Ave 712-551-1005 www.riversedge.bank See ad on page 2

La Carreta Restaurant* 925 Central Ave. 712-551-3982

Rod Matz Photography 1316 11th St 712-551-1961 See ad on page 30

Lynott Implement* 314 Ave E 712-551-2311 www.lynottimpl.com

Sioux County Extension IA State* University Extension & Outreach 400 Central Ave NW, Orange City 712-737-7295 www.extension.iastate.edu

Transformations* 814 Central Ave 712-552-1828 See ad on page 7

PR Construction LLC* 4220 Eagle Ave, Ireton 712-548-3505

L G Everist, Inc.* 4305 Birch Ave. 712-552-1347 www.lgeverist.com See ad on page 31

Lifestyle Landscapes Solution, LLC* 1121 22nd Street 712-550-0481

Scott’s Electric P&H* 1618 Ave L 712-551-2598

Rooster’s Midwest Steakhouse 704 Central Ave 712-551-3663 See ad on page 5 Schoeneman Bros* 901 Ave E 712-552-2623 www.schoenemans.com See ad on page 13

Experience has taught me that each patient and each case is different. Care must be administered with each individual in mind. Experience has taught me that how you treat a patient is often times more important than the treatment itself. Experience has taught me that I don’t know everything and that I must continually learn to stay up on the newest techniques. Experience has taught me that the “Golden Rule” is still the best rule to follow in practice and in life. Let us show you how 20 years of serving people can help you. Thanks for your business!

Dr. Ryan Schwiesow, D.C.

827 Central Ave., Hawarden, IA 712.551.4242

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