2012 English Valleys Community Guide

2012 English Valleys Communities Guide 1

Welcome to the Welcome to the English ValleysEnglish Valleys

Including the towns of:

North EnglishMillersburg

South EnglishWebsterKinross

2012 Community Guide

A Marengo Publishing Corporation/Journal Tribune publication


Table of Contents

Welcome to the English Valleys ................3

English Valleys Communities

North English…………………………………..4

Millersburg……………………………………10

South English…………………………………15

Webster……………………………………….17

Kinross………………………………………...19

Utilities & Services

Recycling/Trash………………………………12

Doctor…………………………………………..8

Pharmacy………………………………………3

Care Center…………………………………..13

Hospital……………………………………….12

Telephone service…………………………...16

SCHOOLING & COMMUNITY

Schools ....................................................11

Churches ................................................. 9

Clubs and Organizations ........................ 18

Community Centers ................................. 8

SERVICES

Ag Services ...............................................5

Auto Services…………………………………5,7

Banks ........................................................7

Child Care……………………………………….8

Contractors…………………………………...7-8

Groceries……………………………………….12

Insurance……………………………………....13

Law Offi ces……………………………………..5

Realtors……………………………………......16

Restaurants……………………………….......16

Recreation

City Parks………………………4, 10,15,17, 19

Golfi ng………………………………………...14

Hiking………………………………………….14

Hunting………………………………………..14

Swimming Pool……………………………….14

US Post Offi ces .............................. .4,10,15

Resources

Food Bank…………………………………….12

Newspaper……………………………………13

Libraries………………………………. 4,10, 15

History

History Centers and Societies……………….2

Genealogy Society…………………………….2

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Welcome to the fi rst

English Valleys Community Guide

Welcome to the fi rst ever English Valleys Community Guide.

The English Valleys covers two counties and includes fi ve towns. These towns are: North English and Millersburg in Iowa County and Web-ster, South English and Kinross in Keokuk County. The communities of the English Valleys vary in popula-tion from 73 to 1,041 in each town.

The area gets its name from the English Valleys River, which fl ows past these towns. This area also de-fi nes the boundaries of the English Valleys School District, which in-cludes part of Deep River, as well.

Did you know there are more than 100 businesses in the English Val-

leys? That was just one of the many things I learned while putting this community guide together. Inside, you will fi nd a business directory, descriptions of each town, clubs and organizations to join in the English Valleys, details on English Valleys Schools, and places for recreation.

All photos used in this guide, including background shots, are scenes from the English Valleys.

This guide is intended to be an ac-curate representation of the English Valleys as of its publication in the fall of 2012. All information provided has been independently verifi ed and is correct, to the best of our knowl-edge. However, should you fi nd a mis-take, please let us know so we can

correct it for our next guide.As this is our fi rst community

guide for this area, it is also possible we may have missed something. We welcome your corrections, additions and suggestions for our next guide by calling (319) 668-1240 or emailing [email protected].

This guide is written and pro-duced by Marengo Publishing Cor-poration/Williamsburg Journal Tri-bune.

We hope you enjoy our fi rst Eng-lish Valleys Community Guide and take time to explore this wonderful area!

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NOEL PHARMACY122 S. Main StreetNorth English, IA

319-664-3115

North English is the larg-est town in

the English Valleys. Located in southern Iowa County, along Highway 149, this town of 1,041 people includes English Val-leys Schools, a library, post offi ce, community center, golf course, swimming pool, history and genealogy centers, two community parks, a city pond and more.

Founded in 1854 under the name of Nevada, the town’s name was changed a few years later to North English, after the north fork of the English River, which fl ows northeast of the town.

The town really comes alive during its annual celebration, North English Fun Days, the last weekend in July.

For more infor-mation about North English, visit http://showcase.netins.net/web/noreng/.

CITY HALL200 S. Main St.(319) 664-3810

North English City Hall is staffed by city clerk Kathy O’Rourke.

The North English City Council meets monthly there at 6:30 p.m., the fi rst Wednesday of the month. Dick Henson is mayor.

PUBLIC LIBRARY123 S. Main St. (319) 664-3725

http://www.northeng-lish.lib.ia.us/

The North English Public Library was established in 1934. The library is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, and features Internet ac-cess, a children’s sec-tion, a junior readers’ section, a photocopy machine, books, books on tape and videos for checkout. Member-ship is free. During the summer, the library offers an hour of sto-rytelling and activi-ties for children on a weekly basis at no cost.

U.S. POST OFFICE108 W. Oak St.(319) 664-3848

PARKSNorth English City

Park: Located on the southeast corner of North English, along highway 149. The city park features a base-ball diamond, two

North English

shelter houses, picnic tables and children’s play equipment. To reserve the shelter houses, call (319) 664-3810.

North English Community Park, 765 W. Broad St.: Located on the east side of the high school, the community park features an abundance of play equipment for young children and a shelter

house. To reserve the shelter house, call (319) 664-3810.

North English Pond: Located along Highway 149, southwest of Casey’s. This is a good spot to fi sh, whether you’re looking to catch fi sh or turtles. Fishing tournaments are held here once a year during North English Fun Days.


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DL’s Massage for Health106 So. Main St., North English

319-821-3310

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English Valleys Business DirectoryAGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Crop Production Services211 E. Lakeview St., North English(319) 664-3461

Golden FurrowSouth English(319) 330-1391

New Century Farm Service1633 F52 Trail, Millersburg(319) 655-7953

South English Ag Service402 Davis St., South English(319) 667-2393

Genetics—Commercial Edge Genetics3165 TT Ave., North English(319) 646-2627

Grain elevators—Faas Feed & Grain210 E. Lakeview St., North English(319) 664-3484

Faas Feed & Grain703 North St., Webster(319) 667-2211

AIR CONDITIONINGSee Heating & Cooling

ANIMAL SHELTERSSafe Haven of Iowa CountyMillersburg(319) 655-8633

ARCADESOpen by appointment—

Mike’s Carnevil Retro Arcade117 S. Main St., North English(319) 558-6426

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESValley View Assisted Living150 W. Washington St., North English(319) 664-3201

ATTORNEYSElwood, Elwood & Leinen102 E. Clark St., North English(319) 664-3441

AUCTIONEERSFrazier Auctioneering13687 288th Ave., South English(319) 667-6355

Husband’s Auction Service695 Fremont St., Millersburg(319) 655-7430

AUTOMOTIVEBody repair—

Cubz Auto Body577 Jefferson St., Millersburg(319) 655-8626

Knipfer Auto Rebuilders3373 MM Ave., North English(319) 461-4707

Continued on page 7


English Valley Well & Pump Service

Bill and Sandi Van Dee

North English319-664-3516

Malt ShopNorth English, IA319-664-3390

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English Valley TV & ElectronicsNorth English

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Rise & Shine Childcare5:30 am-5:30 pm weekdays

Where your little ones learn to play and play to learn!

Barbara Sandersfeld-Denison

owner/operator

Child Development Associate. State Registered with DHS.

25+ years’ experience.

Businesses/servicesContinued from page 5

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AUTOMOTIVE (Continued)Custom car building & hot rods—

Hillbilly Hotrods202 Broadway St., Kinross(319) 855-2556

Glass—Safelite Auto GlassNorth English(319) 664-3107

Parts—BARR Southern Rust-free Parts577 Jefferson St., Millersburg(319) 655-8626


Repair & service—C&C Automotive507 Main St., South English(319) 667-2675

Gordon’s Auto Service338 Main St., Millersburg(319) 655-7220

Jac’s Auto Repair577 Jefferson St., Millersburg(319) 655-8626

Smith Motor Sales222 N. Main St., North English(319) 664-3517

BANKSMidWestOne Bank10030 Highway 149, North English(319) 664-3311

White State Bank209 Ives St., South English(319) 667-5005

BARBERSThe Barber Shop110 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3898

BEAUTY SALONSCurly Q119 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3555

Donna’s Beauty Shop361 Jackson St., Millersburg(319) 655-7919

Hairmarket119 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3555

Kathy’s Klip Joint30307 110th St., South English(319) 664-3753

Mane Image211 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3005

Mary’s Family Hair Care120 N. Howard St., North English(319) 664-3839

BUILDING & REPAIRSContractors—

Charles Jennings Construction3254 M Ave., North English(319) 646-3435

Continued on page 8


HeartlandConstruction

New Construction:

Remodels:

Jeff & Justin Parsons30 years’ experience

Residential/Commercial

For all your Commerical, Residential and

Farm electrical needs call:

MURPHYELECTRICALSERVICESTravis Murphy - owner

319-330-1848415 Maple Lane, North English, IA 52316

www.murphyelectricalservices.comTrenching and backhoe service available as well.

Businesses/services/Continued from page 7

BUILDING & REPAIRS(Continued)

Bucher Construction11090 295th Ave., South English(319) 664-3026

Heartland ConstructionNorth English319) 430-2855

Knapp Construction232 N. Howard St.North English(319) 325-3500

Rick Ayers Roofi ng and Construction10095 280th Ave., North English(319) 664-3006

Townsend Construction and Tiling3350 Q Ave., North English(319) 664-3136

Excavating—A&M Fencing and Earth Moving2940 H Ave., Millersburg(319) 655-7746

English Valley Well & Pump3330 L Ave., North English(319) 664-3516

Horras Dozing & Earth Moving2856 GG Ave., Millersburg(319) 655-7995

Reinhart Tiling & DozingMillersburg(319) 330-2391

Painting—Albert Wells’ Painting and Roof Coatings302 E. Washington St., North English(888) 282-6191

CAMPSEast Iowa Bible Camp1433 F52 Trail, Deep River(319) 655-7693

CAR WASHEnglish Valley Car Wash330 Main St., North English(319) 664-3674

CARE CENTERSSee Nursing Homes

CARPETCleaners—

Paul’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning110 E. Washington St., North English(319) 664-3476

Dealers—Garcia Carpet105 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3606

CHILD CARE Rise and Shine Child Care124 S. Main St. #3, North English(319) 664-3232

CHIROPRACTORSGary Kolosik, D.C.213 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3145

CHURCHESSee page 9

CLEANING SERVICESCallie’s Cleaning Service1822 300th St., North English(319) 530-7253

CLINICS – MEDICALNorth English Family Practice Clinic402 S. Walnut St., North English(319) 664-3211

COMMUNITY CENTERSMillersburg Community Center461 Washington St., Millersburg(319) 655-7002

North English Community Center210 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3283

COMPUTERSMarsh Computer RepairNorth English(319) 664-3403

CONCRETEIdeal Concrete Co.209 E. Lakeview St., North English(319) 664-3575

CONSIGNMENTCountry Cosign403 Main St., South English(319) 667-5755

CONVENIENCE STORES & FUELCasey’s General Store504 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3344

Egor’s306 Davis St., South English(319) 667-9213

Multi-County Oil Co.135 W. Lakeview St., North English(319) 664-3376

Continued on page 12


North English CooperativeTelephone Company

Long Distance Voice Mail Caller ID

Call Waiting Local Service High Speed Internet Email

Hours: Monday - Friday 8-12 and 1-5

Jayne & Alex GarciaOwners

105 S. Main StreetP.O. Box 126North English, IA 52316

Offi ce: 319-664-3606Toll Free: 1-877-3GARCIAFax: 319-664-3749

Email: [email protected]

Flooring Sales & InstallationGarcia Carpet RICK AYERS

CONSTRUCTIONResidential

Commercial

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Proud to be a part of the English Valleys Community

Churches

Community Church1417 F52 TrailDeep River, IA(319) 655-7132

English River Church of the Brethren29252 137th St.South English, IA(319) 667-5235

First Baptist Church406 Church St.South English, IA(319) 667-5945

Millersburg United Methodist Church473 Jefferson St.Millersburg, IA(319) 655-7114

North English Christian Church131 N. Howard St.North English, IA(319) 664-3338

North English United Methodist Church218 W. Oak St.North English, IA(319) 664-3784

Pleasant Grove Grace Brethren Church1899 294th St.North English, IA(319) 664-3568

Trinity Lutheran Church2939 H Ave.Millersburg, IA(319) 655-7822

Webster Methodist Church203 Main St.Webster, IA(319) 667-2491

Where to worship in the English Valleys

First Baptist Church, South English


Millersburg

Platted in 1852, Millersburg is the second oldest town in Iowa County. Its

namesake comes from Reu-ben Miller, the man who laid out the town.

Millersburg is located in Iowa County, eight miles northwest of North English, and has a population of 159 people. This town has a variety of small businesses, as well as a library, city park and community center.

Community events are held throughout the year here, courtesy of the Mill-ersburg Betterment Com-mittee.

One of this community’s most unique feature is the log chain that encircles the town park. Six years after the town was founded, it was decided the town needed a chain around the park for residents and visitors to hitch their horses. A log chain was purchased from Marengo and it still en-circles the town park to this day. Millersburg is believed to be the only town in Iowa with a log chain around its town square.

Millersburg is also the only town in Iowa County to feature “Our Iowa” maga-zine’s Burma-Shave like signs. You’ll see these signs if you head south into town on H Avenue. They’re on the west side of the road and

HOME TOWN CAFE

319-655-7414

Daily Lunch Specials 11 am-1:30 pm

Hand Breaded Tenderloins In House Cut Steaks

Thursday Night - Steak SpecialsFriday Night - Whole Catfish Buffet

Saturday Night - Buffet with BBQ RibsAll menu items available for carry-out

Thinking About A New Hair Style?

CALL DONNA!Appointments made almost always within 5 days or less!

SALON HOURS: Tues. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday: 3:30-8 p.m.;

Saturday: 8 a.m. to Noon

DONNA’S BEAUTY SHOPMillersburg 319-655-7919

contain rhyming phrases about safe driving.

CITY HALL461 Washington St.

(319) 655-7981Millersburg City Hall is

served by city clerk Sally Hall. There are no regular offi ce hours. Meetings are held the fi rst Monday of each month. Bill Montross is mayor.

PUBLIC LIBRARY847 Washington St.

(319) 655-7005The Millersburg Com-

munity Library was estab-lished in 2011. The library is open three days a week and features Internet ac-cess, a children’s section, a junior readers’ section,

adult readers’ section, scanner to produce pho-tocopies, books, books on tape and videos and DVDS for check-out. Membership is free. During the sum-mer, the library offers an hour of storytelling and activities for children on a weekly basis at no cost.

U.S. POST OFFICE692 Washington St.

(319) 655-7961

PARKSThe Millersburg City

Park is located in the “town square,” within the original log chain set in place six years after the town’s founding. The park features playground equipment to play on.

One of Millersburg’s

“Our Iowa” magazine signs


Member FDIC

At MidWestOne Bank we look forward to the future and the opportunity to continue providing you with great products, and the same friendly, professional service our customers expect from

their community bank.

North English • 319.664.3311MidWestOne.com

We Want To Welcome!

Schools

211 College Street

English Valleys Elementary

765 W. Broad Street

English Valleys High School

English Valleys Schools serve children living in North English, South English, Millersburg, Kinross, Webster and part of Deep River. For-

mally named English Valleys Lutton Elementary, this school serves chil-dren in grades preK - 6.

English Valleys Elementary was the fi rst school in Iowa County to be selected for Iowa’s Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Olds. Preschool is available for both 3- and 4-year-olds here.

For more information on EV Elementary, call (319) 664-3638 or visit www.english-valleys.k12.ia.us.

English Valleys High School serves students in grades 7-12. Lo-cated in the northwest corner of North English, the school has

all the major sports here, plus a band, choirs, drama and speech, student council and model United Nations. Its mascot is Victor E. Bear, a brown bear.

For more information on EV High School call (319) 664-3631 or visit www.english-valleys.k12.ia.us.


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DEEJAYSSound Machine Light & PowerSouth English(319) 430-0226

ELECTRIC CONTRACTORSDuello Electric12040 328th Ave., Kinross(319) 639-2068

Murphy Electrical Services415 Maple LaneNorth English(319) 330-1848

Smith Electric3271 J Ave., North English(319) 430-4538

ELECTRIC MOTORSElectric motors, pumps and control—

JCI Industries, Inc.2206 315th St., North English(319) 664-6171

ELECTRONICSEnglish Valley TV & Electronics2070 F67 Blvd.North English(319) 664-3022

EMBROIDERYKnipfer Embroidery3373 MM Ave., North English(319) 664-3308

FARM EQUIPMENTJim Elwood Implement, Inc.1855 F52 Trail, Millersburg(319) 655-8200

FERTILIZERSee Agricultural Services

FOOD BANKEnglish Valleys Food Bank210 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-6166

FUNERAL HOMESPowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service116 W. Broad St.North English(319) 664-3385

GARBAGECox Sanitation and Recycling2226 335th St., North English(319) 664-3025

GOLF COURSESKnoll Ridge Country Club746 Washington St.North English(319) 664-3700

GREENHOUSESNeff’s Plant Haven505 Lyman St., South English(319) 667-5321

GROCERSFamily Foods119 N. Main St.North English(319) 664-3453

HAIR STYLISTSSee Beauty Salons, Barber Shops

HEATING & COOLINGEnglish Valley Plumbing & Heating207 N. Main St.North English(319) 664-3540

HISTORICAL RESEARCHEnglish Valley History Center108 N. Main St.North English(319) 664-3988

Iowa County Historical Society675 E. South St., Marengo(319) 642-7018

Keokuk County Historical Society402 East Elm St.Sigourney(641) 622-3005

Genealogy—Iowa County Genealogical Society121 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3194

HONEYRich Smith’s Honey1887 F52 Trail, Millersburg(319) 655-8331

HOSPITALSKeokuk County Health Center23019 Hwy 149(641) 622-2720

Marengo Memorial Hospital300 W. May St.Marengo(319) 642-5543



INSURANCEEnglish Valleys Insurance Agency126 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3161

Grimm Real Estate & Insurance120 N. Main St. North English(319) 664-3000

Sampson Insurance309 Ives St.South English(319) 667-5122

JEWELRYCustom jewelry—

ForkeepsNorth English (319) 330-3616

LIBRARIESSee individual town pages

MACHINE SHOPSZebedee Corporation112 W. Lakeview St., North English(319) 664-3542

MASSAGEDL’s Massage for Health106 Main St., North English(319) 821-3310

MOTORCYLESHarley parts—


NEWSPAPERJournal Tribune208 W. State St., Williamsburg(319) 668-1240

NURSING HOMESEnglish Valley Care Center150 W. Washington St., North English(319) 664-3256

PHARMACIESNoel Pharmacy122 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3115

PHOTOGRAPHYMoore Photography10335 305th Ave., South English(319) 664-3747

PHYSICIANSSee Clinics – Medical

PIZZACasey’s Carry-out Pizza504 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3344

The Duster131 S. Main St., North English(319) 664-3764

PLUMBINGEnglish Valley Plumbing & Heating207 N. Main St., North English(319) 664-3540

* Roofing * Siding * Repairs * Decks * Mobile Homes

* Kitchens * Bathrooms * Maintenance

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Knapp Construction

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RecreationGOLF COURSE

Knoll Ridge Country Club Golf Course746 W. Washington St., North English

Located in North English, Knoll Ridge Golf Course is a nine-hole course. It is open to members of the Knoll Ridge Country Club or the general public can pay greens fees to play here. For more information, call (319) 664-6200.

PARKSEvery town in the English Valleys has

at least one public park. North English also has a town pond. See each town’s in-dividual page for descriptions.

Kinross - Page 19Millersburg - Page 10North English - Page 4South English - Page 15Webster - Page 17

SWIMMING POOLKnoll Ridge Country Club Swimming Pool746 W. Washington St., North English

Located in North English, Knoll Ridge Country Club has two swimming pools. Both are available to the public. The biggest pool varies in depth from 4 feet at the shallow end to 15 feet at the deep end. It also has a diving board. For younger children, there is a wading pool, which is about 1 foot deep. For more information, call (319) 664-6200.

Knoll Ridge Country Club Swimming Pool, North English

TRAILS, HIKING, HUNTINGBerstler Woods

Berstler Woods is located two miles south of Millersburg on GG Avenue. The 69-acre oak-hickory timber and grass-land is rich in Native American history, as well as an excellent wildlife area. To fi nd Berstler Woods, drive south of Millersburg on V52, west on 320th and north on GG Avenue.

Butler Timber ReserveButler Timber Reserve consists of 20

acres of excellent hunting and off-trail hiking. Located 4 miles from Millers-burg, you can get there by going west on F52 Trail, north on F Avenue and west on 280th Street. Access is by dirt road only.

Coffman Woods Preserve This 15-acre tract of timber is lo-

cated 1 mile north of South English. A picnic shelter and restroom are avail-able for park users. The majority of this area is undisturbed timber.

Fuller Addition-English River Wildlife Area

This wildlife area is located 6 miles east of North English on S Avenue and Keokuk/Iowa road. It consists of 160 acres that include wetlands, upland and lowland timber and grasslands, making it excellent wildlife habitat area. Hunt-ing and trapping are permitted here.

Lantz Timber PreserveLantz Timber Preserve is located

about 10 miles east of North English. It is a 20-acre upland timber. It is a great place for bird watching, spring fl owers and hunting mushrooms. You can get there by driving east out of North Eng-lish on 335th Street. Go 9 miles straight east, then 2 miles south on W21 and 1 mile east.

North English Pond, North English


Modern Co-op Telephone Co.Contact us for your

communications needs!Local - Long Distance - Internet

502 Broadway St., South English IA 52335 319-667-2375 [email protected]

South English, IA 52335

319-667-5005

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South English

South English is the second largest town in the English Valleys. This town of 212 people is located in northern Keokuk

County, just fi ve miles south of North English at the junction of Highway 149 and Highway 22.

The town was platted in 1872 and incorporat-ed in 1892. It is named after the south fork of the English River.

Several businesses operate in South English, including a convenience store/restaurant, bank, insurance offi ce, telephone company and green-house.

This community is also home to a library, park and large volunteer fi re department, the North Keokuk County Fire Department.

CITY HALL407 Ives St.

(319) 721-6064South English City Hall is served by city clerk

Jacki McDermott. It does not have regular offi ce hours. The South English City Council meets there the second Tuesday of every month. Ken-dra VanDyke is mayor.

PUBLIC LIBRARY407 Ives St.

319-667-2715http://www.southenglish.lib.ia.us/

The South English Public Library is open four days a week. It features more than 4,000 reading materials, including books and books on tape. It also has Internet access, videos to check out and a summer reading program. Visit the library’s website to fi nd the newest books at the South English Public Library.

U.S. POST OFFICE210 Ives St.

(319) 667-2405

PARKSSouth English City Park: Located directly across from First Baptist

Church on Church Street, the South English City Park has a shelter house for picnicking, park benches, outdoor grills and play equip-ment for children, including a swingset and slides. Large deciduous trees provide plenty of shade.


POST OFFICESSee individual town pages

QUILT BLOCKSLynn Moffi t2705 Keokuk/Iowa Rd.North English(319) 664-3585

REAL ESTATEFinancial Service Group, Inc.120 N. Main St.North English(319) 664-3002

Grimm Real Estate & Insurance120 N. Main St.North English(319) 664-3000

RESTAURANTSButch’s Café127 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3492

Egor’s306 Davis St.South English(319) 667-9213

EV Malt Shop226 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3390

Home Town Café & Catering508 Washington St.Millersburg(319) 655-7414

SCHOOLSSee page 11

SEEDS & BULBS - RETAILStoner Seed Farms14020 298th Ave.South English(319) 639-2089

Daylilies and fl owers—Green Valley Treasures2878 315th St.North English(319) 530-3576

Prairie Fire Gardens2705 Keokuk/Iowa Rd. North English(319) 664-3585

SENIOR DINING SERVICESMillersburg Community Center461 Washington St.Millersburg(319) 655-7002 North English Community Center210 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3283

STORAGESafe Harbor StorageNorth English(319) 664-3724

SWIMMING POOLSKnoll Ridge Country Club746 Washington St.North English(319) 664-3700

TAE KWON DOJung’s Tae Kwon DoNorth English(319) 430-0226

TAVERNSButch’s Café127 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3492

The Duster131 S. Main St.North English(319) 664-3764

Egor’s306 Davis St.South English(319) 667-9213

Home Town Café & Catering508 Washington St.Millersburg(319) 655-7414

TELEPHONE COMPANIESModern Co-op Telephone Co.502 Broadway St. South English(319) 667-2375

North English Telephone Co.105 W. Oak St.North English(319) 664-3821

TREE SERVICEEagle Tree ServiceMillersburg(319) 655-7929

TRUCKINGAxmear Trucking, Inc.3238 L Ave.North English(319) 664-3375

Buehneman Trucking & Ag LimeDavis St.South English(319) 667-2291

K&J Trucking407 Davis St.South English(319) 667-2293

Long Trucking28076 110th St.South English(319) 664-3248

Pfannebaker TruckingSouth English(319) 430-8889

WATER WELL DRILLING & SERVICE

English Valley Well & Pump3330 L Ave.North English(319) 664-3516

WELDINGTom Voss Welding and RepairNorth English(319) 664-3818

WINDMILLSGreat Plains Windmill Service300 Highway 22Kinross(319) 325-2467


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Webster

Webster is the second small-est town of

the English Valleys. This town of 88 people is located in northern Keokuk County, four and a half miles west of South English along Highway 22.

The town was settled in 1854. Today, it fea-tures a friendly com-munity complete with a church and city park. Residents here are also involved in the vol-unteer North Keokuk County Fire Depart-ment, based in South English.

CITY HALL403 Main St.

(319) 667-2761Webster City Hall

is served by city clerk Imogene Homan. It does not have regular offi ce hours. The Web-ster City Council meets the fi rst Monday of the month. Bryan Lee is mayor.

Webster City Park

PARKSWebster City Park: Located

near the intersection of Main and Washington streets, the Webster City Park features a sand volleyball pit, shelter house, horseshoe courts, bas-ketball court, slide, swingset and swinging bridge. The park also has beautiful wildfl owers.


Clubs/Organizations4-H Clubs - Iowa CountyIowa County Extension Offi ce(319) 642-5504

4-H Clubs - Keokuk CountyKeokuk County Extension Offi ce(641) 622-2680

American Legion - MillersburgDavid Horras(319) 655-7547

American Legion – North EnglishDick Henson (319) 664-3498or Gary Kolosik (319) 664-3865

Boy ScoutsDave Foubert(319) 664-3196

Ducks UnlimitedFrank Mertz(319) 667-2647

EV Booster Club Angie George(641) 660-2983

EV Dollars for ScholarsPhil Hester(319) 664-3985

English Valleys History Center Scott and Bonnie Romine(319) 664-3774http://showcase.netins.net/web/noreng/pages/nehistorycenter.html

English Valleys PTORenee Allison (319) 664-3638

Farm Bureau – Iowa County(319) 668-1331

Farm Bureau – Keokuk County(319) 622-2310

Farmer’s Lodge No. 168 (Masons)Dave Jackson(319) 930-9801

Farmer’s Market – North EnglishJane Bruns(319) 664-3515 or (319) 863-3848

The Fortnightly ClubTami Marsh(319) 664-3403

Girl ScoutsSherry Garringer(319) 664-3701

Iowa County Archery Club(319) 430-7632Bob Buckner

Iowa County Community FoundationScott Romine(319) 664-3774or Sally Hall (319) 330-4359www.cfneia.org/affi liates/IowaCounty

Iowa County Genealogy Society(319) 664-3194iagenweb.org/iowa/index.htm

Keokuk County Community FoundationStephen Bond(641) 680-0908www.kcendow.org

Keokuk County Historical SocietyGeorge House(641) 622-3005

Knights of Columbus Brian Jackson(319) 664-3291

L.O.V.E. NetworkNancy Evans(319) 664-3458

Millersburg Community Betterment CommitteeCharlie Snow(319) 331-8301

Millersburg/DR-M Alumni AssociationPhyllis Kinzler (319) 655-8318

Millersburg VFW Women’s AuxiliaryRoberta Voelkel (319) 655-8511

NE-EV Alumni AssociationScott Romine(319) 664-3774http://showcase.netins.net/web/evon-line

North English Citywide Garage SalesJane Bruns(319) 664-3515 or (319) 863-3848

North English Fun Days CommitteeAmy Andreassen(319) 664-3610

P.I.N.E. (Pride in North English) Bonnie Romine(319) 664-3774

Safe Haven of Iowa County(319) 655-8633

South English Commercial ClubJeff Brower(319) 667-2375

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Kinross

Kinross is the small-est town of the English Valleys.

This town of 73 people is located in northern Keokuk County, fi ve and a half miles east of South English, with Highway 22 passing right through.

The town was settled in the late 1800s. Today, it features a city park and a few small businesses, including a windmill re-pair service and custom car builder. Kinross is also home to the only group of Masons in the English Valleys, known as Farmer’s Lodge No. 168.

Residents here can participate in the vol-unteer North Keokuk County Fire Department, based in South English.

CITY HALL203 Grove St.(319) 639-2458

Kinross City Hall is served by city clerk Toni Miller. It does not have regular offi ce hours. The Kinross City Council meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month. Walter Smith is mayor.

PARKSKinross City Park: Located near

the intersection of Market and Ives streets, the city park features a small basketball court, merry-go-round and other pieces of children’s play equipment. It is a litter-free area with plenty of open green space for Frisbee-throwing, running or dog-walking.

Some members of Farmer’s Lodge No. 168, along with

a few volunteers


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Bicyclists pass through the English Valleys

A girl enjoys corn on the cob during North English Fun Days

Classic cars line the streets during a car show in Millersburg

The South English Lily Pond

Documents

2012 English Valleys Community Guide