Gabby Summer Magazine 2018

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18th Annual Summer Magazine 2018

God Is With Me & “You” BELIEVE

Summertime FUN in North Iowa & Southern Minnesota

• Attractions • Fairs • Festivals

• Shopping • Museums • Lodging L&M Marketing Publication

• Services • Golfing • Dining

INDEX

ANTIQUES AmVets Antique Show.....11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BED & BREAKFASTS, HOTELS & CAMPING Scanlan House..................15 Connies Century Corner...16 Twin Ponds Nature Center................16 Oakenwald Terrace...........16 Outback Ranch.................22 PM Park............................24 FAIRS & FESTIVALS North Iowa Fair...................7 Root River.........................11 Bremer County Fair..........14 Waseca County Fair..........17 Gold Rush Days................17 Renassiance Festival..................17 & 23 Bi g Island Rendezvous & Big Island BBQ..............22 GOLF COURSES Rice Lake Golf Club..........13 River Road Golf Club........13 Oak Hills Golf Course.......13 MUSEUMS Old Bradford Museum......14 RESTAURANTS Papa Everett’s......................3 South Shore Sweet Spot......4 Stampede Sports Bar & Grill...........8

The Place 2 B......................9 Pro’s Sandwich Shop...........9 Willow Run.........................9 Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill............9 China Buffet......................18 PM Park............................24 SERVICES Sta fford Clock & Watch Compan..............5 Creswell Auto Repair..........8 Nuehring Concrete Construction..................10 Johnson Heating...............12 American Waterworks......12 Midwest Organics..............20 SHOPPING Southside Furniture............5 Quality Quilt & SEW..........5 Vacuum Center...................5 No rth Iowa Youth Center.....6 Iowa Cell Phones..............10 Dynamic Designs..............10 Little River General Store.15 Ma son City Tile & Marble..19 Harrison Sweet Corn.........20 Midwest Organics..............20 Reiffs Farmstand...............20 Vintage Lane Greenhouse..21 Underwood Greenhouse..... 21

Sales, Produced, Edited & Published by

L&M Marketing

Linda J. Holmes, Owner 106 Country Circle, Mason City 641-423-3522 Advertising for the 21st Century

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South Shore Sweet Spot

Open Daily Mid May to Labor Day 5269 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake

641-357-9338

Open Daily Mid May to Labor Day 5269 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake 641-357-9338 4

Experience the Best... of North Iowa and Southern Minnesota

STAFFORD CLOCK & WATCH CO.

Clockmaker/Watchmaker

SOUTHSIDE FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Professional Repair & Restoration, For Your Time Pieces

New & Used Furniture

SHOP ALL OUR BUILDINGS!!

641-390-0723 • 641-390-0601

WE PAY TOP $ FOR FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

604 N. Federal, Mason City

Hwy 65 So. Mason City 3567 S. Federal

www.staffordclockrepair.com

Richard Stafford & Son staffordclockdoc@gmail.com

641-424-6831

OPEN: Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-4:30

Mason City

Quality Quilts & SEW Much More

Hernandez Sales & Repair

Finishing Your Quilt with Quality & Care

If the building ain’t yellow, you’re in the wrong place!

Your One Stop Vacuum Shop VACUUM CENTER COUPON

Buy 1 Package Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner Bags Get 2nd Package

Electrolux Vacuums

ON SALE Upright Canister

50% Off $ SAVE $ Electrolux $ SAVE $ Vacuum Cleaner Bags $ SAVE $

T-Shirt Quilts, Custom Quilts, Long Arm Quilting Service, Edge To Edge Quilting, Kangaroo Bags & Sew Much More!

Of Equal or Lesser Value

Mason City Vacuum Center. Only good at this location with coupon.

www.qualityquilts.net 302 6th Street Kensett, Iowa 641-845-2060

VACUUM CENTER

Willowbrook Mall Mason City

Monday thru Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Close Early Wed. 12:00

641-424-2249

SE Corner Back of Willowbrook Mall – Open Mon.-Sat. 9:00 to 5:00

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CLOCK REPAIR TO HOME CARE

Whether you’re looking to redecorate or setting up house we have furniture, appliances, tables, bedroom suites, knick knacks & collectibles

MORE TO CHECK OUT IN MASON CITY ...

Beaufitul summer breezes are enjoyed throughout the midwest

20 Year Anniversary

Join Us for our 20 Year Anniversary Celebration Sunday, July 8th 1-4 pm at East Park Prairie Playground (Rain Location National Guard Armory)

Everyone Invited - Everything is Free Karaoke • Face Painting • Balloon Animals Crafts • Games • No. Iowa Bulls Door Prizes - Boys & Girls Bike - Raffle Drawing 3 pm FIRST 300 PEOPLE GET GODFATHERS MINI COUPONS!

Refreshments Courtesy of Hy-Vee East Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Chips- Punch

Mason City Fire Dept., Police Dept. & Hwy. Patrol Officers For more info contact Youth Director Regan Banks 641-423-1883

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2018 NORTH IOWA FAIR FREE

Carnival Rides, Inflatables & Hot Air Balloon Rally Mason City Motor Speedway BMX Pros Trick Team Shows Birds of Prey “EXTREME RAPTORS” Shows

SMALL STAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring great local talent

& special guests

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WILLIAM ELLIOtT WHITMORE FREE TO ALL 1000 CAPACITY

Fireworks by J&M Displays All Veterans Family Day July 22nd

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Downsizing or Need to De-clutter? call the

ORGANIZERS!

We’ll get every Nook & Cranny F Help seniors downsizing to assisted living or need to de-clutter F We will organize whole homes, attics, garages, basements

UNIQUE MENU ITEMS

MASON CITY HAS IT ALL

Serving Texas Style Burgers Our Pizza Is the Best Around!

Try Our Hoss or Stampede Burger

F We prepare your items for garage and estate sales

Daily Lu nc Specials h 24 T V’s DARTS

F Moving? We pack and separate your wanted and unwanted items and then sell them for you F Selling your home?

We will stage if for you F Small antique appraisal

HAPPY HOUR 3:00-6:00 pm

If you’re running out of space in your home, “we’ll clear out the cobwebs & clutter and make you money on those items!”

Serving 11:00 am-2:00 am Monday-Sunday 125 1st Street SW, Mason City Formerly OP to go orders 641-243-3700

Call the Organizers Today 641-512-5545

LOVE

Be Prepared Get Your Vehicle Checked For Summer Vacation & Trips

Vintage Cars!

Stop Into Cresswell for all Your Auto Repairs...

We Do It All

CRESSWELL REPAIR • Brakes • Alignments • Electrical Problems • Batteries • Oil Changes

WE USE NAPA AUTO PARTS 1308 S. Taft Commercial Dr. Mason City, IA

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641-423-9020 Hours Mon.-Fri 9 am- 5 pm

One Mile East of the North Iowa Events Center

Is The Place To Be! Come and enjoy playing a game of pool darts or watch your favorite teams!

Every Friday Noon Special $5.50 $4.00 Tacos All Day, Every Day

Serving New & Classic Cocktails Serving All Your Classic Brews PIZZA

Enchiladas • Pizza • Charcoal Grill Burgers •Tenderloins

THE LEGENDARY MOOSE HEAD SURVIVES

LARGE OUTDOOR PATIO 2821 4th St. SW., Mason City

See him here!

Hours

Mon-Fri 3 pm-2 am Sat-Sun 2 pm-2 am

641-201-1916 Established 1982

116 N. Federal Mason City, IA Right Next to City Hall

Open 7 Days a Week • Mon.-Sat. 11am-2 am, Sun. Noon-2am Kitchen Open 11am-1am

Serving Delicious Mouthwatering Lunch Specials Daily

Dine In - Carry Out Come On In & Get a

FREE Soda

With the Purchase of a Menu Item Limit one free drink per customer/per visit with ad.

Minimum $3.00 purchase. Good thru 11/30/18.

Hot Pizza & Cold Beer

Take Outs Available

9 TV’S 6 Games Going at Once

Loose Meat Sandwiches

Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3pm-6pm

Homemade Root Beer in Frosty Mugs Best Malts in Town

Pool Table - Juke Box - Darts

Karaoke Every Friday

629 S. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401 641-424-2662

627 South Federal, Mason City, Iowa

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 am to 8 pm - Closed Sunday

Open Monday-Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 am

641-424-1310

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SOME OF MASON CITY’S FAVORITES TO CURB YOUR APPETITE

• Darts WILLOW Pool Food • Fun RUN LOUNGE

WE BUY & SELL Pre-Owned Cell Phones

NORTH IOWA’S OUTSTANDING BUSINESSES

We still have you covered for all your cell phone needs!

Dive into

Summer

Cracked Screens to Batteries We Buy, Sell & Trade Cell Phones LOTS OF ACCESSORIES

www.iowacellphonerepair.com

641-430-7484 2771 4th Street SW Mason City Between Cancun & Willow Run

Monday-Friday 10 am-7 pm Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Closed Sun.

Flatwork, Foundations, Decorative Concrete.

No job too big or small.

Nuehring Concrete 30 Years Experience Construction Bill Neuhring • 616 1st Street North • Rockwell, IA

(641) 822-3468 Home • (641) 425-5323 Mobile 10

Experience the Best...

Walnut AmVets Want You!!

36th Annual

AmVets Antique Show

36th Annual Root River Antique Historical Power Show RIVER ANTIQUE JulyROOT 20-21-22, 2018

HISTORICAL POWER ASSN

Spring Valley, MN 2010 July 16-17-18, Featuring

June 15, 16, 17, 2018

J. I. Case Tractors & Equipment

Featuring John Deere Tractors and & National Vintage Snowmobile Club

Fri. 8 to 6 | Sat. 8 to 6 | Sun. 8 to 4

350+ Quality Dealers 17 City Blocks

FREE Parking FREE Admission Located 50 Miles East of Omaha, NE & 90 Miles West of Des Moines, IA Exit 46 on I-80 712-784-3710 www.walnutantiqueshow.com

Spring Valley MN Lots of TractorsWelcome, - All Brands - Events for Entire Family All Exhibitors Events listed Www.bluffcountry.com/rrpower.htm www.rootrivershow.org - FUN FILLED WEEKEND Contact Les to 507-254-0622 Members Dedicated Teaching & Preserving The Past

Contact Les: 507-254-0622

capture beautiful sunsets

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YOUR ONE STEP AWAY FROM FINDING YOUR TREASURE

of North Iowa and Southern Minnesota

Get Hooked Up with a Bryant Air Conditioner

Before Hot Weather Arrives Johnson Heating & Air Conditioning

SEE US FOR SAVINGS

825

up to $

On Bryant Systems Ends June 30, 2018

Bryant - whatever it takes!

Alliant Energy Savings up to $1300

6700

$

+ Tax

A/C Clean and Check

Call or Stop In Today to See What We Have for “Special Pricing” on New 2018 New High Efficiency Furnaces and Air Conditioners

We Also Can Assist You With...

• GEO Thermal • Water Heaters • In-Floor Heating • Indoor Air Quality Products

• Boilers • Custom Sheet Metal • Humidifiers • Heat Pumps • Exhaust Fans

FOUNDATION CRACKED?

Wet Basement?

Basement Wall Bowed?

Foundation Settling?

Free Estimates • Financing Available

Call Us or Stop By Our New Showroom Today 1405-B S. Taft Ave. West of Central Lock Mason City

10% OFF YOUR PROJECT

Present coupon to technician at time of service for discount. One coupon per property. Not good with any other coupon offers. Expires August 30, 2018.

Additional charge outside Clear Lake and Mason City.

10% OFF YOUR PROJECT

HOME REPAIR

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$ Savings

641-424-4808

www.johnsonheatingandac.com

Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00

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TOLL FREE 1-800-795-1204

www.american-waterworks.com (Cannot be combined with any other offers)

Past Recipient of the Iowa Golf Association’s

18 Hole Course of the Year

$30 Weekdays $35 Weekends GOLF CART $10 - 9 Holes $15 - 18 Holes 4 SETS OF TEES Par 71 Front 35 • Back 36 TUESDAY: Ladies Day 9:00-11:00 & 3:30-6:00 WEDNESDAY: Senior Day AM Only THURSDAY: Men’s Day Noon-7:00

The 19th Hole Bar & Restaurant 43080 Golf Ave., Lake Mills,IA

5 Miles SE of Lake Mills - 20 Minutes from Albert Lea

ricelakegolfandcountryclub.com

Oak Hills Golf Course

For a Change of Pace Try

River Road Golf Club

Where the Fun Begins!

$10 - 9 Holes $15 - All Day PRO SHOP CLUBHOUSE Party and Groups up to 75 People BEER & MEALS AVAILABLE CLUB & CART RENTALS

DISCOUNT MORNINGS SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday Mornings LADIES DAY Thursday Mornings JUNIOR DAY Tuesday Mornings TOM SHERMAN PGA Member Lessons $25 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

Family Owned, Family Operated Don and Kay Johnson We’re a Well Established Diversified 9 Hole Course

Par 36

$18.00 All Day Weekdays $23.00 All Day Weekends & Holidays

Largest Pro Shop in North Iowa New & Used Golf Clubs for Sale Will Trade

Golf Cart Sales & Rentals

A beautiful course with 100’s of trees 14 Sand Traps, Water, Small Hills Make this a great course for all to play

518 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake

515-295-7351

2 1/4 miles Northwest of Algona, Iowa Call for Tournament Dates 2316 River Road Algona, IA

1/4 mile from State Park Campground

641-357-2216 WE'RE OPEN DAILY FROM SUNUP TO SUNDOWN

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OPEN Dawn - Dusk

GOLF FUN

641-592-8024 • Pro Shop 641-592-8022

LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL!

Enjoy...

North Iowa and Southern Minnesota’s Best Old Bradford Pioneer Village Museum OPEN MAY 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30 Tours Daily 9-5, Sunday 12-5 • 13 Historic Buildings • Gift Shop

July 29-August 4, 2018 Blazing a Trail to the Bremer County Fair Sunday, July 29 - Farm Tractor & ECI Truck & Tractor Pull Monday, July 30 Tough Truck Madness Tuesday, July 31 Kids Day

Host Battle of Old Bradford

Wednesday, Aug. 1 Combine Demolition Derby

(Civil War Re-enactment)

Held Annually in May

Thursday, Aug. 2 Scrambles & Pie Auction

Host Old Bradford Rendezvous

Friday, Aug. 3 Bull Riding & Barrel Racing

Held in August

Go To Our Website For 2018 Activities www.oldBradfordvillage.org

Saturday, Aug. 4 NTPA Grand National Truck & Tractor Pull

641-435-2567

2729 Cheyenne Ave. Nashua, IA 50658

Bremer Co. Fair • Waverly, Iowa

email: chickasawhist@gmail.com

www.bremercountyfair.com

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We are located right off of the “Root River State Bike Trail” in Downtown Beautiful Historic Lanesboro, Minnesota!

Searching for exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites, inspired architecture, luxurious ambience and persona service par excellence? Let us take you there!

We have over 80 miles of paved bike path that are calling for you for a day full of fitness and fun on the beautiful root river. We have all new bikes at the beginning of the season.

Recognized as:

•One of the Top Ten Places To Wake Up In The State Of Minnesota.”

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SUPER SPORTS STORE!

•“One of the Top 10 Places to Rest, Relax & Rejuvenate!”

We Are a Full Bike Dealership and Also Rent Out Bikes

•“One of the Top 15 Bed and Breakfast’s in the USA with the Friendliest Staff.”

TERRA TRIKE, FUJI, SINGLE, DOUBLE & 3 WHEEL RECUMBENT BIKES, INLINE TANDEM, FAT TIRE, CRUISERS, TAG A LONG CARTS

FULL LINE OF BIKE ACCESSORIES, Helmets, Tee Shirts, Bike Bags, Speedometers, Racks, Seats, Tires PLUS SO MUCH MORE

708 Parkway Avenue South Lanesboro, MN 55949

(507) 467-2943 OR (800) 994-2943

www.ScanlanHouse.com

Make your reservation TODAY!

105 Coffee St., Lanesboro, MN 55949

(800) 944-2158 or (507) 467-2158 FAX: (928) 244-3360

Right Behind the Bank on Coffee Street

www.LRGeneralStore.net

Email: ScanlanBB@aol.com

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VISIT HISTORIC LANESBORO FOR A TASTE THE OF PAST

BIKE RENTAL AND SALES

STAY - DINE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS

Experience the Best... of North Iowa and Southern Minnesota

Connie’s Century Corner Bed and Breakfast Connie Ashley 322 2nd Street East Cresco, IA 52136

Call Us at 563-547-3350 Rooms – 3

Rate: $60

A taste of a much simpler life, relax on the front porch swing. After a complete renovation, this century old house is ready to welcome you. Soak in the claw foot tub or enjoy the nearby trails, golf courses and shops. Old world charm with modern conveniences will refresh and revitalize you.

Experience The Elegance of

Twin Ponds Nature Center Enjoy the Elegance of this 1897 Victorian Home.

Adorned with exquisite woodwork, museum caliber collectibles, warm parlors and grand porches, then retire to a luxurious bedroom w/private bath and sitting room.

In the morning gather for a 4 course breakfast in our glamorous dining room.

For Reservations 218 Winona St. 507-867-3806 Chatfield, MN www.oakenwaldterrace.com inf@oakenwaldterrace.com

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mycountyparks.com Hours: Mon.Fri. 12:00-4:30

• 157 Acres Hiking • Primitive Camping • River and Pond Fishing • Running Bathrooms and Showers

641-394-4714

1811 240th St. Ionia, IA

Waseca County

Downtown Oronoco

“FREE” Fair

GOLD RUSH DAYS

July 11-15, 2018

ANTIQUE SHOW & FLEA MARKET ORONOCO, MINNESOTA AUGUST 17-19, 2018

Grandstand Events

Wed. 6:30 pm – Free - MN Minn-E- Rods Tractor Pull Thurs. 7:30 pm – Great Frontier Bull Riding Mutton Bustin” & Dress a Calf Competition Fri. 7 pm – The Waseca Classic Demolition Derby Sat. 6 pm – Enduro Auto Race Sun. 12 pm Ranch Rodeo

NEW VENDORS WELCOME

Beer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly - Full Liquor Wed. 9:00 pm – The Johnny Holm Band Thurs. 8:30 pm – The Blue Ringers Fri. 3-7 pm Rhino Acoustic Fri 8:30 pm –Rhino 12-3:30 pm Jeremy Poland Sat 4-7 pm Millennium Sat. 8:30 pm – Smokescreen Sun. 1 pm Beanbag Tournament

VINTAGE TO MODERN COLLECTABLES

Architectural Salvage • Vintage • Decorative ( 5 miles North of Rochester, MN on Hwy 52 ) PO Box 266 Oronoco, MN 55960 goldrush@bevcomm.net 507-367-2111

Kids Power Pedal Tractor Pull Kiddie Coin Find – The Dollipops Dreamweaver Comedy Hypnosis Show Kids WCFF T-shirt Tye-Dyeing Super Slime Making Antique Tractors on Display Daily Many Other Fine Performers & Contests Daily!

www.goldrushmn.com

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Friday & Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Sunday Oronoco Gold Rush is a non-profit organization.

All proceeds go to benefit the community!

“Amusement Attractions”

Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

20 Tickets $30 - One Ride Per Ticket!

CELEBRATING SINCE 1972 ALWAYS THE 3RD WEEKEND IN AUGUST

Available June 30 at HyVee & Waseca County Extension Office For more info visit www.wasecacountyfreefair.com – Fair Books will be delivered in the Waseca County Shopper. Also available at local businesses, fair grounds, and online!

2018

Minnesota

• Open Saturdays and Sundays • August 19th-September 30th • Plus Labor Day and Festival Friday, Sept. 28th • Rain or Shine 9am-7pm • RenaissanceFest.com • 952-445-7361 • FREE Parking

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MINNESOTA’S FUN FESTIVALS!

Free Entertainment All Week Long!!!

Summer Savings MY FAVORITE ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. OH, SO GOOD!

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Large Party Room Sea Food

Hibachi Bar Watch While We Cook

Larger Rest Room

Indoor Fountain with Fish

ALL U CAN EAT Over 100 Items To Choose From

Pizza Ice Cream

Fresh Bakery Items

Catering Available

Gift Ce rtificate s Availab le

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

641-424-1100

Dine In Out Carry

500 South Taft Ave Mason City, IA 11 am-11 pm 7 Days a Week

Kaplan University

COUPON

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KIDS BUFFET $2.99

LUNCH BUFFET $6.99

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Mason City Tile & Marble Stop In & Shop Our

New Larger Expanded Warehouse PUBLIC E M WELCO

More Carpet, More Tile, More Colors, More Choices

FREE ESTIMA TES

HUGE SELECTION OF

CARPET - TILE - LAMINATES - VINYL QUALITY BRAND NAMES SUCH AS Mohawk • Shaw • Tuftex

CHOOSE FROM BERBERS FRIEZE CUT PILE

FREE ESTIMATES KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF DO IT YOURSELF OR WE HAVE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION AVAILABLE

OVER 700 REMNANTS & 200 FULL ROLLS OF CARPET IN STOCK

LONGEST ESTABLISHED FLOORING STORE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

MANY COLORS, SIZES & BRANDS TO CHOOSE FROM

COME IN AND CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION!

MORE CHOICES...

BUY TODAY... TAKE HOME TODAY!!

Mason City Tile & Marble 1416 18th St. SW Mason City

641-423-3852 19

Monday 8am-8pm Tues thru Fri 8am-5pm

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ... GET IT DONE!

CHECK OUT OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

Reiffs Farmstand Spring & Summer Flowers Plants & Fairy Garden Supplies

In Season Produce –

YARD & GARDEN FAVORITES

Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Early Tomatoes, Zucchini, Melons, Onions, Squash & So Much More

In the Fall –

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From A N pr Novem il to ber

We Have Pumpkins & Mums 1465 Hwy. 218. Floyd, IA One mile north on 218

641-398-2276

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Fresh

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HARRINGTON SWEET CORN Get Your Freezing & Canning Corn

We Also Have Tomatoes, Watermelon & Lots of Produce

LOOK FOR OUR TRUCKS

The Middle Of July in

MASON CITY & CLEAR LAKE

100 OFF $200 OFF

$

One Dozen Sweet Corn

A Bushel of Sweet Corn

HARRINGTON SWEET CORN

HARRINGTON SWEET CORN

The Best Fertilizer for All Your Lawn & Gardening Needs...

WORM CASTINGS

• Tomatoes • Flowers • Lawns •P otted Plants •S hrubs & Trees

Midwest Organics

Britt, Iowa 641-843-4001 20

www.midwestorganics.net

Underwood Greenhouse For All Your Gardening Needs... Stop In! Annual Plants, Herbs, Perennials, Roses, Tropicals, Flower Shrubs, Planters & Hanging Baskets

Specialty Priced Items!!

2955 120th Street Charles City, IA

641-228-8094

Open Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 7 pm Sat. 8 am - 6 pm Closed Sunday

VINTAGE LANE GREENHOUSE Spring & Summer • Perennials, Shrubs & Trees • Pots & Everything for Your Yard & Garden

Fall • Pumpkins, Wreaths & Mums • Plus Much More

Winter • Poinsetta & Wreaths • Trees

Visit Our Popular Amish Gift Shop - Open Year Round amish furniture, primitives, antiques, candles, lighted wall art, purses & more

Greenhouse | Home Decor | Gift Shop OPEN 9:00 to 5:00 Monday-Friday All Year Long 4629 50th Street

Ricevllle, IA

507-421-5008

Located between LeRoy & Riceville, 5 mile N. of Hwy. 9 on V10 (Dale Ave.) to 50th St., then E. 1/2 mile

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YARD AND GARDEN FAVORITES

One of a Kind Beautiful Hanging Baskets

MINNESOTA’S LEToile du Nord... Meaning Star of the NORTH

Miles of well-groomed trails to ride or walk

Casa de outbaCk

wrangler room

1,000 sq ft Fully furnished 2 bedroom with full kitchen & bath

12’x20’ Bunkhouse with queen bed & full kitchen & bath

Morning Ridge Cabin

Brand new cabin with master bedroom, loft & full kitchen & bath

Nestled in the beautiful bluffs of Southeastern Minnesota

Daily trail use is available for those who are close by or traveling through the area Country Wedding venue for parties, reunions, receptions & more!

300’x147’ outdoor arena Limited stalls with turnouts, Pens & Individual Pastures 2,500 acres of pristine Trail Riding 40 miles of private & State Trails Connected to 100 miles of Grant-In-Aid State Snowmobile Trails

Primitive CamPing rv HookuPs Cabins bunkHouses

overnigHt CamPing With electrical hookups

Horse Trails, Hiking Trails, Snowmobile Trails OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE OF THE WEST

Visit Our Website for Tickets and Information: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org or Call 1-800-658-2526

Albert Lea, MN

August 24-25, 2018 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Free Admission

State BBQ/Steak/Chili Competition The Best Barbeque from the Midwest ‘s Best Cooks N

Anyone can enter any of the cookoffs

Prize Money - Trophies Stage Entertainment

JUNKTION 35/90

FLEA MARKET Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Albert Lea, MN

Junktion 35/90 Flea Market

The Midwest’s Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America

October 6-7, 2018 32nd Annual Event

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Over 1,000 Participants, Ethnic Food & Crafts 300 Tipis, Lodges & Shelters & Stage Entertainment

Voted one of the TOP 100 FESTIVALS in North America by the American Bus Association

Albert Lea, Minnesota

www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org or 1-800-658-2526

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• Open Saturdays and Sundays • • August 19th-September 30th • Plus Labor Day and Festival Friday, Sept. 28th • • Rain or Shine 9am-7pm • RenaissanceFest.com • 952-445-7361 • FREE Parking • 23

A FESTIVAL YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

2018

Historic PM Park STAY - DINE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS

Capture the Ambience of PM Park

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Historical Hotel Rooms, 2 BR Apts, Cottage & Newly Remodeled Rooms pmlodging.shutterfly.com Historic Hotel Rooms

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Two Bedroom Apts Capture Cottage & Newly Beautiful Sunsets Remodeled Rooms

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Restaurant

Open 7 days a week • 7am-10pm Serving breakfast until 11am, Salads, sandwiches & appetizers www.pmpark.net

June 8/9: Take Me Back Music Festival June 8: Johnny Holm at PM Park 7:00 pm Gate charge with profits to local charity June 9: The Trip and Rockabilly Kid 5:00 pm Gate charge with profits to local charities The Trip has been awarded the “Best Show Band in the USA” June 13: Blue Horizon Players 6:30 pm Formerly Cup o’ Joe June 29: Kraft Brothers 7:00 pm June 30- 4th: and Maben Band 7:00 pm July 1: Farm Rock 7:00 pm July 3: Jim and Dave Duo 3:00 pm July 3: Joe Santana and Kingfish Band 7:00 pm July 6: Rockabilly Kid 7:00 pm July 20: Old No 5 7:00 pm July 21: Old No 5 7:00 pm July 27: Yard Dog Charlie 7:00 pm Aug 11: 4th and Maben 7:00 pm Aug 15: Blue Horizon Players 6:30 pm

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RESTAURANT Open Daily • 7 am-10 pm Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner FULL BAR Specialty Drinks & Food

Located on South Shore OPEN MEMORIAL-LABOR DAY Clear Lake, Iowa

15297 Raney Drive • Clear Lake, IA • (641) 357-1991 www.pmpark.net

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