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Community Guide Covering city and county government, businesses, schools, churches and other important information for Marengo.
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Tabl Tab T Table Ta a abl able ab b ble blle le o off C Contents Con Co onte ont o on ontents ntents ntent nten nte n nt te tten e ents en n nts nt ts ts Welcome to Marengo ................................ 5-6 City Map of Marengo .................................... 7 Utilities & Services Utilities/City Offices ..................................... 8 Phone Service............................................11 Internet Service ..........................................11 Cable Television .........................................11 Recycling/Trash .........................................11 Coin-Op Laundry....................................... 16 Doctor/Dentist ........................................... 16 Pharmacy .................................................. 17 Nursing Home/Care Center ...................... 17 Veterinarian ............................................... 19 Hospital ..................................................... 25
Outdoor Recreation Marengo City Park ...............................................9 Lions’ Park............................................................9 Gateway Park and Preserve ....................9, 28, 30 Lake Iowa Park ..................................................28 Big Bend Conservation Area .............................29 Fuller Addition ....................................................29 Simmons Timber Reserve .................................29 Gunderson Wildlife Area ....................................29 Pheasant Ridge Wildlife Area ............................29 Berstler Woods ..................................................29 Butler Timber Reserve .......................................29 I-80 Wildlife Area ................................................29 Laura and “Skinny” Schlesselman Wildlife Area 29 Burr Oak Wildlife Area........................................29 Pilot Grove State Preserve ................................29 Lantz Timber Preserve.......................................29
Schools........................................................ 19
Emergency Services ...................................11
Driver’s License Station............................. 13
U.S. Post Office............................................11
Area Churches ............................................ 13
Lodging ....................................................... 16
Banks ........................................................... 15
Industry .................................................. 15-19
Groceries ..................................................... 16
MECCA ........................................................ 17
Realtors ....................................................... 18
Resources Newspaper ................................................ 22 Library ....................................................... 24 Community Center .............................. 12, 31
Restaurants ................................................. 18 Area Attractions Iowa County Courthouse .......................... 14 Iowa County Pioneer Heritage Museum ... 21 Iowa County Fairgrounds .......................... 27 Recreation Swimming ................................................... 9 Bowling ..................................................... 15 Golfing....................................................... 29 Hiking/Biking ........................................ 28-30
Government Marengo City Council .................................. 8 Iowa County Offices .................................. 14 Community Center .................................... 20
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WELCOME TO MARENGO W
elcome to Marengo, the county seat of Iowa County. Located along the scenic Iowa River, the city is along the route of Highway 6 in the north-central portion of the county. It was founded in 1845 as the “seat of justice for Iowa County” by three commissioners appointed by the territorial legislature. One of the commissioners, according to the “History of Iowa County,” christened the name from a river valley near Allesandria, Italy, where Napolean Bonaparte drove off an army of Austrian soldiers in 1803. Due in large part to Marengo’s location to the resources of the Iowa River, the town became the commercial center of Iowa County. The same river that provided the abundance of opportunity in the early days also caused numerous floods over the course of the
last 150 years. Several attempts were made to reduce the damage associated with the flooding of the Iowa River and Bear Creek. Around 1900, a new channel of the Iowa River was cut in an attempt to minimize flooding. The “Old River Bed” near Lions Park is all that is left of the former path of the Iowa River. Flooding throughout the 20th century prompted a series of efforts to provide protection to the rapidly growing community. Levees were constructed in the 1930s, 1950s and late 1970s. The present levee, administered by the Drainage Districts 10 and 12, was completed in 1979 and protects the city
from Bear Creek and the Iowa River. The pumping station located at the far east end of South Street is capable of pumping up to 60,000 gallons of water per minute into the Iowa River. On July 19, 1993, the Iowa River crested at 20.27 feet, above the 14-foot flood stage, and the levees held. The river reached 21.38 feet on June 12, 2008, its highest crest ever, and then 20.36 feet on May 31, 2013. Both times, the levee held strong. In the 2010 U.S. Census, Marengo registered a population count of 2,528 residents. Several new housing developments were completed in the north, southwest and southeast quadrants of the city, opening new opportunities to expand the community. On the south side of the community, the city’s industrial park has flourished. Continued on page 6
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The Fireworks display, put on by the Marengo Fire Department, is one of the highlights of the Third of July celebration each year.
MARENGO: Welcome to our town, make it yours Continued from page 5
The Iowa Valley School District provides a top-notch teaching staff and continues to look for ways to improve the community. In addition to affordable housing and high-quality jobs, the Marengo residents
seek to share their quality of life. Come visit the Pioneer Heritage Museum, climb the steps of the historic Iowa County Courthouse Tower or partake in all types of recreation from hunting and fishing to biking and golfing. We hope you enjoy your visit to Marengo. If you have questions about
our city, the staff at City Hall, 153 E. Main St., (319) 642-3232, will be happy to assist you.
To all our beautiful patrons, we say “thank you” for your loyalty & support.
WMK HAIR SUPPLY Service A family-oriented hair-care salon
• Haircuts/Styling • Coloring • Perms • Highlighting • Waxing • Tanning Stop in or call for an appointment
319.642.7606
240 E. Washington St., Marengo
Bill & Mary Kreis 404 Franklyn Ave. Marengo 319-642-3015
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CITY OF MARENGO Garfield St.
Gateway Park & Arboretum
CITY OF MARENGO
North St. Iowa Valley Elementary School
Lucas St.
Athletic Facilities
Clinic
Hospital Campus American Legion
May St. Marengo City Facilities Publishing
Whitey’s Oil Co.
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Shelter, Rolle Bolle & Horseshoes Main St.
Park Washington St.
Courthouse Complex
Catholic Church
Junior & Senior Library High School
Hilton St.
Presbyterian Church
Nazarene Church
Iowa County Fair Grounds
Marion St
Pioneer Museum
Methodist Church
South St. Lutheran Church
Highway 212
Randolph St. Vertis Communications
Adams St.
Pine St
Miller St. Marengo Elevator
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Iowa Interstate Railroad
Marengo Elevator Co.
Dillin St
Kingdom Hall
HeartHeartlandland Co-op
Caseys
Ampride Sudbury Court U.S Highway 6
Marengo & Calvary Cemetery
Fairlawn Ct. Milford St.
The Marengo Chamber of Commerce works to keep our community strong by sponsoring special events, Annual Free Pancake Breakfast and the Fall Festival. The Chamber provides funds to decorate the square with seasonal banners on light poles and Christmas decorations. Assistance with funding and maintaining www.marengoiowa.com is also provided by the membership. All businesses and individuals are encouraged to join.
Roggentien Salvage
“Dealer in Scrap Iron & Metals”
319-642-5421 500 Eastern Ave. Marengo
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MARENGO AMENITIES
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estled in the heart of the Iowa River Valley, Marengo is just 30 miles southwest of Cedar Rapids, 30 miles west of Iowa City, and 7 miles north of Exit 216 on Interstate 80. Marengo is proud of its “small town” atmosphere. There are a wide variety of shopping, dining and recreational activities, including some of the best hunting and fishing in the state of Iowa. The City of Marengo operates under a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and five-member council are elected at-large and are non-partisan. The mayor is the presiding officer of the council. The mayor is not a member of the council and may not vote as a member. However, Marengo’s mayor does retain the authority to veto any ordinance, amendment or resolution passed by the city council. In the absence of the mayor, the council meeting is conducted by the mayor pro-tem. The first council meeting of the incorporated City of Marengo was held Nov. 26, 1859. Present were: Mayor E. C. Hendershot, H. M. Martin, E. L. Ogle, D. Sturdevant and Recorder Robert McKee. At that meeting McKee was “authorized and instructed to procure at the expense of said town, a book suitable for a record of by-laws and ordinances, also a book in which to keep a record of the proceedings of the
council, four quire of cap paper and six pounds of candles.” Council meetings are now held the second and fourth Mondays of each month beginning at 6 p.m. Learn more about the City of Marengo at the Web site www.marengoiowa.com. MARENGO CITY COUNCIL • Mayor Joe Seye Term ends Jan. 1, 2016 • Bill Kreis Mayor Pro-Tem Term ends Jan. 1, 2018 • Dan Slaymaker Term ends Jan. 1, 2018 • Jennifer Olson Term ends Jan. 1, 2018 • Mike Curry Term ends Jan. 1, 2016 • Terry Brecht Term ends Jan. 1, 2016 City hall is located at 153 East Main St. Mailing address is P.O. Box 245, Marengo, Iowa 52301. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City hall can be reached by phone at (319) 642-3232 or fax at (319) 642-7441. Water bills are due and payable by the 15th of each month at city hall. For citizens’ convenience, a payment drop box is located on the east side of city hall for after-hours payments. MARENGO CITY STAFF • Brent Nelson, Marengo City Administrator/Clerk E-mail: Brentn@marengoiowa.com • Financial Manager, Vacant E-mail: cityofmarengo@yahoo.com
Joe Seye, Mayor
• Lisa Lillie, Utility Clerk E-mail: ubclerkmarengo@yahoo.com • Lonnie Altenhofen, Public Works Director E-mail: mgopw@yahoo.com Brent Nelson, City Administrator
• Eric Tindal, City Attorney • Ray Cooling, Youth Rec Director E-mail: rcooling@iowa-valley.k12.ia.us
Galen Moser, Police Chief
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AND CITY GOVERNMENT
The Marengo Municipal Swimming Pool is open from Memorial Day weekend until August.
Marengo Recreation Commission oversees the following youth programs: • Fall soccer (grades K-3) • Volleyball (grades 4-6) • Flag football (grades 4-6) • Basketball (grades 4-6) • Wrestling (grades K-6) • Dietze Wrestling Tournament • T-Ball (grades K-1) • Pee Wee baseball (grades 2-3) • Powder Puff softball (grades 2-3) • Little League baseball (grades 4-6) • Little League softball (grades 4-6) Games are played at the Lions’ Park, located at 1350 Eastern Ave. MARENGO PARKS AND RECREATION • The city square park, located in the 100 block between East Main Street and East Washington Street, has two recently remodeled shelter houses (perfect for get-togethers); brand new playground equipment; an old fashioned bandstand and a beautifully restored fountain. Every summer, the city celebrates the Third of July with a fireworks spectacular, a street dance and games and activities for children. • Gateway Park and Preserve, located at the north end of Court Avenue, occupies a portion of the southern bank of the Iowa River. The 131-acre site includes a 41-acre lake and a 12-acre pond, which were created through the excavation of sand and gravel for a concrete business. The Iowa County Conservation Board purchased the property in 2001; it is jointly maintained by both the city and the county. The park is open for fishing and boating activity with easy access to the
Iowa River. The park and preserve are also home to a pair of American bald eagles. An arboretum is in the development process, thanks to the many donations and volunteers. Biking and hiking trails are located along the river’s levy. • Marengo Municipal Swimming Pool is located at 1277 Franklin Ave. The pool is open to the public from noon to 7 p.m. seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend to shortly before school starts in August. Daily pool announcements can be heard by calling (319) 642-5676. • Lions’ Park is located north of Marengo at 1350 Eastern Ave. The park includes several baseball and softball diamonds that are available to the public. There are also picnic shelters, playground equipment and plenty of parking space. • Horseshoe courts are located in the park east of Marengo City Hall. The horseshoe courts are regulation size and is the site of several tournaments. There are also rolle bolle courts, a favorite local game of Belgian tradition. A shelter house is also available for public use.
PUBLIC SAFETY For emergencies dial 911 • Marengo Police Department 153 E. Main St. Marengo, Iowa 52301 (319) 642-3722 Police Chief Galen Moser • Marengo Fire Department 153 E. Main St. Marengo, Iowa 52031 (319) 642-3236 Fire Chief Steve Meier UTILITY INFORMATION • Water/sewer – City of Marengo (319) 642-3232 • Electric/gas - Alliant Energy (800) 822-4348 • Telephone/Internet – Coon Creek Telecommunications - (888) 823-6234 Windstream - (888) 823-6234 • Garbage – S&J Sanitation - (319) 642-3325 Cox Sanitation/Recycling - (319) 664-3025 • Cable television – Mediacom Cablevision (800) 542-7898 Windstream - (888) 823-6234 Continued on page 11
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VETERINARY SERVICES for Dogs and Cats
We specialize in making your pet feel at ease with compassionate, quality veterinary care. OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 8 am- 12 noon & 1-5 pm Wed. and Sat. 8 am - 12 noon DR. MILLER'S HOURS: Monday and Friday afternoons Tuesday & Thursday mornings Every other Saturday Routine Checkups Declawing • Flea Control Lab Service • Neutering & Spaying Surgery • Vaccinations Dentistry
Iowa Valley Veterinary Clinic Larry M. Miller, D.V.M. 1000 E. Hilton St., Marengo
319-642-7120
Sunday Brunch... If you haven’t tried it, you don’t know what your missing! Catering Available
Where Taste makes the Difference
Downtown Marengo, Iowa 7 miles north of I-80 Exit 216
319-642-7332 Thurs: 4-8pm; Friday: 4-9pm ; Saturday: 4-9 pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm ; Closed Mon., Tue. & Wed.
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MARENGO: Important contacts for residents Continued from page 9
WHERE TO FIND IT Marengo Senior Dining and Community Center 1083 Court Ave. Marengo, Iowa 52301 (319) 642-5817 Marengo Post Office 198 W. Washington St. Marengo, Iowa 52301 (319) 642-3231
•Iowa County Recorder – Sue Peterson (319) 642-3622 • Iowa County Board of Supervisors – (319) 642-3041 – Terms expire 2014 – Kevin Heitshusen, Vicki Pope and Jenifer Mein – Terms expire 2016 – Ray Garringer and Dale Walter • Iowa County Engineer - (319) 642-3721
COUNTY OFFICIALS
• Iowa County Assessor – Linda Griggs (319) 642-3851
• Iowa County Auditor – Kristen Miller (319) 642-3923
• Iowa County Transportation Director Rick Zimmerman (319) 642-7615
• Iowa County Sheriff – Robert Rotter (319) 642-7307
• Iowa County Health Department – Trista Schaffner (319) 741-6422
• Iowa County Attorney – Tim McMeen (319) 642-5521
• Iowa County CPC – Marilyn Austin (319) 662-4245
• Iowa County Treasurer – Michelle Sims (319) 642-3921
• Iowa County Conservation Director – Mike Bode (319) 655-8465
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Online refill service
Full service Pharmacy & Gifts
Free Wi-fi Available
MOTEL Clean, comfortable rooms, smoking & non-smoking; cable TV; air-conditioning; variety of room sizes.
RV PARK Newest in the Area! Full hook-ups; 50 amp electric; pull through lots. Extra clean showers & laundry.
ADJACENT TO A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH DIESEL; CLOSE TO GROCERY STORE
Ph. 319-642-5411 www.sudburymotelandrv.com
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Stop in and meet our staff... Beth Hoopes & Jennica Yatskis Pharmacists/Owners
Fast Service and So Much More! Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-12 www.cornerstoneapothecary.com
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Independent living apartments with helpful services. (319) 741-6146
Your Senior Housing Specialists For Over 30 Years Locally owned and operated. David & Coleen Yearian, Owners
Ben’s Repair & Welding 385 W. Miller St., Marengo • 319-642-5211
• Computerized Wheel Alignment • Tune-up • Shocks • Wheel Balancing • Struts • Exhaust • Air-conditioning • Brakes • Fuel Injection Service & Electronic Engine Controls • Aluminum Welding
Interstate Batteries, Cooper Tires, Northland Products
Complete Automotive Service Trucks & Trailers 24-hours Towing
COUNTRY ARTS AND ANTIQUES
2 Floors of: • Antiques • Primitives • Floral • Repurposed items • Handcrafted & Seasonal Items
Emergency 319-721-8732
Ben, Dora, Vern, Clint We accept Visa, Mastercard & Discover
2152 Hwy 6 Trail, Marengo • 319-642-3449 HOURS: Tuesday- Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 10 am-4 pm • CLOSED Monday
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Here’s where to worship in Marengo • Church of the Nazarene 940 Eastern Avenue (319) 642-3673 Pastor Eddie Thomas e-mail: fstcor1510@iowatelecom.net
• St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS 780 Court Avenue (319) 642-5452 Pastor Andrew Gray www.forgiveinchrist.net
• Oak Lawn Church of God 1321 F Avenue (Hwy 212 near Koszta) (319) 642-3920 Pastor Paul Moore
• St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 957 Western Avenue (319) 642-5438 Father Joseph Roost
• First Presbyterian Church 902 Marengo Avenue (319) 642-3635 e-mail: fpcmaria@netins.net Pastor Anni Mingin • First United Methodist Church 895 Court Avenue (319) 642-3146 Pastor Matt German
• Trinity United Church of Christ 1895-200th Street (319) 642-3887 Pastor Grant Speece email: grantspeace@gmail.com • Kingdom’s Hall Jehovah’s Witness 2097 Highway 6 Trail (319) 642-5687 Michael Turner
Community organizations • American Legion Wandling-Wendel Post 76 • American Legion Auxiliary • Iowa Valley PTO • Iowa Valley Parents for Prom • Iowa Valley Community Schools Foundation • Marengo Chamber of Commerce • Marengo Garden Club • Marengo Kiwanis Club • Marengo Lions Club • Marengo Rotary Club • P.E.O., Chapter AU, Marengo • Marengo Community Center Board
Driver’s license station Iowa County Treasurer’s Office 901 Court Avenue P.O. Box 145 Marengo, Iowa 52301 Motor Vehicle: (319) 642-3371 Driver’s License: (319) 642-3371 Driver’s License: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed 12 to 1 p.m. Driver’s License Testing: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Drive Test: Wednesday by appointment
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IOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT COUNTY OFFICIALS Cont. • Iowa County Environmental Coordinator Rick Heller (319) 828-4401 • Iowa County Emergency Management – Josh Humphrey (319) 642-3151
STATE, NATIONAL OFFICIALS State elected officials • Iowa House District 75: Rep. Dawn Pettengill • Iowa Senate District 38: Sen. Tim Kapucian U.S. elected officials • Senate: Sen. Tom Harkin, Sen. Charles Grassley • House of Representatives: Rep. Bruce Braley
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Marengo Business Directory ABSTRACT
• Stover Abstract 1021 Court Ave. (319) 642-7152 • Iowa County Abstract 1048 Court Ave. (319) 642-7321 • Swift Abstract Co. 1017 Court Ave. (319) 642-3411
AG MARKETING • Marengo Elevator Co. Inc. 106 E. Miller St. (319) 642-5538 • Heartland Co-op 2104 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-5529
AG SUPPLIES • Marengo Farm & Home 365 Western Ave. (319) 642-5584
AMERICAN LEGION • Marengo American Legion 1240 Lafayette Ave. (319) 642-3733
ANTIQUES & CRAFTS • Country Arts & Antiques 2152 Highway 6 Trail (319) 642-3449
ART AND POTTERY • Red Dog-Black Dog Studios 1128 Marengo Ave. (319) 430-5704
ATTORNEYS • Harned & McMeen Attorneys 888 Court Ave. (319) 642-5521 • Kandyce J. Smolik Law Office 136 E. Washington (319) 642-0087 • Nidey, Wenzel, Erdahl, Tindal & Fisher PLC 1017 Court Ave. (319) 642-3411 • Mathahs Law Office 1001 Court Ave. (319) 741-6406 • Wagner Law Offices 1049 Court Ave. (319) 642-5535
AUCTION • Sandersfeld Auctions 170 E. Washington (319)642-7077
AUTO BODY • Anytime Glass and Auto Body 2111 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 936-3451 • Marengo Body Shop 459 Marengo Ave. (319) 642-3621 • R and M Body Shop 1103 Marengo Ave. (319) 936-7664
AUTO PARTS • CarQuest 400 Western Ave. (319) 642-3775
AUTO REPAIR • Ben’s Repair and Welding 385 W. Miller (319) 642-5211 • Whitey’s Oil Co. 201 E. Main St. (319) 642-3612
AUTO SALES • Charles Capper Auto Center 150 Court Ave. (319) 642-5525
BANKING • Keystone Savings Bank 330 Western Ave. (319) 642-7345 • Grinnell State Bank 1101 Court Ave. (319) 642-5511
BOAT REPAIR • Scoob’s Landing 170 W. Randolph (319) 642-5607
BOWLING • Lucky Six Lanes 2192 Hwy 6 Trail (319) 642-7722
CAR WASH • Berstler Car Wash 280 Eastern Ave. (319) 642-5674 • West Side Auto Wash 790 W. South St. (319) 642-3037
CHIROPRACTIC • Fairfax Chiropractic 240 Washington St. (319) 845-2300 • Marengo Chiropractic 1022 Court Ave. (319) 642-7732
CLEANING • A New View 368 W. Hilton St. (319) 325-9475
COMPUTER • Brown’s Radio Shack 1035 Court Ave. (319) 642-3932 • Computer Solutions 1270 William Ave. (319) 642-5094
CONSTRUCTION • Bear Creek Construction (319) 521-2592 • Brecht Construction (319) 981-7502 • Cronbaugh Excavating P.O. Box 363 (319) 642-7047 • Larry Fiser Construction (319) 330-4338 • James W. Hansen 1941 138th St. 319-642-5222 • Henry Drywall Company (319) 310-0609 • Hinrichs Construction 205 E. Miller ST. (319) 642-3422 • Kaplan Construction (319) 929-4327 • KD Seamless Gutters (319) 430-1761 • Kinzenbaw Drywall (319) 352-4074 • Kinzenbaw Earthmoving 354 W. Randolph (319) 642-3415 Marengo Drywall Ken Lacina (319) 530-0832 • Marshall Construction 319-310-0274 • Brian Miller Excavating 1230 William Ave. (319) 642-7926 • The Mud Masters 503 Eastern Ave. (319) 642-3097 • Roberts Construction 688 W. South St. (319) 721-8919 • Jim Schafbuch Construction 1805 P Ave. (319) 662-4105 • Jeff Schafbuch Co. (319) 642-3368
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Businesses/services Continued from page 15
CONSTRUCTION Cont. • Specialized Concrete 170 W. Randolph (319) 642-5607 • H & S Properties 2211 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-5411 • York Construction 1470 Franklyn Ave. (319) 642-7416 • Wirtanen Decorative Concrete 688 E. Main St. (319) 642-3205
CONVENIENCE STORES • Ampride 2205 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-1286 • Casey’s 2157 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-3196 • Pronto Market 395 Western Ave. (319) 642-7624
COPIES/PRINTING • East Miller Design & Print 303 E. Miller St. (866) 539-3048
CUSTOM FRAMING • Pictures in a Frame (319) 642-7702
DANCE SCHOOL • Leanne’s School of Dance 249 E. Washington St. (319) 642-7220
DENTISTRY • Dr. Terry Babor 599 Eastern Ave. (319) 642-7341 • Dr. James Demro 1085 Court Ave. (319) 741-3214 • Goettsch Dentistry 112 E. Washington St. (319) 642-2212
DOCTORS • Marengo Memorial Hospital Family Medical Clinic 255 W. Lucas St. (319) 741-6789
DRY CLEANING/ COIN-OP LAUNDRY • LaRey’s Cleaners 1188 Marengo Ave. (319) 642-3711
ELECTRIC MOTORS • Roggentien Electric 620 E. Adams (319) 642-5622
ELECTRICIANS • Herrmann Electric 1260 Howard Ave. (319) 642-7157
ENGRAVING • Woodland Creek Rock Engraving 1257 NN Dr. (319) 642-7350 • Marengo Monument 420 Marengo Ave. (319) 642-3222
FAIRGROUNDS • Iowa County Fairgrounds 800 E Marion St. (319) 642-5406
FARMERS MARKET • Hillcrest Garden Market 1580 P Ave. (319) 642-3445
FITNESS/TRAINING • Blackwall Fitness 101 E Main St. (319) 321-5080
FLORIST • The Back Porch 116 E. Washington St. (319) 741-5241
FUNERAL HOME • Kloster Funeral Home 298 W. Washington (319) 642-3600
GAS STATION • Whitey’s Oil Co. 201 E. Main St. (319) 642-3612 • Ampride 2205 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-1286 • Casey’s 2157 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-3196 • Pronto Market 395 Western Ave. (319) 642-7624
GOLF CLUB • Marengo Golf Club 1655 M Ave. (319) 642-3508
GROCERY STORE • Big ‘G’ Food Store 310 W. Dillin St. (319) 642-5551
HAIR SALONS • Family Hair Design 172 E. Washington St. (319) 642-3107 • Hair Supply 240 E. Washington St. (319) 642-7606
2014 • Hello Gorgeous 122 E. Washington St. (319) 642-5169 • Magz Hair Shoppe 1615 P Ave. (319) 430-7243 • The Ladies Room 1195 Court Ave. (319) 741-6420 • Hair Addiction 1100 Marengo Ave. (319) 642-3111 • House of Styles 1250 Lincoln Ave. (319) 741-6250
HARDWARE STORE • Brown’s Hardware 1035 Court Ave. (319) 642-3932
HEARING AIDS • Beltone 1068 Court Ave. (800) 999-1391 • Iowa Audiology & Hearing 300 W. May (800) 227-0156
HOSPITAL Marengo Memorial Hospital 300 W. May St. (319) 642-5543
INSURANCE • Augustine Johnston Insurance 1024 Court Ave. (319) 642-5588 • Marengo Insurance Center 1101 Court Ave. (319) 642-5514 • State Farm Insurance, Rodger Redden 1015 Court Ave. (319) 642-7704
LANDSCAPING • Outdoor Creations (319) 642-7468
LAWNMOWER SERVICE • Charles Capper Auto Center 145 Court Ave. (319) 642-3843
LIBRARY • Marengo Public Library 235 E. Hilton St. (319) 741-3825
MANUFACTURING • International Ingredient Corp. 700 E Adams St. (319) 642-3630 • Pride of Iowa 2273 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-5554
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MECCA • MECCA Marengo Bank building (319) 642-5528
MOBILE HOME PARK • Bear Creek Mobile Home Park (319) 642-5411 • Iowa Valley Estates 2547 Hwy 6 Trail (319) 642-5411
MONUMENTS • Marengo Monument Company 420 S. Marengo Ave. (319) 642-3222
MOTEL AND RV PARK • Sudbury Court Motel & RV Park 2211 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-5411
NEWSPAPER • Marengo Pioneer-Republican 100 W. Main St. (319) 642-5506
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• Rose Haven Nursing Home 1500 Franklin Ave. (319) 642-5533
• Casa Tequila 594 Eastern Ave. (319) 642-0094 • Lucky Six Lanes 2192 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-7722 • P.H.A.T. Daddy’s 1185 Court Ave. (319) 642-7332
OPTOMETRY • Iowa Valley Eye Care 224 E. Main St. (319) 642-3311
PHARMACY • Cornerstone Apothecary 1099 Court Ave. (319) 741-6300 • Peterson Pharmacy 104 E. Washington St. (319) 642-3312
RETAIL
PLUMBING, HEATING AND COOLING • S & S Plumbing, Heating and Cooling 550 E. South St. (319) 642-5259
REALTORS • Sandersfeld Iowa Realty 170 E. Washington (319) 642-7077 • Iowa Valley Realty 120 E. Washington (319) 642-3060
• Brown’s True Value Hardware 1035 Court Ave. (319) 642-3932 • Dollar General 1131 Court Ave. (319) 642-7015 • Marengo Farm & Home 365 Western Ave. (319) 642-5584 • Woody’s Discount World 377 E. Miller St. (319) 642-5000
SALVAGE • Roggentien Salvage 500 Eastern Ave. (319) 642-5421
SAND/ROCK • Marengo Sand Plant 2523 Hwy. 6 Trail (319) 642-3542 Continued on page 18
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SANITATION • S & J Sanitation 567 E. Hilton (319) 642-3325
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• Family Hair Design Salon & Spa 172 E. Washington St. (319) 642-3107
• Iowa County Transportation P.O. Box 191 (319) 642-7615
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• Berstler Storage (319) 642-5674
• Iowa Valley Vet Clinic 1000 E. Hilton (319) 642-7120
TAVERNS
SATELLITE TV • Brown’s True Value Hardware 1035 Court Ave. (319) 642-3932 • WMK Service 404 Franklin Ave. (319) 642-3015
SENIOR HOUSING • Lodge on Lafayette 1590 LaFayette Ave. (319) 741-6146
SNOW REMOVAL • RD Dietze and Sons Trucking 104 E. Miller (319) 330-2117
SPA • Loriann’s Skin & Body Spa 1022 Court Ave. (319) 642-5056 • The Ladies Room 1195 Court Ave. (319) 741-6420
• Old Style Tavern 178 E. Washington St. • Beer Thirty Tap 194 E. Washington St. (319) 741-3088 • Phool’s Gold Cocktail Lounge 1185 Court Ave. (319) 642-7332
WINERY • Fireside Winery 1755 P Ave. (319) 662-4222
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TAX AND BOOKKEEPING • Hinrichs Tax Service P.O. Box 182 (319) 642-3828 • H & R Block 1055 Court Ave. (319) 642-7604 • Kooyman Tax Service 1060 Court Ave. (319) 642-3674
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Iowa Valley School District The Iowa Valley School District is always very active, with numerous activties, classes and much more to become involved in.
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he Iowa Valley Community School District is a comprehensive K-12 school district serving Marengo and the surrounding rural areas of northern Iowa County. The district formed in 1958, the result of the merger of former one-room school districts serving Marengo, Cono, Washington and portions of Sumner, Honey Creek and Hilton townships, as well as the former Marengo Independent School District. Junior and senior high students continued to – as they had previously – attend the Carson High School building on East Hilton Street. The junior-senior high building was built in 1926, while the elementary school building opened in 1961. Both buildings have had many additions in the years since. Today, Iowa Valley offers a complete curriculum to prepare students for post-secondary education, including fields of health, teaching, agriculture, social sciences and much more. Sports teams are known as the Tigers, and compete in the primarily Class 1A South Iowa Cedar Confernece. Through the years, the Tigers have had many successes, particularly in football, wrestling and track. Superintendent Alan Jensen has served the district since 2008. Principals
Leading the District Administrative staff • Superintendent: Alan Jensen • Superintendent’s secretary: Kristal Schafer • Board secretary: Janet Grafft School Board • President: Jane Fry • Vice president: Dale Slaymaker • Board members: Barry Goettsch, Brad Patterson and Mark Swift
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are Shawn Kreman at the junior-senior high school, and Cindy Miller at the elementary. A five-member school board meets monthly on the fourth Monday of the month, unless otherwise announced; all members are elected at-large, with board terms staggered.
School Directory District office • Address: 359 E. Hilton St., Marengo • Phone: (319) 642-7714 • Website: http://www.iowa-valley/k12.ia.us Elementary School • Address: 151 E. May St., Marengo • Phone: (319) 642-5422 • Administration: Cindy Miller, principal • Secretary: Brenda McCaw. Junior-Senior High School • Address: 359 E. Hilton St., Marengo • Phone: (319) 642-3332 • Administration: Shawn Kreman, principal; and Ray Cooling, activities director • Secretary: Shannon Rabe.
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he Marengo Community Center Inc., 1083 Court Ave., helps maintain the Marengo Senior Dining site as well as to develop new programs and strengthen existing services to the residents of Marengo and the surrounding area. The board of directors for Marengo Community Center is always looking for volunteers to help serve and deliver meals as well as provide other functions at the site. The group – independent from the city of Marengo – depends on donations for survival, although the city donates $1,000 annually, plus the city reimburses the board for the water and sewer bills. The group also hosts fundraisers throughout the year. The Marengo Community Center rents out the Marengo Senior Dining site for other activities, such as anniversaries, birthday celebrations, etc. Rent is $75, plus a refundable deposit of $50. Contact board treasurer Julie Alexander at (319) 642-7458 for rental questions and availability. The Marengo Senior Dining site is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., though folks often stay later. Other group use the site on a daily basis, and there are cards, puzzles and much more available. Reservations are requested one day in advance. For more information or to make a reservation, call (319) 642-5817. Horizons, a subsidiary of the Heritage Agency for Aging, provides the meals served at the Marengo Senior Dining site, as well as the salary for the dining site manager. The board of directors meets at 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the center.
Hot, nutritious meals are served to seniors at the Marengo Senior Dining Site, inside the Marengo Community Center, each day.
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An exciting variety of displays & exhibits, inside & out, including an authentic log cabin, pioneer home, school room, depot, period clothing, a 1938 fire truck & a canopied filling station.
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Our Iowa County Historical Resource Library is always available to the public for research. We have files of many family histories, obituaries, anniversaries, photos and much more. On microfilm there are births, deaths, census records & Victor and Williamsburg newspapers. Items can be copied with our reader printer.
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Iowa County History on display at the ...
PIONEER HERITAGE MUSEUM By MARILYN RODGERS Secretary, Iowa County Historical Society
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uring your summer, plan to come visit the Iowa County Pioneer Heritage Museum, described by many as the “best-kept secret in eastern Iowa.” Yet, we do not wish to remain a secret. There is much to see and lots to share with your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, and cousins here at the Pioneer Heritage Museum. The Iowa County Historical Society was organized in November of 1963. This group gathered information and materials pertaining to Iowa County history for the express purpose of preserving and exhibiting the county’s history which then could educate present and future generations. The Iowa County Pioneer Heritage Museum, 675 E. South St., Marengo, Shortly after its organization, the Historical Society assumed the features the Bees’ Gas Station from Hartwick. preservation of the Gritter aCreek Country School located west of North English. This school building remains at its original location and is the only brick one-room schoolhouse remaining in Iowa County today. It is maintained by the Historical Society and is open to the public. In 1964 the Historical Society acquired the Henry Meyer Bachelor Cabin and Log House located near Homestead. These buildings were moved onto a rented lot near the square in Marengo. In 1984 the society was able to purchase a lot and Quonset building along East South Street in Marengo, which was being vacated by the Iowa County Fair Board. Subsequently, the Bachelor Cabin and Log House were moved to these grounds and in about 1990 the Victor Depot was reassembled on the grounds to create the Pioneer Heritage Museum. An addition was placed on the south end of the Quonset building and this entire building then Dr. Susan Davis Dr. Patrick Fleming became the Heritage Center. Around 1992, the Bees’ Gas Station from Hartwick was accepted and moved to the grounds. A grant was received to help create and develop the resource library for the preservation of paper documents related to people, schools, churches, cemeteries and communities of Iowa County. This library, as well as the museum at 675 East South St., is open to the public each summer and by appointment at any time of the year. Effective June 8, the facility will be open each Thursday, Friday and Robin Russ Marie Pohlman Julie Alexander Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. through Sept. 15. Call the museum at (319) 642-7018 if an appointment is needed. The museum is maintained through memberships, door donations and generous gifts from many Drs. Susan Davis & through the years. The museum is staffed entirely by volunteers. Come spend an afternoon with us. We are always happy to receive any Patrick Fleming family treasure that relates to Iowa County which you are willing to let 642-3311 us copy or preserve for the years to come.
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Marengo Publishing Corporation, which publishes the Marengo Pioneer-Republican, is located at 100 W. Main St. The Marengo PioneerRepublican has been in print since 1856, one of the oldest newspapers in the state of Iowa.
Covering Iowa County for 157 years ... still going strong
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he Marengo Pioneer-Republican celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2006. Throughout the years there have been many changes in management and fewer changes in name, but the purpose of the newspaper has remained the same, to serve the information, communication and entertainment needs of the people of Iowa County. The P-R’s progenitor, the Iowa Weekly Visitor, made its debut Sept. 6, 1856, with Clinton Edwards as the publisher and editor. Edwards’ venture at the time was considered precarious, for the population of Marengo was less than 300 and the people generally poor. Money was scarce and almost any usable commodity was taken in payment for subscription. The newspaper became the Marengo Republican in 1871 under the guidance of editors Spering and Crenshaw, who were both staunch supporters of President Lincoln. In 1923, Fred Cook purchased the competing newspaper, The Marengo Democrat, and changed the name to The Marengo Pioneer. Then in 1927, Mortimer Goodwin and K. R. Marvin purchased both the Marengo Republican and the Marengo Pioneer, and since then, the community newspaper has been called the Marengo Pioneer-Republican. Ownership was passed on to Glenn A. Ellis and Harold V. Ellis in April 1930. The Ellises stayed with The Pioneer-Republican for over 30 years. Marengo Publishing Corporation (MPC) was founded in 1963 by Leland M. Turnbull, his son, James Turnbull, and long-time Pioneer-Republican editor James A. Mayer with the purchase of The Pioneer-Republican and The Blairstown Press from the Ellises. Jim Turnbull became the acting president of MPC until his death in 1979. In March 1979 Sheryl Turnbull (now Sandersfeld) was elected president of Marengo Publishing Corporation. Michael Simmons was named executive vice president and chief operations manager and became publisher for The NEWSpapers of Iowa County. Elected secretary was Don Magdefrau, Belle Plaine, and C. Edward Koch, Williamsburg, was treasurer and business manager. The North English Record was added to NEWSpapers of Iowa County in 1979. Marengo Publishing Corporation office, previously at 1021 Court Avenue, has been in its present location at 100 W. Main St. since 1983. Simmons, Magdefrau and G. Alan Sieve, editor in chief of The NEWSpapers of Iowa County from 1992- 2000, purchased controlling interest in MPC in 1987. The group added another partner, Dan DeBettignies, in 1990 with the purchase of The Montezuma Republican. The Brooklyn Free Press was purchased in 1993
and the Brooklyn Chronicle in 1996. The Grinnell Pennysaver was purchased in 1997. The 4-County Market, Victor, was purchased in 1988 and The Iowa County Advertiser, Williamsburg, was purchased in 1989. In 2000 the group sold all of the publications to The Des Moines Register and Tribune Company, a division of Gannett Company Inc. Today, MPC remains in business after serving the community of Marengo for over 150 years, the oldest operating business in Iowa County. MPC publishes The Marengo Pioneer-Republican, The Williamsburg Journal Tribune, The Star Press Union, The Poweshiek County Chronicle-Republican, The Iowa County Advertiser, The 4-County Market and the Grinnell Pennysaver. In the 2000s decade, Marengo Publishing Corp. began an online presence, and may be found at www.yourweeklypaper.com. With the growth of social media, the newspapers also have presences on Facebook and Twitter. We are proud of our heritage and long-standing tradition of covering news in Iowa County, and we plan to continue our relationship with you, the readers, for many years to come. To learn more about our newspapers, to submit a news release or story idea or to subscribe, contact Marengo Publishing Corp. at (319) 642-5506 or e-mail publish@netins.net.
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making it tailored to the needs of ne of the main attractions children. of Marengo is the People who would like to help with Marengo Public Library, the reading programs or volunteer on a 235 East Hilton St. The library offers regular or one-time basis may contact services and programs to visitors of all the library. ages. The abundance of space allows the Upon entering the Marengo Public library to offer more programs, with a Library, visitors find the steps to the series of guest speakers throughout the upper and lower levels as well as the year. The library also offers a six-week elevator, which makes the library series of computer literacy classes for handicap accessible. The slot for the adults. There is no fee. new drop box is next to the front door. The Friends of Marengo Public In the center of the main level is the Library Foundation are working to circulation desk and librarians work raise funds and seek tax deductible areas. These are spacious and much donations for the foundation, which more usable than before. will help to assure the continued There are three main areas where development of the library. They the adult readers will find their books. will also help to enhance the library Two of these are in the expanded area programs. to the east. In the north half is the Marengo Public Library New members are encouraged collection of non-fiction books. The to join. There is a need for people to audiobooks are also near them, along the east wall. In the center of this section are the biographies, Westerns and science give fresh ideas, to help with planning and/or executing those plans and to aid in enhancing the library programs in various ways. The meetings are held once a fiction books. Comfortable chairs, end tables and lamps separate the north and south areas of month at the library. The phone number for the Marengo Public Library is (319) 741-3825. Hours this part of the library. The south end contains the fiction books. Along the south wall are the paperback books. Next to them is the inviting bay window where are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The website is http://www.marengo.lib.ia.us. readers can relax in the wing chairs as they browse through a book. Younger children will find their fiction and non-fiction books, audio books and videos in their own section of the library next to the adult fiction books. Their large reading area includes two Iowa rockers, one for adults and one for children, as well as another cushioned rocker. On the large table are two computers only for preschoolers and lower elementary students. Some of the favorite games and toys from the old library are available. It is an inviting place for parents and their children to have some quality “together” time. The fireplace room, which is in the original northwest section, is the area to find the newspapers and magazines. The fireplace itself was walled up for years and rediscovered during construction. The mantel has been restored and a gas fire is now in place. Jerry, Madeline & Doug The room also contains the Christian fiction and large print books. The new bookshelves are there as well. This room is an enjoyable and elegant place to sit, relax, chat or thumb through the periodicals. Featured on the walls of the fireplace room are historic pictures of Marengo from the early 1900s. One of the main features of the renovated library is the computer lab. With nine Dell desktop computers, all with flat-screen monitors, library consumers can search the Internet at top speed. The room also features a flat-screen monitor hanging on the wall for instructional and meeting purposes. Teens and older elementary students have their fiction and non-fiction books, audiobooks and videos in the new teen room located next to the computer lab. It is outfitted with tables for doing homework and group studies. There is a davenport and chairs for lounging and reading. The Tiffany lamps lend a special ambience. Various forms of artwork enhance the room to help make it a place for many learning experiences. Located on the lower level of the library are the community meeting room, the children’s activity room and the library friends room. The community meeting room can be reserved by different groups in the community by calling the library. These attractively decorated rooms have wi-fiaccess, tables, chairs and other amenities according to their purpose. In the hall are the interesting framed blueprints of the original Carnegie building. The new restrooms are also located on this level. marengomonument@southslope.net The children’s program room on the lower level of the library is equipped No Commissioned Sales People • Large Outdoor Display with tables, chairs, shelves for craft items, a sink for clean-up and other amenities
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Marengo Memorial Hospital M
arengo Memorial Hospital located at 300 W. May Street is a 25-bed critical access hospital. On- going investments in the facility and technology along with top notch medical staff make it an easy choice for patients to stay close to home for their medical care. The building which originally opened its doors in 1956, was expanded by 27,200 square feet in 2006 to allow for patient care in all new areas of the hospital. The hospital provides inpatient, hospice and skilled care. Of the 25 beds, fifteen are private rooms with private bathrooms and showers. All rooms were designed to provide a comfortable, healing environment for the patient and their families. Marengo Memorial Hospital offers outpatient services in cardiac rehabilitation, laboratory, x-ray, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. In late April 2014, Marengo Memorial Hospital will be adding in house mammography services. Mammograms can be scheduled by contacting the hospital and will be offered on a weekly basis with hours accommodating the schedules of today’s busy lifestyle. Orthopedic specialty services at Marengo Memorial Hospital continue to grow. Knee replacements, hip replacements, shoulder surgery and carpal tunnel surgeries are all preformed at the hospital. A broad range of general surgical services are also available at MMH. Other specialty care available at the hospital is audiology, cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, oncology, ophthalmology, pain clinic and pulmonology. These medical experts accommodate patients closer to home when distinctive care is needed. The Emergency Room provides care 24/7/365 days a year. Staffing the ER are two physicians, one physician assistant and one advanced registered nurse practitioner along with our experienced nursing staff. Marengo Memorial Hospital has also been providing ambulance and emergency medical services to the citizens of the Iowa County area since 1981. The Ambulance department is staffed by paramedics, advanced EMTs and EMTs all employed by the hospital. Ambulances are staffed in both Marengo and
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Marengo Memorial Hospital Williamsburg for quick response when needs arise. Marengo Memorial Hospital’s Family Medical Clinic is located next to the hospital and provides comprehensive healthcare for the entire family. Patients are able to seek care in family medicine, podiatry and women’s health. Marengo Memorial Hospital is looking forward to opening a second family medical clinic in Williamsburg in April 2014. These two medical clinics will serve the ongoing needs of the residents of the area for years to come. The Marengo Memorial Hospital Foundation continues to support and sustain the hospital through donations and fund raising efforts. Many events such as the annual 5K Run/Walk along with book fairs and community suppers make it possible to provide needed equipment for staff to give quality healthcare. Patients can rest assured that their visit to our hospital will be filled with compassion and family like atmosphere while being treated by our highly skilled professionals. For more information about Marengo Memorial Hospital, call 888-642-5543 or visit our website at www.MarengoHospital.org.
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The Iowa County Fairgrounds are located on the east side of Marengo at 800 East Marion St. The Iowa County Fair is held every year in Marengo. The 2014 fair will be held July 16-20. The fair features several exhibits and events. Most notably, the Iowa County 4-H youth will display a year of hard work by showing animals, projects and much more. Also at the fair, Miss Iowa County is crowned, as are Little Miss and Mr. Iowa County. The Bill Riley Talent Show showcases talented youth from throughout the area, as does the Share-the-Fun contest. The Iowa County Fair is fun for the whole family with the kiddie tractor pull, the watermelon feed and the ag olympics. The facilities at the Iowa County Fairgrounds include Zentmire Hall, which has a large meeting space, a back meeting room and a kitchen that is available to rent for special occasions like graduations, wedding receptions and parties. Camping is also available on the fairgrounds with electrical and water hook ups. Other events are scheduled at the Iowa County Fairgrounds throughout the year, starting with the spring Craft Show. The Iowa County Tractor also is a popular attraction, as is the Holiday Open House. Dates for those events have yet to be announced. In January 2012, the Iowa County Fair Board began a capital campaign to replace the cattle and livestock barns at the fairgrounds. A large portion of the funds was raised last year during the fair, with Kinze Manufacturing and Sigourney Tractor donating $100,000 and $50,000, respectively. The building will include a livestock holding area, offices, show ring and much more. Cost estimates have ranged
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from $500,000 to $600,000. The building will replace livestock holding pens that have been used since 1951, the year the fairgrounds moved to its current site. Construction is set to begin this spring and be completed in time for the 2014 fair. Other projects are planned for future years. The Iowa County Fair Board office can be reached at (319) 642-5406.
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owa County offers a variety of areas for outdoor enthusiasts, including campgrounds that can accommodate RVs and tents alike. There are also a number of conservation and wildlife areas and timber reserves for hiking, picnicking, hunting, fishing, mushrooming and bird-watching.
IOWA COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS • Sudbury Court Motel and RV Park, 2211 Highway 6 Trail, Marengo: Located behind the Sudbury Court Motel, this park offers 20 camping sites for both RVs and tents with 50 amp electric hook-ups, water, sewer, fire rings, modern restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. It is open year around, subject to weather in the winter. Daily, weekly and monthly rates available call (319) 642-5411 or email: www. sudburymotelandrv.com for more information. • Amana Colonies RV Park, Amana: Located across from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center, this 60-acre campground has 450 sites with 20, 30 and 50 amp hook-ups for RVs and tent-campers, with 70 full hook-up sites on gravel. The park includes a four-vehicle dump station, level sites with water and sewer hookups, paved and gravel roads, security lighting, modern, handicap accessible restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, free wi-fi(dial-up also available), public phones, underground utilities, fire rings, picnic tables, fenced grounds, a campground store and complimentary firewood. Pets are welcome. Two large buildings with tables and chairs are available for group rental. Camping rates for full connec-
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tion $26, plus tax, per night, with weekly, monthly and group rates available. For more information, call (800) 471-7616, e-mail to rvamana@amanas.net or visit their Web site, www. amanarvpark.com. • Middle Amana Park, Middle Amana: A number of grass sites with electric hookups for RVs or tents are available, as well as two shelter houses and modern restrooms. For more information, contact the Amana Colonies RV Park at (800) 471-7616. Amana Society primitive camping sites are located in vacant “tree yards” throughout the Colonies. They are accessible from Level B maintenance roads, access depends on the weather. A trespass permit from the Amana Society is needed to use these sites. Contact the Amana Society main office, (319) 622-7500 for more information. • Iowa County Fairgrounds, 800 E. Marion, Marengo: These all-grass sites have electric hook-ups and access to modern bathrooms and shower facilities. There is a shelter house, plus a large building with tables and chairs available for group rental. Camping fees are $15 per night. A large building with a kitchen is available for rental, as well as a smaller building. Contact the Iowa County Fair office, (319) 642-5406 for more information. • Lake Iowa Park, 2550 G Ave., Ladora: Run by the Iowa County Conservation Board, the park offers 125 campsites with rock pads. Most have electric hook-ups and water is available from a shared spigot. There are three areas for tent camping, and there are 110 fire rings throughout the campground. The park also includes a dump station, two shower houses, rustic restrooms, seven shelter houses, a beach, fishing and a trail system for hiking. Camping rates are $15 per night for an electric site and $10 per night for a tent in the tent area. For more information call the campground hosts, (319) 655-8465. IOWA COUNTY RECREATIONAL AREAS • Lake Iowa Park includes a 97-acre lake that supports bass, bluegill, red ear sunfish, crappie and catfish. A boat ramp with parking area, fish cleaning station and restroom are provided. There are no-wake/no-wave restrictions on the lake. Picnic areas include seven shelter houses that overlook Lake Iowa. The roundhouse is an enclosed facility with outside barbecue grills available. The remaining open air shelters include grills, bathroom facilities, water, electricity and playground equipment. All shelters may be reserved in advance. The beach and swimming areas are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Swim at your own risk. Hiking trails connect the shelter houses and wind around the lake and through native prairies and woodlands. An archery range is available for organized events. • Gateway Park and Preserve, Marengo, encompasses 131 acres in the middle of the Iowa River Corridor, a national recognized wetland preserve including over 18,000 acres of riparian areas. Located on the north edge of Marengo, Gateway is open to the public for fishing, hiking, biking and bird-watching. An arboretum is a new addition, and a new boat ramp will soon be installed by the DNR. Fishing is allowed on the 40 acre lake and 12 acre pond. A hiking trail winds through bottomland timber and native and restored prairie.
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IOWA COUNTY MULTI-USE WILDLIFE AREAS • Big Bend Conservation Area, located two miles northeast of Marengo, along the Iowa River Corridor, is an excellent wildlife area that includes 250 acres of cottonwood-maple forest mixed with 70 acres of wetlands. Drive one mile north of Marengo on V-66, and one mile east on Highway F15. An access road and parking area are provided as well as limited access to the river. Wildlife abounds in this area, including a great variety of waterfowl, beaver, otter, eagles, songbirds, deer and turkey. The area is open to hunting, fishing, hiking, birdwatching and other outdoor activities. • Fuller Addition - English River Wildlife Area: The acquisition of this diverse 160-acre area was made possible by the combined effort of the Iowa, Washington and Keokuk county conservation boards. Habitat Stamp funds covered 75 percent of the cost; the three county conservation boards paid the remainder. The Fuller Addition adjoins the 330 acres already owned by Washington County and is located six miles east of North English, on S Avenue and the Keokuk/ Iowa road. The area now includes 60 acres of wetlands, upland and lowland timber and grasslands, making it an excellent wildlife habitat area open to hunting and trapping. • Simmons Timber Reserve is located one mile north of Marengo. This 97-acre river woodland is located along the Iowa River. It was donated to the conservation board by the late Lloyd R. Simmons and is open to the public for hunting and trapping. Cottonwood and silver maple dominate the wildlife habitat area. To find Simmons Timber, drive north of Marengo on V66, go west one-quarter mile on F-15, south on LL Ave. • Gunderson Wildlife Area: The Iowa County Conservation Board received this wildlife area of 69 acres from the late Vernon Gunderson in 2001. The upland rolling hills include a small pond, upland grasslands and excellent wildlife habitat. This is a multi-use area, open to hunting, fishing and other non-game activities. Drive north of Marengo one mile, turn west on F-15 one and one-half miles. • Pheasant Ridge Wildlife Area is a reconstructed upland grassland acquired in 1998. The Iowa County Pheasants Forever purchased and donated 55 acres to the Iowa County Conservation Board as part of the Lake Iowa Watershed Protection Project. This excellent habitat is open to hunting and other non-game wildlife uses and is located south of I-80, Exit 211. Follow V-52 south three miles, turn west onto the access road and parking lot just past the residence. • Berstler Woods is located two miles south of Millersburg. The 69-acre oak-hickory timber and grassland is rich in Native American history as well as an excellent wildlife area. The Iowa County Conservation Board acquired the land with assistance from the Iowa Wildlife Habitat Stamp Fund, supported by Iowa hunters and anglers. To find Berstler Woods, drive south of Millersburg on V-52, west on 320th, and north on GG Ave. • Butler Timber Reserve was set aside for upland timber and wildlife habitat. It is 20 acres of excellent hunting and off-trail hiking. Located four miles from Millersburg, go west on F-52, north on F Ave, west on 280th St. Access is by dirt road only. • I-80 Wildlife Area: This wildlife area borders Interstate 80 and Exit 216, three miles west of Williamsburg. There are 13 acres of open grassland, owned by the state and managed by the Iowa County Conservation Board. Hunting is permitted in this upland bird habitat. • Laura and “Skinny” Schlesselman Wildlife Area: Once known as the “ballast pit,” this 13-acre wildlife area is located one mile west of Ladora, off Highway 6. It is a wetland habitat and often travelers will see waterfowl and wading birds using the marsh. The area also protects native prairie remnants found between the railroad and highway.
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Marengo Golf Club PRESERVES (WALK-IN, WALK-OUT AREAS) • Burr Oak Wildlife Area: 28 acre preserve of timber. Directions: Drive north of Marengo on V66, east on F-15 1.5 miles. Uses include: hiking, birding and other nature study activities. • Pilot Grove State Preserve: 7 acre preserve of timber and prairie. Directions: Drive west of Williamsburg to V66, south to 260th Street, west one-half mile. No hunting. • Lantz Timber Preserve: 20 acres of timber. Directions: Drive nine miles east on 335th Street from North English, two miles south on W-21 and one mile east. Uses include: birding, spring wildflowers and hunting mushrooms. GOLF COURSE Marengo Golf Club, Marengo (9 Holes) Yards: 2,784. Par: 36. Green fees: weekdays — $15 for 9 holes, $22 for 18 holes; Weekend and holidays — $18 for 9 holes, $28 for 18 holes. Cart rental (tax not included): $12 for 9 holes, $20 for 18 holes. Phone: (319) 642-3508.
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ateway Park and Preserve, located at the north end of Court Avenue in Marengo on the southern bank of the Iowa River, was created from 131 acres of land purchased from Frank and Charleen Disterhoft and Marengo Ready Mix. The project site includes a 41-acre lake and a 12-acre pond for fishing created through the excavation of sand and gravel used for a concrete business. There is a network of walking and biking trails, which encompass the lake and pond. Gateway Park Arboretum is nestled on the southern edge of the park within 7.5 acres. It includes a memory garden plus other gardens and the veterans’ memorial with the inscription: “In honor of those who served proudly — lest we forget.” In 2004 volunteers constructed the first 1.5 miles of a 3.6-mile walk/bike trail funded by a $65,000 trails grant from the National Park Service and the Blaine Fund. In 2009, R.A.I.V. Committee and other volunteers finished the western stretch of trail from the previous end to 212 Boulevard, a distance of 2.1 miles. The trail runs along the top of the levee.
Gateway Park and Preserve located at the city’s northern end. The park is currently open for fishing activity and contains a boat ramp for access to the Iowa River. The arboretum continues to develop, thanks to many donations and volunteers. Biking and hiking trails are located along the river’s levee. Future plans for the park include bioswales, a children’s water garden, wetlands preservation and restoration, education gardens, a lakeside pavillion, a memorial pavillion, a wedding pavillion, picnic area and a welcome center.
Gateway Park is a great place to walk or bike and to enjoy nature without having to get too far out of town.
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SURGICAL EXPERIENCE CLOSE TO HOME Neighbors Caring for Neighbors “I would recommend Marengo Memorial Hospital to anyone with an orthopedic issue. I would recommend it over other major hospitals in the commuting area. I received exceptional pre-op and post-op care and concern As a veterinarian, I know something about medicine and surgery.” “My second total hip arthroplasty. Dr. Cooper is an expert orthopedic surgeon compared to my first total hip arthroplasty in 2000. I have had very minimal post-op pain and an expedited recover rate to date. Dr. Cooper does his homework and was well informed of my lab work and condition. My impression is that he is a very competent physician.”
“Dr. Ghosh is amazing. He puts the patient’s best interest first and foremost! He was able to orchestrate care, diagnostics, surgery and follow up at MMH just two blocks from home. People treated us like family.” “Great care; it is nice to know we have such a great staff in this area.”
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Dr. Ghosh provides oncology and hematology services for cancer and blood disease patients A diagnosis of cancer rocks a person’s life. By bringing cancer care close to home, patient’s keep their lives as close to normal as possible. Dr. Ghosh believes in personalized care and team approach that fits each individual’s needs.
Dr. Kuiper provides general surgical care for a broad range of surgery needs including colonoscopies. Marengo Memorial Hospital can provide you with the care and expertise of the larger hospitals and the atmosphere and personal touch that helps you get back to your normal routine as fast as possible.
Dr. Cooper provides consultations and surgical procedures for a wide range of orthopedic needs. These include carpal tunnel surgery, fracture management, shoulder, knee, tendon and ligament surgery, rotator cuff repair, hip and more. Count on us to give the care and personal touch that helps you get back to your normal routine as quick as possible.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 319-642-8099.
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