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FOCUS ON COUNTY PARKS• FFRRAANNKKLLIINN CCOOUUNNTTYY:: Maynes Grove has something for

all park enthusiasts................................................22• HHAANNCCOOCCKK CCOOUUNNTTYY:: Restored Crystal Lake now

closer to its namesake ...........................................33• WWOORRTTHH CCOOUUNNTTYY:: Quiet, hidden, Worth County Lake

Park is a gem .........................................................44• WWIINNNNEEBBAAGGOO CCOOUUNNTTYY:: Thorpe Park is one of

Winnebago County’s surprising parks ....................77• FFLLOOYYDD CCOOUUNNTTYY:: Links to ancient past abound in

Rockford’s Fossil, Prairie Preserve..........................99• MMIITTCCHHEELLLL CCOOUUNNTTYY:: Cedar Bridge Park welcomes all

ages, and horses, too............................................1100

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PARK ITin a county park

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The Four Seasons Lodge is one of the many features at Maynes Grovelocated south of Hampton.

FRANKLIN COUNTY –

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By LAURA [email protected]

HAMPTON

Considered FranklinCounty’s “premierpark” Maynes Grove

offers a little bit of every-thing.

“It’s our premier parkbecause it is a multi-userecreation area,” said BrodyBertram, park ranger forFranklin County Conserva-tion. “You can hunt, fish,walk trails, cross country skiin the winter, bird watch.”

The 280-acre park islocated about four milessouth of Hampton on High-way 65.

The Maynes Creek flowsthrough the park and helpscreate two large ponds whichcan be used for fishing.

“There’s a variety of fish —mostly pan fish, but there is

some catfish out there,”Bertram said.

The ponds also provide anarea for canoeing, kayakingand other boats; however,they are no wake ponds andswimming is not allowed.

Located near the ponds arepicnic tables, benches, a grillshelter, restrooms, a fire ring

and the Four Seasons Lodge,which can be rented out. It isoften rented for weddings,graduations, family gather-ings and other purposes,Bertram said.

Maynes Grove alsoincludes multiple prairieareas and timber areas withtrails intersecting and going

through all of the areas. Awide variety of wildlife andplant life can been seenthroughout the park.

Hunting is permitted incertain areas and horsebackriding is allowed on certaintrails.

Nestled in the south partof the park is an observationtower.

“It’s kind of a hidden gem,”Bertram said.

He said the tower is a goodplace for bird watching andviewing other wildlife. It alsoincludes some wildlife picto-rials.

Camping is just about theonly thing Maynes Grovedoes not include, Bertramsaid.

For more information and atrail map visit www.franklincoun-tyconservation.org/thirteen.htm.

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Other Franklin County parksBURKLEY PARK is 1½ miles west of Geneva and

includes a hiking trail, undeveloped naturalarea and geocaching.

CREEDEN PRAIRIE is four miles north and twomiles east of Hansell and includes 420 acres.The park features canoeing, fishing, hunting,undeveloped natural area and geocaching.

HANDORF ROADSIDE PARK is eight miles east ofHampton along Highway 3. The four-acrepark includes picnicking, picnic shelter, elec-tricity, drinking water, restrooms, handicapaccess and geocaching.

INGEBRETSON MEMORIAL GROVE is two miles westand one mile north of Sheffield. The 118-acrepark includes a hiking trail, undeveloped natur-al area, cross country skiing and geocaching.

INTERSTATE LAKE PARK is 26 acres and includes aboat ramp, canoeing, fishing, hunting, icefishing and geocaching. It is 2½ miles west ofCoulter and one mile south of Highway 3.

MALLORY PARK is located 4½ miles south andtwo miles west of Hampton. The 71-acre parkfeatures picnicking, picnic shelter, electricity,drinking water, restrooms, handicap access,tent and trailer camping, hiking trails, fishing.

OAKLAND-IOWA RIVER CONSERVATION AREA isthree miles southwest of Popejoy andincludes fishing, hunting, undeveloped natur-al area and geocaching.

POPEJOY CONSERVATION PARK features picnick-ing, picnic shelter, electricity, drinking water,restrooms, handicap access, tent and trailercamping, canoeing, rental facilities, sled-ding/tobogganing, snowmobiling and geo-caching. The park is 61 acres and 1½ milessouthwest of Popejoy.

ROBINSON PARK is 30 acres and includes picnick-ing, picnic shelter, electricity, drinking water,restrooms, handicap access, tent and trailercamping, hiking trail, fishing and geocaching.

THORN APPLE WOODS is four miles north and twomiles east of Hansell and includes 93 acres.It features fishing, hunting, undeveloped nat-ural area and geocaching.

WKW CONSERVATION PARK is 54 acres and onemile north and one mile east of Hampton. Itincludes picnicking, picnic shelter, electricity,drinking water, restrooms, handicap access,tent and trailer camping, hiking trail, inter-pretive trail, rental facilities, cross countryskiing and geocaching.

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HANCOCK COUNTY –

Restored Crystal Lake nowcloser to its namesake

By PEGGY [email protected]

CRYSTAL LAKE

Crystal Lake Park offers visitorsrustic or more modern accom-modations combined with some

great fishing and fun to be had by all.Crystal Lake Park is located on the

east side of Crystal Lake at 1045 320thStreet.

Three 16-by-30-foot cabins sit on ahillside overlooking the lake near theentrance to the park. Each has a six-foot covered porch and contains a bed-room with twin or bunk beds, bath-room with shower, kitchenette and

great room with futon chair and couch.The cabins will house four to five

people and have a furnace and centralair for year-round use.

The cabins opened in 2007.The Crystal Lake Park campground

has 30 primitive and 65 electric camp-sites.

Electric sites at Crystal Lake Parkare $15 per night and primitive sites are$10 per night.

Weather permitting, the camp-ground, water and park facilities atCrystal Lake Park are open April 15through Oct. 15 annually.

Visitors are enjoying a clearer and ➤


deeper Crystal Lake after comple-tion of a dredging project in 2007.

The restoration work included theremoval of 1.1 million cubic yards of silt.

Visibility is in the range of five tosix feet. Prior to the dredging andremoval of rough fish, including carp,Iowa Department of NaturalResources fisheries biologist ScottGrummer said you wouldn’t havebeen able to see down 15 to 20 inches.

And don’t forget to pay a visit tothe lake’s trademark bullhead statue.The bullhead was restored by artistAndy Sinnwell in 2007.

Other Hancock County ParksELDRED SHERWOOD PARK is located three

miles east of Goodell on County RoadB63 and one mile north on CountyRoad R-66. The campground includesfive primitive and 40 campsitesequipped with electric hook-ups.Weather permitting, the Eldred Sher-wood Park Campground is open fromApril 15 to Oct. 15.

EAGLE LAKE STATE PARK, west of Duncan,offers primitive camping, hiking andbiking trails, beach and swimmingareas, picnic and grill-ing areas, handi-capped-accessible picnic area, boating,canoeing and kayaking, playgroundareas, horseshoe, volleyball and bas-ketball courts, disc golf, geocaching,wildlife viewing, river and lake fishingand public hunting facilities.

HANCOCK COUNTY FACILITIES available forpublic use include three open shelters,one enclosed shelter, handicapped-accessible elevated observation deck,modern restroom and shower facilities,several lake and river boat/canoeaccesses and more.

THE HANCOCK COUNTY CONSERVATIONBOARD has four shelter houses avail-able for rent for $20 a day at ConcordPark, Eagle Lake State Park, CrystalLake Park and Eldred Sherwood Park.

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By KRISTIN [email protected]

KENSETT

Worth County Lake Park northof Kensett is a great park butone that is off the beaten path,

said Dean Mueller, director of the WorthCounty Conservation Board.

“It’s a hidden gem,” Mueller said. “It’sa really nice little park, good for familieswith small kids.”

The centerpiece of the park is Worth

County Lake, which has a depth ofabout 15 feet, Mueller said.

The 28-acre park is located about twomiles east and one mile north ofKensett. To find it, take County RoadA38 east out of Kensett, then go northas soon as you cross the Shell RockRiver. Then go left at the T intersectionand follow the road as it turns north fora half mile, then right on 420th Street.

The park is a day-use park geared forlarge-group activities, such as horse-

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Worth County Park also offers a largepicnic shelter with a covered grill, abackyard wildlife refuge and a children’splay area.

“We’d like to put in a naturalplayscape,” a playspace that looks andfeels like a natural environment.

A scenic footbridge, built with fund-ing from the Worth County Develop-ment Authority, ties the two areas of thepark together, Mueller said. “The littlewooden bridge is the focal point of thepark.”

The park is adjacent to the 80-acreTurkeyfoot Prairie, which is open tohunting, is a good bird-watching areaand has a fen wetland.

A popular Steak Fry is held the secondor third weekend of June as a fundraiserfor the Worth County ConservationFoundation.

There is no camping.The shelter can be reserved for $10 a

day.

Other Worth County Parks:KUENNEN’S QUARRY: The newest of Worth

County’s parks, it is located a mile southof Northwood, just east of U.S. Highway 65on 450th Street. A former quarry pit,Kuennen’s Quarry is the most popular ofthe county’s parks, with two quarry pondsfor swimming, scuba diving and fishingand a popular beach. Both ponds arestocked with fish, with trout also stockedin the south pond in the winter. Kuennen’sQuarry has two shelterhouses, includingan enclosed log cabin that is heated andcooled by geothermal energy. It rents for$70 a day. The other shelter, an open logshelter with electrical service, rents for$35 a day. Five additional picnic sheltersare scattered throughout the park. Picnicfacilities, restrooms, a barbecue pit andplayground equipment are also available.A handicapped-accessible fishing pier andconcrete boat ramp on the south pond areother features.

OCHEE YAHOLA PARK: Six miles northwest ofNorthwood off 495th Street. The 160-acrepark is mostly woods, being managed forwildlife and timber production. There is alarge glacial hill and a prairie pothole — asmall marsh — in the center of the park.Ochee Yahola offers hiking trails, equestri-an trails, cross country skiing, picnickingfacilities and horseshoe pits. The park isopen for archery hunting and, starting inNovember, gun hunting. There are fourcampsites with electricity but no water. Anopen shelter with a fire ring is available foruse. The park offers a great opportunity toobserve animals and wildflowers.

SILVER LAKE PARK: Located on the northshore of Silver Lake about 10 miles west ofNorthwood on 500th Street. Look for thefish jetty that is easily seen from the road.The 29-acre park has eight camping sites,ideal for smaller campers. Camper feesare $10 a night. An open shelter overlooks

the 330-acre lake. There is electricity, fish-ing, boating access, picnicking and horse-shoe pits. Hours for any of the parks are6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Most park shelterscan be reserved for $10 a day. To reserve ashelter at any of the parks, or for informa-tion, call 641-324-1524 weekdays.

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Worth County Lake Park has a scenic footbridge that ties two areas of the park together.


Kuennen's Quarry handicapped-accessible lookout.

By CAITLIN HAMILTONFor The Globe Gazette

FOREST CITY

T he Winnebago County Conserva-tion Board (WCCB) offers 29 dif-ferent outdoor recreation areas

and two trails.One of those parks is the 160-acre

Thorpe Park, which is located 5½ mileswest of Forest City.

The park, which was sold to the WCCBin 1974, has 15 camping sites, including 13with electricity for $12 per night.

A furnished rental cabin is availablenear the 15-acre Lake Catherine forthose looking to spend a few nights inthe park, while a shelter house with pic-nic tables and a grill is available for rentfor a smaller amount of time, Ralls said.

Since the WCCB purchased the park,the board has made some improvementsto the park but has kept some aspectsthe same, said naturalist Lisa Ralls, whohas worked with the board since 1985.

“Fortunately a lot of it hasn’tchanged,” she said. “We try to keep thethings that are nice about it but improveon those things also.”

In recent years an interpretive trail

has been installed in the park and thelake has become more fisherman-friendly, Ralls said.

The quiet and isolation is a perk formany users

“Thorpe Park is a nice park because it’soff the beaten path,” Ralls said. “It doesn’tget as much use as many other parks withsimilar amenities.

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few miles on a gravel roadand the park itself is on adead-end road, people don’tjust stumble upon it; it has tobe a destination,” Ralls said.

While the isolated parkmay not attract a crowd ofhuman visitors, there is plen-ty of wildlife to be witnessed,including deer, turkey, owls,sand hill cranes and trum-peter swans, Ralls said.

The WCCB schedules

several events at ThorpePark, including stargazingoutings, fishing contests andseasonal walks through theproperty.

Ralls said a county parkcan become a getaway forfamilies or individuals whoare looking for a small breakor a cost-effective vacation.

“It’s a real easy little get-away to go to one of thecounty parks,” Ralls said.

➤ Other Winnebago County Parks:DAHLE PARK, northwest of Lake Mills, is a nice, quiet park. Since it is

located along the Winnebago River it provides some good fishingopportunities and is a Winnebago River Water Trail access point.Camping is $5 a night, including electricity.

HOLLAND PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND YOUTH HUNTING AREA is especiallyset aside for hunting by individual permitted youths and mentors,essentially with the area to themselves during their hunt.

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Cerro Gordo County Parks:INGEBRETSON PARK — 203 Ash St. E., southeast

of the intersection of Hwy 107 and CountyRoad B-65 in Thornton. Sited on a branch ofBeaver Dam Creek just off of Interstate 35.Twenty-three electrical sites available. Show-er house, firewood, dump station and waterfill available.

LINN GROVE PARK — 518 Madison St. W., south-east of the intersection of Hwy 65 and Coun-ty Road B-60 in Rockwell. Complete camp-ing facilities on 38 acres along a meander ofBeaver Dam Creek. Sixty-six electrical sitesare available. Shower house, firewood, dumpstation and water fill available. Golf course,swimming pool and tennis court nearby.

WILKINSON PIONEER PARK — 21425 Vine Ave., atthe end of County Road B-20 in Rock Falls. An

80-acre park with complete camping facilities.Sixty-six electrical sites available. Showerhouse, firewood, dump station and water fillavailable. A covered bridge and a rare remnantof native prairie are located in the park. A greatplace to have a picnic or start a canoe ride.

STRAND PARK — 20057 340th St. Plymouth,southeast of the intersection of County RoadS-56 and 340th Street north of Plymouth. This33-acre park on the Shellrock River features atennis and basketball court, playground, picnicarea, shelter, and canoe access.

SPRING CREEK PRESERVE — 15829 300th St.,Mason City. The 34-acre park features aspring, limestone bluffs along the creek andfishing access on the Winnebago River.

SHELLROCK RIVER GREENBELT AND PRESERVE —19316 Yucca Ave., Nora Springs, Nora Springs

to Rock Falls. A 7½-mile drive, walk, canoe tripor ride along the limestone bluffs on the Shell-rock River leads through 509 acres of woods,meadows and ponds. Primitive camping andpicnic areas are available in the preserve sec-tion. Rustic toilet facilities, two small shelterhouses and hitching posts are provided.

LIME CREEK CONSERVATION AREA AND NATURECENTER — 3501 Lime Creek Road MasonCity. An extensive trail network gives bikers,hikers, cross-country skiers and horsebackriders access to a diverse natural area ofnearly 440 acres. A nature center offers con-servation displays, live and mounted ani-mals, library and auditorium. Primitivecamping areas are open to camping all fourseasons. Cost is $1 per night per tent. Fire-wood is provided at the campsite.


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T he Fossil & Prairie ParkPreserve near Rockfordoffers fossil hunting,

hiking and picnicking, mak-ing it an ideal destination fora summer outing.

“We get a lot of families onthe weekends,” said LauraElfers, Floyd County natural-ist.

The Fossil & Prairie ParkPreserve is open every dayfrom sunrise to sunset.

The Fossil & Prairie Cen-ter, which features the vari-ous fossils within the parkand their connections, isopen from 1-4 p.m. dailyfrom Memorial Day throughLabor Day.

Visitors from 48 states and24 countries have signed theguest book since the centeropened in 2001.

No admission is charged tovisit the center, but dona-tions are accepted.

There is also no charge totake away fossils from thepark. All the staff asks is thatpeople take just enough fortheir personal collections.

The fossils at the park are

from the Devonian period,which was 375 million yearsago “when Iowa was anocean,” Elfers said.

This means the fossils arethe remains of sea life.

They range in size from theeraser on the end of a pencilto a golf ball.

Baseball-sized fossilscalled colony coral are at thepark, but “it’s a hard find,”Elfers said.

The most common type offossil at the park is brachio-pod. Visitors often walk onbrachiopods and don’t evenknow they are fossils,according to Elfers.

The fossils can be found inthe old quarry area of thepark.

Elfers said many visitorsthink fossils can best befound at the bottom of thequarry, but in fact the besthunting is at the top.

The park also contains 80acres of native prairie with alooped trail system. There arewetlands that attractwildlife, and benches so visi-tors can sit and rest.

A picnic shelter is avail-able. There’s also an 1865 logcabin to visit.

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Mason City Roosevelt Elementary School students look for fossilsduring a class field trip to the Fossil & Prairie Park near Rockford.

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Other Floyd County Parks:ACKLEY CREEK PARK — Managed for camping, picnicking and

wildlife viewing. 2775 Indigo Ave., two miles southwest of Mar-ble Rock.

COLWELL PARK — Primitive campground includes a picnic shelter,pit toilet and fishing access to the Little Cedar River. The park ismanaged for camping, picnicking and wildlife viewing. 2962140th St., 2½ miles west of Colwell.

GATES BRIDGE ACCESS — Along the quiet Shell Rock River, GatesBridge Access invites you to come ashore to enjoy a picnic orstay overnight at one of the six primitive campsites. 2920 Kirk-wood Road, four miles south of Marble Rock.

JONEY LAUDNER FAMILY NATURE PRESERVE — Visit this area duringthe spring and fall waterfowl migration and view the manyspecies that stop to rest at the recreated prairie pothole. Twomiles west of Rockford on 215th Street (County Road B47).

PETERSON PRAIRIE — Eight-acre area consists of dry prairie. 2503Zinnia Ave., seven miles southwest of Rockford

ROTARY WILDLIFE AREA — A quiet picnic destination along theCedar River. 1661 Rotary Park Road, Charles City.

WEST IDLEWILD CAMPGROUND — Primitive camping, water, sheltersand a vault toilet. The campground also features an improvedcanoe ramp, fishing access and hunting and hiking trails. 1374Quarry Road, two miles northwest of Floyd.

By DAVID NAMANNYFor The Globe Gazette

OSAGE

T he newest campingoption in MitchellCounty is located on

the western edge of Osagenext to the Cedar River.

Cedar Bridge Park, whichopened in 2008, is locatedacross from the MitchellCounty Nature Center abouttwo miles west of Osage onHighway 9.

As well as numerouscamping amenities, the 18-pad facility features a largeshelter house, a shower andtoilet facility and a log cabinthat may be rented for familyoutings and reunions.

The Mitchell County Con-servation Board obtained aloan for $100,000 to con-struct the park, and accord-ing to Mitchell County Con-servation Director MiltOwen, the campgrounds hasseen much activity over the

past four years.“It is in the perfect loca-

tion for folks who come forseveral days to our events atthe Nature Center and muse-um grounds,” he said.

Cedar Bridge Park is oper-ated by the Mitchell CountyConservation Board and is alsothe only equestrian-equippedcampground in the area.

It has 18 level designatedsites that are long enough formodern RVs as well as horsetrailers. All have water andelectrical hookups equippedwith 50 amps of power.

All campsites are alsoequipped with horse ties andthere is an equestrian dumpstation, which every eques-trian camper is asked to usein order to keep the camp-ground clean and odor-free.

The cabin is locatedtoward the back of the camp-ground. It overlooks theCedar River and sleeps sixadults. Amenities include

on-demand water, heat andradiant heat in the floor witha full kitchen and bath with ashower.

Cedar Bridge Park’s loca-tion along the Cedar Rivermakes it a campground for allages, with activities includ-ing tubing, canoeing, fishingand picnicking.

The rates for the camp-ground are $10 with nohookups, $15 for full hookupsand $18 for equestrian camp-ing. No specific rates havebeen set yet for the cabin.

Call the Mitchell CountyConservation Board office at641-731-5204 for moreinformation.


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The Cedar Bridge Park’s log cabin has water, heat and radiant heat inthe floor with a full kitchen and bath with a shower. It sleeps six.

Other Mitchell County Parks:PIONEER PARK — 3987 Shadow Ave., Riceville. Seven campsites with

electric and water hookups. Stays are free and unlimited.HALVORSON PARK — 40801 Foothill Ave. A 10.6-acre park 1½ miles

south of St. Ansgar along the Cedar River; includes boat rampsand docks, handicapped fishing access, swim beach, playground,picnic shelters, modern toilet/shower facility, electric and waterhookups and dump station.

INTERSTATE PARK — 650 West Commercial, Mitchell, along the CedarRiver. Historic powerhouse and dam facility, boating, fishing, waterskiing and swim beach. Modern electric and water hook-ups, dumpstation, shelter house, modern toilet/shower, and playground.

RIVERSIDE PARK — 2275 465th St., Stacyville. On the Little CedarRiver. Modern toilet/shower facility, electrical and water hook-ups,dump station, volleyball sand court, regulation softball diamond,shelter house, access for small watercrafts, limestone-coveredwalking trail.

OTRANTO PARK — 1233 480th Street, St. Ansgar. Five-acre park one-quarter mile east of Otranto with excellent Cedar River canoeaccess. Features electrical and water hookups, moderntoilet/shower facility, playground equipment, small picnic shelter,small watercraft access and dump station. MS-80085

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Band Festival ScheduleAll locations East Park unless otherwise noted.

THURSDAY, MAY 2466 pp..mm.. — Festival sponsor recog-

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Band, Southbridge Mall.77 pp..mm.. — Mason City Municipal

Band, Southbridge Mall.FRIDAY, MAY 2555 pp..mm.. — Carnival, market place,

concessions open.55 pp..mm.. — Car cruise-in, exhibit.66 pp..mm.. — The DWEEBS.SATURDAY, MAY 2688 aa..mm.. — 23rd Annual Stu Never-

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88 aa..mm.. — Car show opens.1100 aa..mm.. — 74th North Iowa Band

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11 pp..mm.. — Mason City High Schooljazz band.

11::3300 pp..mm.. — Su Fu Du.22 pp..mm.. — Awards ceremony.33::3300 pp..mm.. — Jive for Five.66 pp..mm.. — Rocket Club.88::3300 pp..mm.. — LoCash Cowboys.SUNDAY, MAY 27NNoooonn — Carnival open.MONDAY, MAY 28NNoooonn — Carnival open.

By JOHN [email protected]

MASON CITY

T he 74th North IowaBand Festival farebegins Thursday, May

24, with municipal band andmiddle school band perfor-mances in Southbridge Mall.

The weekend activitiesbegin at 5 p.m. Friday, May25, with carnival, marketplace, car cruise and conces-sions. At 6 p.m., theDWEEBS take the stage.

The annual parade beginsat 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26.This year’s grand marshalsare O. Jay and Pat Tomson.Margo Underwood is theKlempnauer Award winner.

The 23rd annual Stu Never-mann Memorial Run precedesthe parade, beginning at 8 a.m.at the Mason City AquaticCenter. The car show alsoopens at 8 a.m. in East Park.

Saturday’s entertainmentincludes the Mason CityHigh School Jazz Band, Su FuDu, Jive for Five, the RocketClub and LoCash Cowboys.

The awards ceremony,recognizing this year’s kingand queen and outstandingbands, will be at 2 p.m.

The carnival will continueSunday, May 27, and Mon-day, May 28, starting at noonboth days.


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By JOHN [email protected]

MASON CITY

T he Historic Park InnHotel, which openedlast year, has played

host to tourists from aroundthe world and has been fea-tured in newspapers andmagazines throughout theU.S. and abroad.

It is the last remaining hoteldesigned by famed architectFrank Lloyd Wright and wasthe beneficiary of a $9 millionVision Iowa grant to get it ren-ovated and reopened.

The Frank Lloyd WrightConservancy Board, whichusually meets annually in oneof the nation’s big cities, willmeet in Mason City later thisyear.

The newest element to thehotel is a restaurant.

The 1910 Grille’ is openevenings, Thursday throughSaturday, on a reservationbasis and will eventually beopen Tuesday through Sat-urday, according to hotelierSteve Noto.

When the restaurant opensto the general public there willbe seating for 72, said Noto.

Kurt Nyguard, a NorthIowa native who has workedmost recently in Minnesota,has been hired as the chef.

The number to call forreservations is 641-422-0015.

The hotel opened in 1910.For many years it was vacantand in disrepair.

In 2005, Wright on the ParkInc., a citizens group, pro-posed to take over ownershipof the hotel with the goal ofrenovating it and reopening it.

In addition to the com-merce generated by peoplestaying at the hotel, thethought was Mason Citywould benefit from peopletraveling to the city to see itand tour it.

Their hopes were realizedwhen the hotel opened forbusiness in September 2011,101 years after its first opening.

Vision Iowa Board mem-bers, who approved the $9million grant, were amongvisitors after it opened andconsidered their investmenta great success.

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright hotelquickly becoming downtown icon


Since opening in the summer of 2011, the Historic Park Inn Hotel in Mason City has seen visitors fromaround the world.

JJuunnee 11--33 — Pony of the Americas;North Iowa Events Center.

JJuunnee 11--33 — Sectional DuplicateBridge Tournament.

JJuunnee 11--2233 — A Prayer for Earth;Charles H. MacNider Art MuseumOne-person exhibition by Califor-nia artist Linda Vallejo.

JJuunnee 22 — Fishing Derby; East ParkShelter House No. 2, Mason City.Prizes awarded in various agegroups plus a casting contest. 1p.m.-3 p.m. $1 admission.

JJuunnee 22--33 — Hy-Vee Invitational Base-ball Tournament.

JJuunnee 33 — I-35 Speedway Races;North Iowa Events Center.

JJuunnee 33 — Mason City Municipal BandConcert; East Park, 7:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 33 — Vintage Car Day; KinneyPioneer Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Admission $3 adults, $1 children.

JJuunnee 66 — Mason City Municipal BandConcert, Southbridge Mall, 7:30p.m.

JJuunnee 77--1100 — Father of the Bride,Mason City Community Theatre,7 p.m. June 7, 8, 9; 2 p.m. June 10.

JJuunnee 88--1100 — MidstatesHunter/Jumper Horse Summer-fest Show, 5:30 p.m., North IowaEvents Center.

JJuunnee 99 — MacNider Museum ArtsFestival, Charles H. MacNiderMuseum, 11a.m.-4 p.m., Admis-sion: Free.

JJuunnee 99 — Mason City Market, CentralPark, Downtown Mason City. 8a.m.-noon.

JJuunnee 99 — Mason City Municipal BandConcert, 4 p.m., Charles H. Mac-Nider Art Mu-seum.

JJuunnee 99 — River City Dames of Anar-chy Roller Derby, North IowaEvents Center, 7 p.m.

JJuunnee 1100 — I-35 Speedway, NorthIowa Events Center, 6 p.m.

JJuunnee 1100 — Outdoor 3D and 600Round Archery Shoot, MohawkArchery Club Outdoor Range,15781-15803 County Road B20,Mason City, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 1133--1177 — Mark Twain’s TheAdventures of Tom Sawyer,Stebens Children’s Theatre.

JJuunnee 1144--1177 — “Father of the Bride,”Mason City Community Theatre,7 p.m.

JJuunnee 1155 — Friday Night Live, CentralPark, downtown Mason City, 6-10p.m.

JJuunnee 1155--1177 — MidstatesHunter/Jumper Horse SummerShow, North Iowa Events Center,

5:30 p.m.JJuunnee 1166 — Mason City Market, Cen-

tral Park, Downtown Mason City.JJuunnee 1166 — Runnin’ with the Law

Triathlon, start and finish of theevent is at the Mason City Aquat-ic Center, 843 Birch Drive, 10meter swim, 10-mile bike, 3-milerun.

JJuunnee 1177 — I-35 Speedway Races,North Iowa Events Center.

JJuunnee 1177 — Mason City MunicipalBand Concert, East Park, 7:30p.m.

JJuunnee 1199--2211 — Insectigations, LimeCreek Nature Center, childrenages 7 and 8 will learn all aboutthe fascinating world of bugs,$20 fee includes snack, 10:45a.m.-noon.

JJuunnee 1199--2211 — Tiny Tot Nature Camp,Lime Creek Nature Center, chil-dren ages 4-6 will get to know thecreatures of the pond, woods andprairie through stories, crafts andmore, 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

JJuunnee 2200 — Mason City MunicipalBand Concert, Southbridge Mall,7:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 2222--2244 — Dressage Lite HorseShow, North Iowa Events Center.

JJuunnee 2222--2244 — River City Throw-

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and Sunday.JJuunnee 2233 — Greek Festival, Transfiguration Greek

Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., MasonCity.

JJuunnee 2233 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City. 8 a.m.-noon.

JJuunnee 2233 — Mason City Moto X Races, North IowaEvents Center, races start at 11 a.m., tickets: $8,kids under 5 are free.

JJuunnee 2233 — River City Disco (North Iowa Tour), EastPark Disc Golf Tournament for all ages.

JJuunnee 2244 — I-35 Speedway Races: Hobby StockSpecial, North Iowa Events Center, 6 p.m.

JJuunnee 2244 — Mason City Municipal Band Concert,East Park, 7:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 2255--2299 — Day Camp: Those Amazing Animals,Lime Creek Nature Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Forchildren entering the third and fourth grades.Pre-registration required by Wednesday, June 20.

JJuunnee 2288 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 2299--JJuullyy 11 — IA NBHA District 2 Barrel Race,North Iowa Events Center.

JJuunnee 3300 — Cannonball Day, Prairie Playground,East Park, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

JJuunnee 3300 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 8 a.m.-noon.

JJuullyy 11 — I-35 Speedway Races, North Iowa EventsCenter.

JJuullyy 33 — Mason City Exchange Club Fireworks,North Iowa Events Center.

JJuullyy 55 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

JJuullyy 66--77 — Summer Nights Tennessee WalkingHorse Show, North Iowa Events Center.

JJuullyy 77 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 8 a.m.-noon.

JJuullyy 88 — Conestoga Cookout, Kinney PioneerMuseum.


JJuullyy 88 — Mason City Municipal Band Concert, EastPark, 7:30 p.m.

JJuullyy 99--1133 — Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures, LimeCreek Nature Center, children enter-ing the fifthand sixth grades.


JJuullyy 1111--1155 — North Iowa Fair, North Iowa EventsCenter.

JJuullyy 1122--1155 — Ridiculous Days, Southbridge Mall.JJuullyy 1144 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-

town Mason City, 8 a.m.-noon.JJuullyy 1155 — I-35 Speedway Races, North Iowa Events

Center.JJuullyy 1155 — Mason City Moto X Races, North Iowa

Events Center, races start at 11 a.m.JJuullyy 1177 — Middle School Adventures: Floating &

Fishing, Quarry Lake, Lime Creek ConservationArea, for children entering 7th and 8th grade.

JJuullyy 1199 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City.

JJuullyy 2200 — Friday Night Live, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 5:30 p.m.

JJuullyy 2211 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City.

JJuullyy 2211--2222 — NISCA HII Youth Horse Show, NorthIowa Events Center.


JJuullyy 2222 — Outdoor 3D and 600 Round ArcheryShoot, Mohawk Archery Club Outdoor Range15781-15803 County Road B20.

JJuullyy 2222--2266 — Iowa Choral Director’s AssociationSummer Convention, North Iowa Auditorium.

JJuullyy 2266 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

JJuullyy 2277--2288 — Up In Smoke BBQ Bash, East Park.JJuullyy 2288 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-

town Mason City, 8 a.m.-noon.JJuullyy 2288--2299 — Trader Jack’s Sports Card Show,

Southbridge Mall.JJuullyy 2299 — I-35 Speedway Races, North Iowa Events

Center.AAuugg.. 22 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-

town Mason City, 4:30-7:30 p.m.AAuugg.. 33--44 — Tax Free Weekend, two days of tax-free

shopping on clothes, shoes and other schoolsupplies.

AAuugg.. 33--55 — Bara Trac II Dressage Horse Show,North Iowa Events Center.

AAuugg.. 44 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 8 a.m.-noon.

AAuugg.. 55 — I-35 Speedway Races: Stockcar Special,North Iowa Events Center.

AAuugg.. 99 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

AAuugg.. 1100 — Friday Night Live, Central Park, Down-town Mason City, 5:30 p.m.

AAuugg.. 1111 — Back-to-School Style Show, SouthbridgeMall.

AAuugg.. 1111 — Mason City Market, Central Park.AAuugg.. 1122 — I-35 Speedway Races, North Iowa Events

Center.AAuugg.. 1166 — Mason City Market, Central Park, Down-

town Mason City, 4:30-7:30 p.m.AAuugg.. 1188 — Mason City Market, Central Park, 9 a.m.-

noon.AAuugg.. 1199 — I-35 Speedway Races, North Iowa Events

Center.AAuugg.. 1199 — Kids Day, Kinney Pioneer Museum.AAuugg.. 1199 — Mason City Moto X Races, North Iowa

Events Center.AAuugg.. 1199--2299 — Outdoor 3D and 600 Round Archery

Shoot at Mohawk Archery Club Outdoor Range,15781-15803 County Road B20, Mason City.


AAuugg.. 2244--2266 — Pony of the Americas, North IowaEvents Center.

AAuugg.. 2255 — Mason City Market, Central Park, 9 a.m.-noon.

AAuugg.. 2266 — I-35 Speedway Races, North Iowa EventsCenter.


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T he ninth annual version of the UpIn Smoke BBQ Bash, July 27-28 inEast Park in Mason City, promises

great tastes and new treats.This year, the Bash will be a stop on

the Great American BBQ Tour, a 23-citycross country journey that will bringbarbecue experts to Mason City. Thetour was created by the Kansas CityBarbecue Society to educate and sharesecrets about professional barbecue.

“To be a part of the tour is a hugehonor,” said Ruth Miller, coordinator ofthe Up In Smoke event for the GlobeGazette, the event sponsor.

“The tour only stops at the nation’stop competitions and food festivals. It isa real compliment to have them come tothe Up In Smoke event.”

The Great American BBQ Tour featuresthe championship barbecue team of Mikeand Christine Peters sharing grilling tipsand food samples with event attendees.

The Peters demonstrate techniquesthat the professionals use on the KCBScompetition barbecue circuit and showfans how to apply them to their ownbackyard grill.

Weber Sauces and Seasonings, CastleWood Reserve, Reser’s Fine Foods,Smithfield, Big Green Egg and Ther-moWorks are sponsors for the tour.

Also new this year is the addition of

the Kingsford (Charcoal) $40K Chal-lenge, a points contest that providescompetitive barbecuers with a shot ateven more prize money.

The addition will only sweeten whathas become a premier event in the worldof barbecue. It remains one of Iowa’slargest KCBS-sanctioned barbecuecontests.

More than 60 teams will prepare beefbrisket, pork ribs, pork shoulder andchicken in the competitive event thatprovides $12,000 in prize money.

Registrations for the event are alreadybrisk, said Miller, and again indicate thehealthy mix of well-known names andlocal hopefuls.

Attendees can also enjoy great barbe-cue and other food and drink from anumber of vendors, as well as samplechili during Friday’s Chili Cook-OffContest.

Friday’s entertainment includesmusic by the Clarksville-based Choco-late Crackers who offer up rock, classicrock and country music. On Saturday,PV & The Phantoms of Charles City willbe featured playing classic rock andblues from the ’70s and ’80s.

See www.upinsmokebbqbash.com orthe North Iowa Up In Smoke BBQ Cham-pionship on Facebook for more details.


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Tens of thousands of people have filled the streets and grassy areas at East Park in Mason City for the past eight years of the North Iowa Up inSmoke BBQ Bash. This year’s ninth annual event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 27-28.

2012 North Iowa Up in Smoke BBQ Bash Schedule

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kids inflatable playground open.55::3300 pp..mm.. — Hy-Vee Chili Cookoff and

Tasting; Great American BBQ TourBBQ Tips.

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kids playground opens; Great Ameri-can BBQ Tour BBQ Tips continue.

1111::3300 aa..mm.. — Kansas City BarbecueSociety competition judging begins.

22 pp..mm.. — Music by PV and the Phan-toms.

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I f you’re looking for something todo this summer look no furtherthan the annual events in North

Iowa communities.Whether it’s Summerfest in Hamp-

ton or Puckerbrush Days in ForestCity, there’s something just aboutevery weekend.

Here’s a rundown of the events bycity:

• ACKLEY: The 110th SSaauueerrkkrraauutt DDaayysswill be May 31-June 2. The event celebratesthe community’s settlers and began as agathering of German farmers who weredrawn together by one meal — franks andkraut.

The celebration includes a parade, car-nival rides, the Sauerkraut Queen ceremo-ny, free entertainment, fireworks, beveragegarden, live bands at night and of course,free franks and sauerkraut.

For more information visit www.ack-leyiowa.net/Events.htm.

• ALGONA: This community has twoannual events — Founder’s Day and ABATEFreedom Rally.

The AABBAATTEE FFrreeeeddoomm RRaallllyy is July 5-7.The motorcycle rally usually attracts morethan 10,000 people and includes livebands, food and merchandise vendors.

Visit www.abateiowafreedomrally.comfor more information.

FFoouunnddeerr’’ss DDaayy will be July 12-15. Itincludes trolley tours, food vendors, chil-dren’s activities, inflatables, a talent show,craft show, live entertainment and a freestreet dance.

• ALLISON: WWiillddeerr DDaayyss will be July 20-22. The community celebration includes aparade and games. Sunday will be a familyday with old-fashioned games.

• AREDALE: AArreeddaallee DDaayy will be Aug. 4.• BELMOND: PPrraaiirriiee HHoommeesstteeaadd AAnnttiiqquuee

PPoowweerr && CCrraafftt SShhooww will be Aug. 17-19. Thisyear it is home to the 2012 National Plow-ing Contest and “Iowa Corn Belt Oliver”Summer Show. The event also includesantique tractors and a craft show. For moreinformation visit www.belmondartscen-ter.org/ph_tractor_show.php.

• BRITT: This community has two annualevents — National Hobo Convention andBritt Draft Horse Show.

The NNaattiioonnaall HHoobboo CCoonnvveennttiioonn will beAug. 9-12. Celebrating its 112th year, itincludes the crowning of the hobo king andqueen, free Mulligan stew, parade, inflata-bles, food, entertainment and flea market.

The BBrriitttt DDrraafftt HHoorrssee SShhooww will be Aug.31-Sept. 2. The show will feature 18 of thefinest six-horse hitches in the UnitedStates and Canada, representing the bestof the Belgian, Percheron and Clydesdaleperformance horses.

For more information about both eventsvisit www.brittiowa.com.

• CLARION: FFeessttiivvaall iinn tthhee PPaarrkk will beJune 9. The celebration includes a parade,food vendors, craft show, entertainmentand inflatables.

• COULTER: CCoouulltteerr FFuunn DDaayy will be June30. The community event includes a parade,food, various activities and fireworks.

• DOWS: CCoorrnn DDaayyss will be Aug. 4-5. Theevent includes a parade, sweet corn feed,entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo andother activities.

• DUMONT: SSaannddbbaaggggiinn’’ DDaayy will be July14. The event will feature garage sales, ahome business expo, United MethodistChurch breakfast and bake sale, a tractorride, a motorcycle ride, kids’ games andentertainment, bingo, a beanbag toss,parade and other entertainment.

• FERTILE: FFeerrttiillee DDaayyss will be Aug. 11-12.The celebration includes children activi-ties, a parade, flea market, communitymeal and other activities.

• FOREST CITY: This community has twoannual events.

PPuucckkeerrbbrruusshh DDaayyss will be July 12-15. Theannual event draws its named from a kindof plant that once lined the streets wherepeople gather to watch the parade eachyear. Besides a parade, the event alsoincludes a Peewee Baseball Tournament,fireworks, pancake breakfast and otherfeeds, entertainment and inflatables.

SStteeaamm TThhrreesshhiinngg DDaayyss will be at the Her-itage Park of North Iowa on Sept. 15-16. Itcelebrates history through various demon-strations involving old steam engines.

• GARNER: DDuueesseeyy DDaayyss will be July 6-7.The celebration is dedicated to Fred andAugust Duesenberg, who began their firstbicycle shop on Main Street in Garner.

It includes activities such as Cow-ChipBingo, parade, craft show, inflatables, com-munity meals and entertainment. For moreinformation visitwww.garneriachamber.com.

• GRAFTON: TTuurrkkeeyy DDaayy will be July 21. Awide variety of turkey will be availableincluding grilled turkey, turkey drumsticksand smoked turkey. Other activitiesinclude a parade, musical entertainment,sports tournaments and a street dance.

• GREENE: RRiivveerr DDaayyss will be June 15-16.The annual event celebrates the Shell RockRiver, which runs through the community.It usually includes live entertainment,inflatables, food vendors, parade, chil-dren’s activities and a beer garden.

• HAMPTON: This community has twoannual events — Summerfest and BLAST.

SSuummmmeerrffeesstt will be Aug. 10-11 andincludes inflatables, live entertain-

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BBLLAASSTT ((BBeeeeddss LLaakkee AA SSttoorryy ttoo TTeellll)) willbe Aug. 25 at Beeds Lake State Park andinclude live music, games, swimming andother activities.

• HANLONTOWN: SSuunnddoowwnn DDaayy cele-brates summer solstice. A parade, kidstractor pull and lunch in the park will be onSaturday, June 16. A bike ride and icecream down by the railroad tracks will beon summer solstice, June 21.

• KANAWHA: The city’s big LLaabboorr DDaayy cel-ebration will be Sept. 3. It usually includesa parade, pedal tractor pull and food stand.

• KLEMME: KKlleemmmmee AAgg DDaayyss will be June16. The event includes horseshoes, music,vendors, inflatables and a chili/BBQ cookoff.It ends with the firemen’s supper and dance.

• LAKE MILLS: JJuullyy JJuubbiilleeee will be July 13-15 and includes a parade Saturday morn-ing, community picnic, vendors, entertain-ment in the park, children’s games andstreet dances Friday and Saturday night.

• MANLY: RRaaiillrrooaadd AAgg DDaayyss will be Aug.25. In past years the celebration hasincluded a parade, train ride, inflatables,contests, games, food, vendors and liveentertainment.

• NASHUA: WWaatteerr OOvveerr tthhee DDaamm DDaayyss will

be June 22-24. The annual celebrationincludes a parade, golf tournament, kidspedal push tractor pull, meals and music.

• NORA SPRINGS: BBuuffffaalloo DDaayy aanndd FFiirree--mmeenn’’ss BBaallll will be June 23. The event willinclude buffalo meal, parade and otheractivities.

• OSAGE: BBiikkee RRiiddee AArroouunndd MMiittcchheellllCCoouunnttyy will be June 23. The bike rideincludes five different routes.

• ROCK FALLS: RRoocckk FFaallllss FFuunn DDaayy will beAug. 18. The 27th annual event includesgames for adults, such as volleyball and abean bag tournament, children’s games, acarnival including inflatables, pedal tractorpull, a 5k walk/run with wine tasting in theafternoon, a steak fry and a dance in theevening.

• ROCKWELL: This community has twoannual summer events.

The ninth annual KKiicckkeenn’’ && CChhiicckkeennWWeeeekkeenndd will be Aug. 10-12. It includes arodeo, softball tournament, chicken dinner,street dance, live music and car show.

The NNaattiioonnaall TTrruucckk aanndd TTrraaccttoorr PPuullll willbe July 6-7.

• ST. ANSGAR: This community has threesummer events.

OOaattmmeeaall DDaayyss (former Town and Coun-try Day) will be June 16. It will include sev-

eral vendors, children’s activities, a streetdance, oatmeal-related contests and activ-ities and evening parade.

St. Ansgar will host an HHeerrbb FFeessttiivvaall onJuly 21. The downtown event includes herbsand herbal baked goods for sale, vendors,lectures, tours and children’s workshops.

St. Ansgar’s FFaallll FFeessttiivvaall will be Sept. 8and include food, games and vendors.

• SHEFFIELD: SSoouurrddoouugghh DDaayyss will beAug. 25. The celebration includes a parade,live music, fireworks and lunch and activi-ties in City Park.

OOccttoobbeerrffeesstt will be Sept. 22 in City Park.The annual event will feature live music atnight and various games and activities dur-ing the day.

• STACYVILLE: BBrraattwwuurrsstt DDaazzee will beJuly 28. The event includes children’sgames, adult games such as basketballand bean bag toss, grilled bratwurst, livemusic, a dance and parade.

• SWALEDALE: SSwwaalleeddaallee BBiigg DDaayy will beJune 30. Event details are still being workedout, but past years have included a parade,lunch and entertainment in the park.

• TITONKA: IInnddiiaann DDaayyss will be July 27-29. The event includes a kiddie parade,parade, community meal, games and BillRiley Talent Show.

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1. ROAST BEEF ............................. $6.00 ...$6.422. DELI HAM .................................. $5.50 ...$5.893. ITALIAN SAUSAGE .................... $6.50 ...$6.96 (With Provolone Cheese)4. PASTRAMI................................. $6.00 ...$6.425. TUNA (With Lettuce & Tomato ) .. $6.00 ...$6.426. TURKEY BREAST ....................... $6.25 ...$6.69 (With Lettuce & Tomato)7. CLUB (Ham & Turkey)................. $6.25 ...$6.69 (With Lettuce & Tomato )HALF SANDWICHES ...................... $3.50 ...$3.75EXTRAS:- CHEESES: American, Swiss, or Provolone........................ $1.00 ...$1.07LETTUCE & TOMATO ..................... $1.00 ...$1.07BAR-B-QUE SAUCE ....................... $0.30 ...$0.32JALAPENOS (Sliced Peppers) ........ $0.30 ...$0.32

PLAIN CHEESE ................................................................................ $15.50 ...........$31.00 .......$33.17ITALIAN SAUSAGE ............................... $3.00 ..........$3.21 ............. $17.25 ...........$34.50 .......$36.92PEPPERONI .......................................... $3.00 ..........$3.21 ............. $17.25 ...........$34.50 .......$36.92SPECIAL Cheese, Sausage, ............................................................ $18.75 ...........$37.50 .......$40.13Mushrooms & OnionsSPECIAL DELUXE:- Cheese ............................................................. $24.75 ...........$49.50 .......$52.97Green Peppers, Onions Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sausage, & PepperoniEXTRAS: Choices of Cheese or Meat .............................................. $3.00 .............$6.00Choices of Green Peppers,Black Olives, Mushrooms ................................................................ $1.50 .............$3.00(Onions FREE with 1 Extra)SPECIALTY SANDWICHES:1/4 LB. CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER .....................................................................$5.00 .........$5.35BREADED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH ................................................................$5.00 .........$5.35Sandwiches Include; Meat, Cheese, Choices of: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mustard, Ketchup, MayoDESSERTS: CARROT CAKE (Whole Cake) ....................................................................................$8.50 .........$9.10 (Slice) ...............................................................................................$2.00 .........$2.14ECLAIRS...................................................................................................................$2.00 .........$2.14APPLE CRISP ...........................................................................................................$2.00 .........$2.14BAKLAVA .................................................................................................................$1.75 .........$1.87CHEESECAKE (Cherry, or Plain) .................................................................................$2.50 .........$2.68DRINKS12 OZ. CANNED SODAS............................................................................................$1.35 .........$1.4516 OZ. BOTTLES (SNAPPLE OR WATER) ....................................................................$1.75 .........$1.88

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CHEESES: (All Prices Are Per Pound)AMERICAN ...............................................$6.00SWISS ......................................................$7.00PROVOLONE .............................................$6.00

FETA.........................................................$6.50SHREDDED MOZZARELLA ........................$6.50GRATED PARMESAN ................................$9.00GRATED ROMANO ....................................$9.00

MEATS: (All Prices Are Per Pound)HAM .........................................................$6.00TURKEY BREAST .....................................$7.00PASTRAMI .............................................$10.00

SALAMI ....................................................$7.00BOLOGNA .................................................$5.00BEEF ......................................................$10.00

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8. COLD CUT COMBO .................... $7.00 ...$7.49 (Bologna & Salami)

9. TUNA COMBO............................ $7.00 ...$7.49

10. TURKEY COMBO ..................... $7.25 ...$7.76

11. HAM COMBO ........................... $7.25 ...$7.76

12. BEEF COMBO .......................... $7.75 ...$8.29

13. PASTRAMI COMBO ................. $7.75 ...$8.29

14. CLUB COMBO (Ham & Turkey) . $7.25 ...$7.76

HALF COMBOS .............................. $4.25 ...$4.55

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GREEK SPECIALITY ITEMS: DISCONTINUEDJALAPENOS or PEPPERONCINI PEPPERS (PINT) ......................$2.00POTATO SALAD: 8 OZ. ................................$2.00 ......................$2.14 (TAXED)DELIVERY SERVICE: ORDERS MUST BE CALLED IN 1/2 HRS. PRIOR TO DELIVERY TIME TOTAL ORDER MUST EQUAL $35.00 OR MORE FOR DELIVERYIOWA 7% SALES TAX TABLE$0.00 TO $0.07 = $0.00$0.08 TO $0.21 = $0.01

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North Iowa communities celebrate the nightMASON CITY FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

June through September. Entertainment, food vendors and beer. Aclassic car show will also be held Aug. 17.

Entertainment and dates (6 to 10 p.m. each night):JJuunnee 1155 — The Chocolate Crackers.JJuullyy 2200 — The Underachievers.AAuugg.. 1100 — Jon Hepperly.SSeepptt.. 2211 — Stream of Consciousness.

CLEAR LAKE THURSDAY NIGHT ON MAIN6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, June 14 through Aug. 16, with the

exception of June 28 and July 5.Shops are open late; live entertainment downtown; kids activities

and Bounce House, classic cars; food and other vendors.Movies in the Park at 9 p.m.

ALGONA PARTY IN THE PARK5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Two Thursday concerts this year on the lawn of

the Carnegie Library building in Algona.Entertainment and dates are:JJuunnee 2288 — Russell Lachney Live.AAuugg.. 3300 — Comfort Blend.The Chamber Ambassadors sponsor kids games. Food is available.

CHARLES CITY PARTY IN THE PARK5 to 9 p.m. every other Friday in Central Park. Entertainment and

dates are:JJuunnee 11 — Equilateral.JJuunnee 1155 — The Rude Band.JJuullyy 1133 — Flaming Camaros.JJuullyy 2277 — WildCard.AAuugg.. 1100 — Endless Summer.Food and beverages available for purchase with “Chuck Chip” cur-

rency.OSAGE FRIDAY NIGHT OUT

6 to 10 p.m. every other Friday at Osage City Park. Entertainmentlineup is:

JJuunnee 11 — Big Band Jazz Coalition.JJuunnee 1155 — Endless Summer.JJuunnee 2299 — Stampede.JJuullyy 1133 — Standing Hampton.JJuullyy 2277 — Hwy 9.Also features food vendors and kids games.

HAMPTON TUESDAY ON THE TOWN5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, downtown.Retailers will have in-store specials all day. Some stores open late.The Franklin County Historical Museum will be open. Guided tours

will be available of the historical Harriman-Nielsen Danish House inthe afternoon. Art in the Park hosted by the Franklin County ArtsCouncil from 5 to 7 p.m.

Meals served starting at 5 p.m. in Band Shell Park, with freewilloffering to benefit local non-profits.

Free musical entertainment is provided 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Hamp-ton Municipal Band plays from 8 to 9 p.m.

JJuunnee 55 — The Historical Band Shell will be re-dedicated in a cere-mony at about 7:45 p.m. The concert will follow at 8 p.m.

A reunion of all municipal band alumni will be held throughout theevening on June 5, starting at 5 p.m. A special All-Star Alumni Concertwill be at 5:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 1122 — The opening for the World Famous Municipal Band, thesecond oldest municipal band in Iowa. Jackie Arredondo of Miami,Fla., will be featured artist.

JJuunnee 1199 — Erica Nicole of Atlanta, Ga., will be featured artist.JJuunnee 2266 — Mark Wayne Glasmire of Arlington, Texas, will be fea-

tured artist.


Oh, Baby™ Back Ribs Full or Half RackSweet and tender ribs slathered in tangy BBQ sauce. Served with kettle-cooked pub chips and coleslaw.

Drunken Pot RoastTender pot roast in a red ale gravy with roasted carrots and red onions. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.

Stacked Chicken & ShrimpTwo chicken breasts topped with sautéed shrimp, provolone cheese, spicy lobster cream sauce, tomatoes and green onions. Served over rice pilaf with steamed broccoli.

Beer-Battered Fish & ChipsBeer-battered and lightly fried until crispy. Served with French fries and coleslaw

Grilled SalmonSimply grilled. Served with rice pilaf and broccoli.

Pan-Seared TilapiaDrizzled with beurre blanc. Served with rice pilaf and broccoli.

Tuscan ChickenChef-inspired grilled chicken breast topped with a Bruschetta blend of diced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, onions and balsamic vinegar. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Southwest FajitasServed with sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese and rice pilaf. Available with Chicken, Steak or Combination.

Chicken Tenders PlatterServed with French fries, coleslaw and smoky honey Dijon dressing. Try it with grilled chicken!

New York 12 oz. Choice Strip SteakServed with garlic mashed potatoes, and broccoli.

Fire-Grilled 8 oz. Choice SirloinServed with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Cajun Chicken & Shrimp PastaCajun grilled chicken and shrimp over a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with smoked vegetables in a spicy lobster cream sauce. Served with toasted garlic bread.

Grilled Chicken PlatterTwo fajita marinated chicken breasts charbroiled over an open fl ame. Served with rice pilaf and broccoli

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Crispy Pepper Jack CheeseFreshly-cut Pepper Jack cheese, lightly hand-breaded and fried. Served with ranch dressing.

Pub Bites™Choose any pair from: Cheeseburger*, Monte Cristo, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Pot Roast.

Bacon Cheeseburger ChipsThin & crispy kettle-cooked pub chips topped with fi re-grilled 100% Choice Beef, peppered bacon bits, Cheddar cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions and pickles with ketchup and mustard drizzle garnish.

Southwest Egg RollsA trio of crispy egg rolls loaded with chicken, corn, beans and spices. Served with pineapple pepper cream sauce.

Southwest SamplerNachos, Southwest Egg Rolls and Fajita Chicken Quesadillas served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and pineapple pepper cream sauce.

Chicken Tender BitesHand-breaded bites served traditional or tossed in Buffalo sauce, with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

Broccoli BitesA blend of broccoli, cheese and bacon tossed in a crispy coating of Parmesan garlic herbs with smoky honey Dijon dressing.

Fajita Chicken QuesadillasServed with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

Mix & MatchChoose 3 or Choose 3 Southwest Egg Rolls | Broccoli Bites | Crispy Pepper Jack Cheese | Chicken Tender Bites | Fajita Chicken Quesadillas |

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New! Steakhouse Chopped SaladA combination of fresh greens, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes and bacon tossed with bleu cheese dressing. Topped with a fi re-grilled 4 oz. Choice sirloin steak and crispy fried onions.

Ultimate Buffalo Chicken SaladCrispy or grilled Buffalo chicken, fi eld greens, bleu cheese, carrots, tomatoes, celery and pico de gallo tossed in ranch dressing. Served inside a spicy, crispy tortilla shell.

Caesar SaladRomaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Spinach SaladBaby spinach, bacon, pecans, sun-dried tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, raisins, red onion and egg tossed in sweet-pepper vinaigrette dressing.

Kilkenny’s Country Chicken SaladCrispy or grilled chicken with garden greens, bacon, Colby cheese, eggs, and tomatoes tossed in smoky honey Dijon dressing.

Apple Pecan SaladBlend of garden greens, spicy pecans, Granny Smith apples, Craisins® and bleu cheese crumbles tossed in maple vinaigrette dressing, then drizzled with a balsamic glaze.

New! Grilled “Bricked” RocketSteakA “brick-fl attened” fi re-grilled 4oz. Choice sirloin steak on top of a Rocket arugula salad with tomatoes, garlic and crispy bacon pieces. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze

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

Monte CristoA Bennigan’s original. Sliced ham and turkey with Swiss and American cheeses on wheat bread then lightly fried and dusted with powdered sugar. Served with red raspberry preserves.

Irish DipPuts a French dip to shame! Thinly sliced roast beef in red ale au jus topped with caramelized onions, crispy fried onions and melted American cheese on a crispy garlic roll. Served with red ale au jus and creamy horseradish for dipping.

Irish Chicken MeltGrilled chicken breast smothered with creamy spinach and topped with bacon. Served on a crispy garlic roll.

Turkey O’Toole™Freshly sliced turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese and smoky honey Dijon dressing. Served on a pretzel bun.

New! Cajun Chicken O’TooleBlackened grilled chicken breast, bacon, melted Swiss cheese and smoky honey Dijon dressing. Served on a pretzel bun.

New! Knife & Fork Stacked ReubenThick slices of rye bread piled high with layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing. Served with a knife and fork.

Kilkenny’s Country Chicken WrapHand-breaded chicken tenders rolled with lettuce, tomatoes, Colby cheese and bacon. Served in a fl our tortilla with smoky honey Dijon dressing.

Southwest Chipotle Turkey WrapSliced turkey and Pepper Jack cheese rolled with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro. Served in a fl our tortilla with garlic chipotle mayonnaise

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American CheeseburgerOur classic burger with American cheese.

The Big IrishAre you up for the challenge? Try any of our burgers with two juicy 8 oz. patties perfectly grilled and served with double the toppings and an extra bun.

BBQ Bacon Cheddar BurgerCheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, bacon, and mustard.

Spicy Chipotle BurgerSteak rub seasoning, crispy fried onions, Pepper Jack cheese, chipotle garlic mayo.

GUINNESS® Glazed Bacon BurgerGUINNESS® Stout glaze, bacon, Cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions.

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Salads & SoupLettuce Salad (Lettuce Only) ............................ $1.69Garden Salad ................................................... $4.99Grilled Chicken Garden Salad .......................... $7.99Potato Salad or ColeslawSingle $1.69 ............Pint $3.99 ............Quart $5.99

Children's Menu ............... $3.99Hamburger Hot DogChicken Leg 3 Chicken NuggetsChildren meals served with Fries and Small Drink

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Chicken Dinners3 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing, Thigh, Breast) ......... $7.794 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing, Thigh, Breast, Leg) ....$8.49

All White Meat Dinners2 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing & Breast) .................. $6.693 Pc Chicken Dinner (Wing & 2 Breasts) .............. $9.294 Pc Chicken Dinner (2 Wings & 2 Breasts) ......... $9.992 Wing Dinner ................................................... $4.89

All Dark Meat Dinners2 Pc Chicken Dinner (Leg & Thigh) ..................... $5.293 Pc Chicken Dinner (Leg & 2 Thighs) ................. $6.694 Pc Chicken Dinner (2 Legs & 2 Thighs)............. $7.69

Single piece of ChickenWing ................$1.39 Leg ................ $1.39Breast ..............$3.29 Thigh ............. $1.59

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Bacon Cheeseburger ....................$3.99 ........ $6.29 (Tomato & Lettuce)

BBQ Hamburger ............................$2.49 ........ $4.79(Loose Hamburger)

Breaded Pork Loin Fritter ..............$4.29 ........ $6.59

Cheeseburger ...............................$2.69 ........ $4.99

Chicken Breast Fillet .....................$4.29 ........ $6.59(Toasted Bun, Lettuce & Tomato)To ensure the best taste and quality we fi llet thebreast meat from fresh chicken each day!

Chicken Sandwich ........................$4.29 ........ $6.59(Toasted Bun, Lettuce Tomato & Sauce)

Coney Island .................................$3.09 ........ $5.39(Hot Dog with BBQ Burger, Onion & Relish)

Corn Dog ......................................$1.99 ........ $4.29

Double Cheeseburger ...................$4.29 ........ $6.59

Fish Sandwich ..............................$3.99 ........ $6.29(Cod, Tartar Sauce & Lettuce)

Ham & Cheese ..............................$4.29 ........ $6.59(Toasted Bun, Lean Ham & Melted Cheddar)

Hamburger ...................................$2.49 ........ $4.79

Hi-Boy ..........................................$3.79 ........ $6.09(2 Beef Patties, Cheese, Lettuce & Sauce)

Hot Dog ........................................$1.99 ........ $4.29

Pizza Burger .................................$4.29 ........ $6.59

Turkey & Cheese ...........................$4.59 ........ $6.89(Toasted Bun, Turkey, & Melted Swiss)

Vegetable Burger ..........................$3.09 ........ $5.39(Tomato & Lettuce)

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Broasted Potatoes ......... $1.69 .......$1.99 ...... $5.19French Fries ................... $1.69 ........ $1.99 ....... $5.19Onion Rings ..................$1.89 .......$3.29 ...... $6.49

Barrel Dressing ................................... $3.99 ........ $5.99Coleslaw .......................... $1.69 ......... $3.99 ........ $5.99Potato Salad ................... $1.69 ......... $3.99 ........ $5.99

Seafood DinnersShrimp Dinner (Appr 16 pc med. size) ............... $6.99Fish Dinner (3 Cod Fillets) ................................. $8.99All dinners include a lettuce salad with Barrel French dressing (or at your request Diet French, 1000 Island, Ranch, Blue Cheese or Italian), French fries (or at your request Broasted Potatoes, Potato Salad or Coleslaw), and a roll.

Chicken Lunches6 Pc Chicken Nuggets ...................................... $4.192 Pc Dark (Leg & Thigh) ................................... $4.692 Pc White (Wing & Breast) .............................. $5.99Served with French Fries

Boxes of Chicken To Go4 Pc ...................$6.13 12 Pc ............ $18.398 Pc .................$12.26 15 Pc ............ $22.049 Pc .................$13.53 20 Pc ............ $30.6510 Pc ..............$14.64 21 Pc ............ $31.91

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Hampton Band will be backin band shell this summer

T he Hampton Municipal Band will celebrate thereopening of the city’s band shell with a concert onJune 5.

The band has had to play on the courthouse lawn forthe past two years while structural issues with the bandshell were addressed.

Past band members are invited to participate in theopening march.

The municipal band season actually begins a weekearlier with a concert on May 30.

Each performance begins at 8 p.m.Hampton’s is one of several North Iowa municipal

bands that will perform this summer.— By John Skipper

North Iowa Municipal Band Concert ScheduleMason City BandJJuunnee 33 — 7:30 p.m., East Park.JJuunnee 66 — 7:30 p.m., South-

bridge Mall.JJuunnee 99 — 4 p.m., MacNider Art

Museum.JJuunnee 1177 — 7:30 p.m., East

Park.JJuunnee 2200 — 7:30 p.m., South-

bridge Mall.JJuunnee 2244 — 7:30 p.m. East

Park.JJuullyy 33 — 9 p.m., North Iowa

Events Center.JJuullyy 33 — 7:30 p.m., East Park.

Hampton Band(All concerts are at 8 p.m. at

the band shell).MMaayy 3300,, JJuunnee 55,, JJuunnee 1122,, JJuunnee

1199,, JJuunnee2266,, JJuullyy 33,, JJuullyy 44..

Clear Lake Band(All concerts at the band shell

in City Park).JJuunnee 99 — 7 p.m.JJuunnee 1166 — 7 p.m.JJuunnee 1177 — 3 p.m.JJuunnee 2233 — 7 p.m.JJuunnee 2244 — 3 p.m.JJuullyy 44 — 8:30 p.m.JJuullyy 77 — 7 p.m.JJuullyy 88 — 3 p.m.JJuullyy 1144 — 7 p.m.JJuullyy 1155 — 1:30 p.m.

Charles City BandJJuunnee 33 — Central Park, 7:30

p.m.JJuunnee 1177 — Central Park, 7:30

p.m.JJuullyy 44 — behind the public

library, 8:30 p.m.

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The Hampton Municipal Band will give concerts in the city bandshell this summer after the shell was renovated last year.


CLEAR LAKE

M erle Haggard. KrisKristofferson. KevinCostner.

Who said there is nothingto do in the North Iowa sum-mer?

Although the Surf Ball-room gets a lot of press for itsWinter Dance Party in Febru-ary, there is a full schedule ofconcerts and dances throughthe summer months, too.

“We’re really happy withthe way our summer scheduleshaped up,” said Laurie Lietz,executive director of the SurfBallroom and Museum.

Indeed, the ballroompromises to be a hoppingplace this summer.

Outlaw country singer andsongwriter David Allan Coegets things moving along onFriday, June 1. Coe is probablybest know for his hits, “MonaLisa Lost Her Smile,” “TheRide,” and “You Never EvenCalled Me by My Name.” Hewill appear with GrammyAward-winner, singer andsongwriter Randy McAllister.

Kevin Costner and ModernWest returns to the Surf Ball-room on July 13 after twoappearances at the Surf andin Leland in 2009.

Merle Haggard and KrisKristofferson bring a one-two musical punch on July24. The country greats pro-vide a performance thatmixes Haggard’s “Okie fromMuskogee” country charmwith Kristofferson’s story-telling style.

The Top Ten Rock and RollRevue will take the stage onAug. 3, a Branson, Mo.-basedshow featuring Marvin

Short. The show will be heldin conjunction with theClassic Car Cruise.

On Aug. 10, Dokken,Winger and FireHouse cometogether for a night of heavymetal.

Ballroom enthusiastswon’t be disappointed: TheBig Band Concert Seriesreturns, featuring the musicof several favorites, openingwith Hunter Fuerste and hisAmerican Vintage Orchestraon June 10.

Season tickets for $125 areavailable which includesadmission for two at each BigBand show, plus the booth ortable of your choice. Singleevening ticket prices can bepurchased, too.

Other bands include LonnyLynn Orchestra, SentimentalSwing Orchestra, SammyJensen Orchestra, Jan GarberOrchestra, Ken Kilian Saxtetplus Big Band, Al WelshOrchestra and the Austin BigBand. Dancing is 6-10 p.m.

The Surf Ballroom’s stageis woven into rock and rollhistory — the last venue ofBuddy Holly, Ritchie Valensand J.P. “The Big Bopper”Richardson, who all died onFeb. 3, 1959, in a plane crashfollowing their Winter DanceParty appearance at the Surf.

The ballroom and muse-um, ticket office and giftshop are open daily from 8a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday; and on Sat-urdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.from Memorial Day to LaborDay.

The Surf is located at 460North Shore Drive; call 641-357-6151 for tickets.

For more, go to www.surf-ballroom.com.


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Kevin Costner, shown as he played the Surf Ballroom in 2009, returnsto the Surf with Modern West on July 13.

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Fun summer planned at Clear LakeFood, music, bicycles and pirates just some of the many activities

By PEGGY [email protected]

CLEAR LAKE

Clear Lake has fun in the summer-time for every age and every taste.

You might want to start off aSaturday morning with a trip to theFARMER’S MARKET in the City Hall parkinglot at 15 N. Sixth St. for some fresh fruitsand vegetables. And don’t forget to get asweet treat for later.

The farmer’s market runs Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. from June 2-Oct. 13.

Music lovers will want to make sureand catch the CLEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL BANDin concert each weekend through July 17.

THURSDAYS ON MAIN, organized by theClear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce,features live music, food, entertainmentand a movie in the park on Thursdaysfrom June 14 through Aug. 16.

There’s summertime fun on thewater, too.

Sailors ages 7-16 will be competing inthe GREAT PLAINS CHAMPIONSHIP of the

Untied States Optimist Dinghy Associa-tion on Aug. 25 and 26.

The USODSA is the national class

organization for Optimist sailing in theUnited States.

Enjoy a lazy afternoon in the sun atCity Beach downtown or the swimmingbeaches at Clear Lake State Park orMcIntosh Woods.

The Clear Lake Area Chamber ofCommerce’s TASTE OF CLEAR LAKE will beheld on June 13 aboard the Lady of theLake. Along with a relaxing boat tour ofthe lake, guests get to enjoy an eveningof food and prizes.

On the heels of Clear Lake’s huge July4 celebration, BICYCLE, BLUES AND BBQ rollsinto town from July 6 through July 8.

LAKEFEST WEEKEND, July 27 through 29,combines Dixieland music, art and sto-rytelling into a full weekend of fun.

Lakefest includes The Iowa Story-telling Festival, Clear Lake Art Sail andLakeside DixieFest.

The PIRATE FESTIVAL is coming to PMPark Aug. 10-12. The schedule includesentertainment, food music, dancingcontests and a treasure hunt.


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FFrriiddaayy,, JJuunnee 11--SSaattuurrddaayy,, JJuunnee 22 — Motofest III —Presented by Motorcycle Awareness Group ofNorth Iowa; more than two dozen vendors andmany local sponsors; downtown Clear Lake.www.northiowamag.com.

FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett — Fresh fruits and vegetables, aswell as baked goods and crafts; 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Saturdays from June through Oct. 13;Clear Lake City Hall Parking Lot, 15 North SixthStreet.

JJuunnee 22 — Take a Kid Fishing Tournament — Teams ofone adult and up to two children ages 16 andunder to fish together on Clear Lake, from a boator on the shoreline. The event focuses on fun,rather than competition. Free food and prizes forall entries. www.clearlakefishingclub.com.

JJuunnee 33 — Worship in the Park — Celebration andworship with music and messages; 9:30 a.m.to 11 a.m., City Park. Zion Lutheran Church,641 357-5261.

JJuunnee 99 — Women’s Health Fund 5K Walk/Run —Cerro Gordo County Women’s Health Fund hostsa 5K walk/run for running/walking enthusiastsand dog lovers. www.cghealth.com.

JJuunnee 1100 — Vintage Car Day — The North Iowa Vin-tage Automobile Club will display vintage autoson the front lawn of Kinney Pioneer Museum.Kinney Pioneer Museum, 641 423-1258.

JJuunnee 1133 — Taste of Clear Lake Cruise — The ClearLake Area Chamber of Commerce First Matesinvite you to come aboard the Lady of the Lakefor a fun evening of food and prizes at thisannual Chamber fundraiser sponsored by theLady of the Lake. www.clearlakeiowa.com.

JJuunnee 2299--JJuullyy 55 — July 4th Celebration — ClearLake’s biggest event of the year.

JJuullyy 66--JJuullyy 88 — Bicycle, Blues, & BBQ Festival —Inflate those tires, find your helmet, and get bik-ing. Bicyclists of all ages and abilities are invitedto combine their love of bicycling with this 9thAnnual weekend event that includes great foodand blues music. www.bicyclebluesbbq.com.

JJuullyy 88 — Conestoga Cook- Out — This annual eventat Kinney Pioneer Museum features pork loinsandwiches, homemade potato salad, bakedbeans, desserts and drinks. Special music, craftsand demonstrations will be held throughout theday. Kinney Pioneer Museum, 641 423-1258.

JJuullyy 88 — Summer Garden Party — Your visualsenses will feast on the beautiful surroundingsas you meander along the pathways. Enjoy vis-iting with new and old friends in an upscaleevening event featuring food, beverage, music,and live and silent auctions in the beauty of

Central Gardens. www.central-gardens.org.JJuullyy 1133--JJuullyy 1155 — Iowa Independent Film Festival

— New and original films will be presented atthis 6th annual festival of Iowa filmmakers.www.iowaindie.org.

JJuullyy 1155 — Lions Chicken BBQ — Annual NoonLions Chicken BBQ & Lioness Pie Fundraiser inCity Park. Contact Clear Lake Noon Lions.

JJuullyy 2211 — Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show —The 17th Annual Clear Lake Antique and Wood-en Boat Rendezvous will be held at the Seawallarea adjacent to City Park. Wooden, aluminum& fiberglass boats built from the 1920’s-1960’swill be displayed on land and in the water.www.clearlakeacbs.org.

JJuullyy 2277 — Ghost Boat Cruise — Performers sharetheir most frightening tales under the starsaboard the Lady of the Lake. Clear Lake PublicLibrary, 641 357-6133.

JJuullyy 2288--JJuullyy 2299 — Lakeside DixieFest — Toe-tappingtraditional Dixieland Jazz will be performed dur-ing the 19th Annual Lakeside DixieFest.

JJuullyy 2288 — Art Sail — Clear Lake Arts Center’s Art Sailfeatures more than 75 juried artists showcasingand selling their art in City Park located next tothe lake. Clear Lake Arts Center, 641 357-1998.

JJuullyy 2288 — Iowa Storytelling Festival — The ClearLake Public Library’s Storytelling Festivaloffers free performances by the Midwest’sfinest storytellers performing for a multigener-ational audience in City Park. Clear Lake PublicLibrary, 641 357-6133.

AAuugg.. 33--AAuugg.. 44 — CLASS Car Show & SummerDance Cruise — The Clear Lake AutomobileSocial Society’s annual event kicks off with aCar Cruise around Clear Lake, with a concert tofollow. On Saturday, the Car Show is held down-town around City Park. www.classcarclub.com.

AAuugg.. 55 — Spirit in the Park — Free Concert featur-ing The Ball Brothers, Headin’ Home Quartet,and more! Spirit in the Park Committee, 641357-7104.

AAuugg.. 1100--AAuugg.. 1122 — Pirate Festival — Historical andfantasy fun, pirate and nautical lore. Fun for thewhole family. [email protected].

AAuugg.. 1199 — Pioneer Kids Day — Roast hot dogs ands’mores over an open fire, play old-fashionedcompetitive games like sack races and winprizes. Take in a magic show and visit the craftpersons demonstrationg their skills.

AAuugg.. 2255--AAuugg.. 2266 — Great Plains Championship ofthe USODA (United States Optimist DinghyAssoc) — The event will have sailors ages 7-16years old competing. www.clyciowa.com.

Clear Lake Summer Activity Schedule N. Iowa pools,aquatic centersopening datesALGONA AQUATIC CENTER — Opens Memori-

al Day, Monday, May 28; 515-295-9103BRITT FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER — Opens

Wednesday, May 23; 641-843-3056.BUFFALO CENTER SWIMMING POOL — Opens

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— Opens Sunday, May 27; 641-257-1188.

CLEAR LAKE AQUATIC CENTER — Opens Sat-urday, May 26; 641-357-7010.

FOREST CITY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER —Opens Memorial Day, Monday, May 28;641-585-2650.

GARNER AQUATIC CENTER — Opening dateto be determined; 641-923-2995.

HAMPTON FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER — OpensSaturday, May 26; 641-456-4853.

LAKE MILLS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER —Opens Memorial Day, Monday, May 28(tentative); 641-592-3591.

LUICK MEMORIAL POOL, BELMOND — OpensSaturday, May 26; 641-444-3389.

MANLY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER — OpensSaturday, May 26 (tentative); 641-454-3302.

MASON CITY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER —Opens Saturday, June 2; 641-421-3678.

NORA SPRINGS SWIMMING POOL — OpensSaturday, June 2; 641-749-5321.

NORTHWOOD SWIMMING POOL — OpensMemorial Day, Monday, May 28 (tenta-tive); 641-324-1680.

ROCKWELL MUNICIPAL AQUATIC CENTER —Date unavailable; 641-822-4906.

SHEFFIELD MUNICIPAL POOL — Opens Fri-day, June 1; 641-892-4145.

ST. ANSGAR AQUATIC CENTER — OpensMemorial Day weekend (tentative);641-713-4721.


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Celebrating our Independence DayBy PEGGY SENZARINO

[email protected] LAKE

Clear Lake’s July Fourthcelebration is one ofthe community’s

biggest events of the year.Activities include a midway,

carnival, amusement rides,bingo, a large craft show by thelake, live music nightly at theband shell, a traditional Inde-pendence Day parade downMain Avenue and ending theday with one of the biggestfireworks shows in the area.

This year’s celebrationruns Friday, June 29, throughThursday, July 5.

The carnival and bingo tentopen in City Park at 5 p.m. onFriday, June 29, to begin aweekend full of fun for all ages.

The evening’s entertain-ment in the band shell willbegin at 7 p.m. with GTO(Good Time Oldies).

Saturday, June 30, Mon-day, July 2, and Thursday,July 5, are wristband days.

The craft show will beopen Saturday from 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. with lots of bar-gains for everyone.

The day will wind downwith live music in the bandshell beginning at 7 p.m.

More music and carnivalfun are scheduled on Sunday.

The bingo tent opens inCity Park at 5 p.m.

Monday night’s musicalentertainment will be TheChocolate Crackers, a classicrock cover band with originalmaterial. The music starts at7 p.m. in the band shell.

Arch Allies, a Styx, Jour-ney, and REO Speedwagontribute band, will take thestage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July3, in the band shell.

The Fourth of July paradebegins Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The craft fair will be openfrom 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thecarnival and bingo Tent openin City Park at noon.

The Clear Lake MunicipalBand Concert begins at 8p.m. in City Park.

Fireworks over Clear Lakewill begin at 10 p.m.

On Thursday the craft fairis open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a last afternoon ofbingo in City Park from noonto 5 p.m.

Mason City July 3 fireworksmove because of school work

MASON CITY

The Mason City Exchange Club will hold its annual July 3Independence Day fireworks celebration at the grand-stand of the North Iowa Events Center this year, due to

construction at the Mason City High School site.Since 1981 the fireworks celebration had been held at

Mohawk Stadium.Entertainment will feature the Mason City Municipal Band

with Russ Kramer conducting. The gates will open at 8 p.m. andthe entertainment will start at 9 p.m., followed by the fireworksdisplay at 10 p.m.

Anyone who would like to help out either financially or by volun-teering is asked to contact Exchange Club member Steve Beaversat 641-423-7071, 641-430-5102 or [email protected].


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T his year’s MacNiderArts Festival will be“Trashtastic.”

The festival, set for 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, onthe lawns of the MacNiderArt Museum and Mason CityPublic Library, will showthose who attend how to takeused items and make theminto treasures.

Sonya Darrow, an artist fromthe Cedar Rapids area whomakes fashion out of recycledmaterials, will be at the festival.

Darrow can make clothingout of tablecloths, bathmats,

“you name it,” said EdithBlanchard, director of theMacNider Art Museum.

In keeping with the “Trash-tastic” theme, someonedressed as Oscar the Grouchwill be on the festival grounds.

The magician Levey theGreat will be entertainingthroughout the day.

The event begins withMayor and City Council’sfree pancake breakfast from9 to 10:30 a.m.

Free or low-cost art activi-ties for kids will take placefrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The chil-dren will be able to take theircreations home with them.

Also from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,


Let your artist outMacNider, Public Library’s annualfestival offers hands-on activities


Two-year-old Haley Krein gets some help from her grandma, NancyKrein, while she makes a pictures frame at the 2011 MacNider ArtsFestival in Mason City.

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Community Theatre. Performances are at 7 p.m. June 7-9and June 14-16, and at 2 p.m. on June 10 and June 17.

JJuunnee 1133--1177 — “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” Stebens Chil-dren’s Theatre, Mason City. More details to be announced.

JJuullyy 1133--1155 — Iowa Independent Film Festival, Clear Lake. Newand original films will be presented at the sixth annual festi-val. For more information, visit www.iowaindie.org.

JJuullyy 2277--2299 — Lakefest, Clear Lake City Park. Lakefest consistsof three separate events: the Iowa Storytelling Festival onFriday and Saturday, a juried Art Sail on Saturday, and theDixieFest jazz festival on Saturday and Sunday.

AAuugg.. 1188 — Art-A-Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Park in CharlesCity. This outdoor arts festival features live music and morethan 35 local and regional artists.

two dozen artists will be at theart market selling their works.

Minneapolis Singer-song-writer Paul Christian willperform from 9-10:30 a.m.

Co’Motion Dance Theater,a professional modern dancecompany from Ames, willperform from 2 to 3 p.m.

The Mason City MunicipalBand will play from 4 to 5p.m. Bounce houses will beon the grounds.

More than a dozen sculp-tures were entered in a

Trashtastic Yard Art compe-tition. Each entry had to bemade up of at least 75 percentreused materials.

“We have some really cuteones,” Blanchard said, includ-ing one made of bowling pins.“It’s very creative stuff.”

Selected entries will bedisplayed on the MacNidergrounds throughout thesummer.

The festival is “a reallygreat way for us to engage thecommunity,” Blanchard said.


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What to do on a warm summer night in NorthIowa?

If you enjoy movies, there are plenty ofoptions across North Iowa.

Many of North Iowa’s smaller communities haverestored or maintained their movie houses.

From the Watts in Osage to the Lyric in Belmond,there are plenty of theaters to choose from, whose lowticket prices — most are $5 or less for an adult ticket —make a night out affordable for families.

The Watts remains one of the gems of the movie circuit.The privately owned theater with its bright neon sign hasbeen restored to its 1950s splendor by a series of owners.

The theater has been featured in a number of publica-tions, including USA Today that in 2005 named it amongthe “10 Best Places to Revel in Cinematic Grandeur.”

The Watts was in good company: others named to thehonor included Ziegfield’s Theatre in New York City andGrauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Mark and Tracy Walk of Osage, who purchased thetheater in 2006, have continued that preservation tradi-tion. The two-bedroom apartment above the lobby ofthe theater has been restored and is now available forrent for small parties and for movie viewing.

One of the bedrooms has a picture window which over-looks the theater and has been fitted with stadium seatingfor four theater seats and a customized sound system.

The apartment may be rented for the entire afternoonor evening and the viewing room may be rented for aregularly-scheduled movie for up to three to four peo-ple. All prices include popcorn and pop.

The Walks have also installed a new digital projectionand sound system and they regularly feature first-runmovies.

Other theaters are on their way to new life.The Avery Theatre in Garner, built in 1930, is being

restored by Garner Main Street Inc., a non-profit agencythat purchased the theater.

Barb Eisenmenger, chairwoman of the group, saidwork is progressing. New windows and plumbing are themore recent renovations.

“We want to be debt-free at the time we’re done,” saidEisenmenger, adding the goal has slowed progress a bit.

The restoration of the Mills Theater in Lake Mills wasso successful that its non-profit organization is plan-ning to add a second screen.


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in the downtown since 1914, sat vacant forabout five years before the Arts Councilbought it in 1992. Call 641-444-7225 formovies, show times and ticket prices.

THE CHARLES,, CChhaarrlleess CCiittyy — An amazing ArtDeco facade is just one of the attractions ofthe theater built in 1935. Call 641-228-3821for movies, show times and ticket prices.

LAKE THEATRE,, CClleeaarr LLaakkee — The Lake The-atre was built during the summer of 1890.Although damaged by fire in its earlyyears, it reopened as a theater in 1936.Call 641-357-2414 for movies, show timesand ticket prices.

WINDSOR THEATRE,, HHaammppttoonn — Almost 100years old, the Windsor theater was man-aged by the Peterson family for moreethan 50 years. After some operationalfits and starts, it closed in 1996. The Wind-sor Theatre Development Corp. was incor-porated and, in 1998, purchased the build-ing and inventory. Call 641-456-4389 formovies, show times and ticket prices.

THE MILLS THEATRE,, LLaakkee MMiillllss — A non-profitgroup opened the 200-seat theater in2008 after a $490,000 renovation. It firstopened in 1937. Plans are now to open asecond screen. Call 641-592-6455 formovies, show times and ticket prices.

CINEMA WEST,, MMaassoonn CCiittyy — If you like abrand new atmosphere, this is the movietheater for you. Call 641-421-1617 movieline for movies, show times and ticketprices.

NORTHWOOD THEATRE,, NNoorrtthhwwoooodd — TheNorthwood Theatre was built inside thehistoric J. B. Thompson building, con-structed in 1891 as a general merchandise

store. It is listed on the National Registerof Historic Places. Call 641-324-0064 formovies, show times and ticket prices.

WATTS THEATRE,, OOssaaggee — This gem of a the-atre is well known for its 1950s styling andrestoration. It proudly advertises that ithas “the best popcorn in Iowa.” Call 641-732-4094 for movies, show times andticket prices.


A new marquee outside the Northwood theater added last year is an example of continuedimprovements at North Iowa’s community movie theaters.



James Weeks of Adel works his way through the new whitewater course on the Cedar River in Charles City after the grand opening in 2011.


CHARLES CITY

T he whitewater course on theCedar River, which was complet-ed last summer, is attracting

kayakers from all over the country.But the course and the park around it

also are being heavily used by NorthIowans, according to Charles City Parksand Recreation Board Chairman BobKloberdanz.

The large number of local residentsusing the course is “the biggest surpriseof the whole project,” he said.

Area high school students will tell yougoing tubing on the whitewater course“is the coolest thing to do in CharlesCity,” Kloberdanz said.

Admission is free and all you need isan inner tube.

When local stores initially ran out ofinner tubes when the course first opened

in the summer of 2011, people were using“anything inflatable,” including air mat-tresses, Kloberdanz said.

Charles City retailers have now stockedup on tubes to meet the high demand.

In addition, Davico Car Wash is rent-ing inner tubes — including “partytubes,” which allow six people to ridethe course together.

Davico also has canoes available forrent.

If you have a couple of kids, takingthem to the whitewater park is a cheapoption for summer fun, according toKloberdanz.

The park has a disc golf course next tothe boat launch. That also doesn’t costanything.

An amphitheater that seats 130-140people has been completed. A numberof weddings have been booked there,and it is a nice venue for outdoor con-certs, according to Kloberdanz.

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Something new this year — theCharles City Challenge: WhiteWa-ter Weekend — and the second

annual “Red, White & Blues and BBQ”are among the many activities plannedfor the summer of 2012 in Charles City.

“We are excited to host the first white-water competition in Charles City,” saidcity events coordinator Keanna Smith.

The whitewater competition, June 15to 17, will attract kayakers, stand-uppaddle boarders, canoe enthusiasts andspectators alike.

In addition, the second annual “Red,White & Blues and BBQ” this year will fea-ture internationally recognized blues artistBernard Allison. More than 15 barbecuecompetitors are scheduled to participate.

“The public is invited to vote for theirfavorite while a panel of judges willcrown the ultimate winner,” said Smith.

The ever-popular America’s Home-town July 4th Celebration will this yearhonor area service men and women,who are invited to attend and to weartheir service uniforms, Smith said.

The Friday night “Party in the Park”activity in Central Park will featureanother lineup of great entertainment.

Charles City Summer EventsJJuunnee 11 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park.JJuunnee 33 — Municipal Band concert, 7:30 p.m., Cen-

tral Park.JJuunnee 99 — Relay for Life, 3 to 10 p.m., Central Park.JJuunnee 99 — Cedar Valley Engine Club Tractor Ride,

start/end at Floyd County Fairgrounds.JJuunnee 99 ttoo 1133 — Cedar River Canoe Float. Contact

[email protected] 1155 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central

Park.JJuunnee 1155 ttoo 1177 — Charles City Challenge: White

Water Weekend, Riverfront Park.JJuunnee 1177 — Municipal Band concert, 7:30 p.m.,

Central Park.JJuunnee 2233 — Iowa Games Whitewater Slalom, White-

Water Park.JJuunnee 3300 ttoo JJuullyy 44 — America’s Hometown July 4th

Celebration.JJuunnee 3300 — Red, White & Blues and BBQ, 5 to 9

p.m., Central Park.

JJuullyy 33 — Kids Day, Central Park.JJuullyy 44 — July Fourth Parade, 10:30 a.m.JJuullyy 44 — Municipal Band concert, 8:30 p.m.,

downtown.JJuullyy 44 — Fireworks over downtown.JJuullyy 88 — C.A.R. Show, Andres Park.JJuullyy 1133 — Lions Club Fly-In Breakfast, Northeast

Iowa Regional Airport.JJuullyy 1133 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park.JJuullyy 1188 ttoo 2222 — Floyd County Fair, Floyd County

Fairgrounds.JJuullyy 2277 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park.AAuugg.. 1100 — Party in the Park, 5 to 9 p.m., Central Park.AAuugg.. 1188 — Art-A-Fest, Central Park.AAuugg.. 1188 — Buttercup Slalom, WhiteWater Park.AAuugg.. 1188 — Celebration of the Passage of the 19th

Amendment, Carrie Lane Chapman Home.AAuugg.. 2255 — Sixth Annual Encouragement Corp.

Free Christian Concert, downtown.SSeepptt.. 11 ttoo 33 — Cedar Valley Engine Club 46th

Annual Thresher’s Reunion, Reunion Grounds,west of Charles City on Iowa Highway 14.

The park has a ravine play areathat has “natural structures for kidsto play on,” he said.

They can jump from rock to rockand walk across logs that are securedinto the side of the gully.

Children can also catch frogs andtadpoles at the stormwater fountain.

A labyrinth recently was complet-ed as part of the whitewater park pro-ject. It’s a quiet area next to the river,a place for “meditation and reflec-tion,” Kloberdanz said.

The whitewater course is consid-ered one of the best in the UnitedStates, according to websites such asBorn to Paddle.

A lot of boaters come from placeslike Oregon and Colorado, accordingto Kloberdanz.

Three whitewater competitions arescheduled for this summer.

“We are starting to get all kinds ofactivity, which is good,” Kloberdanzsaid.

For more information, visitwww.ccwhitewater.com.

Cedar River EventsCedar River Canoe Float

The 25th annual Cedar River CanoeFloat, to be held June 9-13, starts in MitchellCounty and ends in Black Hawk County.

Participants can kayak or canoe for fivedays or just do part of the float if desired.

Shuttles will be provided each morningand evening. Participants are responsiblefor their own meals (breakfast at theovernight campground, lunch on thewater and supper at the destinationcampground), and campground fees, usu-ally $12-$15 per night.

There is no registration fee this year.

CANOE FLOAT SCHEDULESSaattuurrddaayy,, JJuunnee 99 — Oranto Park to

Halvorson Park.SSuunnddaayy,, JJuunnee 1100 — Interstate Park to

Osage Spring Park or Idlewild Access.MMoonnddaayy,, JJuunnee 1111 — Nashua boat landing

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Cedar Bend Park.WWeeddnneessddaayy,, JJuunnee 1133 — Waverly Dam at

Brookfield Park to Janesville.For more information, contact Jim and

Laura Hughes at 641-228-7855 or [email protected].

WhiteWater FestivalThis event at Riverfront Park will take

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Collin Willems of Ackley washes his bucket calf, Brownie, in anticipation of the open bucket calf show at the 2011 Franklin County Fair, Hampton.


HAMPTON

T he 153rd Franklin County Fairkicks off July 18 in Hampton.

The free gate and free parkingfair runs July 18-22 and includes a slightchange to its traditional grandstandlineup this year.

The Cruiser Car and Figure 8 raceswill be Wednesday night instead of theusual Sunday night.

Mari Ann Wearda, publicity directorfor the Franklin County Fair, said thechange is so the track doesn’t have to berebuilt during the fair.

The grandstand lineup continuesThursday night with Barnes PRCARodeo, followed by two nights of con-certs.

The Oak Ridge Boys will headline Fri-

day night, while Rodney Atkins willperform Saturday night.

Vaters Monster Motorsports willclose out the fair Sunday night.

People can see all five nights of enter-tainment with a Pay One Price “POP”pass. The cost is $35 through July 10 andthen $45. Single tickets are available for$20 to the rodeo, races and motorsports.A POP pass is required for admission toboth concerts. Kids 5 and under are free.

Outside of the grandstand events therewill be plenty of free entertainment.

This year’s featured free entertain-ment is Bruno Blaszaks Bengal Tigers, aFlorida-based show. It will be an educa-tional and entertaining show of Bengaltigers including the world’s only tight-rope walking tiger, Wearda said.

Other free entertainment includesthe annual parade at 5 p.m. Tuesday,

July 17, musical acts, games, PleasantHill and Grandpa’s Farm.

Pleasant Hill is a turn-of-the-centu-ry town, which includes demonstrationsand selling of crafts and treats from thatperiod.

Grandpa’s Farm also takes fairgoersback in time. All phases of farming aredemonstrated with antique machinerythroughout the fair.

Other fair highlights include a fullmidway offered by Smith’s Amuse-ments, champion chain saw artist A.J.Lutter, who will be carving wood sculp-tures every day; food vendors, commer-cial booths and 4-H exhibits and live-stock.

For more information and a scheduleas it becomes available visitwww.franklincountyfair.com or callthe fair office at 641-456-2049.


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Parade, Free Outdoor Movie, Parade, 5K Run, Fireworks & More!

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MASON CITY

T his year’s North IowaFair will focus on 4-Hagain.

The North Iowa Fair is July11-15 in Mason City.

“The highlight of the fair isstill the 4-H,” said DarylJohnson, vice president ofthe Fair Board.

That means it will focus on4-H exhibits, livestock andother activities.

“However, we do havesome added activities,” John-son said.

Wednesday night willinclude stock car races andThree Eagles Communica-

tions will have an event Fri-day night in the All SeasonsBuilding sponsored by Cor-porate Farmer, he said.

The River City Dames ofAnarchy roller derby teamwill also be in action Satur-day night, Johnson said.

This year’s fair will includefood vendors, open poultryshow and possibly an opencattle show.

There will be no carnivalagain this year, Johnson said.

The details of other possi-ble activities and entertain-ment were still being workedout.

For more information as itbecomes available visitwww.northiowafair.org.

4-H exhibits andlivestock focus ofNorth Iowa Fair


With judge Dennis Johnson watching, Katie Cash moves her pig aroundthe ring during the 2011 4-H Swine Show at the North Iowa Fair.


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BUTLER COUNTY FAIR, Allison,June 20-24, www.butler-countyfair.com.

CLAY COUNTY FAIR, Spencer,Sept. 8-16, www.claycoun-tyfair.com.

FLOYD COUNTY FAIR, CharlesCity, July 18-22, www.floy-dcountyfair.org.

FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR,Hampton, July 18-22,www.franklincountyfair.com.

HANCOCK COUNTY DISTRICTFAIR, Britt, July 24-30,www.hancockcountyfair.com.

KOSSUTH COUNTY FAIR, Algo-na, July 31-Aug. 5,http://kossuthcountyfair.com.

MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR,Osage, July 31-Aug. 5,http://mitchellcountyfair.org.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR,Thompson, July 19-22.

WORTH COUNTY FAIR, North-wood, June 13-17,http://worthcountyfair.com.

WRIGHT COUNTY DISTRICTJUNIOR FAIR, Eagle Grove,July 11-16, http://wrightco-fair.com.

BIG FOUR FAIR (ChickasawCounty), Nashua, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, www.big4fair.net.

IOWA STATE FAIR, Des Moines,Aug. 9-19, www.iowastate-fair.org.

For a list of other Iowa county fairsvisit www.iowafairs.com.


From the county fairs to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, livestock and the students and adults whoshow them are an important part of the show.


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Disc golf is similar to regu-lar golf, but less expensiveand generally played at amore casual pace.

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ALGONA

T he 28th annual ABATE of IowaInc. Freedom Rally, July 5-7 inAlgona, will feature an entertain-

ment lineup sure to please almost any-one.

The Kentucky Headhunters, a coun-try rock band; Phil Vassar, a country

performer, and Jackyl, a self-describedhard rock-heavy metal-southern rockgroup, are among the entertainersscheduled to perform at ABATE’s Free-dom Park.

The 140-acre park is located threemiles east and three miles north ofAlgona on County Road P56.

Twelve bands and 30 vendors arescheduled.

Other activities include a bike rodeo,sled pull, duck races, biker games,burnout pit, bike dyno, bike show and atattoo and beard contest.

A bike raffle Saturday, July 5, willbenefit the ABATE Rider EducationFund.

Drive Time band will provide enter-tainment at a Pre-Rally concertWednesday night, July 4.

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Larry MyerRukkusBoogie & the Yo-Yo’zBack Roads Band

FRIDAY, JULY 6Wicked DriveSaucy JackThe Kentucky Head-

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bers is $35, singles, $55couples, in advance, or$40 singles, $60 couplesat the gate.

Cost for non-membersis $60, singles, $95, cou-ples, at the gate.

A Saturday-only pass is$30.

Gates open at 8 a.m.Thursday, July 5.

Hot showers, shuttleservice, food court, beerbarn, firewood and ice areprovided. RV camping andpaid car parking are alsoavailable.

For advance ticketsthrough June 17 or for fur-ther information call 641-858-5001, or check thewebsite at www.abate-iowafreedomrally.org.GGLLoobbee GGaazzeettttee ffiillee pphhoottoo

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Action heats up area race tracksBy JARED PATTERSON

[email protected]

The Hancock CountySpeedway is hoping anew night brings out

some new — and perhaps old— fans.

The track had been run-ning its weekly show on aThursday night, not compet-ing with the Friday nightshow in Fairmont, Minn.

But when promoter JoeRingsdorf left his post inFairmont at the end of lastseason he opted to moveHancock County’s weeklyevent to Friday.

“We had great car countslast year,” Ringsdorf said.“We’ll just have to see whatthe difference is in the grand-stand going from Thursday toFriday night.”

The problem has neverbeen packing the venue onnights like the Night of 1,000

Stars. It’s been the weeklyattendance that has lagged.

As always, Hancock Coun-ty Speedway provides someof the best specials around.

Aside from the Night of1,000 Stars that coincideswith the Hawkeye Dirt Touron Aug. 9, a Stock Car spe-

cial on July 13 seems like amust-see.

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In Mason City at the I-35Speedway, weekly racesare again Sunday at 6 p.m.

With Modified trackchampion J.J. Wise exploringnew options, I-35 will be

looking for a new championin its top-paying class.

Two of the contenders willlikely be Shane Monson andRob Rose.

Monson was the trackchampion two years agowhile Rose has been the run-ner-up two years running.

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Bash on Farm celebratingChristian music at new site

By RAE YOSTFor The Globe Gazette

FOREST CITY

B ash on the Farm has a new loca-tion this year, but the setting willstill be familiar.

Bash, the Christian music festival,will move from John and Cindy Wack-er’s farm in rural Garner to HeritagePark of North Iowa in Forest City.

Heritage Park is a historical park withbuildings and exhibits that feature theregion and state’s agricultural historyand rural roots.

The Bash is set for June 8-9 at thepark, which has an entrance off Han-cock County Road B14, just east of thecounty road’s intersection with U.S.Highway 69 in Forest City.

The new location, “especially the nameand the theme allowed us to keep thename of the festival,” said event volunteerEric Guth. “There’s not a lot of music fes-tivals with the name Bash on the Farm.”

The name and the rural location havean appeal to non-rural residents, Guthsaid. “People who aren’t from a small

town get a kick out of it.”The festival has retained the rural

Iowa appeal as it’s grown into a majorevent in North Iowa. The festival startedroughly 10 years ago with about 150people attending, Guth said.

It’s grown to attract about 3,000 peo-ple over the two days, he said.

“We’re not 100 percent bursting atthe seams,” Guth said of the Wackers’farm location, but “it takes a lot of workto invite 3,000 people to your house forthe weekend.”

Heritage Park has facilities and theroom to handle the crowd, Guth said.

This year’s event will again featureperformers of a variety music, all with aChristian message.

National recording artist Tina Bock isthe headline act for Friday night on themain stage and Lifehouse will be the head-line act on the main stage Saturday night.

“There is a lot of talent in the Mid-west, North Iowa and southern Min-nesota,” Guth said, but it’s important tobring in the well-recognized performerssuch as Bock and Lifehouse.

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SSaattuurrddaayy — Fireflight, Silverline, TheGreat Transparency, Pioneer, Loft-land, Bright Light Parade, CallieWeiss, Madision Letter, Shasta Blvd,Mitch Moylan and the Cedars ofLebanon, Crossed.

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Britt welcomes hobosfor community event

By RAE YOSTFor The Globe Gazette

BRITT

Hobos have been com-ing to Britt for anational convention

for more than 100 years.While Aug. 7-12 will offi-

cially be the 112th NationalHobo Convention, one of theorganizers said the annualevent is also a time for com-munity members to celebrate.

“Without the hobos, wewouldn’t have a convention,”Amy Boekelman, a memberof the National Hobo Con-vention or Hobo Days, com-mittee. “We feel fortunate tohave such a unique festival.”

Boekelman is one of thecommunity members whohelped expand the events atlast year’s convention toinclude more community

participation.“We were very happy with

the turnout last year,”Boekelman said. “We arereally excited for this year.”

Events include those of thetraditional hobo conventionwith the crowning of thehobo king and queen andmulligan stew on Saturday,but also more events com-mon to today’s celebration.

Lasertag, inflatable gamesand a Britt Idol are amongthe events added to appeal toa broad range of ages andresidents, Boekelman said.

The committee consists ofmembers from throughoutthe community, includingformer Hobo ConnecticutShorty.

“It’s just great thing tohave everyone come togeth-er,” Boekelman said.

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West Show; J Party Rentals (Inflatable & Laser Tag); Main Street.55::3300 pp..mm.. — Coloring Contest.66--88 pp..mm.. — Britt Idol at the City Gazebo.77 pp..mm.. — Doc Anderson Old West Show.88--1111 pp..mm.. — Music by Charity Smith Just Chords.SATURDAY, AUG. 1177 aa..mm.. — 5K/10K Walk Run; start by West Hancock High School.1100 aa..mm.. — Parade.Free mulligan stew, City Park.1111 aa..mm..--99 pp..mm.. — Iowa Trolley Park (Cranky Train Cars); Party

Rentals (Inflatable & Laser Tag), Main Street.NNoooonn — Doc Anderson Old West Show on Main Street.NNoooonn--44 pp..mm.. — Caricatures by Kira.11 pp..mm.. — Hobo King and Queen coronation at the City Gazebo.11--44 pp..mm.. — VFW Shuttle Service.Balloon Clown Saturday in Queens Garden.22 pp..mm.. — Toilet Bowl Races on Main Street.33 pp..mm.. — Doc Anderson Old West Show on Main Street.33::3300 pp..mm.. — Kids Pedal Pull on Main Street.33::3300 pp..mm.. — Hobo Auction at the Hobo House.44-- 66 pp..mm.. — Mike Anderson Band Family.55 pp..mm.. — Doc Anderson Old West Show on Main Street77 pp..mm.. — Doc Anderson Old West Show on Main Street.88 pp..mm..--mmiiddnniigghhtt — Concert in the Park, Beer Garden with

Standing Hampton.SUNDAY, AUG. 1288 aa..mm..--44pp..mm.. — Car Show on Main Street; The Malek Fishermen

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T he Britt Draft Horse Show willreturn again this year with 18 six-horse hitch teams Aug. 31, Sept. 1

and 2 at the Hancock County Fair-grounds in Britt.

“We get teams from all over,” saidRandy Hiscocks, one of the organizers ofthe annual event.

The show is in its 30th year andincludes teams from across North Amer-ica. The teams compete in cart cate-gories, unicorn and two-, four- and six-hitch categories. The show also includesa youth and amateur classes.

“It’s a unique show,” Hickcocks said

of a team of thousands of pounds of ani-mals working in precision to pull cartsand wagons in the arena.

“It’s not your everyday horse show,”Hickocks said. “You have 2,000pounds-plus animals doing a ballet.”

Hicksocks said the fans also come fromacross North America. If they are new tothe show, they typically return, he said.

While shows are held at specifictimes, Hiscocks said fans are invited tothe grounds early on all three days sothey walk through the barns and talkwith owners and team members and seethe horses up close.

“These are good people, and you canwalk through the barns. It’s very friend-ly,” Hiscocks said.

Britt Draft Horse Show ScheduleFRIDAY, AUG. 31AAddmmiissssiioonn — Adults, $2, Children 6 to

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horse hitch driving competition.SATURDAY, SEPT. 1AAddmmiissssiioonn — Adults 48, Children 6 to

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By JOY DRENNENFor The Globe Gazette

T he numbers are smallfor four teams that puttogether North Iowa

summer tractor rides, but theenthusiasm and dedicationmake up for the numbers.

All say the planning startsright after the last ride and isa year-long process.

For the KGLO AntiqueTractor Ride, Alice Hanley,account manager, said it’sthe team that really helps,and it’s necessary to be flexi-ble. Several have worked onmultiple rides, she said.

It’s “hard work but greatfun, and it turns into a trac-tor ride family,” Hanley said.

Riders love the event,especially to see folks wave,

and take a break for the day.It’s a multi-generational

event, she said.The ride will take place

July 23-25, with registrationJuly 22 at Clover Leaf in Oel-wein. Some riders come fromas far away as California, anddifferent states are repre-sented.

“Oelwein is truly rollingout the red carpet for us,”Hanley said.

Planning involves inform-ing local, county and stateofficials of the ride andchecking out the route.

Dalena Barz, general man-ager of five Three Eaglesradio stations in Mason City,said there’s a limited numberof staff and four or five radioemployees are “real

involved.”Safety is a big factor, and

involves avoiding majorhighways and keeping lawenforcement aware of theride. County engineers arekept informed for road con-siderations.

• • •The oldest child of a large

family, Sandy Soash was inthe fields as a kid and appre-ciates what farming does forfamilies.

She now coordinates trac-tor rides starting and endingin Shell Rock, promoting thetown and the beauty of theriver.

The sixth annual ride takesplace Aug. 18. This year’stheme is Milling Around ShellRock Museum Tractor Ride.

Soash said the TractorRide is primarily her respon-sibility, and the museumboard helps. “If you’re on theboard, you’re a volunteer,”she said.

There are usually 35-50tractors and Soash said herhusband, Dean, usually helpswith the preparation. Fee forthe ride is $40. It is the mainmoney-maker for the muse-um.

• • •The fifth annual North

Iowa Tractor Ride has a teamfrom small communities whoknow how important farmingis, said Jamie Nelson, co-director. Tami Ramon is theother co-director.

The first planning involvesroutes, county engineers


for road construction, and decid-ing the beginning and the end in a townlarge enough to accommodate that manypeople overnight.

Major planning happens betweenNovember and January. After January,most aspects of the ride are finalized,and the route is announced. This is thetime to call communities for non-profitorganizations to serve meals.

The team stays in touch with countyengineers and conducts meetings withall cities.

• • •Mandy Strother, traffic and ad copy

coordinator for the KLMJ/KQCRAntique Tractor Parade, Aug. 11, startson the next year as soon as the last rideis over.

Strother has been with the radio sta-tion 10 years, and she has coordinatedthe Tractor Parade, now in its 10th year,all that time.

First comes the route and the roads tobe taken, then the towns and the actuallocation of where to start. Next comesthe route map and getting sponsors,whose names will be on the tractor plac-ards.

Meals and breaks are planned, as arebreakfast, lunch and dinner. Communityorganizations are contacted to help withfood. Help comes from FFA kids as well,Strother said.

As applications come in, Strotherkeeps a spread sheet covering all aspectsof the parade.

The day of the parade, Strother con-tacts the city hall of every town aboutdisruptions. City officers, police andsheriff are notified for help with trafficcontrol. Hospitals, EMT’s and towingcompanies are also notified.

There’s a lot of outside help that day.“We have a lot of people who volunteer,”said Strother.

At least four tractor rides this summer, from slow to faster, will celebrate the sceneryof North Iowa, the rich heritage of farming in the area, and the camaraderie thatcomes from enjoying the ride, the scenery and the people along the way.

Antique tractors will be featured in two rides; two others will have a variety of tractorsof all colors. All rides require a Driver Safety Pledge.

KLMJ/KQCR ANTIQUE TRACTOR PARADEAug. 11 — Ride organization opens at 5:45 a.m. at the Heartland Museum, Highway 3

West, Clarion. The first of three groups will start the ride at 7:40 a.m.Drivers need to pre-register because a pre-printed placard will be provided for each

tractor. Register online at KLMJ.com; or by phone to have forms mailed at 641-456-5656.

Registration/sign-in table: 5:45 to 7:15 a.m.Breakfast: 6 to 8:30 a.m. (open to the public)Average number of tractors is 100. The largest ride was in 2009 with 117 tractors.The ride is 77 miles long and will travel through Dows, Coulter, Hampton, Latimer,

Alexander, Lake Cornelia and back to Clarion. The morning break will be in Dows. Lunchand a one-hour tractor show will be in Hampton at the Summerfest Celebration. Anafternoon break will be in Alexander, and dinner will be at Lake Cornelia.

There will be three groups of tractors. Group 1 (16 mph) will leave at 7:40 a.m.Group 2 (12 mph) will leave at 7:45 a.m., and Group 3 (8 mph) will leave at 7:50 a.m.All tractors must have a slow-moving vehicle sign and rear view mirrors.Entry fee is $50 and includes one breakfast ticket, refreshments at morning and

afternoon breaks, lunch, dinner, a photograph and a gift bag. A few awards will be givenaway at the conclusion of the ride. The fee for an alternate driver during the ride is $20.

NORTH IOWA TRACTOR RIDEJuly 19 -21, beginning in Emmetsburg at Palo Alto County Fairgrounds.July 19 — Registration and sign in.July 20 — Leave Emmetsburg. Morning break in Ringsted. Lunch in Emmetsburg at

Emmet County Fairgrounds. Overnight at Spirit Lake, Dickenson County FairgroundsJuly 21 — Leave Spirit Lake for lunch in Graettinger, then back to Emmetsburg.The ride is sponsored by 95.1 The Bull, New Hampton, 98.7 Kiss Country, Mason City

and 107.3 Mix, Forest City. Registration forms are available online at kisscountry.com.Riders have to be pre-registered because there are items to be ordered.

This year, 150 tractors are expected, and organizers usually have to cut off registra-tions.

For more information, call North Iowa Broadcasting at 641-421-7744.

MILLING AROUND SHELL ROCK MUSEUM TRACTOR RIDEAug. 18 beginning at the Shell Rock Mill. Route is a surprise.Unloading: 6:30 a.m., Feldmeier Equipment parking lot, Shell RockLeave after 8 a.m. Return to the Mill at Shell Rock in the afternoon.Usually, there are between 35 or 50 for the ride, and it is limited to 75.There will be leaders for two routes — fast (15 mph) and slow (10 mph) tractors.

There are separate routes.Registration fee is $40. There is also a $40 fee for passengers, reported on a sepa-

rate form. For lunch only, with someone meeting a rider, the fee is $5 and should benoted on the registration.

For registration forms, riders can call Sandy Soash at 319-352-3351 or Linda McCannat 319-885-6687. Deadline is July 30.

Completed forms should be sent to Sandy Soash at 1031 3rd Ave. NE, Waverly, IA50677. The $40 fee includes breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, photo and morning and after-noon soda breaks. Checks should be made out to Shell Rock Community HistoricalMuseum.

KGLO ANTIQUE TRACTOR RIDERegistration Sunday, July 22, at the Clover Leaf in OelweinDay 1: Monday, July 23. Randalia, Fayette, Wadena, Arlington.Day 2: Tuesday, July 24. Fairbank, Independence, Stanley.Day 3: Wednesday, July 25. Sumner, Westgate. Return to Oelwein.The number of tractors varies from 200 to 350.Information and registration forms are available at www.discovernorthiowa.com. Click

on 2012 Tractor Ride. A route map and overnight accommodations are also on the site.Registration fee is $115, with a $60 fee for secondary riders.For more information call KGLO at 641-423-1300.

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and offering a variety of amenities. Reservationsfor state park campsites, shelters and otherfacilities can be made online at http://iowa-stateparks.reserveamerica.com/ or by calling877-427-2757. Reservations cannot be made bycontacting individual parks. Half of the camp-sites at most parks are offered online with therest available on a first-come, first-served basis.

BEEDS LAKE — 641-456-2047, [email protected], Ranger Terry Manning. Located threemiles northwest of Hampton, this park sur-rounds a 90-acre impoundment fed by SpringCreek. Fishing, swimming and boating (no-wakespeed) are popular. A long causeway crosses thelake and a hiking trail surrounds it. The CCC-con-structed spillway is among the most pho-tographed dams in the Midwest. The lodge,ranger’s house and other structures are fromthe same era. The park includes several picnicshelters as well as an updated stone-and-timberlodge. There is a 144-site campground (99 elec-tric) featuring a modern restroom and shower.The concession area offers prepared food, livebait and limited grocery items. Canoes, kayaksand paddleboats are available for rent.

CLEAR LAKE — 641-357-4212, [email protected], Ranger Josh Rembe. This 55-acrepark on the southeast shore is best known forits 900-foot beach and adjacent picnic areawith numerous tables and grills. There is also anopen picnic shelter and a WPA-era lodge withmodern updates. There are 168 electric camp-sites (including six with full sewer and water

hookups) and eight non-electric. Therestrooms, shower facilities and dumping sta-tions were recently renovated. There is a smallplayground. The Ritz picnic shelter and boatramp is nearby. Downtown Clear Lake is only afew miles up South Shore Drive. The parkincludes a sidewalk paralleling the beach, aswell as an approximately half-mile mowed-grasstrail through wooded areas.

MCINTOSH WOODS — 641-829-3847, [email protected], Ranger TammyDomonoske. On the northwest side of ClearLake in the city of Ventura, McIntosh covers 62acres. Concrete boat ramps, a courtesy dock, afish-cleaning station and a large parking lotmake this a popular spot with boaters andanglers. The park has a small swimming beach,a playground and an open picnic shelter. A one-mile nature trail with interpretive signs windsthrough wooded areas and around a small wet-land with a blind for wildlife viewing. The parkincludes 45 electric and four non-electric camp-sites with a modern shower and restroom. Alsoavailable are two yurts: round, wood-framedtents with clear domed ceilings. Less than amile west of McIntosh is Lynne Lorenzen Park,which also features boat ramps, a dock and apicnic shelter. The Ventura Grade on the lake’swest edge has two fishing jetties and a smallpicnic shelter. Staff from McIntosh managesboth areas.

PILOT KNOB — 641-581-4835, [email protected], Ranger Deb Coats. Located threemiles east of Forest City and a mile south ofHIghway 9, this 700-acre wooded park is knownfor its trails, its natural diversity and its year-

round scenic beauty. A large amphitheater, twoopen picnic shelters and the observation towerare of CCC-vintage. Eight-acre Dead Man’s Lakeincludes a four-acre floating sphagnum bog, theonly one in the state. Many unusual plantsinhabit the bog and the surrounding area,attracting a diversity of wildlife. The 15-acremanmade lake is stocked with bluegills andbass. Boating is permitted, but no gasolinemotors. Ice skating and fishing are popular inwinter. The campground includes 48 electricand 12 non-electric sites, a modern restroomand shower, and a playground.

AMBROSE A. CALL — Ranger Deb Coats. This 138-acre park sits 1.5 miles southwest of Algona nearthe East Fork of the Des Moines River and con-sists primarily of hilly old-growth woodlands.Shade from the forest’s closed canopy reducesunderstory, creating favorable conditions for hik-ing and wildlife viewing. There are about twomiles of maintained hiking trails. Thirteen elec-tric and three non-electric campsites are avail-able only on a first-come, first-served basis. Alog-cabin-style lodge built in 1928 can bereserved through the state reservation system.There is a modern vaulted restroom in thecampground and a pit toilet near the lodge.Other attractions include a disc golf course andan authentic 19th century log cabin.

RICE LAKE STATE PARK — Ranger Deb Coats. Locatedon the lakeshore just southeast of Lake Mills,this park includes 15 wooded acres and a CCC-era stone shelter. It is a popular destination forpicnicking, fishing and wildlife viewing. There isno camping.

State parks offer newamenities, options

By TIM ACKARMANFor The Globe Gazette

CLEAR LAKE

Visitors with largercampers and RVs willhave a new option at

Clear Lake State Park thissummer.

In conjunction with sewerline upgrades throughout thepark, six campsites have beenoutfitted with full sewer andwater hookups in addition toelectricity.

“That’s something we’venever had before,” said ParkRanger Josh Rembe.

The old dump station atthe park was also replacedwith two new ones featuringfresh-water fill stations.Rembe expects this willreduce congestion forcampers leaving the park.

The Association for the

Preservation of Clear Lakepurchased a beach-cleaningmachine last summer. Rembehas been impressed so far.

“It definitely picks up thedebris and garbage andbreaks down the goose drop-pings so they can be degrad-ed by the sun. It’s a prettynice machine.”

While the unit is housed atClear Lake State Park, it is alsobeing used at City Beach and atMcIntosh Woods State Park.

Visitors to McIntosh willnote a new single-table pic-nic shelter near the play-ground completed by EagleScout Conner Grunwald.“It’s a nice addition up inthat area,” said Park RangerTammy Domonoske.

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wetland observation blindlast summer.

The grinder at the fishcleaning station went out latelast summer. A new grinderwas installed this spring.

The Clear Lake FishingClub continues to leadfundraising efforts to emptythe cleaning station periodi-cally. Donations can be left atthe station or taken to TheCrazy Minnow Bait Shop.

Other improvements atMcIntosh are ongoing or inthe works.

New limestone entranceportals for the park “willmaintain the historic featuresof what was there (original-ly),” Domonoske said.

The concrete boat rampswill likely be extended some-time this summer. Low waterhas left them undersized forsome larger boats.

Ranger Deb Coats said nochanges are anticipated atPilot Knob State Park thissummer.

Visitors who didn’t make itto the park last year will enjoythe enhanced view from theobservation tower after atree-clearing project com-pleted just over a year ago.

Coats also oversees RiceLake and Ambrose A. CallState Parks.

She said the CCC-erashelter house at Rice Lake isslated for significant repairs,most likely this summer.

The historic log cabin atCall Park has undergone amajor renovation, while theentrance portals have beenrepaired and restored to theiroriginal design using plansdiscovered in Des Moines.

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Tree Town Adventure shows offriver and biking/hiking trails


Outdoor enthusiastsfrom across the stateand the nation will hit

the trail at a North Iowaevent this year.

The 2012 Tree TownAdventure Race on Aug. 4will take advantage of bothtraditional and water trailsin and near Forest City.

Hosted by Grow ForestCity, the event will include aseven-mile paddle fromAmbroson Recreation Areato Pammel Park, a 12-milebike ride incorporating theHansen and Pilot Knob loop

trails, and a 5K run on theHynes Spur.

“It’s a great way to show-case several of the trails wehave here,” said Jeff Hovin-ga, who serves as race co-director along with his wife,Colleen.

The race was held for thefirst time in 2011, drawingparticipants from as far asIowa City and Faribault,Minn.

“I was hoping to get 20 ormore,” Hovinga said, “andwe had 39, so I was pleased.

Participants can enter asindividuals, as a tandem inwhich both participants

complete the entire course,or as a team in which eachmember completes a por-tion of the course.

Many couples or parent-child teams took part lastyear, with ages ranging from10 to early 60s.

“It was neat to see familiesdo it together,” Hovinga said.

Proceeds of the event willbe used for maintenance onthe Hynes Spur Trail, whichbegins in Forest City’s Pam-mel Park.

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Runners complete the 5K run on the Hynes Spur trail in Pammel Park during the 2011 Tree TownAdventure Race.



North Iowa state parks, countiesand cities offer a wealth of trails.This list is likely not comprehen-

sive. For more information, contactyour local state park headquarters,county conservation board or cityparks and recreation department.

BUTLER COUNTYThe 15-mile RRoolllliinngg PPrraaiirriiee TTrraaiill runs

from Shell Rock through Clarksville toAllison. It follows an old Iowa-Pacific railcorridor and includes many bridges. Abridge damaged by arson was repairedlast year, eliminating a detour that hadbeen necessary the past few years.

HHeeeerryy WWooooddss PPaarrkk (19195 Hwy 188near Clarksville) has a one-milestraight trail plus several mowed trailsaround smaller fields. There is a rock-chip trail around the Heery WoodsNature Center. Portions of these trailswind through timber and overlook theShell Rock River.

CERRO GORDO COUNTYThe LLiimmee CCrreeeekk CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn AArreeaa

offers 11 trails totaling eight miles, withinterconnecting loops ranging in lengthfrom .32 to 1.3 miles. The wheelchair-accessible Easy Access Trail is closedto cyclists and equestrians.

The SShheellllrroocckk RRiivveerr GGrreeeennbbeelltt aannddPPrreesseerrvvee between Rock Falls and NoraSprings offers nearly seven miles ofroadway trail along limestone bluffsoverlooking the Shellrock River.

The paved TTrroolllleeyy TTrraaiill runs besideHwy 106 between Mason City andClear Lake.

The SSiisstteerrss’’ PPrraaiirriiee TTrraaiill windsthrough a privately-owned restoredprairie, wetland and woodland complexjust south of Ventura. The trail beginsadjacent to the driveway at 2868 235thSt (county road B-35) and ends nearthe Ventura Grade on S-14.

CClleeaarr LLaakkee and MMccIInnttoosshh WWooooddssssttaattee ppaarrkkss both feature small trails, asdo several county parks and publichunting areas.

FLOYD COUNTYThe PPrraaiirriiee TTrraaiill in the Fossil and

Prairie Park (1227 215th St.) includesboth a one-mile and a 1.5-mile loop. Asecond trail leads from the Prairie Trailto the quarry and beehive kilns, overthe Winnebago River and into Rockford.

Charles City offers the paved CChhaarrlliieeWWeesstteerrnn RReeccrreeaattiioonnaall TTrraaiill, whichencompasses nearly four miles of con-verted railroad right-of-way and utilizespublic streets through downtown tocomplete a five-mile loop. It also ties inwith another hard-surface trail runningthrough downtown along the north side

of the Cedar River. On the south side ofthe Cedar, an eight foot wide concretetrail overlooking the new waterpark andrunning from Main St. to the intersec-tion of Gilbert and Brantingham streetsshould be completed in June.

There is a one-mile trail at the RRuuddddLLaakkee CCaammppggrroouunndd. The paved loop trailcircles the lake while passing throughan open grassy area.

FRANKLIN COUNTYWork is under way on an addition to

the RRoolllliinngg PPrraaiirriiee TTrraaiill. The additionwill run from Coulter to Hampton, withspurs into Hampton and to Beeds LakeState Park. Parts of the trail in Hamp-ton and the spur to Beeds will bepaved, while the portion from NettleAve west of Hampton to Coulter will begravel. This section of the trail shouldbe completed in August. Check withthe Franklin County ConservationBoard (641-465-4375 or www.franklin-countyconservation.org) for updates.Long-range plans call for the trail to beextended east from Hampton to linkwith the portion of the Rolling PrairieTrail in Butler County.

MMaayynneess GGrroovvee four miles south ofHampton features about five miles oftrail through woodlands, wetlands andprairie.

WWKKWW CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn PPaarrkk, one milenorth and one mile east of Hampton,features an approximately ¾-mile loopnature trail with recreated animalhomes for visitors to explore.

There is a small trail system at IInnggee--bbrreettssoonn MMeemmoorriiaall PPaarrkk, two miles westand one mile north of Sheffield.

BBeeeeddss LLaakkee SSttaattee PPaarrkk offers lake-side hiking.

HANCOCK COUNTYThe county conservation board

recently completed an approximately1½-mile mowed loop trail through theEEaaggllee LLaakkee NNaattuurree AArreeaa. The trailbegins at the parking area off Hwy 18west of Duncan and features openprairie, woodlands and wetlands. Thenearby Eagle Lake Park (three mileseast and a half mile north of Britt) hasa half-mile loop trail.

EEllddrreedd--SShheerrwwoooodd RReeccrreeaattiioonn AArreeaa,three miles east and one mile north ofGoodell, includes a two-mile trailaround Indian Lake. The adjacentEEllddrreedd--SShheerrwwoooodd TTiimmbbeerr features ahalf-mile hike down a county road anda small trail to the Indian Lake outflow.

There is a one-mile fishing accesstrail along the lakeshore at CCrryyssttaall LLaakkeePPaarrkk (on the east side of Crystal Lake).

TToorrkkeellssoonn’’ss PPiittss northeast of Gar-ner along the Winnebago River and theEagle Lake Heritage Prairie south ofDuncan both feature mowed trails.

PPiilloott KKnnoobb SSttaattee PPaarrkk is popularwith mountain bikers, equestrians andhikers. It features 13.5 miles of trails(including roads), 5-6 miles of whichare designated for hiking only.

KOSSUTH COUNTYSSmmiitthh CCoouunnttyy PPaarrkk three miles

north of Algona features a 1.5-mile trailaround Smith Lake and through prairieareas. There is a one-mile mowed paththrough wooded areas and around thelakeshore at Burt Lake Park northwestof Swea City.

Algona features a 1.3-mile pavedbike trail that originates at EErrnniiee aannddGGllaaddyyss WWiilllliiaammss PPaarrkk and runs alongthe Bull Ditch before ending at Clark St.

AAmmbbrroossee AA.. CCaallll SSttaattee PPaarrkk is apopular hiking destination.

MITCHELL COUNTYThe BBrruummmm AAddddiittiioonn across from

Riverside Park near Stacyville featuresa one-mile gravel loop trail through awooded area and down to a small pic-nic area on the Cedar River.

The WWaappssii--GGrreeaatt WWeesstteerrnn LLiinnee TTrraaiillbegins at the welcome center inRiceville and runs into Minnesota,where it eventually connects with theShooting Star Trail. All but the last twomiles are now paved, making it popularwith bikers as well as walkers and run-ners

The HHaarrrryy CCooookk TTrraaiill goes fromOsage about one mile west to SpringPark. Just across the Hwy 9 bridge isthe Mitchell County Nature Center.From there the CCeeddaarr RRiivveerr GGrreeeennbbeellttTTrraaiill parallels the river for about four

miles, ending at the town of Mitchell.This steep, rocky trail is popular withhikers and equestrians.

NNeeww HHaavveenn PPootthhoolleess (six miles eastand 1.5 miles north of Osage) is an out-door classroom featuring wildlifeobservation decks and four loop trailsof various lengths. The area includeswoodlands, prairie and wetlands.

TThhee SStt.. AAnnssggaarr RReeccrreeaattiioonn TTrraaiill is aone-mile loop around the high school,ball diamonds and children’s garden.

WINNEBAGO COUNTYTThhoorrppee PPaarrkk (6.5 miles west and 1

mile north of Forest City) features a1.5-mile loop trail through a smallwooded area and around a largemarsh. An additional one-mile trailgoes through prairies and wetlands onthe adjacent Russ Wildlife Area.

Forest City offers the two-mileHHyynneess SSppuurr that begins at J Street onthe north end of Pammel Park, runsalong the Winnebago River and adja-cent to Heritage Park, and ends at theHancock County Winnebago RiverCanoe Access near the airport on B-14.

The nine-mile HHaannssoonn LLoooopp beginsat the head of Hynes Spur, takes JStreet east to Golf Course Road andthen goes north to a paved trail adja-cent to Hwy 9. The paved trail goeseast to 205th Ave., which runs south tothe northwest entrance of Pilot KnobState Park.

Cyclists can either take a side tripinto the park on the PPiilloott KKnnoobb LLoooopp orcomplete the Hanson by taking 340thSt. west to Golf Course Road and thengoing north to J Street.

Lake Mills offers a 1 ½ mile trail thatbegins at the PPrroommiissee ooff AAmmeerriiccaa MMoonn--uummeenntt on Hwy 105, runs past the base-ball fields and ends near the highschool and the softball field.

WORTH COUNTYOOcchheeee YYaahhoollaa PPaarrkk about two miles

north of Northwood features nearlytwo miles of mowed grass trails withthree different loops passing throughtimber and skirting wetlands.

A 1.6 mile paved loop trail windsaround and through the WWoorrtthh CCoouunnttyyFFaaiirrggrroouunnddss in Northwood, passing agazebo and several flower gardens.Much of the trail is lighted and thereare public restrooms nearby. The trailis open year-round unless snow is toodeep.

WRIGHT COUNTYLLaakkee CCoorrnneelliiaa PPaarrkk four miles south

and two miles west of Belmond has aone-mile walking path extending abouthalf way around the lake.

The TThhrreeee RRiivveerrss TTrraaiill follows anold rail line and stagecoach route. Fromthe eastern trailhead at Eagle Grovethe crushed-limestone trail runs threemiles in Wright County, where it cross-es the Boone River. Continuing throughHumboldt County, the trail crosses theEast Fork of the Des Moines River andruns parallel to its West Fork for severalmiles before ending near Rolfe in Poca-hontas County.

The FFrraannkklliinn GGrroovvee HHeerriittaaggee TTrraaiill inBelmond begins at Pool Park and runsfor 3.4 miles. Local volunteers maintaintrees, shrubs and flowers along thetrail.

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While Clear Lake is North Iowa’s premierfishing spot, numerous smaller lakes,gravel pits, ponds, streams and rivers offer

angling opportunities. Here’s a county-by-countylisting of some favorites:

BUTLER COUNTYThe SShheellll RRoocckk RRiivveerr offers smallmouth bass,

walleye and channel catfish. “Walleye fishing in theShell Rock this spring has been phenomenal,” DNRfisheries biologist Scott Grummer said.

GERRO GORDO COUNTYBBlluueebbiillll WWiillddlliiffee AArreeaa southeast of Clear Lake on

Indigo Avenue features a 40-acre borrow pit with alarge concrete boat ramp and a dock. A new rockjetty offers increased access for shore anglers. Thepit is stocked with bluegills, largemouth bass andcatfish. Bluegills are up to 10 inches, while mostbass run 12-16 inches. (The statewide lengthrestriction is 15 inches.) Grummer believes the pitcould harbor largemouths up to 6 pounds.

The SShheellll RRoocckk RRiivveerr offers smallmouth bass,walleye and catfish while the Winnebago River offerswalleye and catfish, primarily below the Fertile Dam.

FLOYD COUNTYBoth the SShheellll RRoocckk aanndd CCeeddaarr RRiivveerrss offer

smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish.

FRANKLIN COUNTYBBeeeeddss LLaakkee three miles northwest of Hampton

“has been one of our better (largemouth) basslakes, and there’s no reason to think it would beany different this year,” Grummer said. Fishing isalso good for 7-7½-inch bluegills and 9-10-inchcrappies. There is a strong yellow bass population,with many fish in the 7-8-inch range. Grummer said

Beeds also sports a good catfish population.The IIoowwaa RRiivveerr cuts through the southwest cor-

ner of the county and features smallmouth bass,walleye, Northern pike and catfish.

HANCOCK COUNTYAt CCrryyssttaall LLaakkee, bluegills up to 8 inches should

now be spawning on beds near shore. There areexcellent numbers of largemouth bass from 14-16inches.“If you hit it right you can catch a bass everycast,” Grummer said. Good numbers of Northernpike from 20-25 inches and some walleyes from 15-19 inches are also available.

IInnddiiaann LLaakkee in Eldred-Sherwood Park northeastof Goodell is a 25-acre lake featuring bass, bluegillsand catfish. Some nice bluegills are available.

WWeesstt TTwwiinn LLaakkee west of Goodell is a good bull-head destination.

There are some Northern pike in the WWiinnnneebbaaggooRRiivveerr.

KOSSUTH COUNTYSSmmiitthh LLaakkee located three miles north of Algona

offers a good largemouth bass fishery.“The 18-inchsize limit gives the potential to catch some qualitybass,” Grummer said. There are two strong year-classes of crappie, with 7-inch and 10-12-inch fishavailable. Bluegills are up to 8 inches. Channel cat-fish are also available.

The EEaasstt FFoorrkk ooff tthhee DDeess MMooiinneess RRiivveerr is excel-lent for catfish and good for walleye.

MITCHELL COUNTYThe CCeeddaarr RRiivveerr is a strong fishery offering

smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish. The LLiittttlleeCCeeddaarr aanndd WWaappssiippiinniiccoonn rriivveerrss also flow throughthe county.

DNR stocks trout in TTuurrttllee CCrreeeekk, SSpprriinngg CCrreeeekkand the WWaappssiippiinniiccoonn RRiivveerr. Checkwww.iowadnr.gov for stocking times and regula-

tions. A trout stamp is required in addition to a reg-ular fishing license.

WINNEBAGO COUNTYLLaakkee CCaatthheerriinnee located in Thorpe Park (5½

miles west and 1½ north of Forest City) offers bass,catfish and bluegills.

RRiiccee LLaakkee between Lake Mills and Joice is anexcellent place to target 10-14-inch bullheads. It isfair for crappie and yellow perch in the fall, primari-ly in the deeper water near Rice Lake State Park.There are some walleye and Northern pike.

The WWiinnnneebbaaggoo RRiivveerr offers limited opportuni-ties for Northern pike.

WORTH COUNTYSSiillvveerr LLaakkee about five miles west and two miles

north of Northwood is being drawn down to repairthe water-control structure and renovate the fish-ery. Promiscuous fishing is allowed, with unlimitedlines and no bag or possession limits.

The SShheellll RRoocckk RRiivveerr offers good Northern pikefishing and limited opportunities for walleye. RiceLake lies partially in the county.

WRIGHT COUNTYLLaakkee CCoorrnneelliiaa four miles south and two miles

west of Belmond offers strong populations of 6-8-inch yellow and white bass and 8-10-inch yellowperch. Every other year DNR stocks channel cat-fish, which are kept in cages throughout the sum-mer and fed by Wright County Conservation Boardemployees before being released in the fall. Large-mouth bass, walleye, bluegill and crappie are alsoavailable. Bullhead fishing is excellent throughoutthe summer.

EEllmm LLaakkee north of Lake Cornelia and MMoorrsseeLLaakkee five miles west of Belmond offer bullheadsand yellow perch. There are some Northern pike inthe IIoowwaa aanndd BBoooonnee RRiivveerrss.

Lots of finny fun waiting in North Iowa lakes, ponds, rivers and streams

Clear Lake anglers have plenty of targetsBy TIM ACKARMAN

For The Globe GazetteCLEAR LAKE?

DNR fisheries biologistScott Grummer hasmostly good news for

Clear Lake anglers.“The walleye fishing has

been great,” Grummer said.“Even better than I expected.”

Walleye survival andgrowth has been average orabove for the past few years,while forage production onClear Lake last year wasslightly below average,Grummer said. Anglers havefound plenty of eagerwalleyes on warm springdays as a result.

Walleyes from 14-17 inch-es have constituted most ofthe catch. (Clear Lake has a

three-fish limit on walleyes,with a 14-inch minimum andonly one fish over 22 inchesallowed.)

Fishing is normally bestfrom spring to early or midsummer. Hotter summermonths can be slow beforethings pick up again in the fall.

Forage species such as yel-low bass, bluegill and spottailshiner spawn in May andJune. Strong hatches, whilebeneficial to the long-termhealth of the fishery, can pro-vide an abundance of foodand actually reduce anglersuccess in the short term.

Yellow bass from 2005 and2006 are providing anglerswith plenty of fish in the 8-9½-inch range. There arealso good numbers of 6-inch

and 4-inch fish from 2009and 2010, respectively.

White bass numbers areup, Grummer said, with goodpopulations in the 11-14-inch range along with somelarger fish. Most are caughtincidentally in open water byanglers trolling crankbaitsfor walleyes, although theycan be targeted in sandyareas during spring and fall.

White bass tend to congre-gate in large schools, Grum-mer noted. Finding them canbe “hit and miss,” but actioncan be furious when activefish are discovered.

DNR stocks 600 10-12-inch muskies in Clear Lakeevery other year. All fish aretagged and survival is strong,allowing biologists to monitor

and control the population.“They’re the best-under-

stood fish in the lake from abiologist’s standpoint,”Grummer said.

There are currently strongpopulations of muskies from20 inches to just below 50inches. “There’s definitely anopportunity to catch a trophy-sized fish,” Grummer said.

Channel catfish on ClearLake are an underutilizedresource, Grummer said.“The harvest has been down,but it isn’t for lack of fish.”

Largemouth bass, yellowperch, bluegill and crappieare all present in Clear Lake,although generally not innumbers sufficient to attractmany anglers specificallytargeting those species.

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Groups combining free fishingweekend with child-relatedfishing, teaching opportunities

Many area groups offerfishing clinics or contestsfor kids and/or families.

Most are held in conjunction withDNR’s free fishing weekend June1-3 when a license is not requiredfor fishermen of any age.

At other times Iowa residentsunder 16 may fish without alicense under the supervision ofa licensed adult. Fish caught bythe children apply toward theadult’s daily bag limit, and allother state regulations apply.SATURDAY, JUNE 2:

DNR staff will host a KKiidd’’ss FFiisshhiinnggCClliinniicc at McIntosh Woods State Parkbeginning at 8:30 a.m. Topics willinclude fish identification, fishing tipsand water safety. (641-357-3517)

Immediately afterward the CClleeaarrLLaakkee FFiisshhiinngg CClluubb will hold its annualTake-a-Kid Fishing tournament. Lunchis provided and numerous prizes areawarded.www.clearlakefishingclub.com

MMaassoonn CCiittyy PPaarrkkss aanndd RReeccrreeaattiioonnwill host a Fishing Derby from 1 to 3p.m. There will be a casting contest andprizes. Registration is at East Parkshelter house No. 2. There is a $1charge. (641-421-3673)

The MMiittcchheellll CCoouunnttyy CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonnBBooaarrdd will host a Fish Iowa FishingDerby at Riverside Park near Stacyvillefrom 9 a.m. to noon. DNR will offer alive fish display. Prizes are awarded andconcessions provided by MitchellCounty 4-H. (641-832-7246).

The MMoorrwweennss KKiiwwaanniiss will host afishing contest for kids (K-6) at SmithLake near Algona. Registration willbegin at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9to 11 and lunch to follow. Nightcrawlerswill be provided and prizes awarded byage category. (515-295-8525)

The FFllooyydd CCoouunnttyy IIzzaaaakk WWaallttoonn

LLeeaagguuee will host a kid’s fishing clinic atR Campground in Charles City from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics will include knottying, bait and equipment, live fishidentification and fish cleaning. Therewill be casting practice and time forfishing. Lunch will be served and prizesgiven. (641-228-2857)

The CCllaarrkkssvviillllee LLiioonnss will host aFishing Fun Day for kids 16 and underat Sportsman’s Park near Clarksvillefrom 9 a.m. to noon. There will be edu-cational presentations and prizesawarded for all participants. Entry feeis $5 ($1 for each additional child inthe same family), with proceeds sup-porting scholarships for graduatingseniors. (319-278-4203).

The FFllooyydd CCoouunnttyy CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonnBBooaarrdd is planning a fishing event, butdetails were not finalized at press time.Call 641-456-4375 or go towww.franklincountyconservation.orgfor updates.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3:A KKiidd’’ss FFiisshhiinngg DDeerrbbyy sponsored by

local businesses will be held from 9:30to 11 a.m. at Prairie Bridges Park in con-junction with Ackley Sauerkraut Days.Bait is provided and prizes and trophieswill be awarded. (319-240-3995)

OTHER:The WWhhiitttteemmoorree GGuunn CClluubb will host

a fishing contest at Siems Park fromnoon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 10.Nightcrawlers will be provided. Lunchwill be served and prizes awarded.(515-320-1176)

The FFrriieennddss ooff BBeeeeddss LLaakkee SSttaatteePPaarrkk will host a kid’s fishing tourna-ment in conjunction with the BeedsLake Blast Aug. 25. Plans are also inthe works to host a carp fishing tourna-ment at Beeds this June, with the dateand time to be determined. (641-425-0723 or www.friendsofbeedslake.com)

WWiinnnneebbaaggoo CCoouunnttyy CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonnBBooaarrdd (641-565-3390 or www.win-nebagoccb.com) is tentatively planninga fishing event this fall.



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MMaayy 2244 — Mason City Municipal Band Concert, 6:45p.m. Southbridge Mall.

MMaayy 2244--2266 — North Iowa Band Festival, East Park,Parade downtown Mason City at 10 a.m. Saturday.Carnival, free entertainment, NIBF market, carshow, food at East Park. Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday,10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission;www.nibandfest.com.

MMaayy 2255--2277 — Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show, NorthIowa Events Center, 641-423-3811. Talented horseand rider teams perform intricate patterns and dif-ficult moves.

MMaayy 2266 — River City Dames of Anarchy Roller Derbyvs. Norfolk Bruisin’ Betties, 7 p.m., All Season’sBuilding, North Iowa Events Center.

MMaayy 2277 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North IowaEvents Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3 chil-dren 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

MMaayy 2288 — I-35 Speedway Races, Hawkeye Dirt Tour, 6p.m., North Iowa Events Center, 641-424-6515,www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3children 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

MMaayy 3311--JJuunnee 22 — Cup o’Joe Reader’s Theatre, 7 p.m.,Clear Lake Arts Center. Tickets, $10 in advance, $12at the door; call 641-357-1998 or visit www.clarts-center.com.

JUNETThhrroouugghh JJuunnee 2233 — A Prayer for Earth, Charles H.

MacNider Art Museum, 641-421-3666, www.mac-niderart.org.

JJuunnee 11 — David Allen Coe, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake,641-357-6151. Doors open 8 p.m. Tickets $20advance, $25 door; www.surfballroom.com.

JJuunnee 11 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m. in Central Park,Charles City, with family fun and entertainment.Free. Food, beverages available. Music by Equilater-al.

JJuunnee 11 — Friday Night Out in City Park, Osage. Foodand beverage vendors, games and activities forkids, live music listen.

JJuunnee 11--22 — Motofest III, City Park, Clear Lake. Pre-event ride, 6:30 p.m. Friday, from Surf Ballroom.Rally Ride registration, 9 a.m. Saturday. Events inthe park begin at noon: stunt shows, ride chal-lenges, bike show, vintage bike and scooter display,vendors, bands; www.northiowamag.com.

JJuunnee 11--33 — Pony of the Americas, North Iowa EventsCenter, 641-423-3811. Young riders on smaller hors-es compete in conformation, performance, gamesand jumping. www.northiowafair.org.

JJuunnee 11--33 — Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament.JJuunnee 22 — Fishing Derby, 1-3 p.m., East Park Shelter

House 2, Mason City, 641-421-3673. Prizes in vari-ous age groups; casting contest. $1 admission.

JJuunnee 22 — Take a Kid Fishing Tournament, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Clear Lake. Teams of one adult and up to twochildren ages 16 and under fish from a boat or onthe shoreline. Free food, prizes for all entries. DNRseminar at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Clear LakeFishing Club, Whitetails Unlimited, and the IowaDNR. www.clearlakefishingclub.com.

JJuunnee 22 — Kites Over the Prairie, 11 a.m.-4.p.m., at theJenison Meacham Arts Center and Farm, north ofBelmond. Free admission. Kite demonstrations byKay and Larry Day and Mark Brandt, kites for sale,concessions and an area to fly your own kites.

JJuunnee 22 — Ackley Sauerkraut Days. Parade line up atthe Buss Barn at 5:30 p.m.

JJuunnee 22--33 — Hy-Vee Invitational youth baseball tourna-ment; www.mcyouthbaseball.com.

JJuunnee 33 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North IowaEvents Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3 chil-dren 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

JJuunnee 33 — Mason City Municipal Band Concert, 7:30p.m. East Park.

JJuunnee 33 — Charles City Municipal Band Concert, 7:30p.m. at Central Park.

JJuunnee 33 — Vintage Car Day, 1-5 p.m., Kinney PioneerMuseum, 641-423-1258. North Iowa Vintage Auto-mobile Club display on the lawn; food, music andexhibits. Museum admission, $3 adults, $1 children.

JJuunnee 55 — Tuesday on the Town, downtown Hampton.Live music, shopping, festivities and the HamptonMunicipal Band.

JJuunnee 66 — Mason City Municipal Band concert, 7:30p.m., Southbridge Mall.

JJuunnee 77--1100 — Father of the Bride; 7 p.m. June 7-9, 2p.m. June 10, Mason City Community Theatre, 215S. Delaware Ave., 641-424-6424; www.mccommuni-tytheatre.com.

JJuunnee 88--1100 — Midstates Hunter/Jumper Horse Sum-merfest show, North Iowa Events Center, 641-424-3547. Nationally rated-A Hunter/Jumper horse showin three outdoor arenas. Competition Grand Prix at5:30 p.m. Saturday; $2 admission. www.mid-stateshorseshows.com.

JJuunnee 88--99 — Bash On The Farm 2012, annual freeChristian music festival, with music from gospel tometal on three stages, and headliners Tricia Brock

and Fireflight. Camping, food, games, and more.New location, Heritage Park, Forest City.www.bashonthefarm.com/2012.

JJuunnee 99 — Town and Country Picnic, Kensett, all day.Breakfast, tractor ride at 8 a.m., noon picnic, kid’sgames, activities, horse and wagon rides.

JJuunnee 99 — MacNider Museum Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-4p.m., on the lawn of the museum and public library,641-421-3666. Family entertainment, includingmusicians, storytellers, and art activities. Art mar-ket features more than 50 artists. Free admission.www.macniderart.org.

JJuunnee 99 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.

JJuunnee 99 — Mason City Municipal Band concert, 4 p.m.,Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.

JJuunnee 99 — River City Dames of Anarchy Roller Derbyvs. Pushup Brawlers, 7 p.m. All Season’s Building,North Iowa Events Center.

JJuunnee 99 — Cerro Gordo County Women’s Health Fund5K Walk/Run, City Park, Clear Lake. Registration, 7a.m., www.cghealth.com. 5K run at 8:30, 5K walk at9 a.m. Silent auction in the Lakeview Communityroom; local vendors.

JJuunnee 99 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert, 7 p.m.City Park Bandshell.

JJuunnee 99 — Festival in the Park, Clarion. Parade, ven-dors, music.


JJuunnee 1100 — Outdoor 3D and 600 Round ArcheryShoot, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mohawk Archery Club Out-door Range, 15781-15803 County Road B20, 641-494-7805, www.mohawkarchery.org.

JJuunnee 1100 — Hunter Fuerste and His Vintage Orchestra,6-10 p.m., Surf Ballroom. Doors open at 5.

JJuunnee 1100 — Old Fashioned Sing-Along, 4-5 p.m., Hamp-ton’s Windsor Theatre. Free; a freewill offering willbe accepted.

JJuunnee 1100 — Vietnam Veterans annual Recognition Daypicnic, Swensrud Park, Northwood. Features aMobile Riverine Memorial and Traveling Museum,raffle, military merchandise fundraiser, and enter-tainment. Contact Jerry or Linda Parmley, 641-293-5131.


JJuunnee 1133 — Taste of Clear Lake Cruise, 6-8:30 p.m. onthe Lady of the Lake. Annual Clear Lake Area Cham-ber of Commerce fundraiser with food and prizes.

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Sawyer, Stebens Children’s Theatre, 616 N.Delaware Ave., 641-424-9802. www.stebens.com.

JJuunnee 1133--1177 — Worth County Fair, Northwood;www.worthcountyfair.com.

JJuunnee 1144 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. downtownClear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, entertainment,classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddietrain rides, street market, movie in the park.www.clearlakeiowa.com.

JJuunnee 1144--1177 — Father of the Bride; 7 p.m. June 14-16, 2p.m. June 17, Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S.Delaware Ave., 641-424-6424; www.mccommuni-tytheatre.com.

JJuunnee 1155 — Friday Night Live, 6-10 p.m. Central Park,Mason City, 641-494-0003. Live music, food, andfamily fun.

JJuunnee 1155 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m. in Central Park,Charles City, with family fun and entertainment.Free. Food, beverages available. Music by The RudeBand.

JJuunnee 1155 — Friday Night Out in City Park, Osage. Foodand beverage vendors, games and activities forkids, live music listen.

JJuunnee 1155--1166 — Greene River Days, Perrin Park, Greene.Free live music, grand parade, kiddie parade,Rockin’ Recess dance, inflatables for children, beanbag tournament, 5K run/walk, food;www.greeneiowa.com.

JJuunnee 1155--1166 — Sister Friend Weekend, Hampton.JJuunnee 1155--1177 — Midstates Hunter/Jumper Horse Sum-

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JJuunnee 1155--1177 — Charles City Challenge: WhiteWater

Weekend, with kayak, stand-up paddle board andcanoe competitions at Riverfront Park. Races beginat scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Open boatingavailable Friday and Sunday;www.ccwhitewater.com.

JJuunnee 1166 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities. www.mainstreet-masoncity.org


JJuunnee 1166 — Klemme Ag Days.www.facebook.com/klemme.agdays.

JJuunnee 1166 — Oatmeal Days, St. Ansgar, with 2x4 bikeride, Wee Saints waffles, fun in the park, sidewalksales, parade; www.stansgar.org.

JJuunnee 1166 — North Iowa Bucks vs. South Central Hawgsfootball, 6 p.m. West Fork Middle School FootballField, 200 Maple St. W., Rockwell.

JJuunnee 1166 — Runnin’ with the Law Triathlon, Mason CityAquatic Center, 843 Birch Drive; registration 7-8:30a.m. Start, 9 a.m.; 10 meter swim, 10-mile bike, 3-mile run.

JJuunnee 1166,, 2211,, 2233 — Sundown Days, Hanlontown. Break-fast, parade, lunch, games and entertainment Sat-urday; Hanlontown Great Annual Bike Ride AroundTown, ice cream at sunset Thursday; big tractor pullSunday.

JJuunnee 1166--1177 — Spring Classic, Amateur TrapshootingAssociation trapshoot, Ventura Gun Club. Partici-pants compete for cash prizes in clay target shoot-ing; www.venturagunclub.com.

JJuunnee 1177 — Tractor and Truck Pull, 11 a.m. MPI track,McIntire’s south edge. Gals Gone Wild class pull at 1p.m.; proceeds to Relay for Life. Lunch on thegrounds. Free admission; a free will offering will betaken.

JJuunnee 1177 — Charles City Municipal Band concert, 7:30

p.m. at Central Park.JJuunnee 1177 — Father’s Day BBQ Cruise, 1-2:30 p.m. Lady

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JJuunnee 1177 — Mason City Municipal Band concert, 7:30p.m. East Park.


JJuunnee 1199--2211 — Insectigations! Lime Creek Nature Cen-ter, for children ages 7-8. Fee is $20 which includesa daily snack. Registration required; 641-421-3673.

JJuunnee 1199--2211 — Tiny Tot Nature Camp, Lime CreekNature Center, children ages 4-6. Fee is $20 whichincludes a daily snack. Registration required; 641-421-3673.

JJuunnee 2200 — Mason City Municipal Band concert, 7:30p.m., Southbridge Mall.

JJuunnee 2211 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. downtownClear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, entertainment,classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddietrain rides, street market, movie in the park.www.clearlakeiowa.com.

JJuunnee 2222--2244 — Dressage Lite Horse Show, North IowaEvents Center, 641-423-3811; Region 4 Junior Riderteam champions. Talented horse and rider teamsperform intricate patterns.

JJuunnee 2222--2244 — River City Throwdown Adult SoftballTournament, Fredrick Hanford Park; 6:30 p.m. Fri-day, 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

JJuunnee 2233 — Greek Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Transfigu-


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JJuunnee 2233 — Mason City Moto X Races, 11 a.m., NorthIowa Events Center. Tickets $8, kids under 5 arefree.

JJuunnee 2233 — North Iowa Herb Festival, Garden and CraftShow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Healing House Herb Shop,600 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake. Featuring local arti-sans, garden items, plants, and speakers; healing-houseclearlake.com.

JJuunnee 2233 — Tour of Gardens and Homes, Clear Lake.Proceeds support Central Gardens of North Iowa;www.central-gardens.org.

JJuunnee 2233 — North Iowa Bucks vs. vs. Minnesota Silver-backs football, 6 p.m. West Fork Middle SchoolFootball Field, 200 Maple St. W., Rockwell.

JJuunnee 2233 — Disc golf/North Iowa Tour, East Park. Discgolf tournament for all ages, genders and skill lev-els. Registration, 8-9:30 a.m. Men $20, women $10;www.facebook.com/NorthIowaTour.

JJuunnee 2233 — BRAM-Bike Ride Around Mitchell. Enjoy aday ride around Mitchell County on your bicycle.Five routes to choose from. Ride begins in the CityParking lot on Main Street.

JJuunnee 2233 — Annual Borderline Tractor Ride, 8 a.m.,Rake. For information, call Phil, 641-590-0501.

JJuunnee 2244 — I-35 Speedway Races, Hobby Stock Spe-cial, 6 p.m., North Iowa Events Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

JJuunnee 2233 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert, 7 p.m.

City Park Bandshell.JJuunnee 2244 — Mason City Municipal Band concert, 7:30

p.m. East Park.JJuunnee 2244 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert, 3 p.m.

City Park Bandshell.JJuunnee 2244 — Lonny Lynn Orchestra, 5-10 p.m., Surf Ball-

room.JJuunnee 2255--2299 — Day Camp: Those Amazing Animals,

Lime Creek Nature Center, for children enteringthird and fourth grades. $15 Lime Creek NatureCenter members; $20 non-members. Register byJune 20, 641-423-5309.


JJuunnee 2288 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cen-tral Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and artvendors, music and other activities.

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JJuunnee 2299 --JJuullyy 11 — IA NBHA District 2 Barrel Race,North Iowa Events Center. Participants compete intimed barrel racing events; www.ianbha.com.

JJuunnee 2299--JJuullyy 55 — Fourth of July Celebration, down-town Clear Lake. Midway, carnival, amusementrides, bingo, large craft, music at the bandshell,Independence Day parade down Main Avenue andfireworks on the Fourth.

JJuunnee 3300 — Cannonball Day, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., PrairiePlayground, East Park, www.friendsofthe457.org.Kids Fun Ride, Pedal Tractor Pull and Bill Riley TalentSearch. Music by Endless Summer. Lions Club bar-becue chicken, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.


JJuunnee 3300 — Coulter Fun Day.JJuunnee 3300--JJuullyy 44 — America’s Hometown July 4th Cele-

bration, Charles City;www.charlescitychamber.com.

JJuunnee 3300 — Red, White and Blues and BBQ, 5-9 p.m. atCentral Park, with — music by Bernard Allison.Patriotic family-friendly event with games, musicand a barbecue competition. Free; food and bever-ages are available for purchase.

JJuunnee 3300--JJuullyy 11 — “And Then There Were None,”Franklin County Arts Council summer play, WindsorTheatre, Hampton.

JULYJJuullyy 11 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa

Events Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3 chil-dren 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

JJuullyy 33 — Mason City Exchange Club Fireworks, NorthIowa Events Center. Musically choreographed fire-works display at 9 p.m. Music by the Mason CityMunicipal Band. Free.

JJuullyy 33 — Kids Day, Charles City; kids parade, games,stage show, inflatables in Central Park.

JJuullyy 44 — America’s Hometown July 4th Celebration,10:30 a.m. parade, 8:30 p.m. Municipal Band con-cert, fireworks, downtown Charles City.

JJuullyy 44 — Fireworks Party Cruise, 7 p.m. Lady of theLake. Entertainment, food and door prizes; $35.www.cruiseclearlake.com.

JJuullyy 44 — Fourth of July Celebration, Scarville. Parade,10:30 a.m.; fireman’s barbecue, music by “Some-thin’ Country,” free ice cream and bars, flea market,kid’s pedal pull.

JJuullyy 44 — Firecracker Days, Buffalo Center: 5Krun/walk, 7:30 a.m.; parade, 10 a.m., sand volley-ball, inflatables petting zoo, fireworks.

JJuullyy 44,, 66--88 — Hometown Fourth of July Celebration,Northwood. Parade, 11 a.m., old-fashioned Fourth atnoon, fireworks, 10 p.m. Wednesday. Pool party, livemusic, tournaments Friday-Sunday.

JJuullyy 55 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.

JJuullyy 66--77 — Summer Nights Tennessee Walking HorseShow, 7 p.m., North Iowa Events Center. Admission,$1; www.twhm.org.

JJuullyy 66--77 — Duesey Days, Garner; www.garneriacham-ber.com. Craft show, parade, car show, inflatables,music.

JJuullyy 66--77 — The National Truck and Tractor Pull, Rock-well.

JJuullyy 66--88 — Bicycle, Blues and BBQ, Clear Lake CityPark. Live blues and barbecue, 6 p.m. Friday. Funride at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with Blues and BBQ atnoon and 2011 State Championship bicycle criteri-um. Road race Sunday. www.bicyclebluesbbq.com.

JJuullyy 77 — Lions Breakfast by the Lake, 7-11 a.m. CityPark. Dad’s Belgian Waffles fundraiser for the ClearLake Lions Pride Lions Club. Adults, $7, $6 advance,5 and under free.

JJuullyy 77 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon, CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-

dors, music and other activities.JJuullyy 77 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert, 7 p.m.

City Park Bandshell.JJuullyy 77 — Firemen’s Dance, Buffalo Center, 8:30 p.m.

with “Arch Allies.”JJuullyy 88 — Conestoga Cookout, noon-4 p.m. Kinney Pio-

neer Museum. Pork sandwich dinner, accordionmusic, broom makers, rug weaver, games for chil-dren; $7 for adults, $3.50 for children includes themeal and museum.

JJuullyy 88 — Lions Club Fly-In Breakfast, Northeast IowaRegional Airport, Charles City.

JJuullyy 88 — C.A.R. Show, Central Park, Charles City.JJuullyy 88 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North Iowa

Events Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3 chil-dren 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

JJuullyy 88 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert, 3 p.m.City Park Bandshell.

JJuullyy 88 — Summer Garden Party, Central Gardens,Clear Lake. Upscale evening event with food, bever-ages, music, and live and silent auctions; www.cen-tral-gardens.org.

JJuullyy 88 — Mason City Municipal Band concert, 7:30p.m., East Park.

JJuullyy 88 — Sentimental Swing Orchestra, 5-10 p.m.,Surf Ballroom.

JJuullyy 88 — Old Fashioned Sing-Along, 4-5 p.m.,Hampton’s Windsor Theatre. Free; a freewilloffering will be accepted.

JJuullyy 99--1133 — Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures!Lime Creek Nature Center; children enteringthe fifth and sixth grades; $15 for LimeCreek Nature Center members, $20 non-members. Registration required by July 3,641-423-5309.

JJuullyy 1111 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., NorthIowa Events Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3children 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

JJuullyy 1111--1155 — North Iowa Fair, North IowaEvents Center; www.northiowafair.org.

JJuullyy 1122 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.,Central Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produceand art vendors, music and other activities.

JJuullyy 1122 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. down-town Clear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, enter-tainment, classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddie train rides, street market,movie in the park. www.clearlakeiowa.com.

JJuullyy 1133 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m. in CentralPark, Charles City, with family fun and enter-tainment. Free. Food, beverages available.Music by Flaming Camaros.

JJuullyy 1133--1155 — Iowa Independent Film Festival,noon-8 p.m., Clear Lake Arts Center. Publicscreenings of feature-length, documentary,short art films, and student productions.Admission, $10 per day, $25 weekend;www.iowaindie.org.

JJuullyy 1133--1155 — July Jubilee, Lake Mills. For infor-mation, visit www.lakemillsiowa.com or call641-592-5253. 5K run/walk, street dance,music, flea market/craft show, parade,antique tractors, concessions, games, pedalpull.

JJuullyy 1133--1155 — Puckerbrush Days, Forest City;641-585-2092 or www.forestcityia.com.Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday; 5K, fireman water-ball competition, diamond dig, fireworks,flight breakfast, Variety Show.

JJuullyy 1144 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon,Central Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produceand art vendors, music and other activities.

JJuullyy 1144 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert,7 p.m. City Park Bandshell.

JJuullyy 1155 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., NorthIowa Events Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3

children 6-12; ages 5 and under free.JJuullyy 1155 — 10th annual Heritage Fest, Heritage Park,

Forest City. Ethnic foods, antique power shows;www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com.

JJuullyy 1155 — Mason City Moto X Races, 11 a.m., NorthIowa Events Center; $8, kids under 5 are free.

JJuullyy 1155 — Annual Noon Lions Chicken Barbecue andLioness Pie fundraiser, 10 a.m. until sold out, CityPark.

JJuullyy 1155 — Clear Lake Municipal Band concert, 3 p.m.City Park Bandshell.

JJuullyy 1155--2200 — Grand National Rally/Winnebago Rallygrounds; http://www.winnebagoind.com.

JJuullyy 1155 — Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 790annual outdoor flapjacks and ham breakfastfundraiser, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City;free admission and parking. Free will donation.

JJuullyy 1177 — Middle School Adventures: Floating andFishing, Quarry Lake, Lime Creek ConservationArea, for children entering 7th and 8th grade; $5 formembers, $10 non-members. Register by July 11;641-423-5309.

JJuullyy 1188--2222 — Floyd County Fair; www.floydcounty-fair.org.

JJuullyy 1188--2222 — Franklin County Fair, Hampton.JJuullyy 1199 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Central

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JJuullyy 1199 — Middle School Adventures: Biking and GPSChallenge, Wilkinson Pioneer Park, Rock Falls, forchildren entering 7th and 8th grade; $5 for mem-bers, $10 non-members. Register by July 11; 641-423-5309.

JJuullyy 1199 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. downtownClear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, entertainment,classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddietrain rides, street market, movie in the park.www.clearlakeiowa.com.

JJuullyy 1199--2233 — Winnebago County Fair, Thompson;www.extension.iastate.edu/winnebago.

JJuullyy 2200 — Friday Night Live, 6-10 p.m. Central Park,Mason City, 641-494-0003. Live music, food, andfamily fun.

JJuullyy 2200--2222 — Think Joice Days, Joice. Dueling PianosFriday; parade, pedal pull, waterball fight Saturday;Top of Iowa Car Show Sunday.

JJuullyy 2211 — 17th annual Clear Lake Antique and WoodenBoat Rendezvous, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Seawall areaadjacent to City Park. Wooden, aluminum and fiber-glass boats from the 1920s-1960s will be displayed;www.clearlakeacbs.org.

JJuullyy 2211 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon, CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities; www.stansgar.org.

JJuullyy 2211 — Turkey Days, Grafton. 5K Fun Run/Walk,tournaments, parade, butter-basted grilled turkeysandwich dinner, car show, children’s games/inflat-ables, pedal pull, street dance.

JJuullyy 2211--2222 — NISCA HII Youth Horse Show, 9 a.m.,North Iowa Events Center; www.northiowafair.org.

JJuullyy 2211 — Herb Festival, St. Ansgar, with local artist,pedal car show, vendor booths, lectures and tours.

JJuullyy 2222 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North IowaEvents Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3 chil-dren 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

JJuullyy 2222 — Sammy Jensen Orchestra, 5-10 p.m., SurfBallroom.

JJuullyy 2222 — Outdoor 3D and 600 Round Archery Shoot,9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mohawk Archery Club OutdoorRange; www.mohawkarchery.org.

JJuullyy 2222 — Una Vocis Choral Ensemble concert, worldpremiere of Eric Whitacre’s “Goodnight Moon,” 7:30p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City.

JJuullyy 2222--2266 — Iowa Choral Director’s Association Sum-mer Convention, North Iowa Community Auditori-um, www.iowachoral.org.

JJuullyy 2244 — Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson, 7p.m. Surf Ballroom; $45 advance, $50 at the door.

JJuullyy 2266 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.

JJuullyy 2266 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. downtownClear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, entertainment,classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddie

train rides, street market, movie in the park.www.clearlakeiowa.com.

JJuullyy 2277 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m. in Central Park,Charles City, with family fun and entertainment.Free. Food, beverages available. Music by WildCard.

JJuullyy 2277 — Ghost Boat Cruise,9-10:30 p.m., Lady ofthe Lake. Performers share their most frighteningtales, part of the Iowa Storytelling Festival. Tickets,$15 (ages 10 and up), are available at the Clear LakePublic Library or Clear Lake Area Chamber of Com-merce.

JJuullyy 2277--2288 — Up In Smoke BBQ Bash, 5-11 p.m. Fri-day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, East Park. Try some ofthe best barbecue in the nation prepared by award-winning vendors, and listen to live music. Freeadmission; tickets sold to purchase food from ven-dors. www.upinsmokebbqbash.com.

JJuullyy 2288 — 45th Annual Brat Daze, Stacyville.JJuullyy 2288 — Latimer Fun Day.JJuullyy 2288 — Art Sail, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in City Park, Clear

Lake; 75 juried artists showcasing their works. Con-tact the Clear Lake Arts Center, 641-357-1998,www.clartscenter.com.

JJuullyy 2288 — Iowa Storytelling Festival, 10:30 a.m.-3:30p.m. City Park, Clear Lake. Free performances bythe Midwest’s finest storytellers. For information,Clear Lake Public Library, 641-357-6133.

JJuullyy 2288 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon, CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.

JJuullyy 2288 — Greene Summerfest, Greene park.JJuullyy 2288--2299 — 19th Annual Lakeside DixieFest, 6-9

p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Clear Lake CityPark, featuring professional Dixieland jazz bands.Free; showcase.netins.net/-web/dixiefest/index.html.

JJuullyy 2288--2299 — Trader Jack’s Sports Card Show, 10a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, South-bridge Mall. Free admission.

JJuullyy 2288 — Crazy Daze, Buffalo Center. Craft showsand live bands.

JJuullyy 2299 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6 p.m., North IowaEvents Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3 chil-dren 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

AUGUSTAAuugg.. 22 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Central

Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities. www.mainstreet-masoncity.org.

AAuugg.. 22 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. downtownClear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, entertainment,classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddietrain rides, street market, movie in the park.www.clearlakeiowa.com.

AAuugg.. 33--44 — CLASS Car Show and Summer DanceCruise. Car Cruise around Clear Lake and concertat Surf, 6 p.m. Friday; Car Show around City Park

from noon Saturday, concert 7-11 p.m. at the band-shell; www.classcarclub.com.

AAuugg.. 33--55 — Wapsi Days, Riceville. Food, music, barbe-cue competition, 5K run, parade, kid’s games, carshow, bean bag tournament.

AAuugg.. 33--55 — Bara Trac II Dressage Horse Show, NorthIowa Events Center. Region 4 adult team champi-ons. Horse and rider teams perform intricate pat-terns and difficult moves.

AAuugg.. 44 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities. www.mainstreet-masoncity.org

AAuugg.. 44--55 — Dows Corn Days; parade at 10 a.m. fromthe Fire Station.

AAuugg.. 55 — Spirit in the Park, noon-7 p.m., City Park.Free concert with The Ball Brothers, Headin’ HomeQuartet, and others. Free-will offering.

AAuugg.. 55 — I-35 Speedway Races, Stockcar Special, 6p.m., North Iowa Events Center, 641-424-6515,www.I-35speedway.com. Admission: $10 adults; $3children 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

AAuugg.. 77 — National Night Out, crime and drug preven-tion event, 5 p.m., East Park, Mason City. Kid-powerpedal tractor pull, demonstrations, and displays bylocal community and youth-oriented organizations.Free food, prize drawings.

AAuugg.. 99 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., CentralPark, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities. www.mainstreet-masoncity.org.

AAuugg.. 99 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m. downtownClear Lake, 641-357-2159. Music, entertainment,classic cars, bounce house, hand-powered kiddietrain rides, street market, movie in the park.www.clearlakeiowa.com.

AAuugg.. 99--1122 — National Hobo Convention, Britt. Parade,mulligan stew, Hobo King and Queen coronation,memorial service, flea market, classic car show,hobo jungle, www.brittiowa.com.

AAuugg.. 1100 — Friday Night Live, 6-10 p.m. Central Park,Mason City, 641-494-0003. Live music, food, andfamily fun.

AAuugg.. 1100 — Party in the Park, 5-9 p.m. in Central Park,Charles City, with family fun and entertainment.Free. Food, beverages available. Music by EndlessSummer.

AAuugg.. 1100--1111 — Summerfest, Hampton. Two days ofinflatables, live music, fun for kids and families,topped off with the WhiteSidewalls.

AAuugg.. 1100--1122 — The ninth annual Kicken’ and ChickenWeekend, Rockwell. Rodeo, softball tournament,chicken dinner, street dance, live music and carshow.

AAuugg.. 1100--1122 — Cedar Valley Memories 17th annualPower/Steam Engine Show, Osage. Featuring HartParr and Oliver tractors and equipment, demon-strations, flea market; $5 adults both days, children12 and under, free.


AAuugg.. 1100--1122 — Iowa-Minnesota PirateFestival, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, PMPark, Clear Lake. Family festival withhistorical and fantasy characters,stage shows, contests, hands-onactivities, food and beverages, trea-sure hunt and vendors. Costumecontest. Admission, $7.50 adults, $5kids 5-15; www.festint.com.

AAuugg.. 1111 — Back-to-School Style Show,11:30 a.m., Southbridge Mall.

AAuugg.. 1111 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon Central Park, 641-494-0003.Food, produce and art vendors,music and other activities.www.mainstreetmasoncity.org.

AAuugg.. 1111 — Pirate Party Cruise, 7:30-10p.m. Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake.Pizza, cash bar, costumes encour-aged. Tickets, $22; www.cruiseclear-lake.com.

AAuugg.. 1111 — 10th annual Heritage Park ofNorth Iowa Tractor Ride, Forest City;www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com

AAuugg..1111--1122 — Fertile Days, Fertile. Rhodeshard run/bike ride, parade, inflatables,games, hayrides, live band.

AAuugg.. 1122 — Clear Lake Evening LionsHamburger and Sweet Corn Feed, 11a.m.-3 p.m., City Park. Sweet corneating contest.

AAuugg.. 1122 — Jan Garber Orchestra, 5-10p.m., Surf Ballroom.

AAuugg.. 1122 — Old Fashioned Sing-Along, 4-5 p.m., Hampton’s Windsor Theatre.Free; a freewill offering will beaccepted.

AAuugg.. 1122 — I-35 Speedway Races, 6p.m., North Iowa Events Center, 641-424-6515, www.I-35speedway.com.Admission: $10 adults; $3 children 6-12; ages 5 and under free.

AAuugg.. 1133 — Dockside Children’s PirateParty, 1 p.m. Seawall, Clear Lake;www.cruiseclearlake.com.

AAuugg.. 1166 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Central Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.www.mainstreetmasoncity.org

AAuugg.. 1166 — Thursdays on Main, 6-11 p.m.downtown Clear Lake, 641-357-2159.Music, entertainment, classic cars,bounce house, hand-powered kiddietrain rides, street market, movie inthe park. www.clearlakeiowa.com.

AAuugg.. 1177--1199 — 23rd annual Prairie Home-stead Antique Power and CountryCraft Show, Jenison-MeachamMemorial Art Center and Farmstead,Belmond. Oliver tractors and equip-ment, 2012 Iowa Plowing Contest;www.belmondartscenter.org.

AAuugg.. 1188 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon Central Park, 641-494-0003.Food, produce and art vendors,music and other activities.www.mainstreetmasoncity.org

AAuugg.. 1188 — Tractor and Truck Pull, 11a.m. at the MPI track, McIntire’ssouth edge. Gals Gone Wild class pullat 1 p.m.; proceeds to Relay for Life.Lunch on the grounds. Free admis-sion; a free will offering will be taken.

AAuugg.. 1188 — Art-A-Fest, all day, CentralPark, Charles City, with works bylocal and regional artists, music andactivities. Free.

AAuugg.. 1188 — Buttercup Slalom, CharlesCity WhiteWater Park.

AAuugg.. 1188 — Celebration of the Passageof the 19th Amendment at CarrieLane Chapman Catt home, CharlesCity.

AAuugg.. 1188 — Rock Falls Fun Day. Tourna-ments, children’s games, inflatables,pedal tractor pull, a 5k walk/run.

AAuugg.. 1188 — All Veterans-All Eras annualbarbecue picnic, Swensrud Park,Northwood. Raffle, military merchan-dise fundraiser, entertainment anddoor prizes. Contact Jerry or LindaParmley, 641-293-5131.


AAuugg.. 1199 — Kids Day, 1-5 p.m., KinneyPioneer Museum; 641-423-1258. Pio-neer-type children’s activities,hands-on activities, face painting,music, magic show, hot dogs ands’mores. Admission: $3 adults, $1children.

AAuugg.. 1199 — Mason City Moto X Races, 11a.m. North Iowa Events Center. Tick-ets $8, kids under 5, free. www.face-book.com/MasonCityMotoX.

AAuugg.. 1199 — Outdoor 3D and 600 RoundArchery Shoot, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,Mohawk Archery Club OutdoorRange; www.mohawkarchery.org.

AAuugg.. 2233 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Central Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.www.mainstreetmasoncity.org

AAuugg.. 2244--2266 — Pony of the Americas,North Iowa Events Center. Show withhalter, western, English, and speedevents for registered POAs.

AAuugg.. 2255 — Mason City Market, 8 a.m.-noon Central Park, 641-494-0003.Food, produce and art vendors,music and other activities.www.mainstreetmasoncity.org.

AAuugg.. 2255 — Sixth annual Encourage-ment Corp. Christian concert, down-town Charles City. Free.

AAuugg.. 2255 — Beeds Lake Fun Run andBLAST. Run around Beeds Lake, fol-lowed by activities and music.

AAuugg.. 2255 — Sourdough Day, Sheffield.Parade is at 10:30 a.m.

AAuugg.. 2255 — Railroad Ag Days, Manly.Parade, 11 a.m.; inflatables, booksale, beer garden, live music.

AAuugg.. 2255--2266 — Great Plains Champi-onship of the United States OptimistDinghy Association; sailors ages 7-16will compete.

AAuugg.. 2266 — Second annual Music Festi-val, Heritage Park, Forest City;www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com.

AAuugg.. 2266 — Ken Kilian Saxtet Plus BigBand, 5-10 p.m., Surf Ballroom.


AAuugg.. 3300 — Mason City Market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Central Park, 641-494-0003. Food, produce and art ven-dors, music and other activities.ww.mainstreetmasoncity.org.

The Only Men’s & Women’sThe Only Men’s & Women’sStore You’ll Ever Need!Store You’ll Ever Need!

I South Federal Ave. • Mason City(641) 423-5222 • www.moormanclothiers.com

MEN’STommy BahamaScott BarberSt. Croix • PoloNat Nast • LacosteCutter & Buck

WOMEN’SNic & Zoe • Vex

SpannerKaren Kane

Joseph RibkoffTommy Bahama

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Top quality, slightly experiencedchildren’s clothingchildren’s clothing

Sizes newborn – 14.

Tues.-Wed. 10-4;Thurs.-Fri. 11-4;

Sat. 10-2

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Celebrate Summer withC

Gifts, Window Treatments, Home Décor & More.

• Made in America• Double-walled insulation• Dishwasher safe• Virtually unbreakable!

7 S. Federal Ave., Mason Cityacross from the Park Inn Hotel641-424-2174 Inhomegallery.net

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Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm • Sat 10am-7pm • Sun Noon-6pm

100 S. Federal AveMason City, IA

641-423-6688www.southbridgemall.net

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IT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN, MASON CITY!IT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN, MASON CITY!

SATURDAYS:June 9 - Sept. 15, 8am - 12pm

THURSDAYS:June 28 - Sept. 6, 4:30 - 7:30pm

Enjoy great food and entertainment inCENTRAL PARK, MASON CITY!

Stop down To

CENTRAL PARK, MASON CITY,and treat yourself to fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and a variety of merchandise

sold by local residents!

Activities begin at 5:30pm.June 15 ❂ July 20 ❂Aug. 10 ❂ Sept. 21

Bring the Family!Beer Garden

Don’t forget your lawn chair!

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