Summer Explore 2010 by Globe Gazette

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Explore North Iowa he economy seems to be coming back, with the indicators getting stronger every month. People are ready to enjoy their summers again, and North Iowa offers the perfect opportunity for family outings, whether it’s a fun day spent at an area community festival, a long weekend exploring some of the many attractions North Iowa has to offer, or a week camping at one of our outstanding city, county or state parks. All the usual popular events are back, including the county fairs, the North Iowa Up In Smoke BBQ Bash barbecue competition and entertainment extravaganza, Band Festival, horse shows, stock car races, baseball tournaments, Independence Day celebrations and much, much more. Coming back to the area this year will be RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, where 10,000plus bike riders from all over the country (and some foreign

lands) travel border-to-border across the state from the Missouri River to the Mississippi. The year the party on wheels will spend three nights in North Iowa, in Algona, Clear Lake and Charles City. Those cities plus many more along the route are feverishly planning food and refreshments and entertainment to welcome the riders and showcase their communities. As always, summer in North Iowa will include events and activities for people of all ages and all interests. We invite you to read through the pages of this special section for the details on what, where and when, then plan your weeks and weekends accordingly. New this year, to help your dollars go further we’ll tell you with many events and attractions where the low-priced entertainment is to be found. Look for “Here’s the Bargain.” There’s a ton to do in North Iowa. We’ll see you there.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

The North Iowa Up In Smoke BBQ Bash is back again this year offering smoky goodness in East Park ....................... E6

RAGBRAI will be spending the better part of three days in North Iowa, including overnight stays in Algona, Clear Lake and Charles City ..................................................................E9

Designer/author presents images from each Iowa county ......E2 Band Festival sets off the season..........................................E4 Barnstormers Tour debuts its season at the airport ...............E5 Summertime is fun time in Clear Lake .................................E13 Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day ............................E14 Plenty of fishing opportunities in area lakes and rivers ........E15 Alexander, Thornton note quasquicentennials (125!)............E18 Rivers offer gentle floats or greater challenges....................E21 See Civil War battle re-enacted in East Park.........................E23 Like your action fast and loud? Check out area speedways ..E26 Summer events to inspire the artist in you ..........................E32

Enjoy a summer evening listening to great band music ........E33 Communities plan regular evening gatherings.....................E34 Charles City has a full season of entertainment...................E35 Horses show their power and grace in regular shows ...........E36 Splish, splash, take in dip at area aquatic centers ...............E38 New Cedar River Complex features range of activities..........E39 County fairs still going strong throughout the summer .......E40 Watch our agricultural heritage on parade ..........................E42 Fore! Golf courses dot the North Iowa landscape .................E44 Parks and trails provide plenty of healthy fun ......................E47 Your complete North Iowa Summer Calendar of Events ........E50

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Designer/author presents images from each of the state’s counties By PEGGY SENZARINO peggy.senzarino@globegazette.com

emi-retired graphic designer Carson Ode and his wife, Connie, spent a year discovering Iowa’s treasures. The result is “Iowa — Spaces, Places, Faces” an entertaining ride through all 99 Iowa counties. The Des Moines couple spent Thursdays and Fridays through the year 2008 going from county to county in search of Iowa’s personality. “I made my living over the years as a graphic designer and illustrator. Meredith Corp. was my major client,” Ode said. Connie worked with him. He wanted to do something where they could both use their editorial skills. “I’ve been thinking about this for maybe 20 years,” he said. “We had the time and we took the plunge.” They started in the middle of January 2008 and finished in the middle of December. They divided the state into tiers and went across three counties at a time starting in Keokuk. They stayed overnight in the middle county at a bed and breakfast or a locallyowned motel. They ate at all locally-owned restaurants. “We stopped at every county seat library,” Ode said. They talked to people in town, visited the local chamber of commerce and explored on their own. Ode was born in northeast Iowa and went to college at Luther College in Decorah. The couple moved to Des Moines

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we talked to people in those towns. There’s a lot of wonderful community leaders in the state and they care about their towns. They love their towns. They can make a difference in their towns and that is one of the things they like.” Ode said that was a heartening discovery. “It’s still a struggle. But at this point, they are winning the struggle.” The 400-page book contains 1,400 photographs.

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Band Festival sets off the season Traditional start to North Iowa’s summer will have a new venue this year The crowds are expected because of the popularity of the performers. Boogie & the Yo Yo’z will be the only MASON CITY rea residents are accustomed to seeing musical entertainment Friday night and new entertainment each year at the Hitchville will be the main attraction SatNorth Iowa Band Festival, but this urday night. year the site of the entertainment is also new. Young said the performers will use a The festival is May 27-31 with most of portable stage and will have bleachers plus the activities taking place in East Park. a lot of room for lawn chairs. She said the The entertainment has been moved to basketball area provides much more dance near the basketball courts at the north end room than at the band shell. of the park instead of at its traditional place The car show will be in the Prairie Playat the band shell. ground area, where it was moved last year. Colleen Young, one of the Band Festival Another change this year will be the coordinators, said the new location will route of the Stu Nevermann Memorial Run. provide more room for the public to sit, “This year it will start at the aquatic censtand or dance — whatever will make them ter and part of it will go down State Street,” more comfortable. said Young. Since it starts at 8 a.m., people “We are expecting big crowds and the Globe Gazette file photo sitting on curbsides waiting for the parade Entertainment Committee suggested we will get to see part of the run. Members of the Forest City High School marching make this move. The Band Festival ComThis year each runner will wear a chip that band perform in the 2009 North Iowa Band Festival parade. mittee unanimously agreed,” she said. will allow for their exact time to be recorded. By JOHN SKIPPER

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Barnstormers Tour debuts 2010 season at the airport By DEB NICKLAY deb.nicklay@globegazette.com

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2010 North Iowa Band Festival Schedule THURSDAY, MAY 27 (at Southbridge Mall) • 6 p.m. — Festival sponsor recognition. • 6:15 p.m. — All middle school band concert. • 7 p.m. — Municipal band concert. FRIDAY, MAY 28 (at East Park) • 5 p.m. — Car cruise and show, carnival, concessions and craft Show. • 6 p.m. — Boogie and the Yo Yo’z. SATURDAY, MAY 29 (at East Park) • 8 a.m. — 21st Annual Stu Nevermann Run (begins at Aquatic Center). • 8 a.m. — Car show, concessions, carnival and craft show open. • 10 a.m. — Parade (Downtown). • 1 p.m. — Mason City High School Jazz Band. • 1:45 p.m. — Su Fu Du • 2 p.m. — Awards ceremony. • 3 p.m. — River City Superstar (see www.nibandfest.com for details). • 5:30 p.m. — InPulse. • 7 p.m. — Hitchville. SUNDAY, MAY 30 • Noon — Carnival opens. MONDAY, MAY 31 • Noon — Carnival opens.

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • All entertainment at the North Iowa Band Festival is free.

ook to the skies this summer — you’ll be glad at what you’ll see. The American Barnstormers Tour will debut its 2010 season in Mason City June 17-19 at the Mason City Municipal Airport. Twenty airplanes from the Golden Age of aviation — primarily from the 1920s through the early 1940s — will be featured, from a replica of the 1909 Bleriot Monoplane to an original 1929 Travel Air, Model 4-D, the HERE’S only one of its THE BARGAIN: kind flying today. Rides, about • Each 15 minutes in afternoon length, will be of the tour given for $60, a free narand each afterrated noon a narrated BarnBarnstormers stormers Parade of Flight Parade of show will enterFlight will tain visitors free take to of charge. the skies. The tour was first mounted in 2006 and will also travel to Minnesota and South Dakota on its 20-day tour, concluding in Alexander, Minn., on July 5. The group stopped briefly in Mason City as part of the National Air Tour in 2003. The group banded together out of love of aviation history and open cockpit flying, said Clay Adams, the leader of the group. “We love that era; the history, the thrills,” he said. Adams, a commercial airline pilot who with other early aviation enthusiasts created the tour, said people are increasingly eager to see their show. “During our first tour we gave 2,000 rides over a 20-day period; in 2008 (during the National Air Tour), we did that number in the first four days,” Adams said. “The first thing you hear from

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restored originals or replicas, flown by air enthusiasts whose ranks include farmers, doctors, airline mechanics or retirees, Adams said.

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THE BASH IS BACK Up In Smoke barbecue contest makes its 7th delicious appearance in East Park By RICHARD JOHNSON

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he seventh-annual Up In Smoke BBQ Bash will be held Friday and Saturday, July 23-24, in East Park. It includes barbecue, fun and music — including 1950s and ’60s tunes by The Whitesidewalls on Friday, and blues and blues rock by PV and The Phantoms on Saturday in the scenic park. Some of the nation’s top barbecue chefs will compete for more than $14,000 in cash awards at the Bash, a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned championship. A record 66 competitive barbecue teams — the most of any such event statewide — were in the mix last year. The Bash also offers a competition for the best chili where the public is the judge. Food vendors sell barbecued ribs and

sandwiches and all the fixings. It all began in 2004, “to provide an outlet for some creative cooks specializing in barbecue, bring folks together for a unique kind of gathering and offer some education on better barbecuing,” according to the files of the Globe Gazette, which has put on the event since it began. It has steadily grown in popularity. And now the Bash helps the community in other ways, such as providing food for the Community Kitchen of North Iowa, and a fundraising opportunity for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. See globegazette.com and click on “Extras,” “Community Events,” and “BBQ Bash” for more information.

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Prepare to be invaded RAGBRAI is again riding through North Iowa, this time making overnight stops at three communities that will each do its best to provide a warm welcome and plenty of fun articipants in this year’s RAGBRAI bike ride will get to visit more than a dozen North Iowa communities and see a whole lot of the countryside as they spend three days traveling through the area. RAGBRAI — the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — will begin in Sioux City on July 25, ending in Dubuque on July 31. The North Iowa overnight stops are Algona, Clear Lake and Charles City. After leaving Sioux City on Sunday, the riders will spend Sunday night in Storm Lake. They’ll enter North Iowa as they get to Algona during the day Monday, July 26, to spend the night there. Leaving Algona Tuesday morning, July 27, riders will travel through Wesley, Britt and Garner on their way to Clear Lake, where they will spend

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • Most if not all of the entertainment planned in Algona, Clear Lake and Charles City will be free to the public. Come and take in the scene, mingle with the riders and welcome them to North Iowa. Tuesday night. Riders will leave Clear Lake Wednesday morning, July 28, and swing south of Mason City, going through Swaledale, Rockwell, Cartersville, Owen and Rockford before arriving in Charles City to spend Wednesday night. Leaving Charles City on Thursday, Globe Gazette file photo bike riders will head due south to Hundreds of bikes park along Main Street in Clarksville, then backtrack through Thompson while riders on the 2005 RAGBRAI take See RAGBRAI, E10 a break for lunch.

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RAGBRAI New Albion, Parkersburg, Stout and Dike until they arrive in Waterloo to spend Thursday night. The ride will then go to Manchester to spend Friday night, then arrive at the final destination Saturday in Dubuque. RAGBRAI is in its 38th year, and each year 10,000 people sign up as official participants. Hundreds or thousands of others tag along unofficially for one of the largest moving parties of its kind. RAGBRAI is billed by its sponsor, the Des Moines Register, as “the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world.” It presents a unique opportunity for the towns along the route to market themselves to people from all over the country and around the world. Church groups, civic organizations, businesses and others also use the opportunity to make money by selling food, beverages and other services to the hungry, thirsty hoard. ALGONA he Algona RAGBRAI committee has picked “Algona — That 70s Town, We’re Cycle-delic” as the theme for the event. The festivities will center on the 1970s as a unique era and memorable decade. Since the announcement of RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Algona, an advisory board of city, business, clergy, county

and media representatives has met. An executive committee oversees 18 different committees. CLEAR LAKE lear Lake knows how to throw a party. Thousands come to town each December for Christmas By The Lake. The city hosts events in the downtown nearly every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. And the July 4th celebration is legendary. More than 40,000 visitors pack into town to celebrate the holiday with a carnival, parade, fireworks and fun. This summer will be extra special. The community is preparing to host approximately 15,000 cyclists and support personnel as an overnight stop on the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI rolls into Clear Lake on Tuesday, July 27. “Surf’s Up” will be the theme and centerpiece of Clear Lake’s RAGBRAI logo. It’s been 11 years since RAGBRAI spent a night in Clear Lake. “It’s like the Fourth of July only bigger and all in one day,” said Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Bright. Clear Lake RAGBRAI chairwoman Diane Thompson said planning for such an event is a See RAGBRAI, E11

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RAGBRAI huge undertaking. “We have 24 people on our steering committee and we have nine on our advisory committee and everybody has their little piece of the pie and quite honestly they are doing far more than I thought they would ever be able to do,” Thompson said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for Clear Lake. There’s a lot of things we will be able to do because they will be here all afternoon,” Thompson said. Most of the entertainment and almost all the food vendors will be located downtown around City Park. Main Avenue will be closed that day. Other roads will also be closed that day. Shuttles will be available to move people around Clear Lake. CHARLES CITY The Charles City RAGBRAI Committee is planning a downtown beer garden where

bands will play from noon to midnight on July 28. “We are excited to bring local and regional talent to Charles City for our RAGBRAI celebration,” said Keanna Smith, entertainment chairwoman. “The Entertainment Committee has worked hard to ensure that riders and locals alike will enjoy the band line-up.” Charles City’s own Endless Summer, which plays music from the ’50s and ’60s, will play from noon to 2 p.m. The band WildCard will perform 2-5 p.m. WildCard plays high energy, Top-40 and classic country hits. The Dweebs will take the stage from 5 to 8 p.m. This group features songs from The Rolling Stones, Rick Springfield, Meat Loaf, Blondie and The Beatles. Left of Center continues the rock vibe 89 p.m. with a spin on modern alternative music.

The headline band of the night, Standing Hampton, is RAGBRAI tested, having played during the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 RAGBRAI rides. The five-member group plays classic rock music from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Standing Hampton, which combines music with a modern light show, will play from 9 p.m. to midnight. The beer garden will be located in a vacant lot near Central Park, plus some streets in the area that will be closed for the event. The committee is working on a family friendly, no-alcohol area in Central Park that will include inflatable games including the Euro-Bungy Jumper, human bowling and a mechanical bull. Other family-oriented activities in the planning stages include arts and crafts, face painting, bubbles and a magician. — Peggy Senzarino, Mary Pieper and Bob Steenson contributed to this report.

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he beat is back! The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake is once again offering its summer series of Sunday night big band concerts. The eight concerts making up The Big Band Dance Club will run from June 13 through Sept. 26. The bands performing at the Surf

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Summertime, and the living is fun in sunny Clear Lake By PEGGY SENZARINO peggy.senzarino@globegazette.com

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eekends are full of fun in Clear Lake, especially in the summer. City Park will fill up with music lovers, art lovers and storytellers July 23-25 for the Lakefest “triple decker weekend” celebration of the Iowa Storytelling Festival, Lakeside DixieFest and Art Sail. • The 22nd annual Iowa Storytelling Festival begins Friday evening with Stories After Dark.” There are also two performances Saturday plus a story exchange for novice tellers. For more information contact Jean Casey, director, Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428. Phone: 641-357-6133. Fax: 641-3574645. E-mail: clplib@netins.net. • DixieFest is Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25, in City Park. • The 32nd annual Art Sail will be Saturday, July 24, in City Park. Among other major weekend events: • July 17 — Antique and Classic Watercraft Show. Restored

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with the Firecracker 5 Run/Walk and Independence CLEAR LAKE Day Parade. he schedule for Clear CHARLES CITY Vendors will be set up in harles City has a full slate Central Park. There will be a Lake’s July 4 celebration is of activities planned for still being finalized, but free family stage show and adult the town’s July 4 celebra- sand volleyball competition. one thing is sure: There will be tion. lots to do for all ages. On July 4th, enjoy Dad’s BelAccording to a tentative The fun begins Wednesday, gian Waffle Breakfast. The Bill June 30, and continues through schedule on the Chamber of Riley Talent Contest will proCommerce website, the fun Monday, July 5. vide some fine entertainment. Since July 4 falls on a Sunday begins on Thursday, July 1, with Fireworks are scheduled for the opening of the beverage tent dusk. this year the parade is being and entertainment. moved to 10 a.m. Monday, July On Monday, July 5, there’s Friday’s schedule includes a 5. the Fourth of July Celebration kid’s parade, free games in Cen- Charles City Bike Ride leaving The parade always draws tral Park, free stage show for thousands to downtown Clear at 8 a.m. from The First Securikids, inflatable fun, 15-andLake to line the streets. ty/Theisens Parking Lot. The under volleyball as well as a The fireworks will still be route is 54 miles. beverage tent and entertainSunday, July 4, at dusk at the To register or for info call ment. lake. Dick Neal at 330-9228 or 398On July 3 the fun kicks off And over in Mason City, the 2289. peggy.senzarino@globegazette.com

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Anglers try their luck on Clear Lake shortly after sunrise in June 2008. Most fishermen and fisherwomen consider Clear Lake to be North Iowa’s premier fishing destination. By TIM ACKARMAN/ For The Globe Gazette

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along with prospects for 2010, might easily be described as a CLEAR LAKE tale of two species. “It was the best of times, it The most popular target fish was the worst of times.” on Clear Lake are yellow bass — Charles Dickens and walleyes. The angling outo, this isn’t “A Tale of look varies greatly between Two Cities.” But results those species. from Clear Lake’s 2009 The lake held two strong yearopen-water fishing season, classes of adult yellow bass in For The Globe Gazette

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Fishing still good.” Yellows from 2003 are nearing the end of their lifespan, so anglers may see fewer “jumbos” this year. Fish from 2005 should surpass nine inches this spring. “Numbers are really good in that year class,” Grummer said. While plenty of keepers remain, Grummer anticipates they may be tougher to catch in 2010. Forage production was excellent last season, meaning predator fish will have an easier time finding a meal. Grummer encourages anglers to utilize Clear Lake’s yellow bass. Overfishing is not a concern with this highly prolific species. Yellows are excellent table fair, easy to clean and there is no daily or possession limit. IF 2009 WAS AMONG the best of times for yellow bass anglers, it was also among the worst for walleye enthusiasts. The poor forage production that spurred yellows to bite consistently last year did the same for walleyes in 2007 and 2008. Back-to-back exceptional harvests coupled with several years of sub-optimal fry survival produced a walleye crash in 2009. Anglers took fewer than 2,000 legal fish, less than half the average harvest of 4,500 and substantially below the record of 11,500 in 2008. Commercial fishermen harvesting rough fish last fall did note good numbers of 13- to 15inch walleyes. Grummer expects the population to be stronger in 2010, but not exceptional. “I’m still waiting for the banner year class that will create above-average fishing.” As with yellow bass, the abundance of forage could negatively impact the walleye harvest. “With all that food in the lake, they may be hard to catch,” Grummer predicted. Most walleye anglers had their best luck in the Little Lake during 2009. Contour maps of the revamped bay are available at www.iowadnr.gov. The daily harvest limit on Clear Lake is three walleyes over 14 inches, with only one fish over 22 inches.

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: Clear Lake’s walleye population is maintained almost completely by stocking of hatcheryreared fish. With abundant forage contributing to high survival, good growth and reduced harvest, there’s a good chance Clear Lake’s walleye fishery will bounce back over the next few years. Fishing opportunities on Clear Lake aren’t limited to yellow bass and walleyes. Muskellunge from the strong 1998 class now average 40 inches. “There’s definitely a chance for some trophy fish,” Grummer said. Shore anglers often take channel catfish in the 1- to 2pound range, usually while targeting other species. Grummer said good numbers of cats from five to 10 pounds inhabit deeper water near reefs. Silver bass are similar in appearance to yellows but are much larger, with fish around two pounds being common. Silvers aren’t as tasty as yellows or walleyes, but the strong fighters are fun to catch. Most are harvested incidentally by anglers targeting walleyes or yellows. OTHER SPORT FISH found on Clear Lake include crappie, bluegills, yellow perch, largemouth bass and Northern pike. Although a handful of anglers target these species, most are not present in numbers sufficient to attract significant attention. Grummer is hopeful this may change. These species are dependent on vegetation to provide spawning and/or nursery habitat. Restoration efforts have already produced significant water-quality improvement, particularly in the Little Lake. Additional progress is expected as the Ventura Marsh restoration and other waterquality initiatives move forward. Clearer water supports more submergent vegetation, and new growth is already being noted. If this trend continues, Grummer expects to see increased populations of weeddependent species in the future.

• A $19 resident fishing license provides access to year-round recreation as well as the main course for many tasty and nutritious meals. • Those seeking an even bigger bargain can wet a line during DNR’s free fishing weekend June 4-6. A fishing license is not required on these days, although all other state fishing regulations still apply. • DNR will be hosting a kid’s fishing clinic at McIntosh Woods State Park on Saturday, June 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. (641-357-3517) Immediately after the clinic, the Clear Lake Fishing Club will hold its annual Take-a-Kid Fishing tournament. Lunch is provided and numerous prizes are awarded. (www.clearlakefishingclub.com) • Morwen Kiwanis will host a kids’ fishing contest at Smith Lake near Algona on June 5. Free bait provided and prizes awarded based on age category. Lunch included. (515-295-7714 or 515-884-0022) • The Mitchell County Conservation Board (CCB) will host a Family Fishing Derby at Riverside Park near Stacyville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5. Prizes are awarded and concessions provided by Mitchell County 4-H. The event is open to all ages. (641-832-7246) • Floyd CCB will hold a morning fishing clinic followed by an afternoon of angling June 5 at the Elks Pond in Charles City. (641-756-3490) • Winnebago CCB youth fishing derby Memorial Day weekend on Lake Catherine at Thorpe Park. (641-565-3390) • The Friends of Beed’s Lake State Park carp fishing tournament June 12. There will be food and prizes. (641-425-0723. Carp turned in at the event will be donated to the Warren CCB for use as osprey food. • CCB officials in Butler (319-278-1130) and Franklin (641-456-4375) counties had not finalized their summer events calendars when contacted last month. Contact the naturalists for information. — By Tim Ackarman

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Wet your line in these fishin’ holes By TIM ACKARMAN

na offers a good largemouth bass fishery (with an 18-inch minimum length restriction) as well lear Lake may be the most popular fishing as opportunities for bluegill and channel catfish. destination in North Iowa, but it’s far from Crappies are also present but can be difficult to the only option. find, Grummer said. Numerous smaller lakes, gravel pits and The East Fork of the Des Moines River offers ponds offer angling opportunities, as do several excellent catfish action as well as good walleye rivers and streams. Here are a favorite or two for angling. each county: MITCHELL COUNTY BUTLER COUNTY The Cedar River offers smallmouth bass, The Shell Rock River offers smallmouth bass, walleyes and catfish. The Little Cedar and Wapwalleyes and channel catfish. River fishing is sipinicon rivers also run through the county. normally best in slack water below rock riffles The DNR stocks trout in Turtle Creek, Spring during the spring and summer. Low-water condiCreek and the Wapsipinicon River. A trout stamp tions concentrate fish, enhance water clarity is required in addition to a regular fishing and increase safety and accessibility. license. CERRO GORDO COUNTY WINNEBAGO COUNTY Bluebill Wildlife Area southeast of Clear Lake Lake Catherine is located in Thorpe Park, 5½ on Indigo Avenue features a 40-acre borrow pit miles west and 1½ north of Forest City. The lake with a large concrete boat ramp and a dock. It’s offers bass, catfish and bluegills. stocked with largemouth bass, bluegills and Rice Lake between the communities of Lake TIM ACKARMAN/For The Globe Gazette Mills and Joice offers good numbers of crappie some catfish. “The bluegill fishery improved a lot in 2009,” Delbert Hinderaker and Rhonda Kutnink of Forest along with yellow perch, bullheads and the occaaccording to Iowa Department of Natural sional walleye. City fish the Winnebago River at Pammel Park. Resources fisheries biologist Scott Grummer. WORTH COUNTY “Bass have been decent for the past few years.” HANCOCK COUNTY Silver Lake about five miles west and two The Shell Rock River offers smallmouth bass, miles north of Northwood offers a strong fishery Infestations of carp and yellow bass forced walleye and catfish while the Winnebago offers for Northern pike as well as bullheads. Yellow the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources to treat walleye and catfish below the Fertile Dam. perch action is best in the fall. Crystal Lake with a fish toxicant in 2008. FLOYD COUNTY Silver did experience a fish kill last winter. Restocking efforts have been successful, and Both the Shell Rock and Cedar rivers offer Grummer will be surveying the lake this sumGrummer expects anglers to catch some smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish. mer, but he’s not expecting a significant impact acceptable-sized bluegills by fall. FRANKLIN COUNTY on the fishery. “It may be a little suppressed by Catfish, bass, Northern pike, walleyes and Beeds Lake three miles northwest of Hampcrappies were also stocked. Excellent growth has the kill, but I don’t think it will be a total loss.” ton offers an excellent largemouth bass fishery Rice Lake lies partially in Worth County, as been noted so far, but these species won’t reach from June through August. does the Shell Rock River. keeper size this season. Bluegill, crappie and catfish are also available “The year Crystal Lake is really going to shine WRIGHT COUNTY at Beeds. Of concern, yellow bass have also been is 2011,” Grummer predicted. Lake Cornelia four miles south and two miles noted. While yellows are an asset in Clear Lake, west of Belmond offers channel catfish, bass, Indian Lake in Eldred-Sherwood Park norththey can be highly detrimental to smaller lakes. east of Goodell is a 25-acre lake featuring bass, bluegill, crappie and walleye. Bullhead fishing is The Iowa River cuts through the southwest excellent throughout the summer. bluegill and catfish. corner of the county and features smallmouth Morris Lake two miles west of Belmond is a KOSSUTH COUNTY bass, walleye, Northern pike and catfish. Smith Lake located three miles north of Algo- good destination for bullheads. For The Globe Gazette

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Alexander, Thornton note 125 years Communities plan celebrations to observe quasquicentennial anniversaries By LAURA BIRD

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small Franklin County community will be hosting a big celebration this summer. Alexander will be celebrating its 125th anniversary June 18-20. “We want it to be an excellent event,” said Darrell Baxter, committee member and city councilman. “We want to share what our town was like, is like and what it could be like.” The three-day celebration will include something for everyone. Saturday, June 19, will be the main event, with most of the activities taking place on Harriman Street or at the baseball diamond. Not all of the details have been finalized, but here are Alexander’s plans so far: FRIDAY, JUNE 18 • An all-school reunion including a banquet and entertainment by The Jammers at the Dows Community Center.

he city of Thornton will be celebrating a big anniversary this summer. The community of around 358 people will be celebrating Thornton’s quasquicentennial July 9-11. Thornton was founded in 1885. The celebration will be a larger version of the annual summer Thornton Big Days. “This year we made it a little bigger since it’s a big year for us,” said Michelle Duff, city clerk. Exact details for the three-day anniversary bash are still being worked out, but the community already has several events planned. Most of the activities will take place in City Park or the surrounding blocks. Here are the plans for each day: FRIDAY, JULY 9 • Opening ceremonies

SATURDAY, JUNE 19 • Community breakfast • 10 a.m. — Parade • 1 to 4 p.m. — Car show at the baseball diamond. •History walk • Sheltered Reality performs. • Food vendors, beer garden, inflatables, kids pedal tractor pull, bingo, children’s activities such as face painting and balloon animals. • Music provided by a disc jockey. SUNDAY, JUNE 20 • Community breakfast and church services.

• Kiddie parade • Watermelon feed • The band Endless Summer performs. SATURDAY, JULY 10 • 10 a.m. — Parade • Isisserettes, a drum/dance group made up of kids ranging from 7-18 years of age from Des Moines, performs. • Live entertainment all afternoon including Forgiven, a gospel group; Barney; a harmonica player; clown acts; a ventriloquist and illusionist; Don Shire, a trumpeter; and local talent. • Climbing wall/inflatables. • Adult bean bag toss tournament. • Horseshoe tournament. • John Holm Band performs in the evening. SUNDAY, JULY 11 • Worship in City Park featuring Forgiven. • Pancake feed • Noon — Opening the time capsule. For more information or an updated schedule as it becomes available visit www.thorntoniowa.com/quas.php.

Annual celebrations are a big part of North Iowa communities’ summers be June 4-6. The event celebrates the community’s settlers and began as a gathering f you’re looking for something to do this of German farmers who were drawn summer look no further than the annual together by one meal — franks and kraut. The celebration typically includes a events in North Iowa communities. Whether it’s Puckerbrush Days in Forest parade, carnival rides, the Sauerkraut City or River Days in Greene, there’s some- Queen ceremony, live bands at night and of course, free franks and sauerkraut. thing just about every weekend. • ALGONA: This community has two Here’s a rundown of the events by city: • ACKLEY: The 108th Sauerkraut Days will See CELEBRATIONS, E19 By LAURA BIRD

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Celebrations annual events — Founder’s Day and ABATE Freedom Rally. The ABATE Freedom Rally is July 1-3. The motorcycle rally usually attracts more than 10,000 people and includes live bands, food and merchandise vendors. Visit www.abateiowafreedomrally.com for more information. Founder’s Day will be July 811. It includes trolley tours, food vendors, children’s activities, inflatables, a talent show, craft show, live entertainment and a free street dance. • ALLISON: Allison Days will be Aug. 20 and 21. The community celebration includes a parade, food, tractor pull, music and a carnival including inflatables. • BELMOND: Prairie Homested Antique Power & Craft Show will be Aug. 21. The event includes antique tractors and a craft show. • BRITT: This community has two annual events — National Hobo Convention and Britt Draft Horse Show. The National Hobo Conven tion will be Aug. 12-15. Celebrating its 110th year, it typically includes the crowning of the hobo king and queen, free Mulligan stew, parade, inflatables, food, entertainment and flea market. The Britt Draft Horse Show will be Sept. 3-5. The show will feature 18 of the finest sixhorse hitches in the United States and Canada, representing the best of the Belgian,

Percheron, and Clydesdale performance horses. For more information about both events visit www.brittiowa.com. • CLARION: Festival in the Park will be June 12. The celebration includes a parade, food vendors, craft show, entertainment and inflatables. • COULTER: Coulter Fun Day will be June 26. The community event includes a parade, food, various activities and fireworks. • DOWS: Corn Days will be Aug. 7 and 8. The event includes a parade, sweet corn feed, entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo and other activities. • FERTILE: Fertile Days will be Aug. 7 and 8. The celebration includes children activities, a parade, flea market, community meal, movie and “American Idol Karoke Contest.” • FOREST CITY: This community has two annual events. Puckerbrush Days will be July 15-18. The annual event draws its named from a kind of plant that once lined the streets where people gather to watch the parade each year. Besides a parade, the event also includes a Peewee Baseball Tournament, fireworks, pancake breakfast and other feeds, entertainment and inflatables. Steam Threshing Days will be at the Heritage Park of North Iowa on Sept. 18 and 19. It celebrates history through various demonstrations involving old steam engines.

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addling sports on three North Iowa rivers — the Cedar, the Shell Rock and the Winnebago — are growing in popularity, said Laura Elfers, a naturalist with Floyd County Conservation. “From the number of cars that I see coming into Nora Springs (an access on the Shell Rock River), and with Charles City and its new kayak course — yes, I’d say it was growing a lot.”

Cedar River A stretch between the Minnesota border and Charles City is a favorite spot. The best luck comes from putting in south of the dam at Interstate Park at Mitchell, going downstream to County Road T38 (caution: T38 is under construction this summer). Another take-out is at Spring Park, just west of Osage. If you can put in just off T38, the route winds to 340th Street, east to County Road T42, south to County Road B17 at Orchard,

Kayak instructor Piper Wall (left) from Ames instructs a group of kayakers on the Winnebago River in Mason City.

east to Highway 218, south to County Road B33, east to Redwood Avenue, south to 165th Street and west to Rotary Park in Charles City. Note: This take-out is being moved in order to lower the incline, Elfers said. You can also leave the river at Idlewild Wildlife Area, about two miles north of Floyd, but a caution: the take-out is very shallow. Charles City will soon complete its much-anticipated kayak course. The course will be added to the Cedar River at the beauty dam, just downstream from the Main Street dam.

Winnebago River Mason City has its own bit of attraction for kayakers, according to Nate Hoogeveen of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in his book, “Paddling Iowa.” A stretch between 12th Street and

Averydale Access off Birch Drive offers some of the best whitewater for those looking for a ride. There is about a 60-yard stretch of Class I and Class II rapids. Best time for whitewatering here is in the spring when the water levels are high — only for the experienced. Lesser rapids spot a 10-mile stretch that ends at Wren Avenue. OTHER ACCESS AREAS: In Winnebago County, Ambroson Park in Leland to Pammel Park in Forest City. In Cerro Gordo County south of county roads B20 and S14 intersection on west side; one mile north of B20 and Cardinal Avenue intersection; two miles north of B20 on Jonquil Avenue and ¼ mile east on Wheelerwood Drive; on B20 ¼ mile east of Highway 65 (short portage to river); Lime Creek Conservation Area, north of Mason See RIVERS, E22

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he annual Cedar River Canoe Float will be held Saturday, June 12, through Wednesday, June 16, from Otranto Park just south of the Minnesota border to Janesville. Participants can do all or part of the float by canoe or kayak. Camp will be established at Halvorson Park in St. Ansgar on Saturday, June 12, Nashua on Sunday and Monday, June 13 and 14, and Waverly on Tuesday, June 15. Organizers will provide shuttles each morning and evening; they’ll be at Halvorson Park by about 8 a.m. Saturday. Participants are responsible for their own meals (breakfast at the overnight campground, lunch on the water and supper at the destination camp-

J-stroke need some tuning up? Practice makes perfect: There are many paddling clinics available. Some can be found at the following websites: • Crawdaddy Outdoors, Waverly: www.crawdaddyoutdoors.com/paddling_opportunities.htm. Includes floats on Winnebago and Shell Rock rivers. • www.iowawhitewater.org • www.paddleiowa.org • www.skunkriverpaddlers.org

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to the Cedar River Float Foundation. Note what sizes and how many are needed. Call Jim and Laura Hughes at 641-228-7855, or send e-mail to jlhughes@myclearwave.net for more information.

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Globe Gazette • EXPLORE! Summer 2010 • E23

The Battle of Petersburg will be re-enacted at this year’s Civil War Encampment in East Park Brennan Kohls, then 9, waits for instructions during infantry drill in 2008 at the battlefield at East Park. This was Brennan’s fourth time participating in Civil War re-enactments. Globe Gazette file photo

By JOHN SKIPPER john.skipper@globegazette.com

MASON CITY

his year’s Civil War reenactment will feature a recreated version of the Battle of Petersburg. The activities will be in East Park Aug. 13-15. John Duggan, treasurer of the local Civil War association, said visitors to the park will get a glimpse of what life was like for a soldier in the days of the Civil War, including the encampments that served as crude dwellings for the fighting men. There will be medical demonstrations, a ladies tea, a military ball and, as has been the case in recent years, President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary, are likely to make an

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • You and your family can take in all the activities of the Civil War re-enactment free of charge. appearance. The activities will begin at 8 a.m. and end at about 10 p.m. each day. The battle will be staged on Saturday afternoon. The First Battle of Petersburg was an unsuccessful Union assault against the earthworks fortifications — the Dimmock Line — the city of Petersburg, Va., on June 9, 1864. Because of the rag-tag group of defenders involved it is sometimes known as the Battle of Old Men and Young Boys.

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Plan now for your 2010 getaway to . . .

Here's a taste of what awaits!

AMUNDSON'S CLOTHING

When you dress well you feel good. Amundson's Clothing is the area's premier men's clothing store. From casual, everyday to formal attire, Amundson's can help with their exceptional customer service and wide array of quality brands and accessories. Special orders and alterations also available. 563-382-5761 www.amundsonsclothing.com

COUNTRY INN BY CARLSON 44TH ANNUAL NORDIC FEST — JULY 22-24

RUBAIYAT

Nordic Fest begins with Thursday night’s opening ceremony, followed by two days of fun activities, delicious food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate costumes, traditional crafts and boundless entertainment. Celebrate the Scandinavian spirit! 800-382-FEST (3378) www.nordicfest.com

Rubaiyat features a seasonal American menu, emphasizing cuisine that both look and taste clean and composed. Our commitment to using the highest quality products, in season, and local is evident in our menu. Experience "Iowa's Largest Wine & Beer List" and see why we were voted "Best of the Bluffs." 563.382.9463 www.rubaiyatrestaurant.com

DECORAH GREEN INITIATIVE

SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE

August 20, 21, 22 2nd – Featuring tours Annual of ‘off-the-grid’ homes using wind & solar energy, organic farms, live the decorah iowa green INitiative entertainment, Putting the “eco” in Decorah biodiesel & hybrid ﬂeet vehicles at Luther College, locally grown foods featured in downtown restaurants, educational seminars, open forums, outdoor recreational opportunities and more! A fun family learning experience. www.digindecorah.com

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HOTEL WINNESHIEK

Through a $14 million renovation, Hotel Winneshiek in downtown Decorah has been lovingly restored to its original splendor. The hotel features a restaurant, day spa, complimentary continental breakfast, and on-site conference facilities. Romance and Getaway packages available. 800-998-4164, www.hotelwinn.com

Explore the beautiful preservation, trial and display gardens at Heritage Farm, or take an invigorating hike on more than eight miles of scenic trails. The Lillian Goldman Visitors Center and Garden Shop is the place to go for heirloom seeds and transplants galore, as well as unique gifts, cookbooks and gardening tools. 563-382-5990, www.seedsavers.org

WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERY

Winneshiek Wildberry Winery is on a 140-year-old family farm with beautiful vineyards and landscaping. Last Sat. in Sept. is annual Grape Stomp and Grape Picking Contest. Enjoy free wine tasting daily. Artisian gift shop features over 30 local artists. Grounds feature over 60 varieties of tea roses and a vegetable garden trail. 563-735-5809, www.wwwinery.com

ONEOTA FOOD COOP

A full-service grocery store featuring fresh, local and organic foods. Deli serves hot entrees, salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts and espresso drinks. A variety of packaged groceries, local and organic produce, dairy, meat and seafood, bulk foods, breads and baked goods, wine and beer, nutritional supplements, and body care are also available. 563-382-4666, www.oneotacoop.com

This award winning, beautifully renovated 50 room hotel, offers suites & amenities galore! Complimentary breakfast, free wireless, business center, pool & spa, 37” TV’s, 24-hour coffee/tea bar, cookies, fruit and candy! Meeting room to accommodate 35 people. 563-382-9646 www.countryinns.com/decorahia

CRAFT'S AT BLUFFTON

A fresh air, up close, opportunity to learn about Jacob sheep in a beautiful country setting adjacent to the Bluffton Fir Stand. Dating back to biblical times, the black and white spotted sheep have multiple horns. Their ﬂeeces are prized by spinners and weavers. 563-735-5533 www.craftsatbluffton.com

VESTERHEIM NORWEGIANAMERICAN MUSEUM

USA Today named Vesterheim one of “ten great places in the nation to admire American folk art.” With 24,000 artifacts and 16 historic buildings, this national treasure uses the Norwegian-American experience as a lens to explore the diversity of an immigrant nation. Open all year. 563-382-9681, www.vesterheim.org

13TH ANNUAL NE IOWA ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUR October 1, 2 & 3 www.iowaarttour.com BILY CLOCKS MUSEUM 563-562-3569 www.bilyclocks.org CHIMNEY ROCK CANOE RENTAL & CAMPGROUND 877-787-2267 www.chimneyrocks.com PORTER HOUSE MUSEUM 563-382-8465 www.porterhousemuseum.com SAMPSON SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 563-382-4849 www.sampsonspringscampground.com

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Globe Gazette • EXPLORE! Summer 2010 • E25

Rotary Cannonball open for weekend tours

WIT Rally draws motor homes from the nation

Pammel Park Pedal, Paddle, Picnic in June

Fossil, Prairie Park offers historical exploration

MASON CITY

FOREST CITY

ROCKFORD

fter suffering through years of neglect and vandalism, old No. 457, the 1912 Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad steam locomotive in East Park, is back in form. A restoration project begun in 2003 by Chapin native Gene Green has been continued by the Friends of the 457 preservation group. Now the locomotive, retired to the park in 1959, looks good as new under a sharp-looking roof on well-kept grounds. The Rotary Cannonball opened for weekend tours on May 15. It’s open from 1 to 5 p.m. most weekends, and on special days through October. See friendsofthe457.org or call Dennis Wilson at 641-4235328 for more information. Or send e-mail to dandawilson@netconx.net. — By Richard Johnson

he annual WIT Rally in Forest City will be held this year July 18-23. The Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club (WIT) is open to anyone who owns a Winnebago Industries motor home. Membership represents nearly every state as well as provinces in Canada. Membership benefits include: • The Grand National Rally July 18-23, Forest City. Last year, participation totaled around 1300. • Club news magazine. • Membership directory • Trip routing • Caravans and rallies — more than 20 events a year in the U.S., Canada, Alaska and Mexico. • Roadside assistance • Use of WIT campgrounds. • Motor home insurance — By Joy Drennen

here are all sorts of recreational activities — including paddling — at the Pedal, Paddle and Picnic in Pammel Park on Sunday, June 13. The event marks the opening of the Winnebago River Water Trail. Paddlers are invited to canoe or kayak down the Winnebago River from Ambroson Park in Leland to Pammel Park in Forest City. Contact Crawdaddy Outdoors in Waverly to make reservations, 319-352-9129. From 4-8 p.m. there will be music and a bonfire in the park. Participants are invited to bring a picnic lunch, bikes or enjoy a round of disc golf. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the water trail will begin at 7 p.m. — By Deb Nicklay

amilies can find hours of fun this summer at the Fossil and Prairie Center and Park Preserve near Rockford. The free park is open sunrise to sunset. Families can collect fossils in the park’s fossil quarry or explore the other 400 acres. Other park attractions include an interpretive center with exhibits, 60 acres of native prairie, miles of hiking trails, historic beehive kilns, a recreated log cabin, picnic shelter and more. The park also hosts an annual fall event called Prairie Heritage Day. This year it will be on Saturday, Sept. 11. Activities include old-time games such as sack races and pioneer demonstrations such as candle-making. For more information visit www.fossilcenter.com. — By Laura Bird

Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and unique geological attractions in the Midwest. • Open 7 days a week May thru September, weekends in April & October • 60 Foot Waterfall • Wedding Chapel • Stalactites • Fossils • Gemstone panning • One Hour Guided Tours • Picnic Grounds

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E26 • EXPLORE! Summer 2010 • Globe Gazette

TRACK ACTION By JARED PATTERSON jared.patterson@globegazette.com

MASON CITY

he racing season is under way and there is still plenty of time to watch some great local dirt-track racing this summer. The speedway in Mason City offers action every Sunday night. Algona Raceway takes center stage on Saturdays. The Hancock County Speedway will be the Globe Gazette file photo place to be on Thursdays starting May 20. Drivers and their crews prepare for racing on a Sunday at the I-35 Speedway in Mason City. “We couldn’t do it without the fans,” Stock Car driver Kevin Opheim said. “Promoters would go broke if they weren’t I-35 Speedway Hancock County Algona Raceway loyal. It’s a big deal for the fans. Speedway • May 23 — Regular races • May 22 — Regular races “We need to get the word out that we are • May 30 — Skip Rose Memorial • May 20 — Season opener, • May 29 — Regular races still putting on a heck of a show. Then the • May 31 — Hawkeye Dirt Tour 305 Sprints • June 5 — Regular races promoters can make the money and they • May 27 — 305 Sprints • June 6 — Regular races • June 12 — Mechanics race can pay us like they are. That’s what keeps • June 3 — IMCA Stock Car • June 13 — Mechanics race • June 19 — Regular races us going.” special • June 20 — Regular races • June 26 — Regular races Not sure what your favorite class is to • June 10 — 305 Springs, • June 23 — USMTS July 3 — Regular races watch? The good news is you have plenty of mechanics race • June 27 — Regular races July 10 — Regular races options. • June 24 — IMCA Hobby • July 4 — Regular races July 17 — Regular races Modifieds, stock cars, sportmods, hobby Stock special • July 11 — Regular races July 24 — Regular races stocks, hornets and junior hornets take to • July 1 — IMCA Sport Mod the track at I-35. • July 18 — Regular races July 31 — Regular races special All of those classes as well as the the • July 25 — Regular races Aug. 3 — USMTS • July 8 — Regular races two-person cruiser cars race in Algona. • Aug. 1 — Regular races Aug. 7 — Fair races • July 15 — Regular races At the Hancock County Speedway in • Aug. 8 — Regular races Aug. 14 — Regular races • July 27 — Fair races Britt, the modifieds will race a limited • Aug. 15 — Regular races Aug. 21 — Regular races • Aug. 5 — Regular races schedule as the track shifts from Friday • Aug. 22 — Regular races Aug. 28 — Regular races • Aug. 12 — Night of 1,000 nights to Thursday nights. • Aug. 29 — Regular races Sept. 4 — Season champistars Admission for weekly shows are $10 per • Sept. 5 — Season championship • Aug. 19 — USMTS person. For children ages six to 12 admission onship Sept. 25 — Fall special • Aug. 26 — Season finale is $5. A family pass is $30. Pit passes are $25.

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GOOD EATS Menu Guide Summer 2010

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ome to Welc Thank you very kindly for choosing our Drive-In! Hours:

Tuesday thru Sunday 11:00 am to 8:30 pm

Breaded Pork Tenderloin French Dip Chicken Ranchwich Grilled Chicken Sandwich Hamburger Bacon Cheeseburger Bleu Cheeseburger

Carry-Out:

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Chicken Dinners 3 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing, Thigh, Breast) .... $7.25 4 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing, Thigh, Breast, Leg) $7.75

All White Meat Dinners 2 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing & Breast) ..............$6.35 3 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing & 2 Breasts) ..........$8.75 4 Pc Chicken Dinner (2 Wings & 2 Breasts) ......$9.60 2 Wing Dinner ............................................... $4.85

Children's Menu..............$3.49

All Dark Meat Dinners

Children meals served with Fries and Small Drink

2 Pc Chicken Dinner (Leg & Thigh) ..................$5.25 3 Pc Chicken Dinner (Leg & 2 Thighs) .............$6.60 4 Pc Chicken Dinner (2 Legs & 2 Thighs) .........$7.25

Sandwiches

Seafood Dinners

Hamburger Chicken Leg

Sandwich Basket Bacon Cheeseburger ..............$3.50 ..............$5.75 (Tomato & Lettuce)

All dinners include a lettuce salad with Barrel French dressing (or at your request Diet French, 1000 Island, Ranch, Blue Cheese or Italian), French fries (or at your request Broasted Potatoes, Potato Salad or Coleslaw), and a roll.

(Loose Hamburger)

Chicken Lunches Served with French Fries

Boxes of Chicken To Go 1/2 White & 1/2 Dark

4 Pc ..................$5.80 8 Pc ................$11.60 9 Pc ................$13.05 10 Pc ..............$14.50

12 Pc ........... $17.40 15 Pc ........... $21.75 20 Pc ........... $28.99 21 Pc ........... $30.45

Single piece of Chicken Wing ...............$1.30 Breast .............$3.10

Leg .............. $1.30 Thigh ............$1.50

Side Orders Small Large Family Broasted Potatoes $1.50.......$1.75 .............$4.99 French Fries ...........$1.50 ......$1.75 .............$4.99 Onion Rings ...........$1.75 ......$3.12 .............$6.25 Single pint Quart Barrel Dressing ........................$2.99 ... ...........$4.99 Coleslaw ..................$1.50 .......$2.99 ................$4.99 Potato Salad ............$1.50 .......$2.99 ................$4.99 Cheese Balls .......................................................$2.99 Coniques (Ooh Lala’s - Fried Mashed Potato) ........................$1.99 Letttuce Salad ....................................................$1.50 Side of Sour Cream ...............................................30¢

Saganaki Tempura Fried Onion Rings Combination Platter Brushetta

Greek Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta Greek Chicken Pasta

Hot Dog 3 Chicken Nuggets

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Shrimp Dinner (Appr 16 pc med. size) ............$6.60 Fish Dinner (3 Cod Fillets) ..............................$8.89

6 Pc Chicken Nuggets ...................................$3.99 2 Pc Dark (Leg & Thigh) ................................$4.25 2 Pc White (Wing & Breast) ...........................$5.40

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Salads & Soup Lettuce Salad (Lettuce Only) ..........................$1.50 Garden Salad .................................................$3.99 Grilled Chicken Garden Salad ........................$6.99 Potato Salad or Coleslaw Single $1.50 ...........Pint $2.99 ............Quart $4.99

Grilled Chicken Salad Fried Shrimp Salad Chicken Caesar Salad

Shrimp Scampi Walleye Gourmet Breaded Shrimp

BBQ Hamburger .....................$1.99 ..............$4.24 Breaded Pork Loin Fritter .......$3.55 ..............$5.80 Cheeseburger ........................$2.25 ..............$4.50 Chicken Breast Fillet .............$4.10 ..............$6.35 (Toasted Bun, Lettuce & Tomato) To ensure the best taste and quality we ﬁllet the breast meat from fresh chicken each day!

Chicken Sandwich .................$3.55 ..............$5.80 (Toasted Bun, Lettuce Tomato & Sauce)

Coney Island ..........................$2.55 ..............$4.80 (Hot Dog with BBQ Burger, Onion & Relish)

Corn Dog ................................$1.69 ..............$3.94 Double Cheeseburger .............$3.55 ..............$5.80 Fish Sandwich .......................$3.40 ..............$5.65 (Cod, Tartar Sauce & Lettuce)

Ham & Cheese .......................$3.55 ..............$5.80

Filet Mignon Cattleman’s Cut Ribeye Steak Top Sirloin

Friday and Saturday Night at the Club Features: Prime Rib King Cut (16-ounces) - $21.95 Queen Cut (12/14-ounces) - $17.95

(Toasted Bun, Lean Ham & Melted Cheddar)

Hamburger .............................$1.99 ..............$4.24 Hi-Boy ....................................$3.10 ..............$5.35 (2 Beef Patties, Cheese, Lettuce & Sauce)

Hot Dog ..................................$1.69 ..............$3.94 Pizza Burger ..........................$3.55 ..............$5.80 Turkey & Cheese ....................$3.85 ..............$6.10 (Toasted Bun, Turkey, & Melted Swiss)

Vegetable Burger ...................$3.59 ..............$4.84

G O L F

(Tomato & Lettuce)

Baskets include: French Fries and Lettuce Salad

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APPETIZERS

SUBMARINES SANDWICHES:- Include: Roll, Meat, Butter, Mayo 1. ROAST BEEF ....................................... $6.00 2. DELI HAM............................................ $5.75 3. ITALIAN SAUSAGE .............................. $6.50 (With Provolone Cheese) 4. PASTRAMI........................................... $6.00 5. TUNA (With Lettuce & Tomato ) ............ $6.00 6. TURKEY BREAST................................. $6.25 (With Lettuce & Tomato) 7. CLUB (Ham & Turkey)........................... $6.25 (With Lettuce & Tomato ) EXTRAS:- CHEESES: American, Swiss, or Provolone ................................................ $0.75 LETTUCE & TOMATO ............................... $0.75 BAR-B-QUE SAUCE................................. $0.30 JALAPENOS (Sliced Peppers) .................. $0.30

COMBOS:- Include: Roll, Meat, 2 Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Sauce 8. COLD CUT COMBO .............................. $6.50 (Bologna & Salami) 9. TUNA COMBO...................................... $6.50 10. TURKEY COMBO ............................... $6.75 11. HAM COMBO ..................................... $6.75 12. BEEF COMBO .................................... $7.00 13. PASTRAMI COMBO ........................... $7.00 14. CLUB COMBO (Ham & Turkey) ........... $6.75 HALF COMBOS........................................ $4.25 GYROS & PITA SANDWICHES ................. $4.75

Sandwiches Include Choices of: GYROS MEATS: Lamb-Beef or Chicken PITA MEATS: Ham, Turkey, Pastrami, Club (Ham & Turkey) CHEESES: Swiss, American, or Provolone, LETTUCE, TOMATO, & ONION SAUCES: Sour Cream Cucumber, Italian, or Honey Mustard

SLICE

PASTA

Served with fresh bread & dinner salad. Lasagna Ala Orleans Pesto Chicken Ravioli Garlic Chicken Linguini Shrimp Scampi Ravioli Spaghetti & Meatballs Garlic Shrimp Linguine Chicken Alfredo

HALF PAN

WHOLE PAN

PLAIN CHEESE ............................................................................$15.50 .........................$31.00 ITALIAN SAUSAGE ...................................$3.00 .........................$17.25 .........................$34.50 PEPPERONI ..............................................$3.00 .........................$17.25 .........................$34.50 SPECIAL Cheese, Sausage, ........................................................$18.75 .........................$37.50 Mushrooms & Onions SPECIAL DELUXE:- CHEESE........................................................$24.75 .........................$49.50 GREEN PEPPERS, ONIONS MUSHROOMS, BLACK OLIVES, SAUSAGE, & PEPPERONI EXTRAS: Choices of Cheese or Meat..........................................$3.00 ...........................$6.00 Choices of Green Peppers, Black Olives, Mushrooms ............................................................$1.50 ...........................$3.00 (Onions FREE with 1 Extra) SPECIALTY SANDWICHES: 1/4 LB. CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER ...............................................................................$4.75 BREADED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH ..........................................................................$4.75 Sandwiches Include; Meat, Cheese, Choices of: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo DESSERTS: CARROT CAKE (Whole Cake) ..............................................................................................$8.50 (Slice) ...........................................................................................................................................$1.85 ECLAIRS.............................................................................................................................$1.85 APPLE CRISP .....................................................................................................................$1.85 BAKLAVA ...........................................................................................................................$1.75 CHEESECAKE (Cherry, or Plain) ...........................................................................................$2.50 (Slice) DRINKS 12 OZ. CANNED SODAS......................................................................................................$1.35 16 OZ. BOTTLES (SNAPPLE OR WATER) ..............................................................................$1.75

Filet Mignon

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Dressings - House Creamy Feta, Ranch, French, Bleu Cheese, Italian.

Primoz New York Style crust pies are 16” baked in our brick lined ovens.

Primoz Supreme Philly Cheese Steak Hawaiian Mona Lisa Mediterranean Cheese Lovers Margarita Pie

Try our Tuscan Dough $1.55 extra

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Beef, Canadian Bacon

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FLATBREADS Chipotle Chicken Goomba Margarita Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Beef, Canadian Bacon

CALZONES Brooklyn Combo Smoke House Chicken The Philly Fat Philly Combo Fat Philly Kitchen Sink Sicilian

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BUILD YOUR OWN 8 OZ. CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF BURGER We grill it, then top it with 4 of your favorite toppings, served with steak fries and a pickle!

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES Served with steak fries Supreme Chicken- Cordon Bleu - Greek Chicken

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Notice: All Prices Are Subject To Change. Revised: NOVEMBER 15, 2009

CHEESES: (All Prices Are Per Pound) AMERICAN ........................................................................................................................... $5.00 SWISS .................................................................................................................................. $7.00 PROVOLONE ......................................................................................................................... $6.00 FETA..................................................................................................................................... $6.50 SHREDDED MOZZARELLA.................................................................................................... $6.00 GRATED PARMESAN ............................................................................................................ $9.00 GRATED ROMANO................................................................................................................ $9.00 MEATS: (All Prices Are Per Pound) HAM ..................................................................................................................................... $6.00 TURKEY BREAST ................................................................................................................. $7.00 PASTRAMI ......................................................................................................................... $11.75 SALAMI................................................................................................................................ $8.00 BOLOGNA............................................................................................................................. $4.25 BEEF .................................................................................................................................. $11.75 JALAPENOS or PEPPERONCINI PEPPERS (PINT) ................................................................. $2.00 POTATO SALAD: 8 OZ. ......................................................................................................... $1.85

Greek Stroganoff Four Cheese Ravioli Lasagna Ala Primoz Spicy Primoz Linguini Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Shrimp Renato

Wednesday Night

SPECIALTIES

SIDES

PIZZA

Toasted Cheese Ravioli Bruschetta Crispy Onions Mozzarella Sticks Chicken Fingers

Golden Calamari Shrimp Cocktail New York Cannelloni Bites Four Cheese Garlic Bread The Grecian Luigi’s Nachos (AI Forno)

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Pub ub Bites

Egg Rolls

Irish Dip

Choose a pair of our stuffed crispy egg rolls from: Buffalo Chicken: served with ranch dressing. Southwest: served with pineapple cream sauce. Garnished with crispy fried Onions.

Puts a French Dip to shame! Thinly sliced roast beef in Red Ale au jus topped with caramelized onions, crispy fried onions and melted American cheese on a crispy roll. Served with Red Ale au jus and creamy horseradish for dipping.

Kettle-Cooked Peel ‘n Eat Jumbo Shrimp

Stacked corned beef, roast beef and turkey with grilled peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato and creamy Irish Whiskey sauce. Served on a pretzel bun.

Eight jumbo shell-on shrimp kettle cooked and spiced with Irish Sea seasoning. Served with crispy fried onions and creamy Irish Whiskey sauce.

Each garnished with crispy fried onions.

Choose any pair Ch i off P Pubb BitesTM from: Cheeseburger* Monte Cristo, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Pot Roast, Hand-Battered Fish.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Chips*

Thin & crispy house-cooked potato chips topped with ﬁre grilled 100% Choice Beef, peppered bacon bits, cheddar cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions and pickles with ketchup and mustard drizzle garnish.

Zesty Parmesan Zucchini PlanksTM Flash-fried and served with ranch dressing.

Pub CrispTM Flatbread Pizzas Choose from: Pesto Bruschetta Buffalo Chicken: Topped with crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, Colby cheese, green onions, lettuce and bleu cheese.

Grecian Flats Flatbread Salad TM

Chargrilled thin & crispy ﬂatbread piled high with chopped salad greens, Feta cheese, olives, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions with creamy Greek dressing.

Kilkenny’s Country Chicken Salad

Fajita Chicken Quesadillas Buffalo Wings 6 or 13

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Traditional or Boneless Buffalo chicken wings served with bleu cheese dressing, celery and crispy fried onions. A blend of broccoli, cheese, bacon and seasoning in a crispy coating then tossed with a Parmesan Garlicc Herb blend. Served with Smoky Honey Dijon dressing.

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Caesar salad topped with grilled chicken breast.

Buffalo Cobb Chicken Salad Crispy or grilled buffalo chicken atop ﬁeld greens, bleu cheese, carrots, tomatoes and celery with creamy ranch dressing.

Top with grilled chicken breast.

Pub Bites™ & Soup or Salad Combos Choose a pair of Pub Bites™ plus a crock of soup or salad (garden or Caesar).

Chicken Spinach Salad

Soups Crock or Bowl Ultimate Baked Potato • French Onion

Burgers

Grilled chicken breast atop baby spinach, bacon, chopped pecans, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, golden raisins, diced red onion and chopped egg with sweet-pepper Vinaigrette dressing.

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his year’s MacNider Arts Festival on June 12 will have a tropical flavor, complete with leis and a tiki bar. The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the front lawns of the MacNider Art Museum and the Mason City Public Library. The theme is “Aloha Art!” Edith Blanchard, museum director, said this year’s festival is a one-day event instead of a two-day festival as in the past. It used to be one day for children’s activities and one day for the art sale, but the same people were coming to both. Now visitors can do everything in one day. “I think it will work out really well,” Blanchard said. The day starts with a pancake breakfast served by the mayor and City Council from 9 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the Cerro Gordo County Association of Independent Insurance Agents. The art market and children’s activities begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The art market gives visitors the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind jewelry, pottery, paintings, drawings and photographs from local and regional artists, Blanchard said. Children can participate in a

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • Most of the MacNider activities are free. The only exceptions are decorating flip-flops and the iron-on T-shirt art. If children participate in those activities, parents will have to purchase the flip-flops and Tshirt on site. • Most of the events in Clear Lake’s Lakefest weekend are free to attend and observe. dozen different art activities, including making fish prints, sand castles, leis, paper plate jellyfish and egg carton beach creatures. They also will be able to decorate flip-flops and iron their own art onto a T-shirt. In addition, they can have their faces painted and do the limbo. Food such as Hawaiian burgers will be available for purchase at a tiki bar throughout the day. Several bands, including World Port which plays global music, will perform throughout the day and evening. The Mason City Municipal Band will play from 4-5 p.m. Nova Jazz will play from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Blanchard said everyone is invited to come spread a blanket on the lawn, grab a bite to

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• JUNE 12 — MacNider Arts Festival, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., front lawns of the MacNider Art Museum and Mason City Public Library. • JUNE 16-20 — “The Frog Prince,” Stebens Children’s Theatre, Mason City. Further details to be announced. • JULY 16-18 — The Iowa Independent Film Festival, Clear Lake. For more information, visit www.iowaindie.org. • JULY 23-25 — Lakefest, Clear Lake City Park. Lakefest consists of three separate events: the Iowa Storytelling Festival on Friday and Saturday; a juried Art Sail on Saturday; and DixieFest on Saturday and Sunday. • AUG. 21 — Art-A-Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Charles City Central Park. More than 40 regional artists will exhibit and sell their work. The event also includes live music, children’s activities and food.

The Art Sail is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in city park. Visitors will be able to see work from 75 Midwest artists. CLEAR LAKE Saturday’s DixieFest perforakefest in Clear Lake City Park on Saturday, July 24, mances are from 6-9 p.m. Raiders of the Lost Art will will include three free perform at 6 p.m., followed by weekend events — the Iowa the DixieFest Student All-Stars Storytelling Festival, the Art at 7:15 p.m. Bill Sargent’s TradSail and DixieFest. The only Jazz Rousers Dixieland Band costs involved are for any food performs at 8 p.m. or artwork purchased. All three bands, plus the BalSaturday’s portion of the stolyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra, will rytelling festival, to take place perform on Sunday. from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., DixieFest is one of the few will consist of free performances traditional jazz festivals in the by Midwest storytellers. The country with free admission. stories will appeal to all ages.

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And the bands play on Municipal music-makers fill summer evenings with sweet, sweet sounds By JOHN SKIPPER john.skipper@globegazette.com

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ampton municipal band • Municipal band concerts in all director Brian Stevens North Iowa communities are has no doubt — “We’ll be free and open to the public. playing somewhere,” he said. Structural problems with the Southbridge Mall. city’s band shell mean the band • Sunday, June 27 — 7:30 p.m., must find a new locale for the East Park band shell time being. • Saturday, July 3 — 9 p.m., As this story was going to Mohawk Stadium. press, the band had made appli• Sunday, July 11 — 7:30 p.m., cation to play in front of the East Park band shell. county courthouse, but no final CLEAR LAKE decision had been made. The Clear Lake municipal band The first concert will be on Wednesday, June 2, at 8 p.m. The has a full schedule of concerts planned for June and July. band will then play every TuesAll concerts are at the band shell day night through July 6, all beginning at 8 p.m. A special July in City Park. • Saturday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. 4 concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday June 19, 7:30 p.m. The concerts last one hour • Sunday, June 20, 3 p.m. and end with “America the • Saturday, June 26, 7:30 p.m. Beautiful” and “The Star Span• Sunday, June 27, 3 p.m. gled Banner.” • Sunday, July 4, 3 p.m. All of that is definite. The big • Saturday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. question is “where” but Stevens • Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. and city officials all agree that • Saturday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. will be worked out. • Sunday, July 18, 3 p.m. MASON CITY CHARLES CITY The Mason City municipal band The Charles City municipal band will perform at four locations this will be giving three concerts this year: Southbridge Mall, the East summer in Central Park. All begin at Park band shell, the MacNider Art 7:30 p.m. Museum and at Mohawk Stadium. • Sunday, June 6. • Thursday, May, 27 — 6:45 p.m., Southbridge Mall. • Sunday, June 6 — 7:30 p.m., East Park band shell. LUNCH WALK-INS • Wednesday, June Welcome! 9 — 7:30 p.m., SouthServed Mon.-Sat. 11a.m. & 1p.m. bridge Mall. Private • Sunday, June 13 Parties — 3 p.m., MacNider Catering Art Museum. Available • Sunday, June 20 Exclusive — 7:30 p.m., East Park Gifts 114 N. 3rd St., Clear Lake (641) 357-6400 Band Shell. • Wednesday, June www.rosecottagetearoom.com 23 — 7:30 p.m.,

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Structural concerns over the Hampton band shell mean that some summer events including band concerts may need to be held elsewhere unless repairs are made to get through the season.

• Sunday, June 13. • Sunday July 4. If it rains the concerts will be in the middle school auditorium. Band director Jake Gassman said he doesn’t have a time or loca-

tion for the July 4 performance. “We like to have it coincide with our fireworks and not all of that information has been set yet. So time and location are both to be announced,” said Gassman.

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Community nights out offer entertainment, food Friday Night Live MASON CITY 6 to 10 p.m. one Friday a month in downtown Mason City. The entertainment lineup is: • June 25 — Half Life Band. • July 16 — Brat Pack Radio. • Aug. 20 — Jon Hepperly Band. Also includes food vendors.

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • All city nights events are free of charge. Food, beverage and other items may be available for purchase.

Thursday Night on Main CLEAR LAKE 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 17-Aug. 12 (excluding July 1) in downtown Clear Lake. Battle of the Bands with different bands each week. Also features food vendors, crafts, face-painting, baked goods.

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More than 100 people watch a Popeye cartoon and the movie “RV” in East Park on a Saturday night in 2009 for Moonlight Movies.

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nce again the Mason City Parks Department will offer movies in the park on Saturday nights during the summer. Movies are shown on the backside of the East Park band shell. Bring your

own lawn chairs. Shows begin at dusk. Dates have not been selected, but will be publicized as they approach. Last year family movies were shown during summer months beginning in June. — By Deb Nicklay

OSAGE 5 to 9 p.m. every other Friday at Mitchell County Fairgrounds in Osage. The entertainment lineup is: • June 4 — Endless Summer Band • June 18 — Mojo and the Mudrats • July 2 — The Britins, a Beatles tribute band • July 16 — The Class of ’70 band • Aug. 6 — Hwy 9 Band Also features food vendors and kids games.

Tuesdays on the Town HAMPTON 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays June, 8, 15, 22, 29 downtown. Stores are open late. Free musical entertainment is provided from 5 to 7 p.m. The Hampton Municipal Band plays from 8 to 9 p.m.

Family Fun Night ALGONA 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Once a month on Thursdays on the lawn of the Carnegie Library building in Algona. Dates are May 27, June 24, July 29 and Aug. 19. Music and other entertainment, kids games and food vendors are featured.

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Familiar fun and new events are on the schedule in Charles City By KRISTIN BUEHNER kristin.buehner@globegazette.com

CHARLES CITY

ovies in the park, classic car nights, band concerts, an art show, art swap and an anniversary tribute to the passage of the 19th Amendment are among the array of summer events planned in Charles City in 2010. “We just have a great lineup of summer activities scheduled throughout the summer,” said Ginger Williams, Charles City tourism director. “Several new things are planned. We encourage people to stop by and check out America’s Hometown.” Charles City is also an overnight stop for RAGBRAI this year on Wednesday, July 28. This is the second year for Friday Flicks, a family event held monthly in Central Park. Family-friendly movies are shown at dusk. Popcorn, candy and pop are sold. New this year is Art Swap, in which people can purchase artwork previously owned by others in the community. The works will be donated to the Charles City Arts Center and made available for sale. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles City Senior Center. Another special event is a 90th anniversary celebration Aug. 21 of the passage of the 19th Amendment at the Carrie Lane Chapman Catt girlhood home. Young people will enjoy a Youth Fest June 19 at Lion’s Field. The event seeks to connect kids to the community. The Fourth Annual Encouragement Corp. Free Christian Concert will be downtown at the intersection of Clark Street and Main Avenue Classic Car Nights are 5 to 8 p.m. every other Friday — May 21, June 4, June 18, July

HERE ARE THE BARGAINS: • Friday Flicks — at dusk, June 4, July 9, Aug. 6, Central Park. Family-friendly movies. No charge for the movies. Concessions sold. • Youth Fest — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19, Lion’s Field. Fun for young people free of charge. Food will be sold. • 90th Anniversary Celebration of passage of 19th Amendment — Aug. 21, Carrie Lane Chapman Catt home, no charge. • Fourth Annual Encouragement Corp. Christian Concert — 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, downtown Charles City. Music by Tenth Avenue North is provided free of charge. 9, July 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 17 — at Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand. Door prizes, DJ and food are featured. Charles City’s biggest event — America’s Hometown July 4th Celebration — runs June 30 to July 5. The celebration opens with a teen street dance. The beverage tent with entertainment opens Thursday, July 1, in Central Park and remains open every day of the celebration. Friday, July 2, is Kids Day, complete with kids parade, free games, free stage show and special lunch. Inflatable Fun! and volleyball for youths 15 and under are also featured. The annual Firecracker 5Run/Walk kicks off Saturday, July 3, followed by an Independence Day parade. A free family stage show is presented in the park. Food vendors are also featured. Sunday, July 4, begins with a Dad’s Belgian Waffle breakfast. A Bill Riley Talent Contest will be featured in the afternoon. The day ends with a fireworks display. The big event Monday, July 5, is the Annual Charles City Bike Ride.

Summer in Charles City • May 28 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park. • May 29 — North/South All-Star Wrestling Tournament, Charles City High School. • June 2-6 — Citywide garage sales. • June 4 — Friday Flicks, dusk, Central Park. • June 11 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park. • June 12 — Relay for Life, 3 to 10 p.m., Central Park. • June 12 — Cedar Valley Engine Club Tractor Ride, depart at 8 a.m. and return in the afternoon to Floyd County Fairgrounds. • June 12 to 16 — Cedar River Canoe Float. • June 19 — Youth Fest, Lion’s Field. • June 19 — Art Swap, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Center. • June 25 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park. • June 28-29 — America in Bloom judging. • July 1-5 — America’s Hometown July 4th Celebration. • July 9 — Friday Flicks, dusk, Central Park. • July 11 — Custom, Antique and Rod Association (C.A.R.) Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Andres Park. • July 16 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park. • July 21-25 — Floyd County Fair, Floyd County Fairgrounds. • July 28 — RAGBRAI overnight stop. • July 30 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park. • Aug. 6 — Friday Flicks, dusk, Central Park. • Aug. 13 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park. • Aug. 21 — Art-A-Fest, all day, Central Park. • Aug. 21 — 90th Anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Carrie Lane Chapman Catt Home. • Aug. 26 — Moonlight Madness retail shopping event. • Aug. 28 — Fourth Annual Encouragement Corp. Free Christian Concert, 7:30 p.m., downtown Charles City.

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he gentle giants at the draft horse show on Labor Day weekend draw thousands of visitors to Britt each year. The 29th Annual Britt Draft Horse Show will take place Sept. 3-5 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. The show is expected to feature 18 sixhorse hitches from the United States and Canada, representing the best of the Belgian, Percheron and Clydesdale performance horses. The grandstand shows, which begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, provide two to three hours of entertainment for all ages. Competition is held in the men’s and ladies’ cart, team, unicorn, four-horse and six-horse hitch classes. At the Sunday afternoon show the supreme six-horse hitch is chosen and all 18 six-horse hitches return to the arena at once in the Classic Series six-horse hitch class. The weekend events also include junior classes, a driving competition, eight-horse hitch class and halter classes. The Britt Draft Horse Show is one of the recognized qualifying shows on the Classic Series show circuit. Each year, more than 250 hitch owners travel across the United States and Canada to perform at state fairs and agricultural exhibitions to accumulate points for the Classic Series. The high point hitches are invited to compete for the Classic Series All Breed Trophy to be presented at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass., in September. The fairgrounds open at 7 a.m. each day during the show. The public is invited to come early to wander through the barns and visit with the crews. Spectators are also invited to visit the

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unter-jumper horse shows are returning to the North Iowa Fairgrounds this summer and fall. Midstates Horse Shows will run the shows at the fairgrounds June 9-13, June 16-20, Sept. 15-19 and Oct. 5-10. Barb Ahrens, secHERE’S THE retary for Midstates Horse Shows, said BARGAIN: 300 to 350 horses • Spectator admiscompete in each sion is free to all show, and “with the Midstate Horse each horse you have Shows at the North at least three peoIowa Fairgrounds. ple.” Jumper horses are the “athletes” of the show, according to the Midstates Horse Shows website. Their task is solely to jump, regardless of style or manner. Scoring is based on a points system for faults in jumping, such as knocking a rail down or exceeding the specified time limit. The winner is the horse with the lowest number of faults and the best time. In the working hunter class horses must be able to demonstrate the ability to furnish the rider with a smooth, comfortable and safe ride, clearing all obstacles in stride with a minimum of effort and a rate of speed that can be maintained during a day in the hunt field. In the hunt seat equitation classes it is the rider’s form, skill and handling that are being judged. The action typically lasts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with three rings of competition happening simultaneously, Ahrens said. Riders range in age from 6 to 60.

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Connie Trojanowski of La Porte, Ind., drives a team of Belgian horses for Northview Belgians during the team hitch competition at the 2007 Britt Draft Horse Show.

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New and renovated aquatic centers offer cool summer fun in several North Iowa communities body slide, diving board, concession stand and bathhouse. They’re also planning a new orth Iowans love to swim. Eight new or ren- aquatic center in Hampton. Residents voted last August to ovated municipal swimming pools have opened in area allocate 100 percent of revenue from the 1 percent local option cities since 2001. sales tax to construction of an They are St. Ansgar (2001), aquatic center in Progress Park. Lake Mills (2002), Mason City The center, expected to cost (2003), Clear Lake (2007), Gararound $3 million, will feature ner (2007), Forest City (2008), Manly (2008) and Britt (2009). about 7,161 square feet of water And the $1.6 million Rockwell surface area, with slides and Municipal Aquatic Center should play structures, City Manager open by Memorial Day weekend, Ron Dunt said. Construction is expected to Mayor Don Brown said. Rockwell’s facility, assisted by begin in late May and should be completed by June 2011. a $12,000 Vision Iowa grant, Verner and Mary Heilskov of replaces the old Linn Grove pool. Hampton pledged $10,000 last It will include a 5,282year to the Make a Splash! square-foot swimming pool Campaign for the pool and a with zero-depth entry, water related Progress Park Regional spray units, toddler slide, play structure, lap lanes, tube slide, Recreation Complex project. By RICHARD JOHNSON

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The Cedar River Complex sports center (left) with gymnasium and elevated walking and running track, and the new swimming area (above).

CRC provides recreation, history, arts HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • Want to get a taste of the CRC but aren’t sure you want a membership? Then the month of May is the month for you. This is an employee training month at the CRC as staff get ready for the official opening on June 1. • Residents can sample the facility free of charge during the month, including taking part in 14 different wellness classes. Some areas may only be open for limited hours however. • Check the center’s website at www.cedarrivercomplex.com to make sure the complex is available.

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seat performing arts center, historical society museum and OSAGE an events center that opened a itchell County is not year ago, located on the large — with fewer than Mitchell County Fairgrounds. 11,000 residents, Memberships are now being according to the last U.S. Cen- sold. Students pay as little as sus — but its vision is big. $150 a year, or $13 a month. A Just check out the $18 million family annual membership is Cedar River Complex, which $450 a year or $38 a month. formally opens for regular Those attending only occahours on June 1 in Osage. sionally and who do not wish to “People are really excited; have a membership can pay $6 they really can’t wait,” said per day to enjoy all the ameniCarrie Barker, wellness director ties of the complex. of the CRC. “And that can go down to $4 The center came together a day if you a buy a 10-punch with several donations and pass,” Barker said. grant funds. CRC director is The largest part of the complex Angie Huffman. is the wellness area that includes The center provides a wella fitness/weight area, gymnasiness/recreation center, a 600um, elevated walking and jogging deb.nicklay@globegazette.com

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Franklin County Fair plans six nights of entertainment again By LAURA BIRD laura.bird@globegazette.com

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he Franklin County Fair will have six nights of grandstand entertainment again this year. A sixth night of entertainment was added for the fair’s 150th anniversary last year. “The fair is actually only five days,” said Mari Ann Wearda, publicity director for the Franklin County Fair. “There’s a bonus Figure 8 Race on Tuesday. It’s kind of a sneak peek to the fair.” The Franklin County Fair is July 14-18. Tuesday, July 13, will include the Figure 8 Race as well as the annual fair parade to kick off the week. Grandstand events planned for the rest of the week include Barnes PRCA Rodeo on Wednesday, Vaters Monster Motorsports on Thursday, country music acts Luke Bryan and David Nail on Friday, Randy Houser with Gloriana on Saturday and Demo Derby and Cruiser Car Race on Sunday. Vaters Monster Motorsports is a new event. It will include monster trucks and motocross, Wearda said.

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“I think we’ve got a great lineup,” she said. Fairgoers will be able to get into all of the grandstand events with a POP (Pay One Price) Pass. POP Passes are $25 through July 6 and $35 after that. Single tickets to the car races, monster motorsports and rodeo are $15 each. POP Passes are needed for the two concerts. Everything else at the fair is free including admission, parking and shuttles. Some new activities planned for this year include an Ultimate Duck Race, magician and hypnotist. Other children’s activities such as three-legged races will be held throughout the week as well. “They love them,” Wearda said. “I’m always amazed at the number of people who show up for them.” Grandpa’s Farm will feature two events that haven’t been held in a few years — an antique tractor pull and draft horse pull. Other regular attractions returning this year include Pleasant Hill, 4-H displays and livestock, food vendors, commercial exhibits, carnival rides and a midway.

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • Several fairs do not charge admission. For those who do it is usually under $10 and children under a certain age (typically 5) can get in for free. • Most fairs also offer many free entertainment acts and the 4-H and commercial exhibits are free to view.

Cattle and other livestock are part of the 2009 Franklin County Fair in Hampton. Globe Gazette file photo

Schedule of county fairs in the North Iowa area • NORTH IOWA FAIR, Mason City: July 7-11. • FLOYD COUNTY FAIR, Charles City, July 21-25. • FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR, Hampton: July 14-18. • HANCOCK COUNTY FAIR, Britt: July 27-Aug. 2. • KOSSUTH COUNTY FAIR, Algona: Aug. 4-8. • MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR, Osage: July 28-Aug. 1. • WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR, Thompson: July 8-12. • WORTH COUNTY FAIR, Northwood: June 23-27. • WRIGHT COUNTY DISTRICT JUNIOR FAIR, Eagle Grove: July 7-12. • BUTLER COUNTY FAIR, Allison: June 23-27. • CLAY COUNTY FAIR, Spencer: Sept. 11-19. • IOWA STATE FAIR, Des Moines: Aug. 12-22. For a list of other Iowa county fairs visit www.iowafairs.com.

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Participants in the 2009 KGLO Tractor Ride gather at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds.

Enjoying the North Iowa countryside at a leisurely pace By JOY DRENNEN For The Globe Gazette

wo tractor rides in July will celebrate the rich heritage of farming in North Iowa, one with restored antique tractors and one with tractors “from orange, red, green and everything in between.” The third annual tractor ride sponsored by radio stations KISS, KIOW, and KCZE

will start Thursday, July 15, at the Howard County Fairgrounds on the western edge of Cresco, for registration, supper and a drivers’ meeting. “Once again, we have a wide variety of tractors,” said Tami Ramon, North Iowa Tractor Ride director. “I have been coordinating rides for over eight years, and this one is one of my favorites,” she said.

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Tractor Ride Schedules KISS, KIOW, KCZE, JULY 15-17 • Thursday, July 15 — Organizational meetings, Howard County Fairgrounds, Cresco. • Friday, July 16 — Breakfast at Howard County Fairgrounds; morning break in Bluffton; lunch in Harmony; supper in Lanesboro. • Saturday, July 17 — Breakfast in Lanesboro; morning break in Granger; lunch in Cresco; ending ceremonies at Howard County Fairgrounds. KGLO RIDE, JULY 18-21 • Monday, July 19 — Iowa Falls High School, then to Alden, Buckeye, Eldora, Steamboat Rock,Ackley, return to Iowa Falls. • Tuesday, July 20 — Iowa Falls, Beeds Lake in Hampton for lunch, then Latimer, Coulter, Popejoy, return to Iowa Falls. • Wednesday, July 21 — From Iowa Falls to Blairsburg, then west before return to Iowa Falls.

Tractor rides with breakfast at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The morning break will be in Bluffton with lunch in Harmony. Supper will be in Lanesboro. Saturday, July 17, will be a shorter day, starting with breakfast in Lanesboro. The morning break will be in Granger, with lunch in Cresco. Ending ceremonies will be at the Howard County Fairgrounds. This ride is beautiful and one the whole family will enjoy, said Ramon. “We travel up and down the valleys, through the Amish land, traveling next to the Iowa River and Root River,” she said. KISS Country, 98.7, broadcasts from Mason City; KIOW, 107.3, from Forest City; and KCZE, 95.1, from New Hampton. ••••• he ninth annual tractor ride sponsored by KGLOAM 1300 in Mason City will run July 18-21. This year KGLO is joined by KWMT from

HERE’S THE BARGAIN: • North Iowa’s farming heritage parade of tractors in either ride can be viewed for free from any of the towns or roads along the route. Fort Dodge, AM 540. There have usually been 250 restored antique tractors in the ride. With the addition of the Fort Dodge station, 350 are expected. Information is available at www.discovernorthiowa.com. Click on 2010 Tractor Ride for a map. For more information contact Laurie Gansen at 641423-1300. The ride will start Monday, July 19, at the Iowa Falls High School. Rides start and end in Iowa Falls, and departure time will be between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. All tractors are stored at night. The ride assembles some-

where new every year. Last year, it started and ended at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City. With the tour running through several towns, spectators have a choice of where to view the ride. On the first day the ride will leave Iowa Falls and run through Alden, Buckeye, Eldora, Steamboat Rock, Ackley, and then back to Iowa Falls. On Tuesday, July 20, the ride will start in Iowa Falls and then go on to Beeds Lake in Hampton for lunch. After lunch, the ride will head to Latimer, and then go on to Coulter and Popejoy before returning to Iowa Falls. Wednesday, July 21, will be a short day, starting in Iowa Falls and then traveling to Blairsburg. The ride will head west then return to Iowa Falls. The ride was started after seeing the success of a ride from Des Moines, said KGLO General Manager Dalena Barz.

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North Iowa Golf Course Tournament Schedule BEAR CREEK, Forest City June 5 — Hospice tournament. 6 — Two-person Ryder Cup. 13 — Bear Creek amateur tournament. 21 — Bear Creek youth tournament. 26 — Waldorf sports boosters tournament. July 8-10 — Bear Creek Club tournament first round. 11 — Bear Creek Club tournament final round 16 — WIT Duffers/Shrimp Boil. 17 — Hole-in-one tournament. 20 — Bear Creek men’s senior tournament 24 — Forest City alumni tournament. August 8 — Bear Creek Couples tournament. 27 — Bear Creek Pro-Am Day 1. 28 — Bear Creek Pro-Am Day 2. September 19 — Four-person best shot. October 9 — Five-person best shot. BRITT COUNTRY CLUB June 27 — Two-person scramble. July 16 — Junior tournament. August 8 — Two-couple best shot. 29 — One-person best shot. September 15 — Two-gal best shot. GRUIS, Buffalo Center June 6 — One-man best shot; 10 — Two-lady best shot; 24 — Two-lady ages 45 and over best shot. July 17-18 — Gruis couples tournaments. 19 — Junior golf tournament. August 8 — Two-man scramble.

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Volunteers help meet increased park demand By TIM ACKARMAN

once, I’d just say ‘be patient,’ ” said Josh Rembe, ranger at Clear ight budgets last year Lake State Park. were both a blessing and a Ranger Deb Coats at Pilot curse for North Iowa’s Knob had hoped to clear trees state parks. around the park’s famed observaWith finances encouraging tion tower last year, but bids for many families to seek recrethe project were more than twice ational opportunities close to what was budgeted. Thanks to home, attendance at area parks private donations, she anticipates was above-average in 2009. being able to start this fall. “It was one of the busiest Park users have also donated summers yet,” said Tammy time and labor to improve the Domonoske, ranger at McInequestrian area and groom tosh Woods State Park. “I was trails for snowmobiling and amazed.” cross-country skiing. Park rangers also felt the budBeed’s Lake State Park is get pinch. Most faced increased looking good thanks to a little traffic while armed with reduced help from its friends. funding and fewer summer Friends of Beed’s Lake State employees. Tasks like mowing Park and the Hampton Kiwanis and cleaning sometimes had to Club organized a cleanup day be done a little less frequently. on April 10. More than 50 vol“If I could talk to everyone at unteers picked up trash along For The Globe Gazette

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trails and the lakeshore (from kayaks), stained the bait shop and picnic shelter and sanded the lodge in preparation for staining, among other tasks. “We got quite a bit done,” said Friends President David Heyden. “I was impressed.” While park ranger Terry Manning appreciates the assistance, he believes the invest-

ment in the park by community members provides additional benefits as well. “I feel like it’s an extremely good PR tool. It helps people to feel good and take pride in the area.” Heyden said, “If they take ownership in the park, they’re more likely to take better care of it, too.”

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State parks are summer bargains By TIM ACKARMAN

reservation system. Sixteen campsites (13 electric) are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a modern vaulted restroom in the campground and a new pit toilet is being added near the lodge. Other attractions include a Frisbee golf course and an authentic 19th

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Faith Garrington of Clear Lake walks her golden retriever Lucy through Clear Lake State Park. the Ventura Grade last fall is already being utilized by anglers, although a few improvements need to be completed this spring. A new pumping station and fish barrier will be added over the next two years as part of the Ventura Marsh restoration project. PILOT KNOB — Located three miles east of Forest City and a mile south of Highway 9, this 700-acre wooded park is known for its trails, its natural diversity and its year-round scenic beauty. A stone observation tower on the state’s second-highest point, a large amphitheater and two open picnic shelters are of CCC-vintage. Dead Man’s Lake includes about four acres of traditional wetland and a four-acre floating sphagnum bog, the only one in the state. Many unusual plants inhabit the bog and the surrounding area, which attracts numerous species of wildlife. There is also a 15-acre manmade lake stocked with bluegills and bass. Only boats with electric motors are permitted. Ice skating and fishing are popular in winter. The campground includes 60 sites (48 electric) with a modern restroom and shower. A playground is located near the campground. AMBROSE A. CALL — Located about 1.5 miles southwest of Algona, consists primarily of 138 acres of hilly woodlands.The closed canopy of Call’s oldgrowth forest shades the ground, reducing understory and providing good opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.There are approximately two miles of maintained hiking trails. A log-cabin-style lodge built in 1928 can be reserved through the state

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tate parks are a favorite summertime destination for many area residents and visitors. Parks in North Iowa offer a variety of recreational opportunities for campers and day-trippers. Reservations for state park campsites, shelters and other facilities can be made online at www.reserveiaparks.com or by calling 877-427-2757. Half of the campsites at most parks are offered online with the rest available on a first-come, first-served basis. BEED’S LAKE 641-456-2047, Beeds— Lake@dnr.iowa.gov: Located three miles northwest of Hampton, this park surrounds a 90-acre impoundment fed by Spring Creek. Fishing, swimming and boating (no-wake speed) are popular. A long causeway crosses the lake and a hiking trail surrounds it. The park includes several picnic shelters as well as an updated stoneand-timber lodge. There is a 144-site campground (99 electric) featuring a modern restroom and shower. CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK — On the southeast shore of the lake, this park is perhaps best known for its 900-foot beach and adjacent picnic area with numerous tables and grills.There is also an open picnic shelter and a WPAera lodge with modern updates. There are 215 campsites (166 electric), a modern restroom and shower facility and a small playground. Although there is no boat ramp at the park, it is not far from the Ritz shelter and access. Downtown Clear Lake is only a few miles up South Shore Drive. The park includes a sidewalk that parallels the beach as well as about a half mile of mowed-grass trails through wooded areas. MCINTOSH WOODS — Clear Lake’s other state park is located on the northwest side near Ventura. Concrete boat ramps, a courtesy dock and a large parking lot make this a popular spot with boaters and anglers. The park has a small swimming beach, a playground and an open picnic shelter. A 1-mile trail with interpretive signs winds through wooded areas and around a small wetland with a blind for wildlife viewing. The park includes 49 campsites (45 electric) with a modern shower and restroom. Also available for rent are two yurts, round, wood-framed tents with clear domed ceilings. A second fishing jetty installed at

century log cabin. The park lies near the East Fork of the Des Moines River. RICE LAKE STATE PARK — Located on the lakeshore near Lake Mills. There are 15 wooded acres and a CCC-era stone picnic shelter. It is a popular destination for fishing and wildlife viewing. There is no camping.

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Bicyclists, hikers can get exercise, enjoy the North Iowa scenery By TIM ACKARMAN For The Globe Gazette

ountain biking may not be at the top of the list for North Iowa recreation, but Eric Follmuth, an organizer of North Iowa Bicycle Underground (NIBU), says there are quality biking opportunities right here. “We have a really good resource at Lime Creek,” Follmuth said. “The turkey loop in the back is great.” Another option in Mason City is Evans Preserve between Kentucky and Illinois Avenues. Follmuth notes the site has unofficial trails popular with mountain bikers. Follmuth also enjoys traditional biking. Among his local favorites is the paved Trolley Trail between Mason City and Clear Lake adjacent to Highway 106. “It’s a scenic ride and a good, safe way to get over to Clear Lake and ride around the lake.” Although they are not designated bike trails, North and South Shore Drives around Clear Lake are popular with cyclists. On the southwest side of the lake a paved trail passes through a restored wetland and prairie complex before winding through the wooded Ventura Cove area. Lime Creek offers 11 different loop trails totaling eight miles. Interconnecting loops ranging in length from 0.32 to 1.3 miles, allow hikers to do as much or as

little as they like. The wheelchair-accessible Easy Access Trail is closed to cyclists and equestrians. Trails are also a four-season, multi-use attraction in Forest City. Backers of Grow Forest City (GFC), an ongoing initiative to market the community as a great place to visit, work or live, want to share those trails with more North Iowans. The trails range from easy to challenging, available within close proximity to Forest City. An intermediate trail is the nine-mile Hanson Loop. Beginning at the head of Hynes Spur, the route takes J Street east to Golf Course Road and then goes north to a paved trail adjacent to Highway 9. The paved trail goes east to 205th Avenue, which runs south to the northwest entrance of Pilot Knob State Park. At the park entrance cyclists can complete the Hanson Loop by taking 340th Street west to Golf Course Road and then going north to J Street. Serious riders will want to take the four-mile Pilot Knob Loop which follows a hilly, paved road through the park’s woodlands and wetlands to the northeast entrance before returning via the same route. Pilot Knob is also a popular destination for mountain bikers, equestrians and hikers. The park has 13.5 miles of trail including roads.

Try these trails, too: There are numerous other state, county, and city trails throughout North Iowa. The following list is an overview. For more information, contact your local state park headquarters, county conservation board (CCB) or city parks and recreation department. CERRO GORDO COUNTY Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve between Rock Falls and Nora Springs offers nearly seven miles of roadway trail along limestone bluffs. The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board (CGCCB) maintains the Trolley Trail as well as numerous smaller trails at its parks, preserves and public hunting areas. McIntosh Woods and Clear Lake state parks both feature small trails. FLOYD COUNTY Fossil and Prairie Park (1227 215th St.). The Prairie Trail includes both a one-mile and a 1.5-mile loop, while a second trail leads from the Prairie Trail to the quarry and beehive kilns, over the Winnebago River and into Rockford. Charlie Western Recreational Trail. Charles City, This paved trail encompasses nearly four miles of converted railroad right-of-way and utilizes public streets through downtown to complete a five-mile loop. FRANKLIN COUNTY Maynes Grove four miles south of Hampton features about five miles of trail through woodlands, wetlands and prairie. There is a small trail system at Ingebretson Memorial Park, two miles west and one mile north of Sheffield. Beed’s Lake State Park offers lakeside hiking. HANCOCK COUNTY Eldred-Sherwood Recreation

Area, three miles east and one mile north of Goodell, includes a two-mile trail around Indian Lake. Eagle Lake Park (three miles east and a half mile north of Britt) has a half-mile loop trail, while Crystal Lake Park (on the east side of Crystal Lake) has a one-mile fishing access trail along the lakeshore. MITCHELL COUNTY The Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail begins at the welcome center in Riceville. More than four paved miles run to just south of Mitchell. The Harry Cook Trail goes from Osage about one mile west to Spring Park.Just across the Highway 9 bridge is the Mitchell County Nature Center. From there the Cedar River Greenbelt trail parallels the river for about four miles, ending at the town of Mitchell. New Haven Potholes (six miles east and 1.5 miles north of Osage) is an outdoor classroom featuring four loop trails of various lengths. WINNEBAGO COUNTY Thorpe Park (6.5 miles west and one mile north of Forest City) features a 1.5-mile loop trail through a small wooded area and around a large marsh. An additional one-mile trail goes through prairies and wetlands on the adjacent Russ Wildlife Area. WORTH COUNTY Ochee Yahola Park about two miles north of Northwood features nearly two miles of mowed grass trails. WRIGHT COUNTY Lake Cornelia Park four miles south and two miles west of Belmond has a one-mile walking path extending about half way around the lake. The Three Rivers Trail follows an old rail line and stagecoach route. The eastern trailhead is at Eagle Grove. The trail goes west over the Boone River and runs three miles in Wright County to Humboldt County.

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Plan your calendar, then Explore! sion; www.macniderart.org. • June 1: Tuesday on the Town, 5 p.m. • Through June 26: 30th Annual Cerro Hampton. Enjoy dining, shopping, farmers Gordo Photo Show — Charles H. MacNider market and entertainment. Stores open Art Museum; Free. Visit www.macnideruntil 8 p.m. Free municipal band concert in art.org the park. • May 22: “Honky Tonk Laundry” coun• June 3-5: Cup ‘O Joe Readers Theater, try musical, Cedar River Complex auditori- Clear Lake Arts Center, 641-357-1998. Enjoy um, Osage. $18. the production of this local readers theater • May 22: Bulb to Blossom Sale, 8 a.m. to group, 7 p.m.; www.clartscenter.com. noon, Central Gardens. Perennial plant sale. • June 3-5: Ackley Sauerkraut Days, • May 22-23: Dressage Bara Trac 1 Ackley. Midway, free sauerkraut and Horse Show, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641wieners, Iowa’s Got Talent, Ackley German 423-3811. Talented horse and rider teams Band, Standing Hampton, Sauerkraut perform intricate patterns and difficult Days 5K walk/run, Lions tractor ride, moves. parade, dog show, Milk and Honey. • May 22-23: Spring Classic Trapshoot, • June 4: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., 641-357-5886; www.venturagunclub.com. Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles • May 23: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., City. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, • June 4: Friday Night Out, Osage. www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 Music by Endless Summer Band. adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under • June 4-5: Take Me Back Festival XIII. A free. weekend to relax and enjoy classic music • May 27: Mason City Municipal Band, from the 1970s. Friday night’s music will 6:45 p.m. Southbridge Mall. be from an outdoor stage at PM Park, on • May 27-31: North Iowa Band Festival, Clear Lake’s south shore. Saturday is at East Park. Parade downtown Mason City at the Surf Ballroom, featuring the Johnny 10 a.m. Saturday. Carnival, free entertain- Holm Band; admission is a suggested $5 ment, craft show, car show, food at East donation with funds going to the preservaPark. Thursday 6 p.m., Southbridge Mall; tion of the Surf Ballroom. A portion will Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. also be donated to the Children’s Miracle Carnival, concessions open at noon SunNetwork; www.surfballroom.com. day, Monday. Admission, free; • June 4-5: Mason City Youth Baseball www.nibandfest.com. Tournament, Mason Youth Baseball Com• May 28: Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m. plex, 641-424-8558. Central Park, Charles City. Music: Doctor • June 5: 20th Annual River City Fishing Salty. Family-friendly event with live music, Derby, 1-3 p.m., East Park Shelter, 641-421children’s games and activities, food and 3673; prizes, awards and refreshments. beverages; www.charlescitychamber.com. Rain or shine. Admission, $1; www.masonci• May 29: Stu Nevermann Memorial ty.net/departments/Recreation. Run, East Park, 641-423-7830. Annual four• June 5: Clear Lake Fishing Club Kid’s mile run held in conjunction with North Fishing Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 641Iowa Band Festival. 8 a.m. Admission, $5. 357-4151. Fun event for ages 16 and under • May 30: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 to fish with an adult from a boat or shorep.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424line. Food and prizes for all entries. 6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: • June 5: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.$10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offerunder free. ing locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetJUNE EVENTS masoncity.org. • Through June 26: 30th Annual Cerro • June 5-6: Free Fishing Weekend, Iowa Gordo Photo Show, Charles H. MacNider lakes and rivers, 641-421-3673. This weekArt Museum, 641-421-3666. Free admisend only, fish without a license.

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Calendar of workshops. Visit the Artist Bear Museum at Heartland Museum; attend the local Festival in the Park with parade, music, food and celebration. • June 12-13: Festival in the Park, Gazebo Park, Clarion. Parade, food, live music, inflatable rides, craft show. • June 11: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, Charles City. Minnesota Zoomobile, music by WildCard. Familyfriendly event with live music, children’s games and activities, food and beverages; www.charlescitychamber.com. • June 11: Country artist Phil Vasaar, Surf Ballroom and Museum, 641-357-6151. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission: $23 in advance, $27 at the door; www.surfballroom.com. • June 12: MacNider Arts Festival, 9 a.m.8 p.m., Charles H. MacNider Museum, 641421-3666.Annual celebration of the arts will feature Mayor’s breakfast, hands-on activities for children, art market and live musical entertainment. Free admission; www.macniderart.org. • June 12: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., City Park. • June 12: Harbor’s Bazzzaar and Second Saturday, Clear Lake Arts Center. www.clartscenter.com, 641-357-1998. • June 12: Town and Country Picnic, Kensett. • June 12: Cedar Valley Engine Club 4th Annual Tractor Ride, departing at 8:30 a.m. from the Floyd County Fairgrounds; 641857-3290. • June 12-16: Cedar River Canoe Float from Otranto Park to Janesville, with camp at Halvorson Park in St.Ansgar (Saturday), Nashua (Sunday and Monday) and Waverly (Tuesday). Call Jim and Laura Hughes, 641228-7855, jlhughes@myclearwave.net. • June 12: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • June 13: Heartland Bowhunter Extravaganza, 8 a.m., Highway 65 North-B20 East. 3-D and 600 Round; www.mohawkarchery.org. • June 13: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • June 13: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3

p.m. City Park. • June 13: Mason City Municipal Band concert, 7:30 p.m., East Park. • June 15: Tuesday on the Town, 5 p.m. Hampton. Enjoy dining, shopping, farmers market and entertainment. Stores open until 8 p.m. Free municipal band concert in the park. • June 16-20: Midstates Summer Horse Show, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. Smooth-gated Hunter horses and stately Jumper horses compete in outdoor decorated rings with a Grand Prix Saturday afternoon. Exhibitors showcase a variety of equestrian products.Admission: free for spectators. • June 16-20: “The Frog Prince,” Stebens Children’s Theatre, 641-424-9802. The story is comical, timeless and popular; www.stebens.com. • June 17: Taste of Clear Lake, 5:30-8 p.m., Lady of the Lake. • June 17: Thursday’s on Main, 6-9 p.m., downtown Clear Lake. • June 17-19: American Barnstormer’s Tour, Mason City Airport, 641-421-3680. View the 20 meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s; www.americanbarnstormerstour.com. • June 18: Friday Night Out, Osage. Music by Mojo and the Mudcats (Blues). • June 18: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles City. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. • June 18-19: Greene River Days. • June 18-19: Bash on the Farm, Garner. Headliners Remedy Drive, Run Kid Run and Sonflowerz. Games, vendors and music by area and national bands; events begin at 1 p.m. Friday. Free to the public; www.bashonthefarm.com. • June 18-19: Alexander Quasquicentennial Celebration begins Friday, with a style show, banquet and entertainment by The Jammers at the Dows Community Center. Saturday events include breakfast, parade, car show, entertainment by Sheltered Reality, History Walk, inflatables, Kid’s Tractor Pull, food vendors, a beer garden, street dance, other various games and activities. • June 18-20: North Iowa Fair Flea Market, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. 48 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission; www.northiowafair.org. • June 19: Greek Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 641-423-6238.Annual festival featuring Greek food, bake sale, live Greek music and

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Pam Ingersoll of Mason City looks at the tomatoes Eileen Martin, Nora Springs, is selling at a 2008 North Iowa Farmers Market. dancers, as well as children’s games and activities. Free admission. • June 19: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • June 19: Art Swap, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Senior Center, Charles City. Contact the Charles City Art Center, 641-2286284,ccarts@myclearwave.net. • June 19: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. City Park. • June 19: Burns and Poe with special guests TelluRide and Jonalee White, 8 p.m., Surf Ballroom. Keith Burns, a founding member of Trick Pony, is joined by Michelle Poe, who made a name for herself singing vocals for Dierks Bentley and Hank Williams, Jr.Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door; www.surfballroom.com. • June 19: St.Ansgar Town and Country Day, www.stansgar.org; 2X4 bike ride, activities in the park, food, grand parade. • June 19: Klemme Ag Day. • June 19: Hanlontown Sundown weekend, Pedal pull, tractor pull, parade, kids activities.June 21: Bike ride, ice cream social, watching sun set down the center of the railroad tracks. • June 20: Father’s Day BBQ Cruise, 12:30 p.m., Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake, 641-357-2243, www.cruiseclearlake.com. Food, entertainment and door prizes. Reservations required; $20 adults, $12 children 12 and under. • June 20: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m. City Park.

• June 20: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • June 20: Mason City Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., East Park. • June 20: Charles City Municipal Band concert, 7:30 p.m. in Central Park. • June 22: Tuesday on the Town, 5 p.m. Hampton. Enjoy dining, shopping, farmers market and entertainment. Stores open until 8 p.m. Free municipal band concert in the park. • June 23: Mason City Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. Southbridge Mall. • June 23-27: Worth County Fair, Northwood; Sheltered Reality, Chocolate Crackers band; Moto-Cross motorcycle racing, tractor pull,Aristocrat Car Club display, demo derby, teen dance and more; www.worthcountyfair.com. • June 24: Thursday’s on Main, 6-9 p.m., Downtown Clear Lake. • June 24-27: Dressage Lite Horse Show, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. Region 4 Junior Rider team champions.Talented horse and rider teams perform intricate patterns. • June 25: Friday Night Live, 6—10 p.m., old YMCA parking lot. Free activities for kids, food and music by Half Life, a Midwestbased rock and roll band, with genres ranging from The Beatles to Matchbox 20, Skynyrd to Maroon 5, original and country music. Main Street Mason City. 641-4940003. www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • June 25: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park, with Bob Dorr and The Blue Band. Family-friendly event with live music, children’s games and activities, food and beverages; www.charlescitychamber.com. • June 25: Surf Ballroom Annual Gala Fundraiser, 6-11 p.m., featuring High and Mighty; www.surfballroom.com. • June 25-26: Mason City High School Summer Musical,“The Drowsy Chaperone,” 7:30 p.m., North Iowa Community Auditorium, NIACC. • June 25-26: Swaledale Big Day celebration. • June 25-26: King’s Youth Baseball Classic, Mason City Youth Baseball Complex, 641-494-2910. • June 25-27: Mason City Swim Club Swim meet, Mason City Aquatic Center, 641494-7540; www.masoncityswimming.com. • June 25-27: Water over the Dam Days,

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Calendar Cedar View Boat Park, Nashua; www.nashuaiowa.com, Music by Endless Summer,Wichita, Sheltered Reality, Standing Hamptons; “Getting Ready for Christmas”relay race, kid’s activities, tournaments, parade,Waterhawks Ski Show, fireworks. • June 26: Cannonball Day, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., East Park, 641-423-5328, www.friendsofthe457.org. Live music from Bill Dewey and the Dynamics and the Working Class Band, inflatables, clowns, Mason City Evening Lions barbecue, 1-7 p.m., storytelling and rides on Smoky the Train. Free admission; www.friendsofthe457.org. • June 26: Cannonball Fun Run, 9 a.m. East Park, ages 5-13; 641-422-5999.All runners receive a t-shirt and medal; food, drinks and carnival games follow. the race.Admission, $7 until June 12, $10 after June 12. • June 26: Tour of Gardens and Homes. See unique perennials, annuals and creative use of garden art, at selected gardens in Clear Lake.Tickets $8 in advance, $10 day of tour; 641-357-0700, centralgardens@netins.net, www.centralgardens.org. • June 26: Nora Springs Fireman’s Ball/Buffalo Day. Parade, 4 p.m. (contact Mark Ellis, 641-583-1299); dinner (buffalo burgers, brats, etc.) and free DJ after parade. Whiskey Meltdown at 9 p.m., $5 at gate. • June 26: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., City Park. • June 26: BRAM (Bike Around Mitchell County); registration at 7 am. in Osage. Contact Osage Chamber of Commerce, 641-

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Woodharbor employees carry large flags as they walk in the 2007 Clear Lake Fourth of July parade. 732-3163, chamber@osage.net. • June 26: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • June 27: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m. City Park. • June 27: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515,

• July 1-3: 26th Annual ABATE Freedom Rally,Algona. • July 1-5: July 4th Celebration, downtown Clear Lake, 641-357-2159.This celebration offers a midway with amusement rides, live musical entertainment, fireworks at 10 p.m. Sunday over Clear Lake, parade Monday at 10 a.m. Free admission; www.clearlakeiowa.com. • July 2: Friday Night Out, Osage. Music by The Britons (Beatles tribute band). • July 2-4: Hometown 4th of July celebration, Northwood; Richie Lee, Harry O DJ, games, Rhino, parade, Sheltered Reality, Duck Races, fireworks. • July 2-4: Bullhead Days, Crystal Lake. • July 3: 4th of July Celebration, Scarville; parade, band and burgers, tractor pedal pull; 641-568-3019. • July 3: 4th of July Celebration, Buffalo Center. • July 3: Fireworks in Mitchell, Dusk. • July 3: Mason City Exchange Club Fireworks, Mason City High School Football Stadium.Annual musically choreographed fireworks display featuring entertainment by

the Mason City Municipal Band beginning at 9 p.m. Free admission. • July 3: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • July 3: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., City Park. • July 3: Mason City Municipal Band Concert, 9-9:45 p.m., Mohawk Field. • July 4: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 8:30 p.m., City Park. • July 4: Fireworks Party Cruise, 7 p.m., Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake, 641-357-2243, www.cruiseclearlake.com.Food, live entertainment and door prizes.Admission: $35 reservations required. • July 4: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • July 1-5: America’s Hometown July 4th Celebration, www.charlescitychamber.com. • July 2-4: Stony Point Players,“You Can’t Take It With You,” 7:30 p.m.July 2-3, 2 p.m.July 4, Charles City. • July 5: 54th Annual Town and Country Barbecue, Osage. • July 7-11: North Iowa Fair, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. Grandstand events, food, games, rides, contests, craft show and entertainment. Noon-10 p.m. daily. Free admission, free parking, fee at grandstand; www.northiowafair.org. • July 8: Thursday’s on Main, 6-9 p.m.,

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Calendar Downtown Clear Lake. • July 8-11: Winnebago County Fair, Forest City. • July 8-11: 11th annual Founders’ Day Celebration,Algona. • July 9: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles City. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. • July 9-10: Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Festival, Clear Lake City Park; www.bicyclebluesbbq.com. Ride the trails and enjoy blues bands and barbecue. Friday, 6:30 p.m., live music; Saturday, 7 a.m. fun ride and 1 p.m. circuit bike race; Sunday, 9 a.m. road bike race. Registration fee for bike ride and race. • July 9-10: 30th Annual Duesey Days, Garner,“Remember When....” www.garneriachamber.com. • July 9-11: Thornton Quasquicentennial. Entertainment featuring the Johnny Holm Band, family activities and more; 641-9982415. • July 9-11: Lake Mills July Jubilee. Fun, music and games for all ages; 641-5925253, www.lakemillsiowa.com. • July 10: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • July 10: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., City Park. • July 10: Summer Garden Party, Central Gardens, Clear Lake. Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and scents of a summer garden party, with food and live music, silent

basket auction and live auction.Tickets, $40; www.central-gardens.org. • July 11: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m., City Park. • July 11: Conestoga Cookout, noon-4 p.m., Kinney Pioneer Museum, 641-4231258. Old-fashioned pork barbecue along with special entertainment and exhibits. Cost includes dinner and museum. • July 11: CAR Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Andres Park, Charles City. Custom,Antique, and Rod Association (CAR); 641-228-3850. • July 11: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • July 11: Mason City Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. East Park. • July 14-18: Franklin County Fair, Hampton. • July 15: Thursday’s on Main, 6-9 p.m., Downtown Clear Lake. • July 15-16: Ridiculous Days, Southbridge Mall. • July 15-18: Puckerbrush Days; Inflatable games, kids parade, teen night, Pee Wee Baseball tournament, battle of the businesses, karaoke, car show, fireworks, flight breakfast. • July 16: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park. Music by Chocolate Crackers and YMCA’s Stongman Competition. Familyfriendly event with live music, children’s games and activities, food and beverages; www.charlescitychamber.com. • July 16: Friday Night Live, 6-10 p.m., 119 1st Street N.E. (old YMCA parking lot). Free

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activities for kids, food, music by Brat Pack Radio, the ultimate 1980s musical experience, from the “hair bands”to pop, Eurotechno to rock ’n’roll and R&B to New Wave, complete with costumes, visual effects and audience interaction. Main Street Mason City; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • July 16: Friday Night Out, Osage, Class of 70. • July 16-18: North Iowa Fair Flea Market, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811; Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission; www.northiowafair.org. • July 16-18: Iowa Independent Film Festival, Lake Theatre and Art Center, Clear Lake. Festival will showcase 47 feature and documentary films from independent filmmakers across the country. Some directors will be available to talk about the making of their films; www.iowaindie.org. • July 16-18: Livermore Daze,Vic Ferrari Band , 9 p.m. to midnight July 16; $10 admission.Tractor ride July 17. • July 17: 40th Annual Turkey Days, Grafton; 641-748-2029. • July 17: Survivor Iowa Look Who’s Coming To Town, Floyd Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music by PV and the Phantoms, Survivor auction items, mingle with celebrities.Tickets, $25; proceeds support the Charles City High School Music Department and Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams. • July 17: 14th Annual Clear Lake Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous, Clear Lake City Park. Features wooden, aluminum and fiberglass boats built from the 1920s-60s.

• July 17: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., City Park. • July 17: HeritageFest, noon-10 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 641-423-7301, www.holyfamilymasoncity.com. Festival celebrating our community’s heritages featuring a variety of foods and music, kids games and bingo. Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase. • July 17: HII Youth Show, 9 a.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. Free admission. • July 18: Heritage Festival, Heritage Park of North Iowa, Forest City. Celebration of Scandinavian heritage and customs, with food, demonstrations, church service; www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com. • July 18: HII NISCA Open Show, 8 a.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. Watch this “All-American” breed in halter, performance and games classes.Admission, $1. • July 18: Clear Lake Municipal Band, 3 p.m., City Park. • July 18: Clear Lake Lions Chicken Barbecue and Lioness Pie in the Park. • July 18: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • Juuly 18-23: Winnebago Grand National Rally, Winnebago Rally Grounds,“Hollywood Legends“, Forest City. • July 21-25: Floyd County Fair, Charles City. • July 22: Thursday’s on Main, 6-9 p.m., downtown Clear Lake.

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• July 23: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles City. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. • July 23-24: Up In Smoke BBQ Bash, East Park, 641-421-0577. Great barbecue with nearly 60 teams competing to be number one and great bands. Free admission; tickets sold to purchase barbecue from the vendors. 5 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday; www.globegazette.com/bbq. • July 24: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • July 24: Art Sail, Clear Lake City Park, 641-357-1998. More than 75 artists exhibit in this 32nd annual juried show, displaying and selling their jewelry, pottery, painting, fiber arts, sculptures, prints and more. Food vendors available. • July 24-25: Iowa Storytelling Festival, Clear Lake City Park, 641-357-6133. Storytellers perform ghost stories aboard the Lady of the Lake, 9 p.m. Friday. Saturday, three free performances by the Midwest’s finest storytellers in Clear Lake City Park, 10:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.Admission: Friday $15, Saturday Free. • July 24-25: Lakeside DixieFest, Clear Lake City Park, 641-357-5993.Annual event features five professional Dixieland Bands performing toe-tapping jazz. • July 24: Founder’s Day, Leland, Parade, food and games, Kids pedal tractor pull. • July 24-25: Think Joice Days,Joice. • July 25: 16th annual Greene Herb Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 115 N. Main, Rita Barth, 641-823-4562.Vendors, educational seminars, free admission. • July 25: Heartland Bowhunters Extravaganza, 8 a.m., Highway 65 N.-B20 East. 3-D and 600 Round; www.mohawkarchery.org. • July 25: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • July 26: Iowa All State Jazz Choir, with special guest Ly Tartel, 7 p.m., North Iowa Community Auditorium.Their performance is part of the Iowa Choral Director’s Summer Convention concert series; www.iowachoral.org. • July 27: Midwest Chorale, 7:30 p.m., North Iowa Community Auditorium.This performance is part of the Iowa Choral

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Director’s Summer Convention concert series; www.iowachoral.org. • July 28: Little Singers of Tokyo, 7:30 p.m., North Iowa Community Auditorium. This performance is part of the Iowa Choral Director’s Summer Convention concert series; www.iowachoral.org. • July 28-Aug. 1: Mitchell County Fair, Osage. • July 29: Thursdays on Main, 6-9 p.m., downtown Clear Lake. • July 29: Ensemble of Choral Directors, 1 p.m., North Iowa Community Auditorium, with guest director Eric Whitacre.Their performance is part of the Iowa Choral Director’s Summer Convention concert series; www.iowachoral.org. • July 30: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park. Music by Exit 113. Familyfriendly event with live music, children’s games and activities, food and beverages; www.charlescitychamber.com. • July 31: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • July 31: Bratwurst Daze, Stacyville; www.stacyville.com.

AUGUST EVENTS • Aug. 1: Celebration Iowa, 4 p.m., Clear Lake City Park.The elite 37-member ensemble presents an action packed two-hour show, including song, dance and jazz band favorites. • Aug. 1: Clear Lake Evening Lions Vegetable Hamburger and Sweet Corn feed, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or until sold out, City Park, 641357-5247. • Aug. 1: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • Aug. 4-8: Kossuth County Fair,Algona. • Aug. 6: Friday Night Out, Osage. Music by Highway 9. • Aug. 6: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles City. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. • Aug. 6-7: Summer Dance Cruise/C.L.A.S.S. Car Show, Clear Lake, 641357-2675 or 641-357-6366. Friday evening car ‘cruise’ around Clear Lake at 5 p.m. with entertainment at Best Western. Saturday’s events, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., City Park. Free for spectators. • Aug. 6-8: Seventh annual Kicken-n-

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Chicken Weekend, Chamber Acres and Zeidler Park, Rockwell. • Aug. 6-8: Bara Trac II Dressage Horse Show, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. Region 4 adult team champions.Talented horse and rider teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves in a competition setting. • Aug. 7: Harvest Festival, noon-7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 641-4201823.This event features a pedal tractor pull, food, carnival games, watermelon seed “spit-off” and Battle of the Bands. • Aug. 7: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreetmasoncity.org. • Aug. 7: Heritage Park of North Iowa Tractor Ride, Forest City; 641-585-4332. • Aug. 7-8: Fertile Days, Fertile; Parade, fire truck rides, pedal pull, pet parade, bed races, tater sack and goldfish races,Tug of War, firemen’s breakfast; 641-590-0131. • Aug. 7-8: Wapsi Days, Riceville. Parade, food stands, kids carnival and inflatables. • Aug. 8: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • Aug. 12-15: National Hobo Convention,

Britt. 110th celebration, with crowning of the hobo king and queen, free mulligan stew, parade and flea market; www.brittiowa.com. • Aug. 13: Party In The Park, 5-9 p.m., Central Park. Music by Tara Bleu. Familyfriendly event with live music, children’s games and activities, food and beverages; www.charlescitychamber.com. • Aug. 13-15: Civil War Battle and Encampment, East Park, 641-424-3519. Featuring live entertainment, re-enactment of battle, cannon/mounted cavalry demonstrations, President Lincoln, school of medicine demonstrations, ladies tea, ball and more. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free, donations accepted; www.civilwariowa.org. • Aug. 13-14: Summerfest, Hampton. Games, music and more. • Aug. 13-15: North Iowa Fair Flea Market, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-423-3811. 4-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Free; www.northiowafair.org. • Aug. 14: Back to School Style Show, 11:30 a.m. Southbridge Mall. • Aug. 14: Children’s Pirate Party, Lady of the Lake dockside, 641-357-2243.Admission: Little Pirates $5.Adult supervision, free; www.cruiseclearlake.com. • Aug. 14: Pirate Party Cruise, 7 p.m., Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake, 641-357-2243, www.cruiseclearlake.com. Pizza and DJ; costumes encouraged; $22. • Aug. 14-15: Cedar Valley Memories 15th annual Power Show, Osage. Steam engines, tractors, gas engines, threshing, saw mill, craftsmen, domestic arts demonstrations, music. • Aug. 14-15: Sheffield Sourdough Days. Parade, lunch and family activities in the city park, fireworks, community church service. • Aug. 15: Heartland Bowhunter Extravaganza, 8 a.m., Highway 65 N.-B20 East. 3-D and 600 Round; www.mohawkarchery.org. • Aug. 15: I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa Fair Facility, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free. • Aug. 20: Friday Night Live, 6-10 p.m., 119 1st Street N.E., old YMCA parking lot. Free activities for kids, food, rock and roll by the Jon Hepperly Band. Bike and Car Night — come on out and enjoy the Classic Car Show. • Aug. 20: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles City. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. • Aug. 20-22: Prairie Homestead Antique

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Local and regional Lake, 641-357-2159. Featuring more than artisans display their works, with music, 60 antique dealers selling primitives, potentertainment and activities; tery, glass, furniture, collectibles and more; www.charlescityarts.com. • Aug. 21: Dog Days Triathlon, Belmond. www.clearlakeiowa.com. • Sept. 8-12: Scamp Camp Rally, Clear • Aug. 21: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.Lake. noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. Offer• Sept. 9-11: Gladys Strein Bluegrass ing locally grown produce, plants, flowers Festival, Franklin County Fairgrounds. and fresh baked goods; www.mainstreet• Sept. 10-11: Floyd Gospel Sing. masoncity.org. • Sept. 10-12: Bara Trac II Dressage • Aug. 21: Rock Falls Fun Days, sponHorse Show, North Iowa Fair Facility, 641sored by the Rock Falls Area Betterment 423-3811. Great American/USDF Region 4 Club. 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Smooth-gated hunter horses • Aug. 22: Run for Big Dreams, 5K and stately jumper horses compete in outrun/walk, lunch, games, drawings, family door decorated rings; exhibitors showcase activities,Armour Pugh Memorial Park. a variety of equestrian products.Admission • Aug. 21: 19th Amendment Celebra$2; www.midstateshorseshows.com. tion, 641-228-3336. Celebrate the 90th • Sept. 17: Classic Car Night, 5-8 p.m., anniversary of the signing of the 19th Dave’s Restaurant, 809 S. Grand, Charles Amendment at the girlhood home of sufCity. Door prizes, DJ, food, fun. fragette Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, 2379 • Sept. 18: Autumn Artistry, 9 a.m.-5 Timber Ave.; www.catt.org. • Aug. 28: Encouragement Corp Christ- p.m., Osage. • Sept. 18: Mason City Market, 9 a.m.ian Music Concert, 7 p.m. on the corner of Clark Street and Main Street, Charles City. noon, Central Park, 641-494-0003. 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