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TODAY AUGUST 2017 VOLUME 28 ISSUE 4

Contents FEATURES 3C

ON THE C OVER: Road Trips

The lure of the open road beckons this summer — north, south, east or west.

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North Trip East Trip South Trip West Trip

2 2 C Welcome Home Katie Cole

Drawn to family, affordability and the sense of community connection

2 8 C The Foodie

A picnic for the road

3 8 C In Old Fort Dodge

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EVERY ISSUE 2 0 C Teacher Spotlight 3 2 C Snapshots 3 6 C Shining Star 4 0 C Money Matters 4 2 C Calendar 4 8 C Parting Shot

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It’s the heart of summer and adventures lie just around the corner. You won’t have to go far to see the fabulous points of interest we have visited in this issue.

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CONTRIBUTORS AMELIA ”AMY” PRESLER is the youngest of

10 children by Jack and Virginia Presler. If you talk to her long enough, she will find the connection you have to one of her sisters or brothers – much like six degrees of separation, but in this case, one degree of separation via sibling. Her favorite pastime is reading and her tastes range from historical novels to contemporary family dramas to spy thrillers. Amy works at the Fort Dodge Public Library, which has an outstanding collection of reading material for every age and type of reader and if you come in, she’ll be glad to help you find something to read.

DAWN BLISS

is an Otho native, returned to Fort Dodge from North Carolina after completing active duty service with the U.S. Army. She deployed three times, once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. Prior to enlisting, she was a staff writer for The Messenger from 2000 to 2008.

HAILEY BRUESCHKE

is a recent graduate from Iowa State University where she double majored and attained bachelor’s degrees in both English and Technical Communication. Along with that, she also earned her Associates of Arts degree from Iowa Central Community College years prior. Hailey used to write for the Fort Dodge Today Magazine when she was in high school, covering the student spotlight and class notes sections.

HANNAH WADLE is a junior at Fort Dodge Senior

High. After graduating, she would like to attend Iowa State University to major in Journalism or Business Administration. She enjoys colorguard, writing, and reading. Hannah is involved in Speech club, Teens Against Human Trafficking, colorguard, and choir.

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4 DIRECTIONS, ENDLESS CHOICES!

hen the lure of the open road beckons this summer, follow it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; north, south, east or west. Even if you are short on time, endless possibilities exist in easy, one-day road trips throughout this area of Iowa.

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uel up for adventure by driving north on U.S. Highway 169 to The Chocolate Season, a coffee house in Algona. There, you can not only stop for a cup of coffee or espresso, but also sample an artisan chocolate or two.

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Owned by Erika and Brad Jensen, the shop is actually an outgrowth of Erikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online chocolate business. In fact, they continue to ship handcrafted chocolates nationwide. The shop is at 16 E. State St., across from the Kossuth County Courthouse. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The historic Liberty Fountain in John Brown Park, Humboldt, was created by the Rev. Paul Dobberstein who also created the Grotto of Redemption in West Bend.

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Wine pairs well with chocolate, which is lucky because just a few blocks away, at 112 N. Phillips St., is the tasting room of Train Wreck Winery. Owned by Dallas Clark, the winery is located in the renovated historic Chicago Northwestern depot. The tasting room is only open from noon to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, but the wines are available online, as well as in 185 retail locations throughout the state.

The Grotto of the Redemption Largest man-made grotto in the world West Bend, IA

The Chocolate Season Coffehouse and chocolate shop Algona, IA

Humboldt County Mill Farm Historical Museum Humboldt, IA

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Maren Gabor, of Algona, is a barista at The Chocolate Season, a coffeehouse and chocolate shop on State Street in Algona offering artisan truffles, along with sandwiches, quiche and desserts.

So, with the body indulged you can move on to feed the soul. Travel west on U.S. Highway 18 to Iowa Highway 15, turning south and following the ribbon of road to West Bend, home of The Grotto of the Redemption. A creation of the Rev. Paul Matthias Dobberstein, the Grotto is on the north end of Broadway Avenue. It is actually a composite of nine separate grottos portraying scenes in the life of Christ. It is said to be the largest man-made grotto in the world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Admission is free, but freewill donations are accepted. At the next stop, you can engage your mind by visiting the Humboldt County Mill Farm Historical Museum. From West Bend, take 130th Street, also known as County Road B63, east to U.S. Highway 169 and turn south toward the Humboldt and Dakota City area. The museum is located just east of Dakota City on P56. The complex includes multiple buildings, however, the centerpiece is the Corydon Brown House, a mansion built in the late 1800s by Brown, a farmer and miller who was originally from New York. Admission is $5 for adults with those younger than 18 admitted for free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The complex is closed on Wednesdays. Fort Dodge Today

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Kossuth County Agriculture and Motorsports Museum, 800 East Fair St., Algona. Open 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; admission is $5. The museum office can be contacted at (515) 359-1200.

Historical Society of West Bend, 7 Third St. S.W., West Bend. Complex includes a restored county school house, a replica prairie sod house, a barn museum and the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first post office. Open from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as by appointment. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children between ages 12 and 3 with those younger than 3 admitted for free. The complex can be contacted by calling (515) 200-9234.

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Camp Algona POW Museum, 114 S. Thorington St., Algona. Open 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students, 10 and younger are free. The museum office can be contacted by calling (515) 395-2267.

You Might also visit Frank Gotch statue, located in Bicknell Park, First Avenue North and Ninth Street North, Humboldt. The statue marks where Gotch trained for the title match in which he won the title of World Heavyweight Champion of Professional Wrestling on April 8, 1908.

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain from the 1930s; located inside the gift shop at The Villager at 105 S Broadway Ave., West Bend. The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The business can be contacted by calling (515) 887-2801. Fort Dodge Today

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Amy Link prepares to flip a couple pancakes while in the kitchen of Smoke King Bones Eatery in Stratford. She and her husband, Tom Link, originally opened their restaurant as a barbecue place, but community desire lead them to shift to serving breakfast and coffee.

et to know the people and their specialties on this trip east. Take U.S. Highway 20 east to Stagecoach Road, then turn south and head to the town of Stratford where you can have coffee with the locals at Smoke King Bones Eatery, 825 Shakespeare Ave. Owners Amy and Tom Link moved to town from Virginia four years ago after falling in love with the area during a visit. “I feel like I am on an eternal vacation,” Amy Link says. “It’s just so much fun. People here in town are just so sweet.”

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Stanhope Meat Locker Awared-winning jerky Stanhope, IA

Smoke King Bones Eatery Everything from breakfast casseroles and pancakes to classic eggs and bacon Stratford, IA 8C

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Initially, Smoke King Bones focused on serving barbecue and smoked meats, but Link said she has shifted to serving breakfast because it’s what the community wanted. The eatery is open from 6 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The menu is determined daily by Link and has included everything from breakfast casseroles and pancakes to the classic eggs and bacon. Lunch is offered on Sundays.

Beef sticks are a popular item at the Stanhope Locker in Stanhope. In fact, the historic meat locker has won awards for its beef jerky for the past seven years.

Birthplace of George Reeves, Star of 50’s series “Adventures of Superman” Woolstock, IA

Briggs Woods Park Trails, Outdoor activities Webster City, IA

Just a few miles east along Iowa Highway 175 and then a short jaunt north up Iowa Highway 17 is Stanhope where the Stanhope Meat Locker has been in business since 1946. Located at 465 Parker St., the locker has won awards for its beef jerky for seven years in a row. In addition to its jerky and popular beef sticks, the locker also offers halal beef and lamb. Halal is an Arabic word meaning “permissible” and in this reference relates to a specific way in which the animal supplying the meat was butchered. The locker is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sales and services are also offered online.

Heartland Museum on Iowa Highway 3 World’s largest farm tractor, agriculture hall, teddy bear collection, and hats of the famous Alvina Sellers, “Iowa’s Hat Lady” Clarion, IA Fort Dodge Today

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Eldora: Twister Movie House Iowa Falls: Peter Toth Big Indian Head Jewell: In God We Trust Menagerie Fort Dodge: Cardiff Giant at Frontier Village Manson: Largest Crater in the U.S. Sac City: Worlds Largest Popcorn Ball Ida Grove: Castles of Ida Grove Correctionville: Fighter Plane Park Sioux City: Giant Jesus & Mary, Tire Man, Steel Statue of War Eagle - Friends of White Man, Flight 232 Memorial, Death Spot of Booze - Hating Churchman, Monument of Lewis & Clark’s only fatality Dubuque: Gas Station Jesus, World of Checkers Museum, Mini Replica of the Statue of Liberty, Fenelon Place Elevator, Mysterious Portrait of JFK, Dubuque Shot Tower Dyersville: National Farm Toy Museum, Field of Dreams Ryan: Happy Chef - Now an Umpire, Ryan Veterans Living Memorial Brandon: Worlds Largest Frying pan La Porte City: Auto Thrill Show Memorabilia Waterloo: John Deere & Engine Museum, National Wrestling Museum, Sistine Chapel in Spray Paint, Replica WW1 Trench

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The Wilson Brewer Park Museum and Visitor’s Center in Webster City is housed in the former Illinois Central Railroad Depot.

Next, continue north up Iowa Highway 17 to Briggs Woods Park where there is a wide variety of outdoor activities available. Located at 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, the county park offers wooded hiking trails, a paved multipurpose trail, picnicking spots and a swimming beach, as well as camping and a public golf course. Environment educational programs are regularly offered and canoe and kayaking floats on the Boone River can be set up. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and admission is free. For floats on the river, contact (515) 832-9570.

an actor best known for starring in the 1950s television series “Adventures of Superman.” The actual home where Reeves was born in 1914 was torn down for safety reasons in 2011 after efforts to raise funds to restore it were unsuccessful. Also notable about the town is its sister city relationship with Ban de la Roche, France, and the old French Church located three miles east of town on 330th Street. A number of French immigrants settled in the area and it is said that as late as the 1950s French could still be heard being spoken on the streets of Woolstock.

From Webster City, turn north on North White Fox Road and follow it to 335th Street, which leads to Woolstock. A welcome sign for the small Wright County town lets you know the community is the birthplace of George Reeves,

For the last leg of this trip, make a stop in Clarion to see the hats that once belonged to Alvina Sellers, a Clarion woman who became nationally known as Iowa’s Hat Lady. Around 300 of the more than 6,000 pieces she owned

are displayed at the Heartland Museum on Iowa Highway 3. Among the other exhibits there are a Teddy bear collection, the world’s largest farm tractor and an agriculture hall consisting of restored tractors and other vehicles, as well as a children’s area. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Labor Day. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5 to 13 years and children younger than 5 years are free. Fort Dodge Today

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Swedish Immigrant Museum, 819 Goldsmith St., Stratford. Museum tells the history of the Swede Bend area from the 1845-1945 eras. Contact for tours and appointments.

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Grounded, Grounded, 118 N. Main St., Clarion. A coffee specialty shop with baked goods and sandwiches. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, and 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Wilson Brewer Historic Park and Museum, 220 Ohio St., Webster City. Complex includes historical rail depot, two log cabins, country school, the first Hamilton County courthouse, historical church and a family cemetery. The complex is open 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Eagle Grove Historical Museum, 401 West Broadway, Eagle Grove. Contact Joel Halverson at (515) 4503856 to schedule a tour or visit.

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Dogs have solidified their places in many families. Nowadays, more and more dogs accompany their pet parents on trips to the store, vacations and various recreational pursuits — including trips to the beach or the backyard pool. Many people assume all dogs can swim and swim well. But WebMD advises that not all dogs are natural-born swimmers, and some may be more skillful than others. Unfortunately, there’s no way to gauge a dog’s swimming prowess until the animal is introduced to water. That’s one reason why dog owners must make water safety a priority when taking their pets near water.

Introducing water

Make dogs feel comfortable in the water by gradually introducing them to it. Start in an area that can be controlled, such as a kiddie swimming pool. That’s shallow enough to help dogs if they struggle. Show the dog that the water can be enjoyable. Get in with the dog and let him or her get acclimated to the feeling of water on its paws. Let your pet set the pace, being certain not to force the issue. If you’re at the beach or lakeside, throw a stick progressively further from the shore. This can help the dog incrementally adapt to the feeling of deeper water. Tossing your dog into the water or submerging his head can be traumatic.

Recognizing poor swimmers

Dogs that have large bodies and short legs often do not swim for fun. American Bulldogs, for example, may not be as skilled or as enthusiastic about swimming as Labradors. If your dog gives you a hard time about swimming or struggles to stay afloat, you may not be able to share laps together. Instead, watch him or her carefully around the water to prevent accidents should your pet wander in.

Watching for currents

At the beach, the same currents and rip tides that can pose a threat to humans can threaten dogs. Even strong swimmers can be affected in rough surf, and dogs may not have the intellect to escape currents, so it’s best to avoid the situation. Washed-up fish and seawater also can be threatening to dogs. Dogs may be enticed by the smell of dead fish, but become ill if they consume decomposing marine life. The same is said for drinking seawater. Bring fresh water along to quench the dog’s thirst so he or she will not be tempted to lap up the saltwater.

Life preservers

Dogs riding in boats should be fitted with canine life preservers. These will help dogs stay afloat should they fall in the water, while also making dogs more visible in the water. Water and dogs may seem like a natural fit, but individuals should test their dogs’ swimming abilities and exercise precaution whenever their pets are around water.

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Webster County Museum Boy Scouts of America memorabilia, military pieces, mining and railroad pieces Otho, IA

SOUTH Trip

Dolliver Memorial State Park Trails, prehistoric mounds, 100-foot tall sandstone bluff Lehigh, IA

ocus on local significance during this road trip south. Begin by heading south on Iowa Highway 169 to the Webster County Museum in Otho. Housed in the former Otho Elementary School, 515 School St., the museum includes the largest Boy Scouts of America memorabilia collection in Iowa, as well as pieces related to local military connections, gypsum mining and the railroad. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. An onsite thrift and gift shop is also open during those hours and serves as a fundraiser for the museum. Contact the museum by calling (515) 972-4544.

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Take an even farther step back into area history by taking a hike at Dolliver Memorial State Park near Lehigh. From Otho, follow 255thStreet to Dolliver Park Avenue, then drive straight into the park. Named for U.S. Sen. Jonathan Dolliver, the park offers Des Moines River access, camping and hiking trails. One of the trails leads to a series of mounds built by an early people who lived along the Des Moines River and its tributaries. Also, a trail with educa-

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The Coppras Beds are accessable with a short hike in the woods of Dolliver Memorial State Park near Lehigh. The Coppras Beds are sandstone cliffs cut out by Priaire Creek which runs through the park to the Des Moines River.

Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower Musical bell tower is one of only three Carillion towers in the United States Jefferson, IA

Scranton Water Tower Oldest working water tower in Iowa (built in 1897) Scranton, IA Doreen Wilber Olympic Plaza Honors local Olympic Gold Medal winner Doreen Wilber Jefferson, IA

Leaving the park via the southern gate, take Paragon Avenue to Iowa Highway 175, west, where you can turn south on Iowa Highway 4 and follow it into Jefferson, a Greene County community with distinctly local sites. Located on the town square near the courthouse is the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. Open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, the 14-story musical bell tower is one of only three Carillion towers in the United States. Additionally, the nearby Doreen Wilber Olympic Plaza honors a Jefferson woman took up archery after her husband received a bow and a set of arrows as payment for an auto repair bill. Without professional coaching, she went on to become the first Iowa woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal. She won the gold in archery in Munich, Germany, 1972, setting two world records.

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tional signs leads to the Copperas Beds, a 100-foot-tall sandstone bluff that was carved by the waters of Prairie Creek, revealing petrified wood and mineral deposits.

Ken Trueblood, of Fort Dodge, stops in Dolliver Memorial State Park to consult a map and consider the next leg of his ride. He said he likes to take his motorcycle out on weekends for roadtrips through the area, as well as participte in organzied rides like the Hogs for Dogs Poker Run to benefit Almost Home coming up on Aug. 7.

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or the next unique sight, take F Iowa Highway 4 to its intersection with U.S. Highway 30, the Lincoln Highway, and go west to Scanton. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in town, look up. Scranton lays claim to the oldest working water tower in the state and the ninth oldest in the United States. It was built in 1897.

Doreen Wilber Olympic Plaza honors a Jefferson woman took up archery after her husband received a bow and a set of arrows as payment for an auto repair bill. Without professional coaching, she went on to become the first Iowa woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal

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owever, if water isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going H to quench your thirst, do a bit of backtracking to find a small town bar known for its local-themed cocktails. Take U.S. Highway 30 east to Iowa Highway 4, turn north and go to County Road E18 to reach Paton. Original drinks, as well as a selection of beer and wines, are served in the Tool Bar, 209 Main. The menu for the restaurant includes burgers, entrees, salads and sandwiches. 209 Main is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Contact the business at (515) 968-9109.

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You Might also visit Lincoln Highway statue. The bronze statue of President Abraham Lincoln is located on the Jefferson town square near the Greene County Courthouse. RVP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1875, 115 S. Wilson Ave. Demonstrations by a master furniture maker using historical methods and equipment. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Contact them by calling (515) 975-3083.

Raccoon River Valley Trail. The 56-mile paved bike trail starts at the Jefferson Milwaukee Depot in Jefferson and goes through Cooper, Herndon, Yale, Panora, Linden, Redfield, Adel, Waukee and Clive.

Jefferson Telephone Company Museum, 105 West Harrison St., Jefferson. Located in the Jefferson Telecom business, it is one of the first in the nation dedicated to the preservation of telephone history. The museum is open during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Fort Dodge Today

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WEST Trip Kalsow Prairie State Preserve prairie is said to be centered over the Manson Crater formed by the impact of a large meteorite during the late Cretaceous period Manson, IA

Weigert Farmstead This historical farm has never had electricity or water lines run to the property. Signs explain the various structures on the site and the area is open from dawn to dusk. Palmer, IA

Staying close to the land and those who shaped it, the next stop is only a mile and a half down the gravel road to the Weigert Farmstead, a historical site belonging to Pocahontas County Conservation. The farm at 27575 615th St., Palmer, has never had electricity or water lines run to the property. The last member of the family to live there, Harry Weigert, passed away in 1980, and he had continued to live as he grew up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; using a hand pump for water, chopping wood for heat, using kerosene lanterns, and farming with draft horses. Signs explain the various structures on the site and the area is open from dawn to dusk. Additionally, an annual celebration of agriculture history in the area is held there. The date for this year is Aug. 27.

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e turn to the land in the first leg of this trip by traveling west to the Kalsow Prairie State Preserve. Go 20 miles west on Iowa Highway 7 to Manson, then turn north on County Road N65 and go another four miles. Brown signs point the way to the 160-acre preserve along 280th Avenue. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the prairie was never plowed, used instead as a hayfield and pasture. Forge your own trail through the tall grasses, just as the first pioneers had to do, but watch for â&#x20AC;&#x153;prairie potholesâ&#x20AC;? or marshy areas. Also, the prairie is said to be centered over the Manson Crater formed by the impact of a large meteorite during the late Cretaceous period.

Orange blooms bring color to the wavy green grasses of the Kalsow Prairie State Preserve located between Manson and Palmer. The 160 acres of the preserve have never been plowed and contain prairie potholes which are marshy, depressed areas. 18C

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The Udder Cow Ice cream shop and restaurant known for its sandwiches and tenderloins Rolfe, IA

The state’s largest rocking horse is one of the many interesting statues and elements found in the landscaped yard of Mary and Dan Allen, of Rolfe.

Iowa’s Largest Rocking Horse Found at the home of Mary and Dan Allen ‑ the property is still the private home of the Allens, so while visitors are welcome, please don’t litter during your visit Rolfe, IA

A common resident of early farmsteads, the draft horse, is the next sight on this trip. The state’s largest rocking horse can be found at the home of Mary and Dan Allen, 803 Broad St., Rolfe. To get there from the Weigert Farmstead, take County Road N65 north until it crosses Iowa Highway 3 and becomes into Iowa Highway 15. Originally painted to look like the Budweiser Clydesdales, the horse is now pink in honor of Mary Allen and her fight against breast cancer. Also found on their property is the 11.5-foot-tall Cy the Cyclone statue that previously stood before Jack Trice Stadium in Ames and a Freedom Rock painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorenson in honor of Vietnam veterans that is soon to be joined by a Freedom Bell. Though the yard looks like it’s a public park, the property is still the private home of the Allens, so while visitors are welcome, Mary Allen said please don’t litter as you wander through. “I’m pretty used to looking out the window and seeing random people walking around my yard,” she said.

DON’T MISS BYRON’S BAR Almost every small town bigger than a crossroad in Iowa has a bar. However, no other town in Iowa has a bar as unique, colorful, interesting and full of character as Byron’s in Pomeroy — it also has one of the largest collections of Grateful Dead art — anywhere. Owner Byron Stuart — in his trademark bib overalls, tie-dyed shirts and Crocs — can be found on Sunday nights introducing the week’s featured musical act. Artists call Stuart to play there because of the unique “vibe” and the respect acts are given. “If you’re going to talk,” Stuart will tell the audience, “go outside.” Byron’s is a unique experience for the patron and music fan who may even end up going home with a fabulous door prize — an honored tradition during set breaks — including original photographs by unofficial house photographer Roger Feldhans and the coveted “Byron’s” back scratcher. Byron’s is located in downtown Pomeroy. Most Sunday night shows start at 5 or 6 p.m.

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Q: What is your name and where are you from? A: Dawn Humburg from Clear Lake, Iowa. Q: What do you teach and at what school? A: I teach freshman and sophomore accounting at Iowa Central Community College. Q: How long have you been a teacher? A: 26 years. Q: How long have been teaching this school? A: All 26 years have been here at ICCC. Q: What other jobs have you held? A: I’ve been an accountant in Colorado at a law firm. At the Mason City Charter Service I was an accountant, I have written questions for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam, and I have designed the online delivery for a bachelor’s degree in accounting for a company in Canada. Q: What is the best part of being a teacher? A: The students. I get a kick out of it when the lightbulb comes on. Students getting the concept that I’m trying to get across is a great moment as a teacher. Students think that we teachers are “all knowing” about everything when in reality, I learn from my students every day. Sometimes it’s not always practical stuff but new slang and dance moves. In order to be a great professor you must be a great learner. Q: Why did you become a teacher? A: The dean of business at Iowa Central asked me to teach tax accounting. I had graduated with my bachelor’s degree about three months before that. First time teachers find out if teaching is for them or not for them. I discovered that it’s absolutely for me and I love it.

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“I get a kick out of it when the lightbulb comes on. Students getting the concept that I’m trying to get across is a great moment as a teacher.,”

- Dawn Humburg Q: Who inspired you when you were a student? How did they inspire you? A: My high school accounting teacher. She was a recent graduate and younger so we weren’t that far apart in age difference. She knew that I had high morals and ethics, and was the first teacher who relied on me to apply those morals and ethics. Q: What are some of your favorite memories or funniest moments as a teacher? A: There are so many funny moments. The really funny stuff I can’t put in print. Some of my favorites are when us teachers and students dress up for Halloween. We have lip sync battles with accounting students. One year, I dressed up in a very large sumo suit while lip syncing.

Q: If you could pursue any other career, what would it be? A: Law enforcement or forensic accounting. I was very athletic when I was younger and still am today so a career that involves moving around. My dad was a Navy man so I have considered the Navy. Q: What are your hobbies? A: Picture framing, reading, 3-D art, traveling, drum corps/bugel corps, interior design, decorating, and swimming. I enjoy spending time with my family, too.

Good

Reads

Summer is winding down, but the books of summer are not. We have a treasure trove of new titles for you to choose from, so please stop in and we (I) will help you find just what you’re looking for. Some of the best books of August that I think you should look for are below. For all the other new books that I recommend that I can’t include here because of space, go to our website www.fortdodge.lib.ia.us click on catalog, and then Amy’s picks.

Amelia Presler, F.D. Public Library

New People

by Danzy Senna

The Ready Made Thief

by Sarah Perry

See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt

A re-imagining story of Lizzie Borden and the murder of her father and step-mother.

My Absolute Darling

by Gabriel Tallent

Mrs. Fletcher

by Tom Perrotta

A 46-yr-old divorcee whose beloved son has just left for college finds a new adult pastime when she becomes the object of someone’s adult fantasy.

A 14-yr-old girl who has lived an isolated existence with her father comes to realize she could have a different life after she meets an older boy who adores her and introduces her to another way of living.

A young black couple about to get married has everything going for them until the woman becomes fixated on another man and throws everything into doubt.

Are You Sleeping

by Kathleen Barber A woman who changes her name and re-invents her life because of her father’s murder has it all come crumbling down after a podcast investigating the murder becomes popular. Fort Dodge Today

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Welcome Home Katie Cole By Dawn Bliss

-Messenger photo by Dawn Bliss

“We have everything we need right here,” she said. “Just look around. With the addition of the winery and the brewery we have even more venues for live music and local artists. The shops downtown are great, and for outdoor enthusiasts, we have water trails, parks and a recreation trails system.” For young families, even more amenities are available, Cole said, like Fort Frenzy and the Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center.

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Young professionals may be drawn to

bright lights and big cities when they first launch careers, but Fort Dodge

native Katie Cole was drawn to family,

affordability and the sense of community connection she found in her hometown.

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Young professionals may be drawn to bright lights and big cities when they first launch careers, but Fort Dodge native Katie Cole was drawn to family, affordability and the sense of community connection she found in her hometown.

Young professional Kaite Cole pauses on the stairs in the atrium of UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. A Fort Dodge native, she decided to return to her hometown for a position with UnityPoint Health after considering the cost of living differences between here and Kansas City.

Katie Cole works in her office at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center. She completed her MBA at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, in 2015 then decided to return to her hometown to take a position with UnityPoint rather than locating in Kansas City to begin her career.

Cole graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 2008. She then attended Iowa Central Community College for two years before transferring to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2012 with a double major of marketing and management. After a brief sojourn to Texas, she returned to Northwest Missouri State to complete her master’s of business administration (MBA).

She made the decision to return to her hometown in 2015, accepting a position as a recruitment specialist with UnityPoint Health. “I had been back to see friends and family before,” Cole said, “but coming back to live here I really noticed the increase in activities and all the new stores and improvements along Fifth Avenue. It gave me a different perspective than when I was younger.” As a recruiter, Cole meets with potential doctors, nurses, specialists and other medical providers and shares with them the benefits of practicing in what they may consider a rural area.

-Messenger photo by Dawn Bliss

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I really w anted to be ne ar family after con and sidering the traff and high ic cost of l iving in Kansa s City, Fort Dod ge won

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“I was looking at either Kansas City or here,” she said. “I really wanted to be near family and after considering the traffic and high cost of living in Kansas City, Fort Dodge won.”

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We have a full show room for you to browse and sample our products, or to have your water tested. “

• A wide variety of water coolers, and coffee brews, to meet any need.

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• Coffee Service is easy to use pre-measured filter packs, single serve pods, or K-Cups, for home or office. Don’t forget the creamers and sugar, we have it all! • Softener Salt delivered into your salt tank. No more lugging around heavy bags of salt from the store. • Sqwincher electrolyte replacement mix in a wide variety of flavors. Help beat the summer heat, by staying hydrated.

From left to right Steve, Jim, Aaron, Sheri, CJ, Mike, Rick, Brian Just a few We can arrange for regular delivery or have any product added to your delivery by calling our office at 515-576-6481 or 800-397-0025. Our website is available 24/7 for you to view our products and services www.fdwater.com.

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CENTER

STAGE 524 Central Avenue Fort Dodge, IA 955-2330

Handcut Steaks • Pasta • Seafood

515-576-2010

Located Inside

Jct Hwys 169 & 20 Fort Dodge

Meeting & Party Rooms Available!

Your Other Family Doctor!

‘‘

2807 N. 15th St. • Fort Dodge 955-3631

Hours: M-F: 8-5 • Thurs: 8-6 • Sat: 8-Noon

Tax FREE

Fri., Aug. 4th & Sat., Aug. 5th

Weekend

alk4th, Sidew Fri., August Sales Sat., August 5th

Sun., August 6th

We have a full show room for you to browse and sample our products, or to have your water tested. “

• A wide variety of water coolers, and coffee brews, to meet any need.

217 So. 25th St. • Ft. Dodge, Iowa

of the great brands we are proud to represent

MON 11AM-9PM TUES-SAT 11AM-10PM SUN 10AM-2PM

We also have a full show room for you to browse and sample our products, or to have your water tested. We are open Monday Friday 8-5 and Saturday 8-Noon.

Just a few of the great brands we are proud to represent

SPECIALS

Mon-Fri 10am - 9pm • Sat 10am- 8pm • Sun 12pm - 6pm

3016 5th Ave. So. • Fort Dodge 24 Hour Service: 515-576-6676

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CATERING ORDER TO GO

809 CENTRAL AVE www.oldebostons.com 515-955-5333

Find coverage confidence. Offroad • Commercial • Farm Service AutomobileTires & Wheels

920 3rd Avenue South Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-573-2316 www.blanden.org

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-Messenger photo by Dawn Bliss

“Most providers are used to being in a big city because that’s where they have been training,” she said. “It’s a different atmosphere here. You have to find your fun.” Cole suggests people new to town contact the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance for possible ways to get involved. She also said she pushes people to join the Fort Dodge Young Professionals group, as well. “There are so many things to do in a variety of interest areas,” Cole said. “Many of them I had no idea about while growing up here. Get involved in the community. You won’t meet people unless you volunteer. Find ways to connect with people and the community.” Don’t be afraid to try something new, she added. Join a committee you might not otherwise think to join. It helps you to meet people of different backgrounds, experiences and interests. For Cole, she said being a part of the Frontier Days committee this year led her to meet new people from outside her usual network of friends and associates.

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“It surprised me how many younger people come back to live here,” Cole said, “and a lot of younger people who are here are not originally from here. They’re being drawn in by jobs, amenities and just the community itself.”

“

It surprised me how many

younger people come back to live here and a lot of younger people who are here are not originally

from here. They’re being drawn

in by jobs, amenities and just the

community itself.”

Sarah Ester, human resources coordinator, left, Katie Cole, recruitment specialist, and Jadi Wilson, medical education program coordinator, sit down for a meeting in their offices at UnityPoint Trinity Health Regional Medical Center.

FOODS CATS & DOGS

Fort Dodge familyPET

should NEVER eat

W O SH OUR Y F F O PET

Nutritious diets are essential to long-term pet health. Many well-intentioned pet owners feed their pets foods they believe are nutritious, only to learn that certain foods, even those deemed healthy for humans, can be quite dangerous to dogs and cats. Before caving into the temptation to share snacks with their pets, pet owners should recognize the common foods pet welfare organizations list as the most likely to contribute to pet poisonings worldwide.

Chocolate

Chocolate is accountable for roughly one-quarter of all toxic exposures. Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause excessive thirst and urination, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm, and seizures. Serious cases can be fatal. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are especially dangerous for pets.

Grapes/raisins

Grapes, raisins, sultanas, and currants, whether raw or cooked, can cause kidney failure in dogs. Not all dogs are affected. However, these fruits should be avoided. Symptoms include lethargy, diarrhea and vomiting within 24 hours of consumption.

Macadamia nuts

These nuts can cause depression, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia in dogs.

Hops

Commonly used for brewing beer, hops have become a greater risk for pets now that home brewing as a hobby or side business has become popular. When ingested, hops can cause a rapid heart rate, anxiety, vomiting, and other abdominal symptoms. Essential oils and tannins in hops also can cause high fever when pets ingest them.

Milk and dairy

Do not give dogs and cats milk to lap up, and avoid giving them high amounts of cheese and other dairy foods. Pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Therefore, diarrhea and digestive upset is likely to occur when pets consume dairy.

Onions/garlic

These aromatic ingredients are not a good idea for pets, particularly cats. Onions contain an ingredient called thiosulphate, which is toxic to cats and dogs. The ingestion of onions and onion-related foods can cause a condition called hemolytic anemia. This is damage to red blood cells that causes the cells circulating throughout the pet’s body to burst.

Xylitol

Keep pets away from sugarless gums and candies that contain Xylitol, which also may be used in toothpaste. The substance causes insulin to release in most species, which can lead to liver failure.

Pet owners should be aware that the foods they eat regularly may not be safe for their pets. Always consult with a veterinarian before giving pets foods commonly eaten by humans.

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ho doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love a good road trip? There is nothing like packing up the car, blasting the tunes and heading out on the open road. But as fun as road trips can be, keep in mind that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to spend too much money on food and snacks, and when it is a long road trip and you are trying to get to your destination, you do not want to have to spend a lot of time finding a place to eat. So grab the cooler, pack it with ice packs, and find the perfect place to have a picnic. Then enjoy the easy meal you have already prepared.

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Cranberry Chicken Wrap

1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast or can of chicken, drained 1 cup chopped apple

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of Miracle Whip 1/4 cup dried cranberries

3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 tortillas

1/2 cup fresh baby spinach In a small bowl, combine the chicken, apple, 1/4 cup Miracle Whip, cranberries, feta cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread remaining Miracle Whip over tortillas. Top with chicken mixture and spinach. Serve open-faced or rolled up and secured with toothpicks.

Crack Pretzels

1 bottle Orville Redenbacher popcorn oil 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 pack dry ranch dressing mix 1 teaspoon dill weed 2 pounds of Rold Gold pretzels Mix the oil, salt, dressing mix and dill weed together. Put it all in a 2-gallon sealable plastic bag with the pretzels, shake, and let sit for a few hours.

Classic Italian Pasta Salad 1 (16 oz.) package fusilli or rotini pasta 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed

1/2 pound slice pepperoni, cut in half 1 large green bell pepper, diced

1 (10 oz.) can black olives, drained 1/4 teaspoon white sugar

1 (8 oz.) bottle Italian salad dressing Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat the noodles dry with a clean dish or paper towels to get some of the water off. In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, pepperoni, green pepper, olives and sugar. Pour in salad dressing and toss to coat. Let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours for the flavors to come together before serving. Fort Dodge Today

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• Family businesses account for 64 percent of U.S. gross domestic product, generate 62 percent of the country’s employment, and account for 78 percent of all new job creation.1 • Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Studies have shown about 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-controlled and represent the full spectrum of American companies from small business to major corporations.2 • The greatest part of America’s wealth lies with family-owned businesses. Family firms comprise 80 to 90 percent of all business enterprises in North America.3

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1 Astrachan, J.H. and Shanker, M.C. (2003), Family Businesses’ Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A Closer Look. (http://coles.kennesaw.edu/centers/cox-family-enterprise/cox-family-documents/FB-in-US-2003.pdf). 2Astrachan, J.H. and Shanker, M.C. (2003), Family Businesses’ Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A Closer Look. (http://coles.kennesaw.edu/centers/cox-family-enterprise/cox-family-documents/FB-in-US-2003.pdf). 3 Astrachan, J. H. and Shanker, M. C. (2003), Family Businesses’ Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A Closer Look. Family Business Review, 16: 211-219. Retrieved November 2012: (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1741-6248.2003.tb00015.x/abstract).

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Dan and Cathy Moore, of Fort Dodge ride their 2014 Victory Cross Country Touring bike along Hawkeye Avenue as they return to Amigos during the 2016 Angel Ride to Save the TaTas. The event is a fundraiser to help fight breast cancer. Last year over 400 riders took part in the event.

Hope Miller, 12, poses in the background during a human foosball game after her team, the Fearless Fruits, scored a goal at the Webster County Fair Friday. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teammate, Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, 12, smiles in the foreground. Both are members of the Washington Winners 4-H club.

Gabby Petersen, 7, of Fort Dodge, enjoys her second slice of juicy cold watermelon Saturday during the Farm Bureau Watermelon Feed at the Webster County Fair. 32C

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Cassidy Brigger, right, helps her son, Atlas Naeve, 3, both of Fort Dodge, paint during an Art in the Park event at Snell-Crawford Park Sunday. The event encouraged parents and guardians to come work on art with their children.

Carson Collins, of Barnum, stops to chat with his friend Jayden Condon, 15, as she goes through some of the prizes she got at the Wednesday morning Sheep Show at the Webster County Fair. The Condon family, like many other 4-H families, camp on the grounds for the duration of the fair.

Janyla Manard, 9, of Fort Dodge, right, pours some lemonade with the help of Makyia Thomas, 12, along 4th Avenue South Wednesday afternoon. Alyssa Hopen, 10, center, looks on. With temperatures on the rise, the three girls started a lemonade stand on Tuesday. Thomas said they have been using the money to buy more supplies for the business.

Cloe Thomas, 4, of Camden Point, Missouri, slides down an inflatable slide at the Webster County Fair Friday. Thomas was visiting relatives who live in Clare.

Tiana Vandivier, 8, of Fort Dodge, enjoys some fresh squeezed lemonade and her flag themed glasses Saturday during the Fort Dodge Fireworks celebration at Fort Frenzy.

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snapSHOTS August Nolan Naso, 8, of Kamrar, makes his pick for the Fort Dodge Grain Silo Mural project at Crossroads Mall Tuesday afternoon. Brooke Axness, an intern for the city of Fort Dodge, looks on. Votes are cast by placing a kernal of corn in a jar next to the silo of choice.

Orville Ehwegen shows a carved number 99 that was given to him for his 99th birthday last year. Ehwegen, of Sac City, will turn 100 on Aug. 21

Mitch Halverson, of Fort Dodge, leads a pack of runners and walkers at the Third Thursday Fit Night Thursday night. The American flag flies high in the background near Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoe Fit Company. About 150 people attended.

Cheryl Karney, left, her sister-in-law Diane Karney, center, and Donna Pitsor, all of Fort Dodge, look over a map of Iowa recently while enjoying a day trip together in Dolliver State Park near Lehigh.

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Heather Harkema, of Hampton, lead singer for the band Far From Innocent, opens up the annual Shellabration Concert Saturday night at the Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex.

Lexi Parr, along with members of the RubyBlonde Band, perform Saturday evening during the Fort Dodge Fireworks celebration at Fort Frenzy.

Austin Madison, of Whiting, just misses roping his calf Thursday night during rodeo action at the Webster County Fairgrounds.

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h t i m S n a o J a s s i r a r M a t shinings WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME/AGE? Marissa Joan Smith, 16 years old

WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU GO TO AND WHAT GRADE ARE YOU IN? Fort Dodge Senior High, 11th Grade

PLEASE TELL OUR READERS A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I have been involved in dance since I was two, and I have been involved in music since fifth grade. I play the trumpet in marching band, concert band, and jazz band at Senior High and will take the podium for the next two years to serve as drum major. I have been in multiple honor choirs throughout my choral career, and have been involved in four musicals. This past year, I sang in Vox Femina, and next year I will sing in the A Capella choir. I danced competitively with United All Stars for two years, under the teachings of my current coach at Senior High. I have been on the Dodger Dance team for two years now. Musicals are my favorite part of the arts, since it combines both dancing and singing. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING INVOLVED IN THE ARTS? My favorite thing about being involved in the arts is the amount of people I get to work with and be around. There is such a diverse community of students at Senior High that take part in the different arts, and I am lucky enough to get to know people from all aspects of the arts department. I have dance friends, band friends, choir friends, and musical friends that I love dearly. All people in the arts come from different backgrounds and histories, but we all unite together to create something beautiful, which really means a lot to me.

Marissa Smith in the FDSH Musical Pajama Game

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WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOUR PROGRESS AS A DANCE STUDENT? A person who has influenced my progress as a dance student would be my dance coach, Emily Eastwood. She has been a role model in my life for the past four years, and she has made a huge impact on my life. Through her love of dance, she showed my just how important the arts are. She inspires me every day to push myself to become a better dancer and an all around better person.

Marissa Smith Chosen as drum major

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WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOUR PROGRESS AS A CHOIR STUDENT? As a choir student, Miss Wankum, my choir teacher, has influenced my progress greatly. It wasn’t until my year with her in Vox Femina that I realized just how strong of a bond music can create. Miss Wankum promoted the idea that music bonds people together and that our choir was a family, which helped me create really strong friendships with my fellow ladies of Vox Femina. She taught me that in singing, everyone is important and that music can help us through any struggling times, and can make our happy times shine even brighter. Through this, my passion for singing developed and was made so much stronger through the help of Miss Wankum and the friends I had made through music.

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oldFORTDODGE Carol Foltz

Duncombe Eilers house hotel

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magine you are a traveling salesman in 1875, a businessman looking to establish a company here in 1890 or a newlywed couple in 1900 on your way through Fort Dodge on a honeymoon trip. In each of these scenarios, one location could accommodate your needs. The Duncombe/Eilers Hotel was built in 1858. The first business there was Green, Weare and Co., bankers. Next, The Northwest newspaper had its printing office there. It was at one time, the post office. The U.S. Army Provost Marshal office held the building from 1862 to 1866. The building was then remodeled as a home and rented, first to John H. Taaffe, then to F.D. Stone. In 1872, the building became the Duncombe Hotel, owned by John F. Duncombe, one of the early Fort Dodge leaders.

After additions were built on the north and west sides, the hotel became one of the largest and most prominent hotels in the northwest part of the state. There was no serious competition until the Wahkonsa Hotel was built in 1910. The building’s style was Italianate, featuring a low-hipped roof and decorated brackets under the eaves. It was located only three blocks from the Illinois Central depot, but also had close access to the other railroad depots in town, as well as being close to livery stables. “Illustrated Fort Dodge” described the hotel as “built of brick, heated by steam, and lighted by both gas and electricity. The office, writingrooms, parlors and sample-rooms are large and commodious, and the main part of the building is four stories high.”

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The hotel underwent a major remodel in 1886, costing $4,000 or $5,000. Today’s equivalent would be around $110,000 to $135,000. The Northwest Chronicle stated in September 1886, “Mr. Duncombe deserves great credit for the liberal manner in which he is expanding his money in order to give our city a first-class hotel.” The hotel accommodated a variety of businesses throughout the years, including restaurants, a laundry, a barbershop, potato chip factory and tailor shop. One of the restaurants in later years was called The Cellar. In 1913, L.D. Eilers bought the hotel and changed the name from Duncombe to Eilers. Ownership passed to his son, T.D. Eilers, in 1936, then to L.D. Eilers’ son-inlaw, Ed Karsjens, in 1937. Ed Karsjens’ son James became the manager in 1950. Ben and George Loots bought it in 1965, and by 1994, it was owned by Joe McMahon. Over the years, the hotel changed focus from primarily overnight guests to more long-term stays. On Feb. 4, 1994, the saga of the Duncombe/Eilers Hotel came to an end. A fire was started by a child playing with a cigarette lighter. Fifty-four people were left homeless and one person died.

The Cellar restaurant moved location and for many years operated at the Budget Host Inn at U.S. Highway 169 and Business Highway 20. That location is now the Eilers Steak House. Today, the Fort Dodge Public Library stands on the site where thousands of people had stayed during their visits to the city.

This woodcut image shows the Duncombe House, a hotel next to the City Square in Fort Dodge. The Italianate style is shown by the low hipped roof and decorated brackets under the eaves.

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Unless you live near an amusement park that does a lot of advertising, you probably didn’t know that Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day. Actual roller coasters provide people with thrills. But as an investor, how can you stay calm on the “roller coaster” of the financial markets?

Here are some suggestions:

Know what’s in front of you

If you’ve ever ridden a roller coaster in the dark, you may find it scarier than if you boarded it in daylight – after all, it can be unsettling not to know where you’re going. The same can be said about investing: If you have no idea what’s in front of you, you might find the journey unnerving – and if that happens, you could make panicky decisions, which are usually bad ones. So prepare for the inevitable market volatility – it’s a normal part of the investment landscape.

Buckle up

When you’re on a roller coaster, you need to buckle your seat belt or use a restraint. You want to have the excitement of the ride, but you certainly don’t want to take unnecessary risks. And you can enjoy some of the excitement of investing without incurring more risk than you are comfortable with, too. One way to lower your risk level is to diversify across a range of investments – stocks, bonds, government securities, and so on. That way, if a market downturn primarily affects just one type of investment, you’ll have some protection. However, although diversification can reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t protect against all losses or guarantee a profit.

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Choose a strategy for the journey.

Different people have different ways of handling a roller coaster ride. Some like to throw their hands up, enjoying the feeling of abandon, while others hold on tightly to the bar in front of them. When you invest, you also need a strategy that works for you, and the best one may be the simplest: Buy quality investments and hold them for the long term. How long is “long term”? It could be 10, 20, 30 years or more. Famed investor Warren Buffet says his favorite holding period is “forever.” If you’ve chosen a mix of quality investments appropriate for your risk tolerance, you may be able to hold them until either your goals change or the investments themselves undergo some transformation.

You can’t take out all the twists and turns of the investment road, but by following the above suggestions, you can help make the ride less stressful – and possibly more rewarding.

Stay for the whole “ride.”

When you hop on a roller coaster, you’ve got no choice – you’re staying until the ride is over. As an investor, though, you can exit the investment world whenever you like. But if you take a “time out” from investing every time the market drops, you risk still being out of the market when it rallies – and the early stages of a rally are often when the biggest gains occur. Furthermore, if you keep investing during a “down” market, you’ll be buying shares when their price has dropped, which means your dollars can go further – and you’ll be following one of the basic rules of investing: “Buy low.” Article copyright © 2017 Edward Jones. All rights reserved. Member SIPC.

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August 2

Solar Eclipse - Lunch & Learn, 11:30am - 12:30pm, Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, FREE Legacy Learning Caning w/ Tom Eddy, 5:30 pm ArtSpace, 531 2nd St, Webster City

3 Day Workshop Dazzling Hues, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Blanden Art Museum, $20 for Members and $30 for Non-Members

August 5

Poker Run--- In The Fight To Win Against Lou Gehrigs, registration 10:00 - 11:00 am, $5 per hand (meal included)

August 1

Desiring The Arts Festival Opening Night: Broadway, Dance and More , 7:00pm, McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts, Tickets include all events (6 days) $20/$25 at the door

Fit This Run/Walk, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Fit This 1208 1st Ave S, run, walk a dog, push a stroller, etc., FREE

August 3

Growth Alliance 48th Annual Golf Outing, Fort Dodge Country Club Urban Tree Selection, 6:30 pm Webster County ISU Extension, 217 S. 25th Street, FREE

Desiring The Arts Festival: The Last Five Years, 7:00pm, McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts, Tickets include all events (6 days) $20/$25 at the door

Friendship Haven Legends Tailgate featuring entertainment by the Brad Meyers Band, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friendship Haven, $15 or $25/couple Evening Paddle - Brushy Creek State Park, 8:00pm - 9:00pm, Brushy Creek State Park, FREE

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Webster County ISU Extension Monthly Horticulture Clinic: Dividing Perennial Plants, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Webster County/ISU Extension Outreach, FREE Open Studio (16+), 2:00pm - 5:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm,

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The Global Leadership Summit, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, Cost: $209

August 6

Desiring The Arts Festival: Will Brahm, 7:00pm, McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts, Tickets include all events (6 days) $20/$25 at the door

August 8

Color Your World - Adult Coloring, 11:30 am - 7:00pm, FD Public Library, FREE Elderbridge Alliance Ribbon Cutting, 1:30 - 2:00 pm, 308 Central Ave

August 10 - 12

Desiring The Arts Festival, 7:00pm 9:00pm, McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts

Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash, Friday August 11th - 5:30 pm gates open, 6:00 pm children’s games, 6:45 pm presentation of colors, 6:50 introduction of teams & Awakening of the Dragon Ceremony followed by Shimkat Sprint Cup, 8:30 - 10:30 pm Pop Rocks performs

August 12

Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash Saturday August 12th 7:00 am - 10:00 am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 am Races start, Badger Lake Kennedy Park, 2:00 pm Breast Cancer Survivor Ceremony Market On Central, historic downtown Fort Dodge, Central Avenue, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., includes vendors of food, crafts and activities.

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New Age Media Productions Ribbon Cutting, 4:00pm, New Age Media Productions, 12 N 10th Street

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Clever Together (2-5), 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Blanden Art Museum, $3 for Members and $5 for Non-Members

Pressed Flower Art, 2:00pm - 4:00pm , Blanden Art Museum, $25 for Members and $35 for Non-Members

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August 16

Family Fun and Praise Nights, 6:00pm 8:00pm, First Covenant Church, FREE Manpower Ribbon Cutting, 4:30 pm, 1408 5th Ave S And Then There Were None, 7:00pm 9:00pm, Hawkeye Community Theatre, $10 Legacy Learning Caning w/ Tom Eddy, 8:30 pm ArtSpace, 531 2nd St, Webster City

August 17

Employment Law; Speaker: Stu Cochrane, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, Growth Alliance, 24 North 9th Street, $10 for Members, $15 for Non-Members

And Then There Were None, 7:00pm 9:00pm, Hawkeye Community Theatre, $10

August 18

And Then There Were None, 7:00pm 9:00pm, Hawkeye Community Theatre, $10

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August 19

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3rd Thursday Fit Night, 5:30 pm sign-up, 6:00 run/walk begins, Brown Shoe Fit, FREE

Hillbilly Sales and Flea Markets, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Webster County Fairgrounds, Gate admission $1.00 per person 12 and over

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August 20

Hillbilly Sales and Flea Markets, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Webster County Fairgrounds, Gate admission $1.00 per person 12 and over

August 22

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August 23

Open Studio (16+), 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Blanden Art Museum, $5 for Bring Your Own Supplies, $15 to use Blanden Supplies; $15 per 25 lbs bag of clay, with a $20 Firing Fee

August 26

Art Work of a Fort Dodge Native Daniel Rhodes, Blanden Art Museum, Art Reception, FREE

August 24

Clever Together (2-5), 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Blanden Art Museum, $3 for Members and $5 for Non-Members

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Throwing On The Wheel Workshop (16+), Blanden Art Museum, $5 for Members and $10 for Non-members

Market On Central, historic downtown Fort Dodge, Central Avenue, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., includes vendors of food, crafts and activities.

August 31

Life Drawing (18+), Blanden Art Museum, $10 to $20 depending on model

2-Day Workshop: Funtography, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Blanden Art Museum, $25 for Members and $35 for Non-Members

August 28

FD Choral Society Rehearsals - 50th Anniversary Season, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, FREE

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WEST Trip

By this time, sharing a cool treat with travel buddies may be in order and it can be found at a place in Pocahontas called the Udder Cow. From Rolfe, take Iowa Highway 15 south to Iowa Highway 3, then go west. An ice cream shop and restaurant known for its sandwiches and tenderloins, the Udder Cow is located at 206 N.W. Seventh St. You’ll know the spot, said Elizabeth Mauritz, whose family owns the business. It has a purple and white cow painted on the outside. 46C

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Thomas Melohn, of Pocahontas, concentrates on swirling a small bowl of flavored ice cream at The Udder Cow, a popular ice cream shop and restaurant in Pocahontas.

“A lot of our business seems to be people from Des Moines headed to Lake Okoboji,” she said. “We are right on their route and they stop, I think, because they see the cow and become intrigued.” The Udder Cow is open from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, and from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The restaurant can be contacted by calling (712) 845-6058.

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Chautauqua Building, Chautauqua Park Historic District, Sac City. It is the only complete Chautauqua building left in the state and includes photos and information on the adult education movement of the early 1900s. The park also contains a pioneer cabin. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Swan Fountain in Town Square, Lake City. The park is open to the public and lights come on at dusk to highlight the fountain.

Fonda Museum, 110 N. Main St., a private museum operated by Jan and Gib Alpers in a restored opera house. Open on special occasions or by appointment. Admission is free. Appointments can be made by calling (712) 288-6675 or (712) 288-6675.

Calhoun County Historical Museum, 150 High St., Rockwell City. Open from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from April 30 to end of September. Special tours and groups can contact the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secretary at (712) 297-7440. The museum office can be contacted at (712) 297-8139.

Historic Central School, 211 South Center St., Lake City. Open 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Contact (712) 464-8639.

Twin Lakes Recreation Trail, Twin Lakes, between Manson and Rockwell City. A paved trail section circles North Twin Lake and a gravel extension circles South Twin Lake. Open to bicycles and pedestrians from dawn to dusk. A statue of the iconic town namesake, Pocahontas, is a must-see for photo ops. Fort Dodge Today

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