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M ost of us have seen a painted rock at one point or another, usu-ally as whimsical craft projects for kids made of small stones with wiggly eyes glued to them. I have more than one of these around

our house from various activities of my daughters, and I can’t seem to discard them. It’s my kids’ artwork after all, and each one has meaning. Most of us have also seen wall murals and been mesmerized by the large-scale design and the talent those artists have. Cityview newspaper published a number of them in the metro area in a recent issue, and the artistic skills that were featured are truly amazing. But what happens when you combine a gigantic rock, a bunch of paint and an incredibly inspired young man? It results in something that provides significant mean-ing to many people. Yes, the size of the rock is impressive, and, yes, the artistic

design is amazing. But the most incredible parts of the Freedom Rock are the inspirational message and the patriotic pride it instills in you. If you have ever bet Bubba Sorensen, or seen his work, you com-pletely understand. Sorensen is the artist who painted a patriotic scene on a 60-ton boulder in Adair County to recognize veterans — the Freedom Rock. The site became so popular that he decided to repaint it each May with a new tribute to veterans. I doubt that even Sorensen himself could have envisioned how meaningful this would become. With coverage from media far and near, the word of Sorensen’s Freedom Rock caught on. Visitors from all over the state and the country made their way through Adair County to see his art. Sorensen then decided to expand this patriotic message by painting a rock in each of Iowa’s 99 counties, an ambitious goal for an even more ambitious young man. So how exactly did Bondurant become the Freedom Rock site for Polk County? It is an interesting story with multiple angles, and one that we are pleased to share with you as our cover story this month. Be sure to take the time to learn about the history of the Freedom Rock and then stop by for a personal visit — or revisit — to experience it firsthand. Thanks for reading.

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Chris and Heather Johnson of Iowa Remembers, American Legion member Al Ihde, and Chris’ service dog, Harbor, near the Bondurant Freedom Rock. Photo by Todd Rullestad.

A sk residents of Bondurant how they are spending their summer,

and you’ll probably hear a myriad of replies. Many ride the bike trails, play softball or hit the lake. Others plan vacations to visit family or friends. Some stop at popular tourist attractions. Yet that busy pace isn’t for everyone. For those seeking a more relaxed summer, why not stick close to home and visit the Freedom Rock, a tangible reminder of Iowa’s fallen soldiers?

A unique thank youBack in 1999, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II watched the movie “Saving Private Ryan” and felt inspired. He decided to paint a patriotic scene on a graffiti-covered 60-plus-ton boulder in Adair County near Menlo to recognize veterans. Dubbed the Freedom Rock, Sorensen repaints the rock each May with a new tribute to veterans. In 2013 he chose to expand the message of the Freedom Rock and paint a patriotic rock in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. This is now known as the Freedom Rock Tour. Each county’s rock is only painted once and stands as a one-of-a-kind veteran memo-rial, providing small towns with a distinctive tourist attraction.

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Freedom rocksThanks to Chris and Heather Johnson, Polk County’s Freedom Rock landed in Bondurant. It ties to the charity they co-founded — Iowa Remembers, a non-profit with a primary purpose to remember and honor Iowa’s fallen service members. “When Chris was getting ready to leave on his fourth deployment back in 2010, I felt really fortunate that he had been on all these deploy-ments and came home safely,” states Heather. “I wanted to show my appreciation to those family members who had lost somebody and to make sure we remembered those who sacri-ficed on behalf of all of us, so we founded Iowa Remembers.” The nonprofit holds the Iowa Remembrance Run each September to honor Iowa’s fall-en service members, who were casualties of war from Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and

Operation New Dawn. Proceeds from the 5K Run fund the annu-al retreat for Iowa Families of Fallen Service Members, a pri-vate event for those who have

experienced a loss since 9/11. (For more details, go to www.Iowaremembers.com.) When Heather read that Sorensen planned a Freedom

Rock Tour, she sprang into action. “I filled out the application the same day I heard about it and sent it to him overnight,” states Heather. “We were the first application they received. They were taking them on a first-come, first-serve basis, so whomever applied first in the county got it. I wanted it here in Bondurant.” Next, Heather contacted Al Ihde, the Bondurant American Legion’s adjutant, hoping that he’d agree the perfect home for the Freedom Rock was in front of the American Legion Post 396 at 315 Second St. N.W. “I didn’t really know much about it other than I knew Bubba did the one down in his hometown,” says Ihde. “When Heather called me and said they were going to do one in every county, I immediately thought it would really be great in front of our building. I told her to pro-ceed, and that I’d make all the

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Artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II adds the final touches to his painting. Photo submitted.

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arrangements with the Legion.” After Heather mailed the completed application form, along with a check underwrit-ten by Iowa Remembers, it took less than a week to receive a thumbs up from Sorensen. He informed her that a couple of other Polk County communities had also applied, but her appli-cation arrived first. During the next few months, Heather cor-responded with Sorensen’s wife, ironing out the specifics. To locate the ideal rock, Heather and Chris headed to OMG Midwest in Johnston. The couple donned construc-tion hats, wandered the grounds and selected a 7.5-ton boulder, which OMG Midwest generously donated. Ihde then contacted Huber Grading, which retrieved the rock, placed it in front of the Legion and donated all expenses. When it came time to decide exactly what to paint on the rock, Sorensen welcomed input from Heather and Chris.

The front side features a battle cross along with service mem-bers from different eras carrying a flag-draped casket to signify those lost throughout our coun-try’s history. The back side of the rock resembles the Iowa flag and includes a ribbon with all five branches of the military. One of the servicemen depicted is mod-eled after Chris, who retired

from the Army last year. “1989 is when I got in,” Chris says. “I retired in December of last year, after 25 years. I had four deployments: two in Afghanistan, one to Kuwait and one to Sinai in Egypt. Since retir-ing, I’m going to school to get my master’s in mental health coun-seling. I want to counsel vets.” Sorensen began painting the

rock in Bondurant on June 1, 2013, which just happened to fall on Heather’s birthday and completed the project on June 10. The Polk Country Freedom Rock was dedicated on Flag Day, June 14, 2013. “He perfectly captured the vision we have at Iowa Remembers by honoring and remembering Iowans from

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Members of the Bondurant American Legion at a ceremony near the Polk County Freedom Rock. Photo submitted.

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all branches of service, espe-cially our fallen heroes,” states Heather.

Scout’s honorSince the American Legion spon-sors the Bondurant Boy Scouts, the Legion invited the Scouts to assist with preparing the site for the Freedom Rock project. Not only did the Scouts pitch in, the task became Connor Ruggles’ prestigious Eagle Scout project.According to Ruggles, the first step of the summer-long proj-ect was getting approval from the Eagle Board and the Scout Council. Next, he gathered the necessary money and needed resources. He contacted Bailey’s Excavating for the concrete for the sidewalk and asked Menards for the framing materials for the concrete. Both businesses gener-ously offered the items at a dis-counted price. The city agreed to donate and replenish the mulch surrounding the rock as needed. “I decided to do this as my

Eagle Scout project because I think that honoring veterans, especially Iowa veterans, is really important,” Ruggles says. “The current generations and younger generation need to continue to remember and honor the sacri-fices the veterans have made and what they did. The whole project was about taking responsibility — contacting all the people and doing the work. I had to go out and ask people for help. I was really surprised at the number of people willing to give money, help or donate stuff.” Another Bondurant Scout, Ryan Rose, recently refurbished an old horse-drawn military com-munications caisson that belongs to the Legion. It features a big spool used to lay cable. Rose researched the caisson, which dates back to the Civil War, and learned that there are only a couple similar ones in the entire United States. “It’s super for the Legion,” says Ihde. “There used to be

nothing but bare grass out there. Once there was the rock, we lined it with flagpoles, and now we have a new sign. We hope to get the caisson outside this summer yet. He did a really nice job on it. Every one of our Legion members thinks that the Freedom Rock is the greatest thing we’ve done here.”

A meaningful attractionIt’s not uncommon to drive past the Legion on any given day to find people standing by the rock snapping photos. It’s not only out-of-towners who stop by; locals do, too. Brent Fuller brings his fifth grade Bondurant-Farrar class to visit the rock each year. He explains to the students how the rock arrived in Bondurant, what it stands for and addresses their questions. “I think having the Freedom Rock here sets a tone about not only the military but the veter-ans who are still here — past, present and future,” Chris says.

“I think a lot of times nowadays the younger generation doesn’t really understand what has trans-pired over so many years of con-flict. I think the Freedom Rock is a visual staple to show we’re still thinking about our veterans and military members.” “Maybe we should get a sign with a Polk County Freedom Rock arrow,” suggests Heather. “Maybe we should contact the DOT,” states Ihde. “We need to get people in here to look at it and also expe-rience some of the new things in Bondurant — the bike trail and Founder’s,” says Chris. “I know that kind of sounds like a sales pitch, but I’m sure there are plac-es in Iowa we don’t know about, and we’d love to see them, too.” As you finalize your busy summer plans, take a minute to stop by the Polk County Freedom Rock on the western edge of Bondurant to pause, remember and honor Iowa’s fallen heroes.

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Mother’s Club Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Bird’s Nest

Saturday July 25

Piecemakers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bondurant Community Library

Monday July 27

Blank Park Zoo, 11 a.m.-noon, Bondurant Community Library

Tuesday July 28

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Select Choir Retreat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake Ahquabi

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A midway — complete with rides and prizes — was part of the fun at Bondurant’s Summerfest June 15 and 16. The event is organized by Bondurant’s Men’s Club. First Family Church coordinated the parade for the second consecutive year.

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S he is a long-time “easy rider” with long, flowing hair and a biker-babe attitude that

started way back when she was just 7 years old. Shelly Bailey, 53, of Bondurant, tells the story of her days as a kid riding mini-bikes that spawned a forever love of motorcycles. “When I was 7, I sold a ste-reo to buy a Honda 50,” she says. “I was so proud of that bike and didn’t let anyone touch it. However, my sister stole it once and wrecked it. That was a bad day for my sister.” Years later, at the age of 25, Bailey bought herself a Honda Rebel 650. “It was kind of a funny experi-ence, because you didn’t see a lot of girls buying motorcycles during the ’80s,” she says. “But, of course, something like that wasn’t going to stop me; just made me want it even more.” Bailey now rides proudly upon a 2003 Harley Sportster 1200 anniversary edition and says she loves the solitude of riding her motorcycle. “I enjoy the peace and quiet of the ride. It’s total ‘me’ time

because my husband, Tim, doesn’t have a bike, and doesn’t ride with me on mine. I don’t like being on the back of anyone else’s bike, and do not like to have someone on the back of mine,” she says. Bailey and her husband own Bailey’s Pub and Grub in Des Moines. This past June, Bailey’s hosted the starting point for the annual Dave and Tammy Memorial Bike Run. A free breakfast feast of biscuits and gravy and pastries was offered to bikers registered to participate in the run. Casey’s in Bondurant donated pizzas and doughnuts for the event. More than 130 bikers crowded into the Bailey’s parking lot to begin their day of riding in memory of fallen friends. “We plan on having many more runs come out of Bailey’s in the future,” Bailey says. “We will donate money to several chari-table organizations such as Camp Sunnyside, Boys and Girl’s Clubs, Ronald McDonald House and indi-vidual families in need. We will find a family at Christmas time that we can take care of and do things like that with money that is raised from our bike runs.”

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CITY HALL200 2nd St NE Bondurant, Iowa 50035 Phone: 515-967-2418 Fax: 515-967-5732 8-5 M-F

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Mayor Curt Sullivan Brian Lohse Jen Keeler Michael Reed Robert Peffer Wes Enos

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Mark Arentsen Cell: 515-971-6855 Email: [email protected]

DEPUTY CITY CLERK

Michelle Wells

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Lori Dunham

RECREATION COORDINATOR

Shelby Hagan

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Misty Richardson-Kugler

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Mary Rork-Watson

PUBLIC WORKS

Pat Collison- Water Ken Grove- Streets Boyce Bailey- Parks Dave Higgins- Utility Jason McGrann-BRSC Manager

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JULY 2015

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OFFICE LENGTH OF TERM DATE TERM ENDS INCUMBENT DATE OF APPT.

Mayor * 2 years Dec. 31, 2017 Curt Sullivan June 16, 2015

Council 4 years Dec. 31, 2015 Brian Lohse

Council ** 4 years Dec. 31, 2015 Jen Keeler July 20, 2015

Council**** 4 years Dec. 31, 2015 Mike Reed Sept. 15, 2014

Council *** 2 years Dec. 31, 2017 Bob Peffer Oct. 18, 2014

CITY ELECTIONS 2015City Elections are scheduled for November 3, 2015, in Bondurant. The following offices will be on

the ballot for this year’s election:

* Keith Ryan resigned June 1, 2015, his term ends 12/31/2017. State law requires appointee to run for office

at next City Election to finish the term.

** Curt Sullivan resigned June 16, 2015, his term ends 12/31/2015.

State law requires appointee to run for office at next City Election.

*** Bob Peffer was appointed after Amy Bogaards resigned. Her term would have expired 12/31/17.

****Mike Reed resigned effective July 20, 2015. A new person will be selected for this position.

For the 2015 election cycle, the filing period is August 10 to August 27, 2015, for cities with

primary elections (Bondurant). In the past, City Clerks were required by law to serve as

nomination filing officers, but a bill approved during the 2014 legislative session changed

that so only County Auditors served that role. Candidates filing for city office must file in the

Auditor’s office, 120 2nd Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, by the filing deadline. Objections and

withdrawals are also filed with the Auditor.

For more information about City Elections, the Bondurant City Center has copies of the Iowa

League of Cities 2015 City Candidate’s Guide available.

Visit https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/cityelections.html

for Candidate Guides and forms.

The Election Division of the Secretary of State’s Office is available to assist with questions about

the filing process and to provide lists of registered voters. Phone: 515-281-0145 or

[email protected]

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Use a broom or leaf blower to remove grass clippings from streets and/or sidewalksTest your soil prior to applying fertilizer.Rinse paint brushes and dump carpet cleaning wastewater inside, never on the driveway.Recycle hazardous materials in a safe manner.Wash your car on the lawn or other unpaved surface, or take it to a commercial car wash.Pick up after your pet, this includes in your own yard on a regular basis.Lay cardboard under a leaking vehicle or use kitty litter to absorb leaking fluid until the leak can be repaired.


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PRESCRIPTION DROP-OFFThe Polk County Sheriff’s Office along with local City Governments are offering residents a new way to

help dispose of unwanted prescription medications that could otherwise end up in the wrong hands,

in local landfills, or be flushed down toilets.

Prescription drug drop offs give people an easy way to keep drugs out of the hands of those that

should not have them. It is more secure than disposing of them in the trash or flushing them down

the toilet. These methods raise concerns because people who are desperate enough can go through

people’s garbage for drugs, and flushing drugs down the toilet can contaminate the water supply.

The City of Bondurant now has a new drop off box placed in the Bondurant City Hall lobby.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will ensure that all accepted items will be properly disposed of.

Items that are acceptable are prescription medications in the form of pills, tablets, ointments, creams,

powders, inhalers, nebulizer solutions, liquid medications, vitamins and supplements, and pet

medications. All items must be placed into a sealed zip up baggie prior to dropping them into the

containers.

Items that are unacceptable for drop off are sharp objects, syringes with needles, thermometers,

bloody or infectious waste, aerosol cans, Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol.

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EDUCATION

I nspired by her former third grade teacher, Mrs. McGarry, Angie Peltz knew she wanted

to become a teacher. A graduate from the University of Northern Iowa where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Angie teaches seventh grade math for Bondurant-Farrar Middle School.

Peltz had several teachers who supported her in her learn-ing while she was growing up, and who chose to be educators for the right reasons.

“She was an amazing person, a masterful educator, and she consistently showed such genuine care and concern for her stu-dents,” Peltz says, speaking of Mrs. McGarry. Today, she tries to emu-late the same care and convic-tion Mrs. McGarry brought to her classroom every day.

“As one of her students, I learned more from her and felt more cared for by her than any other teacher,” Peltz says. She would make frequent trips back to Mrs. McGarry’s classroom after she completed the third grade to help her grade papers, put up bulletin boards or any other small jobs Mrs. McGarry had for her to do.

Peltz became a teacher because she wanted to a make a difference when it came to a stu-dent’s thoughts and feelings about learning — especially math.

“As a math educator, it is both challenging and frustrating to hear people on a regular basis claim, ‘I’m just not very good at math,’ ” Peltz says. This drives her crazy, especially since it seems to be a socially acceptable statement. From her experience, more stu-dents approach math with a sense of fear and resistance than any other subject.

“I work hard to shift this mind-set in my students, and use mul-tiple methods and approaches to help demystify the wonders of

math,” she says. Peltz has taught multiple sub-jects as well as age groups, but she believes teaching seventh grade has been the most fun. “There are many changes going on with this age group that it is fun to watch them change and grow, both educationally and per-sonally, throughout the year,” she says. When asked what she still wanted to achieve today in teach-ing, she says, “Simple: I want my students to understand, value and apply math.” Peltz wants her students to be able to draw connections between what they learn in class and the world in which they live. “Math is inescapable,” she says. She loves it when students who don’t like math walk in at the beginning of the year, but by the end of the year it’s one of their favorite subjects. She wants students not just to “do” math, but rather “understand” why math works. “I absolutely love what I do, and I wouldn’t do anything differ-ent,” Peltz says. She followed Confucius’s advice: “Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.”

Angie Peltz teaches seventh grade math at Bondurant-Farrar Middle School.

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to share with our kids when we can. Chickens are interesting creatures.Two of our grandchildren came to stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s

a couple of weeks ago. They love to bake with me and usually ask for pancakes for breakfast. This time our 5-year-old granddaughter had definite ideas about the breakfast menu on Sunday morning. She decided that banana muffins were in order, and her 3-year-old brother agreed. I was on the hunt for a banana muffin recipe that would be on the healthy side and worthy to serve these precious grandbabies. I found a perfect recipe that uses plain Greek yogurt, oatmeal, bananas, our farm-fresh eggs and blueberries. They have very little refined sugar, which is some-thing I liked about this recipe as well. (You could replace the brown sugar with honey if you wish.) They loved them. I sent the remainder of the 12 muffins home with them, and I think there were only four or five in the care package that was sent home.

Banana oat Greek yogurt muffinsIngredients1 cup plain Greek yogurt2 ripe bananas2 eggs2 cups rolled oats1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup brown sugarblueberries

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T he Bondurant Community Library provides program-ming for all ages and houses

thousands of materials for check-out to expand your horizons. We don’t leave adults out when we plan programs at the Bondurant Community Library. Adult programming in libraries is a wonderful way to get community members together to gather and share common experiences, like listening to a favorite author speak about the art of writing, learning new ways to plan a menu from a local chef or how to put your gar-den to bed for the fall. Our programs are diverse and range from crafting Christmas cards to the finer points of ghost hunting. There are cultural programs like “Iowa’s Hidden Treasures” with Dan Kaercher, a Humanities Iowa speaker, and informational pro-grams to help community members navigate the social security system and Medicare SHIIP (seniors’ health insurance information program). Educational computer classes for beginners have helped many of our senior patrons learn how to create social media pages and email accounts to stay in touch with loved ones who live far away, or find an old classmate. The Iowa Genealogy Society has guided pro-gram attendees on how to search for information on their ancestors. Ever wonder what evil insect is devouring your favorite lilac bush? You should have been at BCL to listen to garden expert Jerry Holub from Earl May Garden Centers. Hint: It’s a lilac borer. Our lively book discussion group meets monthly to discuss an All Iowa Reads selection or a

book choice of our adult services librarian. All adults are welcome, and anyone can check out one of our multiple copies whether or not you attend the discussion.

Stop by BCL for an Essential Oils class and learn all about the healing properties of different oils like lavender, patchouli and lemon. Learn how to save money on gro-ceries at a coupon class, master the art of belly dancing, attend a palm reading class, improve your home security with tips by local law enforcement and learn how to take better photos with advice given by a local professional pho-tographer. These programs and more have all been planned and held at the Bondurant Community Library especially for adults. Your library is the place to go to take advantage of all kinds of services and to check out items. But more than that, it’s a place to find your community. If you have a suggestion about our adult programming, please take a quick survey at www.surveymon-key.com/s/PC3RZM3. You can also access the link from our Facebook page. We want to hear your opin-ions on adult programming at the Bondurant Community Library.

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FAITH

I t’s the season of vacation Bible schools (VBS) for many church-es. I have many fond memo-

ries of games, crafts, snacks and even some of the songs when I attended VBS as a child. One of the songs I always liked is, “I’ve got the joy…” as we were given permission to yell “WHERE,” which many of the boys, includ-ing myself, looked forward to as I often heard “Shhh.”

Speaking of that — have you ever been happy, but then some-one came along and ruined it? In John 15:11, Jesus said, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” Jesus wants you to have His joy. Jesus, of course, has a different kind of joy. Jesus’ joy remains through it all. You might say, “Well that’s impossible; how can I be happy when I’m hurt-ing?” The amazing thing about God’s ways is that God does what seems impossible. Hebrews 12:2 says, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” You see, the joy Jesus gives stays deep in your heart, no matter what is going on. This kind of joy only comes from Christ as we learn to obey His most important command, which is to love others as He loved us and laid His life down for us. Jesus displayed joy, and He’s given that joy to you.

Joy, like other human emo-tions, is contagious. When we associate with joy-filled

Christians, we are encouraged by their faith and optimism. But, if we spend too much time in the company of pessimists, our atti-tudes, like theirs, become cynical and negative. Jesus made it clear: He intends that His joy should become our joy. Corrie ten Boom correctly observed, “Jesus did not prom-ise to change the circumstances around us. He promised great peace and pure joy to those who would learn to believe that God actually controls all things.” Here is a prescription for better spiri-tual health: Learn to trust God, and open the door of your soul to Jesus. When you do, He will most certainly give you the peace and pure joy He has promised. “God is in the recycling busi-ness. Instead of throwing us out, He cleans us up until we shine like new. Thank God, we always have hope in Him.” This brings me joy, joy, joy down in my heart.

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I t is no secret that Bondurant is on the move, and behind that movement is a large group of

dedicated and hard-working indi-viduals who care about the commu-nity they live in. The Hagan family is included in that group, leading a trend of young Bondurant residents who are building a more sustainable community.

Brent and Shelby Hagan built their Bondurant home together in 2010. Brent, born and raised in Bondurant, first met Shelby, native to Chariton, via a slow-pitch soft-ball league. The two hit it off and were soon planning a wedding while also building a house.

“We looked at houses for a couple months but didn’t think we could get or build new,” recalls Brent. At the time Brent was a member of the Bondurant Fire Department, while Shelby was tran-sitioning into a job at city hall, so staying in Bondurant was natural.

Shelby still serves as the parks and recreation coordinator for the city of Bondurant, so the Hagans are always active in the commu-nity. Also keeping them active is their 2-year-old son Kolton, who is power-packed with energy.

Being both a resident and also having a child can serve as motiva-tion for the Hagans’ community

investment. “You see the needs and wants of the community, and I get to help,” says Shelby. Shelby and Brent both see Bondurant as a positive and attrac-tive city. Remembering Bondurant just 15 years ago, Brent points out that “we have a lot more amenities now. We have friends that don’t live here that would love to move to Bondurant.” It’s that type of quality that is bringing more quality and viable options to town. Brent and Shelby note that as one of their favorite aspects of the area. “I would say the biggest thing is the small-town atmosphere, but as Kolton gets older I’m sure it will be the school district,” Shelby says. The Bondurant school district’s strong reputation is evident in its ability to employ long-lasting tal-ent. Brent reinforced this when he pointed out his son will be taught by some of the same teachers who taught him. Until then, the Hagans are comfortably happy with their sur-roundings, pointing out the obvious appeal that all Bondurant residents share. “It’s a small town, but you’re still five minutes away from a big town,” Brent says.

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“sits around.” If you were to put all your investment dollars in conservative vehicles, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), your principal would likely not experi-ence much volatility — which is good. But your money almost cer-tainly would not have the growth potential to help you reach your long-term goals — which is not so good. That’s why you will need to own some investments, such as stocks and stock-based instru-ments, that offer growth potential. It’s true these investments will fluctuate in value, and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose money on them. You can help address this risk by focusing on the long term and by creating an invest-ment mix that is suitable for your

situation. “spend-happy” investor. It can be pretty easy to spend more on vacations than you had planned. As an investor, you can also get carried away with your transac-tions — and it can cost you. To be specific, if you are constantly buy-

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Bondurant’s Summerfest, a 42-year tradition, was held June 15 and 16. Activities included a parade, a midway, a raffle, live entertainment, a pedal tractor pull and, of course, plenty of good things to eat. A fireworks display capped off the festivities.

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David Pulliam and Taylor Pulliam


W here is the summer going? It is amazing how fast this year

is clicking by. After Celebrate Bondurant and the Fourth of July, it is time for PetockaThon. This year we will be starting the games at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. As in the past, we welcome teams from any company, organization or even groups of friends who want to have a fun afternoon around Lake Petocka. Some of the friendly competitions are the kayak relay, lake chip shot, an obstacle course, puzzle time and more. The goals of the PetockaThon Games are networking, fun and camaraderie; anyone is welcome to participate. We are still accepting team registrations and sponsors for the PetockaThon Games. Our website, www.bondurantchamber.com, has registration and sponsorship links along with additional information about the event. Please feel free to contact Molly Suarez at either 771-8316 or [email protected] with any questions as well. It is great to see how our website is being utilized by our Chamber members as well as the community in general. We have received very positive feedback on the member videos that are being posted on the site each month. If you have not checked them out yet, please do so. Please continue using the Chamber’s website to publish the dates of any community organiza-tions’ events. It is as easy as clicking on “Submit New Event” on the Events page of our site. You may also check us out on Facebook and LinkedIn at “Bondurant Area Chamber of Commerce” and “Bondurant Chamber of Commerce,” respectively. Bondurant is a great commu-nity, and we at the Chamber are proud to promote it and our mem-ber businesses in any way we can. Below are a few benefits of belong-

ing to a local chamber of commerce from a few chambers in other states.

Promotion and public-ity. With a Chamber member-ship, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive adver-tising and opportunities for busi-ness-to-business advertising and publicity. — Pike County Chamber of Commerce in Illinois programs. Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their pros-pect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential custom-ers, clients and vendors — and gen-erate new business leads. — Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce in California -tacts. The Chamber’s most funda-mental mission is to generate more business activity for the commu-nity. The Chamber initiates more business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for net-working and connecting local pro-fessionals than is available through most other local organizations. — Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina. I truly hope you will join us at the PetockaThon Games on Aug. 7. Thank you for your support of our community and member busi-nesses.

CHAMBER NEWS

PetockaThon set for Friday, Aug. 7

By Adam Kline, president, Bondurant Chamber of Commerce

Summer fun

[email protected]

Friday, August 72 p.m.

At Lake PetockaLake Chip Shot Kayak Relay Puzzle Time

Free-Throw Shoot Obstacle Course ...and more!

Join the Bondurant Chamber of Commerce and area businesses as we present the 5th Annual

PetockaThon Games. Assemble a team from your business, with friends & family, or sign up on your

and friendly competition.

Register Your Team Atw w w. b o n d u r a n t c h a m b e r. c o m

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july 2015 50035 - Iowa Living Magazines · sk residents of Bondurant how they are spending their summer, and you’ll probably hear a myriad of replies. Many ride the bike trails,