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Welcome to
Fayette County
Fayette
Arlington.............7
Clermont .............9
Elgin..................15
Fairbank ............19
Fayette ..............20
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Hawkeye ...........28
Maynard............36
Oelwein.............38
Randalia ............42
St. Lucas ............46
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Wadena.............50
Waucoma ..........51
Westgate ...........53
West Union .......56
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History of Lima Church .......................... 32

Williams Center ...................................... 41
Worship................................................... 43
TRRC....................................................... 44
Agate Hunting ......................................... 47
Turkey River............................................ 48
Pioneer Cemeteries ................................. 52
Iowa Food Hub........................................ 54
Archery ................................................... 59
Fayette County Fair................................. 62
Attractions .............................................. 64
Golfing .................................................... 65
Camping.................................................. 66
Entertainment ........................................ 69
Emergency Services ................................ 70
Spring 2015
Shop Often - Shop Small!
The Place to Live, Work & Play ................. 4

Education .................................................. 5
New Event Centers .................................... 8
Heritage Farm Park ................................ 10
Food for Thought .................................... 11
Eagle Viewing ......................................... 12
Barn Quilts.............................................. 13
Affordable Housing Funds...................... 14
Nothing Beats Good Ol NE Iowa ............ 17
UIU Students Work in Natural Lab ....... 22
Volga River Rec Area .............................. 23
Libraries .................................................. 24
UIU: The Answer for a College Degree ... 25
Food & Fitness Initiative......................... 27
In the Spotlight ....................................... 30
River Bluffs Scenic Byway ....................... 31
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Fayette County boasts approximately 720

square miles of stunning Iowa landscape, which
varies from native prairies to rolling hills to rugged
limestone bluffs.
Scenic views can be found at a large variety
of state, county, and city parks, including the Volga
River Recreation Area, which remains one of the
states largest parks of its kind.
History pertaining not only to the county, but
the entire state, can be found at a number of museums in various Fayette County communities.
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Other sites visitors will not want to miss

include the many unique cemeteries, bridges,
churches, statues, country schoolhouses, barns,
and barn quilts. Farmers markets, nature centers,
town celebrations, a corn maze, performing arts
centers, stock car races and much, much, more
draw local residents and visitors together.
Fayette County boasts five community school
districts (North Fayette, Oelwein, Valley, Starmont,
and West Central) and a private university (Upper
Iowa University).
Fayette County Economic Development is part

of the Northeast Iowa Business Network. Whether
starting up a business and looking for a place for
it to begin or a current northeast Iowa company
seeking a partner that can facilitate growth, free
help and services can be found with Fayette County
Economic Development.
Further information to Live, Work, and Play
in Fayette County can be found throughout this
publication.
Fayette County Schools rank

T
above average
raditionally, Fayette Countys five

school districts rank higher than the
state average in nearly every education subject. A skilled and knowledgeable workforce
deserves a great deal of the credit, as the average teacher in Fayette County possesses over
15 years of educational experience.
The five renowned school districts are as
follows:
North Fayette Valley High School
North Fayette and

Valley Community schools
North Fayette Community School District (CSD) is in a whole-grade sharing agreement with Valley CSD. The sharing agreement
sends grades 7-8 to Valley and 9-12 to North
Fayette. As of 2015, the two school districts
were in discussion to potentially consolidate.
North Fayette CSD enrolls approximately
830 students with centers in West Union and
Fayette. North Fayette also benefits from the
NF Elementary schools are located in West
Union and Fayette and include Pre-K program
partnerships in all communities.
Valley CSDs office and PK-6th grade are
located in the rural community of Elgin. Valley
students also largely come from the communities of Clermont and Wadena.
Both North Fayette and Valley are focusing
on implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum through Professional Learning Communities and are advancing their infrastructure for
integration of technology tools at all grade levels.
Administrators and staff are active in examining
ways to expand the schools involvement in the
national Project Lead The Way engineering education programs.
strong community support of residents from Hawkeye, Eldorado, and Alpha.

The district offices and North Fayette Valley
(NFV) High School are located in West Union. The
high school boasts excellent facilities, including a
Oelwein
Community Schools
The Oelwein Community School District
Oelwein High School
is forming the future by accepting, educating,
guiding, inspiring, and caring about students in
Performing Arts Center and newly renovated athletic order that they may achieve their fullest potenfields.
tial.
NFV Middle School is located in rural Elgin and
Oelwein, Hazleton, Stanley, and the surserves grades 7-8 with a full range of activities and rounding rural areas make up the local school
academic opportunities.
district.
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Over 92 percent of Oelwein students graduate and over 87

percent go on to postsecondary education. Over 80 percent of
students participate in at least one sport or school extracurricular
activity.
Nearly 75 percent of high school graduates earn college credit
by the time they graduate from high school. Over 40 college classes are offered at the Northeast Iowa Community College Regional
Academy for Math and Sciences (RAMS) Center in Oelwein or at
Oelwein High School.
The RAMS Center offers credit, recertification and professional development courses in both face-to-face and ICN formats.
The facility includes three traditional classrooms, two science labs,
one fully networked computer lab, one Project Lead The Way lab,
an ICN Room, office and conference space, and commons area.
Starmont Community School District
Starmont Community School District has a vision to improve
student achievement through high expectations, academic emphasis, frequent monitoring of student progress,safe and orderly
environment, instructional leadership and a home/school partnership.
Starmont largely includes community members from Strawberry Point, Arlingtion, and Lamont. School district goals set in
2014-2015included:
The Starmont Community School District will seek ways to
inform and involve the public and encourage collaboration with
and feedback from stakeholders.
The Starmont Community School District will align its curriculum with the Iowa Core (literacy, math, science, social studies
and 21st-century skills); monitor and assess curriculum implementation, including integration of technology, and make revisions to ensure increased student achievement.
The Starmont Community School District will support the
professional development and continuous learning of the board
of education, administration, and staff through research-based
learning strategies that incorporate 21st-century learning.
West Central High School
Starmont High School

The Starmont Community School District will ensure financial responsibility to its stakeholders through fiscally responsible
measures and seek ways to promote financial stability and growth.
West Central Community School District
The mission of the West Central Community School District
in Maynard is to work together with parents and community and
to provide the highest quality education with which children and
adults grow in knowledge, skills, and respect for the challenges of
school and the life beyond.
The school districts goals are as follows:

Develop skills of communication in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and calculations.

Learn how to respect and get along with people with whom
we work and live, who think and act differently, and who come
from different cultures.

Understand skills needed to be successful in a family situation, a job, and in the community.

Practice and understand the ideas of a healthy lifestyle.

Develop skills in using technology.

Develop skills to be a lifelong learner.

Continue preK-12 postsecondary Career Education program to gain information for making job and career choices.
In partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College,
West Central High School hosts the Northeast Iowa Charter High
School.
The charter schoolprovides students with a fast track to completion of postsecondary training in either an associates degree or
four-year course of study. Students have access to expanded programming specific to career-oriented areas.
Moreover, the charter school is individualized for the students and gives all students access to college credit, includinglow
SES students and those with IEPs. In addition, NICC provides additional programs and courses not available at West Central.
nce known as Brush

Creek, Arlington, a
community of approximately
470, celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2006. The town encompasses 1.05 square miles.
Located 60 miles from Waterloo,
Iowa; 158 miles from Madison,
Wis.; 65 miles from Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and 281 miles from
Chicago, Arlington has a post
office, locally owned bank, stateaccredited library, volunteer fire
department, 24-hour paramedic
services, and a medical clinic.
In addition to Arlingtons local
medical clinic, residents utilize
services at nearby hospitals in
Oelwein, West Union, and Manchester. A pharmacy in Fayette
makes deliveries to homes in
Arlington.
Businesses include a convenience store; meat locker; insurance agency; repair shops; a
farmers cooperative; electrical,
plumbing, heating and cooling
businesses; a massage therapist;
a landscaping business; an auction house; creamery; photographers; a beauty shop; a realtor;
numerous seed corn dealers, and
one bar.
Townspeople may worship
at any of three churches.
Recreational opportunities
are numerous. Arlington maintains three parks, including a
tennis court. The surrounding
area is known for its trout fishing; turkey, deer, and pheasant
hunting; camping and other
outdoor activities. Also nearby
are Brush Creek Reserve, Backbone State Park, and Volga River
Recreation Area. Several golf

courses and swimming pools are
within 20 miles of Arlington.
The Arlington Days annual
summer celebration, sponsored
by an active community club, attracts people from all over for a
period of three days. Its parade
is known as one of the finest in
northeast Iowa.
Other features appealing to
a wide variety of ages are four
day-care centers, senior citizens
housing, the senior citizens meal
site, and various social organizations.
A new 9,000 sq. ft. Commu-
nity Event Center will open its

doors in the summer of 2015. It
will be available for recreational
activities along with rental space
for events. The Community
Center will also include an exercise area, full kitchen, meeting
room and beverage serving area.
The American Legion is an
active service organization.
Activities available to Ar-
lington youth are

summer
Little
League,
4-H,
Scouts, and various church youth
groups.
Starmont, a preschool
through
12-grade consolidated public school facility, is located
five miles from town. The school is
known for its quality education, innovative programs, and a ratio of one
teacher for every 12 students. A wide
variety of extracurricular opportunities are offered through Starmont.
Residents who wish to further
their education may choose from
several nearby institutions. Three
community colleges are within short
driving distance. The closest four-
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Where the hills and prairie meet
Arlington Days
year colleges include Upper Iowa
University in Fayette.
Several airports are within a radius of 18 to 72 miles.
The town boasts one of its own,
Brian Schoenjahn, as state senator.
Arlington maintains a gentle,
quiet-paced lifestyle reflected in the
many lifelong residents. Its friendly
people take advantage of affordable
living, cable television, and wireless
Internet.
Arlington is dedicated to community and economic development.
It encourages entrepreneurs, start-up
businesses, and established businesses to investigate the opportunities the
community has to offer.
Come to Arlington, Iowa the
only town in the state where six corners converge at its entrance.
Call us first for your next event!
Arlington Community Event Center

9000 square ft.
Seating for 390
Full kitchen
Spacious meeting room

Separate beverage-serving area
Fitness and recreation area
For more information, call City Hall at 563-633-2345.
Newest event centers are among

latest community investments
Arlington Community Event Center

Located at opposite corners
of Fayette County, the cities of Arlington and Waucoma have each
garnered support for new community/event centers in their respective
towns.
Arlington
Community Event Center
Thanks to local farmer Chris
Soules appearance on The Bachelorette, and his subsequent role as
Prince Farming on ABC networks
hit The Bachelor, youd have to live
in a cave not to have heard of the
community of Arlington.
Capitalizing on Soules fame and
the attention it gave to this town of
429 people, the fundraising commit-
tee for a new Arlington Community

Event Center created a 2015 calendar
featuring The Other Bachelors of
Arlington, IA. Each month features
a professional photograph of one of
the areas eligible bachelors, each of
whom also has a farm background or
is currently farming.
Since the calendar was published, one of the bachelors has become engaged. The others, however,
are enjoying their fame as they make
appearances at autograph signings
and appeared with Soules at a fundraising event sponsored by Hy-Vee
in Cedar Rapids dubbed Cocktails
with Chris.
The cost to construct the new
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This cozy, fully modern, two-story, 1,080-square-foot cabin sits

upon 21 acres of secluded woodland and 59 acres of grassland
and provides a perfect getaway any season of the year.
You can prepare a meal in the fully equipped kitchen...
and the whirlpool bath is a treat at the end of the day!
J&J Hideaway
12500 Cable Rd., Arlington

Call for rates & reservations!
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563-633-6795
Waucoma Event Center

community center is $1.1 million. A
$200,000 USDA grant was awarded
to assist with funding the project after
supporters raised $750,000 on their
own. With the Cocktailsevent, about
$50,000 of the remaining $200,000 has
been raised, leaving just $150,000 in
the capital campaign. Fundraising dinners, calendar sales and other events,
are ongoing.
The new community center will
feature a full kitchen and separate
beverage serving area. A portable divider separates a meeting room for 75
people on one side and a banquet-type
room seating 325 on the other. The
partition can be removed to connect
the two areas. The smaller area is expected to be used as a senior meal site
and for senior activities, as well as possibly by Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
The larger banquet-type area will
be ideal for wedding receptions, graduation parties, anniversaries and other
community events.
Additionally, there will be a fitness area with exercise equipment and
a mini-gymnasium or recreation area
for other activities.
With construction well underway, the tentative completion date of
the community center is Aug. 1, 2015.
Waucoma Event Center
When a local 4-H group came to
the Waucoma City Council in 2010
with a proposal to spruce up the old
Legion Hall, it triggered an idea that
began to take root in the minds of
some of the residents of the community.
What if, instead of putting money
into an older building just to bring it
up to code, they raised enough money
to build a new larger facility that could

host a variety of gatherings?
The brainstorming amongst several interested community members
began, and the idea for the Waucoma
Event Center was born. Once nonprofit status had been achieved, the
group officially began fundraising for
the project in October 2013.
Fayette County Community
Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa,
provided a charitable grant of $12,600.
Things only seemed to accelerate after
that, with numerous people showing
interest in helping out by donating
time, money, materials, and participating in doing some of the work.
Even the 4.78 acres west of town
on which the facility now stands was
donated to the cause by the family of
Roberta and the late Leonard Brannon.
On April 29, 2014, ground was broken
on the project, which turned out to be
none too soon. The first event, a wedding, took place just five months later
on Sept. 27.
The Waucoma Event Center includes two main rooms, an 85-foot by
72-foot Great Room for larger gatherings and a 20-foot by 35-foot room
called the Brannon Room for smaller,
more intimate events. There is also a
full kitchen and a full bar.
The new structure has already
hosted a Hunters Dinner, the annual
Twisted 5K event, Christmas in Waucoma, a New Years celebration, and
other communitywide events.
The success of these two projects
are an example of the many investments Fayette County has made in its
communities and future generations.
oday Clermont is a place of history,

which is of interest to many people.
Clermont is also a place of many diverse activities. Yes, it is a very historic community, but
it is also interested in farming activities, canoeing, fishing, bicycling, the arts, music vocal,
instrumental, organ parks, biking/walking
trails, etc.
Organ concerts
Organists come from across the United
States to play the worlds largest extant tubular
pneumatic Kimball pipe organ.
Concerts are held at 2:30 p.m. on the last

Sunday of the month from May to November
at Union Sunday School. For information, call
563-423-7173.
Montauk
Iowa governor William Larrabees home,
Montauk, is open to the public from noon to 4
p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day and FridaySunday from Labor Day to October 31. For
more information, call 563-423-7173.
Historical sites

Clermont State Museum: Open Friday to
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Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. from Memorial

Day to Labor Day.

Riegel Blacksmith Shop: Restored
building; artifacts all catalogued. Open
Memorial Day to Labor Day. Self-directed
tour. For information, call 563-423-5561.

Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park;
David B. Henderson statue; Church of
Our Saviour Episcopal Church; Larrabee
School with renowned painting, city park.
Recreational activities

Turkey River activities: Tubing, canoeing

Camping, fishing, swimming, paddle boats and many other activities available at Quarry Lodge/Skip-a-Way. For
more information, call 563-423-7338.

Snowmobile trails: See city map
(www.clermontia.org.)
Heritage Farm Park

Small-animal exhibit, tractor pulls
and craft shows in the spring and fall, 4th
of July small-engine show and exhibits.

Historical buildings representing a
small community; tours upon request.

Bookings for weddings and receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, dances and showers.

Fishing in freshwater pond.

Biking, hiking, horseback riding on
specific trails.

Camping sites for RV and primitive
(tents) camping.
Call 563-419-8534 for more information or check the website www.clermontia.org for a calendar of events.
Not your Average
Convenience Store!
24-hour pumps
Homemade soups
Daily lunch specials
Subs made to order
Fresh baked pastries
and cookies
Hand-Dipped Ice Cream

Fresh Picadilly Pizza
Fresh hand-breaded
chicken dinners
Ice & LP Tanks
Coffee bar
Valley
Store
Clermont (563) 423-5505
M-F, 5-10; Sat. & Sun., 6-10 with 24-Hour Pumps!

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Fun on the farm
Heritage Farm Park, that is!

Heritage Farm Park near Clermont is a recreational and educational facility whose purpose is
to celebrate and preserve the rural
agricultural and cultural heritage
of northeast Iowa. Every effort has
been made to keep the buildings and
grounds as historically accurate as
possible.
The park offers the following:
* Camping There are 60 RV
campsites with electrical hookups.
Primitive camping is available in the
Outback Park and Shelter, and there
is equestrian camping with approximately 10 miles of trails. Water, flush
toilets, wireless Internet access and
showers are available.
* The Appleman Barn, built
in 1890 by Capt. Alias Appleman,
father-in-law to Gov. William Larrabee, who settled Clermont in 1862.
* Historic buildings including a silo, blacksmith shop, country
schoolhouses (including Clermont
Riverside No. 2), covered bridges, a

log cabin and a train caboose.
* Antique farm equipment, plus
a smokehouse, sawmill, corncrib
and sorghum shed.
* A 1940s Motor Lodge / Honeymoon Cottage available for rent.
Recreational activities within
the 105-acre Farm Park include
fishing, swimming, hiking, wildlife
viewing, and the hillside waterslide.
Groups work with the Farm
Park to hold events such as weddings, reunions, meetings, auctions,
daily retreats, school field trips, tractor pulls, craft fairs, music events,
and sledding parties.
Contact Information
Heritage Farm Park
Hwy. 18, P.O. Box 142
Clermont, IA 52135
Phone: (563) 423-5199
E-mail: a1111@acegroup.cc
Brick Manor Bed & Breakfast

610 State Street, Clermont
For reservations, please call 563-422-1712.
Heritage Farm Park

Camping Available
60 RV campsites with electrical
Primitive & equestrian camping
Hiking, fishing & bird watching
Paddle boarding & swimming
Barn rental for special events
www.heritagefarmpark.com www.clermontia.com
26411 Harding Road, Clermont 563-419-8534

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Mens, Womens & Childrens Clothing
75 Mill St., Clermont 563-423-5169
Good Food...
Good Beer...
and GOOD FUN!
Turkey River
Downtown
Clermont
formerly Old Times Inn
Open
Tues.-Sat.
FOOD fOR tHOUGHT

CSA
Farms
Grown Locally
P.O. Box 293, Clermont
(563) 380-9848
Iowa Food Hub
Meat
Tonys Wadena Locker
230 S. Mill St., Wadena
(563) 774-2725
Arlington Locker
796 Main St., Arlington

(563) 633-3145
Fairbank Locker
104 Grove St., Fairbank

(319) 635-2595
Schuchmann Farm
1659- 80th St., Arlington

(563) 633-2685
FJM Produce
Francis Martin
17542 Empire Rd., Wadena
(563) 774-2023
Turkey, Chicken, Vegetables
Fagle View Meats
Dan and Melissa Fagle

West Union
(563) 380-1752
Beef
Pick-Your-Own
Koehn Berries and Produce

13814 220th St., West Union
(563) 422-3716
Strawberries, Raspberries,
Vegetables
Bulk Food
Shady Lane Bakery

25489 Alberta Rd., Clermont
(563) 382-2949
Bulk Food, Baked Goods
Roadside Stands
Downs Produce
Charles and Brenda Downs

17443 Lincoln Rd., Fayette
(563) 422-8209
Local Produce, Homemade
Jams, Local Wines
124 East Elm St., West Union

(563) 203-1856
Greenhouses
Cannons Greenhouse
345 Eastline, Westgate
(563) 578-8669
Corner Market & Greenhouse

5851 Palace Rd., Oelwein
(319) 283-1905
Flowers, Plants, Trees, Bushes,
Vegetables, Perennials, Annuals
K&K Gardens
108 E. Wilbur St., Hawkeye

(563) 427-5373
Perenials, Annuals, Ornamentals,
Water Garden Plants, Accessories, Local Food
Fox Produce & Greenhouse
Rueben and Lucy Fox

17762 150th St., Randalia
(563) 428-4638
Vegetables, Produce, Flowers,
Baked Goods
Fassbinder Apiaries
1003 200th St., Elgin
(563) 426-5462
Honey
Kerns Sweet Corn
1308 2nd St. SE, Oelwein

(319) 621-1361
Sweet Corn
Gordons Garden
Gordon Murray-John
14009 120th St., Maynard
(563) 637-2766
Vegetables
Faith Acres
Leanna Guyer
17783 Palace Rd., Hawkeye
(563) 428-4424
Cage-Free Hens, Milking and
Meat Goats, Meat Rabbits,
Produce, Pork, Eggs
Cedar Ridge
24635 A Ave., Elgin

(563) 423-5153
Grains, Vegetables, Corn
Timber Ridge Gardens,

Greenhouse & Bakery
Sara and Randi Vagts

28011 Muskrat Rd., West Union
(563) 422-5844
Produce, Flowers, Herbs, Baked
Goods
Farmers Markets
Clermont Quarry Lodge
9 a.m.-noon Saturdays
May through Sept.
Elgin Elgin City Park
5-7 p.m. Thursday
May through Sept.
Fayette Open-Air Market

305 W. Water St
3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays
May through Sept.
Oelwein South City Parking
Lot
3-6 p.m. Mondays
8-11 a.m. Fridays
May through Oct.
West Union Redeemer

Lutheran Church Parking Lot
3-5 p.m. Tuesdays
3-5:30 p.m. Fridays
May through Oct.
Retail
Unionland Market
108 S. Walnut St., West Union
(563) 422-5022
Bulk Food, Baked Goods
Wholesale
Faireld Farm
Larry Reiling
7336 Great River Rd., Clermont
(563) 380-0742
Sustainably Grown Potatoes
(bulk), Produce, Grains, Beef, Pork,
Legumes, Forage
Yost Farms, LLC
Glen Yost
16226 Nature Rd., West Union
Tomatoes, Upper Iowa Organics
J&J Produce
Jon Halverson
21459 P Ave., Hawkeye
(563) 380-2386
Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes
Rolling Hills
24803 Ironwood Rd., West Union

(563) 422-9311
Hydroponically Grown Salad
Mixes and Living Lettuces,
Basil Pots
Country View Dairy
15197 230th St., Hawkeye

(563) 422-8633
Yogurt
Make time for family time...

at our table
or yours!
Eagle viewing
along Fayette County trail
A life-size metal eagles nest has Iowa Living Roadways Trail Visionbeen put into place in front of the ing Project was awarded to the Valley
Valley Elementary and North Fayette Green Team from Valley Community
Valley Middle School, along the bike School. With the help of Trees Fortrail that runs from Clermont to El- ever and Iowa Living Roadways, students from the
gin. The strucGreen Team
ture serves as
were a part
a teaching tool
of the design
for those who
process for the
walk or bike
nest.
the trail. The
Through
structure
is
generous domade of steel
nations from
pipe,
used
the family of
drill rod from
the late Don
oil wells, and
Fauser,
the
old rebar. It
eagles nest has
also features a
Dorothy Fauser, wife of the late Don Fauser now become a
four-foot-tall
reality. Fauser,
eagle cut from
a longtime Elgin resident and outdoor
sheet metal.
The concept of an interactive ea- enthusiast, was also a strong supportgles nest sculpture, along with a sta- er of Valley Community School. The
tionary set of viewing binoculars to nest will have an educational impact
view a real eagles nest on the nearby on students as well as other nature
Turkey River, was the dream of stu- lovers who use the trail.
dents involved with the project. An
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563-423-7222
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Tour the historic home of Iowas 12th governor,
William Larrabee and his wife Anna Larrabee
26223 Harding Road
Clermont, Iowa 52135
563.423.7173
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DONNAN
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RANDALIA
W25
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ORAN
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FAIRBANK
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AMISH BOULEVARD
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OELWEIN
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C2
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ARLINGTON
150
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C24
W45
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C33
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ELGIN
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W33
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FAYETTE
WESTGATE 9
CLERMONT
A& B
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B64
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HAWKEYE
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B40
W55
W14
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V68
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W51
ALPHA
W42
C44
W51
ELDORADO
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V68
B40
W51
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ST. LUCAS
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WAUCOMA
C44
W13
Northwestern Loop
18 Gary & Laurie Stauffer Yankee Puzzle
15582 X Avenue, Sumner
19 Bob & Trudy Campbell Ohio Star
19535 R Avenue, Hawkeye
20 Daryl & Mary Pape Sun Bonnet Sue
20613 210th Street, Hawkeye
21 Duane & Olivia Pleggenkuhle Double
Windmill
22 Daryl & Sanda Weidemann Old Maids
Puzzle
22892 W Avenue, Hawkeye
23 Dennis & Cathy Dietzenbach Whirlpool
(2 barn quilts) 22385 275th Street, Waucoma
24 Duane & Wilma Balk Dresden Plate
20724 Scenic Road, Waucoma
25 Loretta Kleve Sawtooth
20072 Scenic Rd., Waucoma
26 Brian Stammeyer Dogtooth Violet
29475 Rose Road, West Union
27 Bernice Hackman Summer Winds
28383 Rose Road, West Union
28 Chris & Jennifer Stanbrough
Square in a Square
24879 Lincoln Road, West Union
29 West Union Hardware Flower Basket

301 Hwy. 150 N., West Union
30 Ron & Donna Bodensteiner Double Star
14317 230th Street, West Union
31 Dennis & Judy Walvatne John Deere
Tractor
32 Gene & Jane Nuss Star Shades
20798 Q Ave., Hawkeye
33 Harold & Barbara Ungerer Odd Fellows
Chain
34 Rod & Kristy Morse Peace & Plenty
19464 Neon Road, Fayette
35 Mark & Barb Lauer Cornucopia
13967 190th Street, Fayette
36 Carol Wolfs Hole in the Barn Door
11281 190th Street, West Union
37 Doug & Jan Kiel Windmill
38 Downs Produce Corn & Beans
17443 Lincoln Road, Fayette
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Southwestern Loop
1 Oelwein Historical Museum Yankee
Puzzle
Hwy. 150, Oelwein
2 Joe & Cheryl Roth Star & Pinwheels
2902 T Avenue, Oelwein
3 John & Barbara Puff Sugar Bowl
4 Chuck & Judy Smith 5440 or Fight
5 Justin & Amber Decker Grandmothers
Cross
21374 90th Street, Westgate
6 Rick & Theresa Pagel Temple Court
1776 Y Avenue, Sumner
7 Tom & Beth Buhr Pinwheel Variation
8 Dean Rueber Handy Andy
9 James & Susan Buhr Whirlwind
10 Bill & Kari Bunn Flying X
11547 T Avenue, Westgate
11 Gayle & Deloris Tellin Crown of Thorns
9276 T Avenue, Westgate
12 Shirley Fettkether Contrary Wife
17079 100th Street, Maynard
13 Bill & Pat Albrecht Starlight
800 Maynard Street, Maynard
14 Alan & Judy Albrecht Lucky Clover
9831 P Avenue, Maynard
15 Robert Eldridge Clays Choice
530 1st Street North, Maynard
16 Harold & Kay Gieselman Goose in the
Pond
5862 Palace Road, Oelwein
17 Ann & David Schmidt County Fair
5748 S Avenue, Oelwein
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STANLEY
Northwestern Loop
Northeastern Loop
Southwestern Loop
Southeastern Loop
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Northeastern Loop
39 Don & Rita Anderson Sawtooth
30391 Harding Road, Postville
40 Heritage Farm Park Flying Geese
North of Clermont on Hwy 18
41 Kim & Lois Dummermuth Crossed Canoes
23347 Canoe Road, Elgin
42 Brad & JoEllen MacKenzie Rolling Star
6445 Harding Road, Elgin
43 Cliff & Ellie Medberry Corn & Beans
(The Schori Barn) across from
22893 Canoe Road, Elgin
44 Pat Hunsberger Dutchmans Puzzle

19945 Acorn Road, Elgin
45 Fred Schneider Next-Door Neighbor
18625 Acorn Road, Elgin
46 Brian & Tammy Moser North Star
2943 Filmore Road, Elgin
47 John & Marlene Grimm Hen & Chicks
17884 Cedar Road, Elgin
48 Tim Streif & Amanda Lane Rail Fence
15527 Cedar Road, Wadena
49 Gaylon & Peggy Jennings Lucky Clover
15047 Cedar Road, Wadena
50 Kim Livingston Jacobs Ladder
Grey building by Volga River (W51), Wadena
51 James & Sue Updegraff Gentlemans
Fancy
52 Don & Donna Baumler Harvest Star
1305 Hwy 150 South, West Union
53 Fayette County Fairgrounds West Union
Loop through fairgrounds from Hwy 56
A. County Fair (Dairy Bldg)
B. 4-Leaf Clover (4-H Exhibit Building)
54 1800s Historic Gristmill
311 N. Pine Street, West Union
55 Bill & Ruby Miller Fathers Choice
56 Dale & Lynette Mork Schoolhouse
8891 Great River Road, West Union
57 Joseph & Gayle Olson Maple Leaf
5886 Great River Road, Clermont
Southeastern Loop
58 Fayette County Tourism Center Log
Cabin
Junction of Hwys 150 & 93, Fayette
59 Irene Carey Shoo Fly
9729 K Avenue, Fayette
60 Pete & Jeanie Kalb
4875 I Avenue, Stanley
61 TJ & Christi Stecklein Prosperity
7442 40th Street, Aurora
62 Howard & Jane Weger Square in a
Square
6760 40th Street, Aurora
63 Ervin & Jeannine Tucker Goose Tracks
3036 50th Street, Arlington
64 Jeri & Debbie Watson Birds Nest
6509 C Avenue, Arlington
65 Russ & Janice Breitsprecher Bears
Paw
250 Main Street, Arlington
66 Randy & Joyce Knickerbocker
Grandmothers Fan
7508 Eisenhower Road, Arlington
67 Jim & Jean Turner Card Trick
2281 Bell Road, Arlington
68 David & Leslie Wynthein Broken Dishes
10425 D Avenue, Arlington
69 Randall Nus Double Windmill
4358 90th Street, Arlington
70 Chris & Mary Boehm Lemoyne Star
12802 D Avenue, Wadena
Affordable
housing funds
Eldorado is an unincorporated village of about 60 to 80 people in Dover Township in the northern part of Fayette
County. The Turkey River winds along the northernmost part of the village. St. Peter Lutheran Church (ELCA), the
two-spired church in the valley, is the center of a notable scenic view from the hill above the town.
Residential
The Fayette County Local Housing

Trust Fund was created to assist individuals, community organizations, nonprofit
and for-profit developers in rehabilitation
and repair projects that improve the condition of both rental and owner-occupied
affordable housing in Fayette County.
Projects and activities funded must
serve Fayette County households with
incomes less than 80 percent of the statewide median family income. At least 30
percent of the distributions will be used to
benefit extremely low-income households
(households with less than 30 percent of
the statewide median family income).
For additional information, contact
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning
Commission at (563) 864-7551.
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Elgin
Homecoming
Little Switzerland
of Iowa
T
he people of Elgin invite you to experience their vibrant community. Today the town of Elgin is home to over 40 retail and
service businesses. The city is proud of its civic organizations that enhance the quality of life for about 700 residents. A drive through the residential area and the new Hidden Valley housing development will show
the pride of ownership the citizens and business owners of this beautiful
valley display.
A new Emergency Services building houses the Volunteer Fire
Department and ambulance equipment and all disaster coordination
groups.
North Fayette Valley Middle School and Valley Elementary serve
Elgin and the surrounding communities. An Early Childhood Education Center allows students to complete their entire education through
middle school in one location.
Lifelong learning is accomplished at Elgins beautiful library. It offers
various childrens activities such as an after-school and summer reading
program. Many adult activities are also popular there, such as the Book
Club, Writers Workshop, and Friends.
Historical Society
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Time to live...Time to work... Time to play!
Elgin Community Events
February: Annual Elgin Library Book Sale; Spring: Easter

basket hunt; May: Spring townwide garage sales; June:
Dance in the Park; September: Fall townwide garage sales;
October: Childrens Halloween party; December: Santa
visits, Christmas in the Valley, Craft Show and MORE!
Elgin is part of the Turkey

River Recreational
Corridor, a picturesque
stretch of the Turkey
River. Construction of
a recreational trail from
Clermont through Elgin to
Elkader is in progress.
A water trail is also part of the corridors features.
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The American Legion Veterans Memorial Community Building is used for a senior citizen meal site,
community activities, receptions and Legion-sponsored summer steak fires.
Elgin is proud of the many public parks with
plantings of flowers, shrubs and trees, picnic and rest
room facilities and playgrounds for everyones enjoyment. One has a lighted ballpark and is home to part
of the Valley Summer Recreation Program.
As you follow the Fayette County Barn Quilt
Trail through Elgin, you will find the Gilbertson
Conservation Education Area at the east edge of
town. This 345-acre recreational paradise and historical/educational area is sure to be a visitors delight. A
visit can be made to the petting zoo in season, and the
Maize Maze across the road, where the mazemaster
and his assistants will attempt to stump you in your
attempt to navigate through the paths. The Gilbertson campground on the bank of the Turkey River also
offers canoe access and equestrian and cross country
Oklahoma performance during Elgin Homecoming
skiing trails.
The Turkey River meanders along the valley and
Otter Creek, which borders Elgin on the south side, is stocked regularly pose is to create a preferred future for the Elgin community, which enand regarded as one of the best trout streams in Iowa. They both offer a sures a good place to raise a family, recreate and play, with good jobs, and
paradise for avid fishermen with bass and trout in abundance. Canoeing expanded retail opportunities. There are educational opportunities for
everyone within a culture that promotes our best values.
and tubing in the summer are popular recreational water sports.
Elgin extends an invitation to you to come to Fayette Countys beauIn December, Elgin becomes The Christmas Place with a decorated
city park, business holiday open houses, caroling, craft shows, and Santa tiful valley and explore this exciting community.
A bit of history: The first house in Pleasant Valley Township was
visits.
The children of the area enjoy the annual Easter egg hunt and also built in the area known as Shin Bone Valley, an Indian hunting and
the Halloween party, sponsored by Elgin Community Betterment Club burial ground on the banks of the Turkey River. This area was opened
for settlement when the Sac and Fox tribes ceded this land to the United
(ECBC).
Serving the spiritual needs of the community are four churches lo- States.
In 1854 the settlement was named Elgin and thrived with Swiss and
cated in town and several churches in the surrounding rural area.
The Elgin Homecoming celebration is celebrated every five years Norwegian settlers and other immigrants following. Lumber and feed
with a parade, an original musical featuring local talent, wonderful food, mills, retail businesses, churches, a school, hotels, the railroad and post
school reunions, childrens activities, street dance and entertainment in office were established. The town flourished and grew. Elgin, Then and
the city park, which translates into a good time for young and old alike Now, written by the local Elgin Historical Society, records the towns history and can be found in the Historical Center.
and a time to renew old acquaintances and make new friends.
Wellkommen!
A new initiative called Elgin 2023 began in Elgin in 2007. The pur-
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Nothing beats good ol
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Danielle Dotzenrod, who spent 13 years working and living Los Angeles, Calif., recently moved home to northeast Iowa to open Dotzys Restaurant and Saloon in downtown Elgin. She has traveled to dozens of locations around the world but believes nothing is quite like Fayette County.
any say that nothing rivals

the beautiful scenery that
countries like France or Sweden have
to offer. Some, however, would say
that you couldnt be more wrong.
Danielle Dotzenrod of Elgin is
one of those people.
Before I even moved away from
Iowa, I knew that I would be back,
noted the Tennis Channel television
show host. Northeast Iowa just has
so much to offer that you cant get
anywhere else.
Dotzenrod got her start at the
age of 16. She won a national Elite
Look modeling competition and
represented the U.S. at an international competition in Korea.
After making her name in the
modeling world, the young northeast Iowa country girl packed up her
bags and moved to the big city.
After a brief stint in New York
City, she moved to the opposite side

of the map, finding a home in Los
Angeles.
One of the hardest things to
deal with about the city was trying to
find a country station on the radio,
joked Dotzenrod. There was maybe
one or two in L.A., and that was hard
to adjust to.
From there, Dotzenrod landed a
job with the Tennis Channel, where
she hosted the show Fit to Hit for
five years. After that show ended, she
stayed with the network and became
the host of Tour Guide.
The show follows some of the
major tennis organizations around
the world, she stated.
The former model has traveled
to such countries as Singapore, Columbia, France, and Sweden, as well
as many locations around the U.S.
I truly enjoy getting to travel
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the world and see everything that other countries have to offer, said Dotzenrod. I always dreamed of having
the benefit of both living at home in
northeast Iowa and getting to see the
world.
In 2013, her dream came true
when she decided that 13 years in the
big city was enough. Dotzenrod purchased a property in downtown Elgin
to turn into a restaurant and moved
back to her hometown area.
When I moved back, we drove
from California to Iowa straight
through, noted the country-style
restaurant owner. We arrived at 6
a.m. and were working on getting the
building ready by 7 a.m.
The new restaurant, which is recognized for its penny-covered floor
and barn-board interior, opened in
March 2013 under the name Dotzys
Restaurant and Saloon.
The restaurant was the real driving force that pushed me to come
back home, she added. Deep down, I
knew I would eventually find my way
back.
The 1997 graduate of South Winneshiek High School keeps a full plate
in front of her, managing the restaurant and continuing to travel for her
television career.
Dotzenrod recently purchased
land in the area as well. She eventually
plans to build a home on the property, but will use it for camping in the
meantime.
I love camping! And I dont
mean sitting in a big RV with air
conditioning and satellite TV, she

laughed. I like to rough it in a tent.
Its not really camping any other way.
Another favorite way to spend
her free time is horseback riding.
I have always had a passion for
horses and riding, she added. When
I was in Los Angeles, I had plenty of
opportunities to ride, but never did
because it made me miss home too
much.
Last year, Danielle invited five of
her friends from Los Angeles to come
visit her in Elgin. She had many fun
activities planned that you can only
do in a place like Iowa.
The group of six went tubing
down the Turkey River, which they
all agreed was the best part of the
trip. They also went mudding on fourwheelers and spent time practicing
their aim at the shooting range.
I think it was a bit of a culture
shock, stated Dotzenrod. But they
got to see some of the great things that
I have the opportunity to do every
single day here in Fayette County.
Overall, the traveling enthusiast
and restaurant entrepreneur believes
there are just too many reasons that
she prefers small-town Iowa life to the
hustle and bustle of the big city.
Of course, the traffic is one of the
most obvious, she joked. But in all
seriousness, the sense of pride and the
way that a community pulls together
in times of need and in times of celebration in towns like Elgin, and across
all of Iowa, are the things that really
make me proud to live here.
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es. Many of the towns businesses

are growing and expanding their
facilities.
Fairbank oers an aquatic
center, and golfing is available
just west of town. During the outdoor months several parks have
picnic facilities and playground
equipment available. Riverside
Park Trail remains a popular
place for young and old to go for a
peaceful stroll.
There are many businesses
and amenities for any visitor or
sightseer right here in town.
And dont forget, Fairbank
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Fairbank is located in both

Buchanan and Fayette counties
along Hwy. 281. With a population of just 1,113, according to
the 2010 Census, residents have
all been very busy this past year.
They are extremely proud of their
friendly community and all of its
achievements.
In 2014 Fairbank was excited
to welcome a new mayor and police ocer.
Also, some of the communitys recent accomplishments include the Rescue Unit operating
with a brand-new ambulance, a
new housing development on the
northeast side of town, and the
Don Steggall Industrial Park is
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{ Fayette }
Question:
Name the smallest town in the U.S.

with a university but no high school.
Answer:
Fayette, Iowa
picturesque small town

in the heart of beautiful
northeast Iowa, Fayette is a place
where a strong work ethic, friendly
neighbors, natures beauty and concern for family are the rule, not the
exception.
Fayette is home to several
parks, a sports complex, golf course,
recreation trails, many churches, an
accredited community library with
a state-of-the-art Iowa Communications Network program room,
grades 5-6 elementary school, and
Upper Iowa University (UIU), the
states second-largest private university. UIU offers numerous cultural activities along with NCAA
Division II athletic events. In addition, the universitys large recreation center and library are open to
the public for their use.
The Volga River winds its way

through town, providing unlimited
recreational opportunities, and the
5,700-acre Volga River Recreation
Area, a state park, is only five miles
away.
On the west edge of Fayette is
Klocks Island, a beautiful 10-acre
park for overnight camping. The
grounds offer shelters with electricity, picnic tables, and a new building with modern showers and restrooms.
A network of paved trails provides recreation opportunities for
many. The east/west trail reaches
2.7 miles across town from Klocks
Island Park to the 18-hole golf
course at Big Rock Country Club.
The north/south trail starts at
Fayettes sports complex, Cardinal
Park, and goes 2.5 miles into the
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5 churches
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Volga River Recreation Area. Rainbow Land Park

has modern playground equipment, a tennis court,
and two basketball courts; regulation softball and
lighted Little League baseball fields can be found at
Cardinal Park.
Fayette has an outstanding Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service. There are five
churches, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic, First United

Methodist, Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fayette
Community, and Grace Lutheran, as well as an active
American Legion group that holds an annual Memorial Day ceremony at the communitys Veterans Memorial.
Fayettes annual Watermelon Days in September
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is fun for the whole family with a parade, games, raffles, silent auction,
food vendors, fireworks, community
dinner and, of course, free all-youcan-eat watermelon!
The beautifully restored historical
Opera House with full kitchen facilities can be rented for celebrations.
The city hosts an Open-Air Market where vendors sell fresh produce,
plants, and baked goods from June
until the end of September. The many
businesses along the refurbished
Main street include restaurants/pizza shops, sports bars, a flower shop,
dental office, coffee shop, attorneys
office, convenience store, hardware
store, plumbing shop, grocery store,
several gas stations, two hair salons
and a barber shop, and insurance offices.
Fayette also has Rainbow Land
Preschool/Day Care, a quality facility
for children.
Fayette welcomes visitors as well
as potential new residents. The City
offers incentive programs for new
residential and business construction
and for downtown faade improvements.
Fayette is where the seasons
change with the splash and splendor
of color throughout our limestone
hills.
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Upper Iowa Soil & Water Conservation students visit with Elgin farmer Dick Jensen. They worked
hands-on with Jensen, the district conservationist, soil conservationist, soil scientists from the NRCS
office to study the effects of conservation farming practices vs. conventional farming practices.
Glacial remnants in area farm fields were studied by UIU students to determine which glaciers affected the region. This one
is near Nashua.
UIU students work in natural laboratory

U
pper Iowa University is proud of

its natural laboratory that benefits both students studying science on the
Fayette campus and helps the community.
The UIU campus is located adjacent to the
Volga River, which hosts a unique geography that provides a variety of environments
and wildlife to study.
Northeast Iowa is often referred to as
Little Switzerland because of its rugged
topography, geologic features and substantial timber cover, which are in sharp
contrast to the majority of the states rolling
hills, farmland and scattered stands of timber. The area provides excellent habitat for
fish and wildlife.
The Volga River, which meanders
through the Volga River Recreation Area,
holds smallmouth bass, rock bass, channel
catfish and white suckers. Its banks harbor nesting wood ducks and shorebirds.
Songbirds, chickadees, finches, bluebirds,
and woodpeckers are plentiful. Raptors include red-shouldered and red-tailed hawks,
eagles, and great horned owls. Wild turkeys are numerous, and ruffed grouse and
woodcock are occasionally seen. Red fox,
raccoon, skunk, opossum, muskrat, mink
and beaver use the area, and both fox and
gray squirrels are found in the timbered
hills.
Northeast Iowas rivers have stripped
awayglacial deposits like those that cover
most of Iowa. They have carved a landscape
that includeshigh cliffsand deep gorges cut
into older bedrock, which is is also home to
rich farmlands, vital prairielands, and important watersheds that also are the subject
of Upper Iowa University studies.
Research projects and collaborations
with the community, area conservation
agencies, and farmers provide an enriched
learning experience for UIU students,
said Scott Figdore, dean of the Upper Iowa
School of Science and Mathematics. Were
all working together to teach people the
next generation of farmers, conservation
professionals and ag-business leaders, and
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the community the same thing. Conser- cessful controlled burn needs just the right
Water quality is regularly monitored
vation is important for our future genera- conditions. Most burns occur before new in several key northeast Iowa watersheds
tions.
vegetation appears, when there is a moder- by UIU Delano Professor of Science Rick
Among the studies that benefit stu- ate breeze without gusting.
Klann and his students.
dents and community alike have been the
Most of our projects monitor streams
UIU students engage in a variety of
following:
research projects that study wildlife area, that have been identified as impaired or as

Kneeling in the grass and dirt, con- which is aimed at improving and increas- a valuable resource (such as trout habitat).
servation management, environmental sci- ing habitat to sustain the species. Over the The Environmental Protection Agency
ence, agricultural business, and education past few years, student-led research has makes funds available to states (typically
students gather around a trench dug next included surveys of the declining wood- through Soil and Water Conservation
to a field of soybeans on the Dick Jensen cock, ruffed grouse and pheasant popula- Districts) to implement projects that work
farm near Elgin. The soil pit reveals many tions. Students also conduct research on with landowners in a watershed in an effort
secrets. The students marvel at the soil the health of terrestrial and aquatic habi- to improve water quality. The EPA requires
horizon, the layers of dirt influenced by tats. Landowners were also encouraged to that each project must have a component
management practices. For Jensen, who manage their property to protect habitats that evaluates the effectiveness of the projswitched from
ect. Throughout the life of the project, we
as well.
c o n v e n t i o n a l Research allows students additional Research-based will monitor water quality in order to profarming to no- opportunities to practice the skills projects are exciting vide that evaluation. We also work with
till over 20 years they will need in their careers, and it because, by doing private landowner organizations that seek
ago, what they fosters their curiosity.
research, students to improve water quality, Klann said.
see in the soil pit
Projects such as these are active
apply classroom ex- Dr. Jennifer Stoffel perience, said Dr. learning at its best, Dr. Figdore added.
is a good thing.
His conservation
Jennifer Stoffel. Re- Our undergraduate students have the opefforts include sediment-retention struc- search allows students additional opportu- portunity to conduct hands-on research
tures, terraces, ponds, restored prairie, tree nities to practice the skills they will need in based on scientific principles and to presplantings, an apiary, cover crops and water- their careers, and it fosters their curiosity.
ent their findings at such conferences as the
way management.
Collecting the locations of these gla- Iowa Academy of Science annual meeting.

Upper Iowa University students cial erratics and combining that informa- They apply their scientific knowledge while
have been putting into practice what they tion with maps of topography and soils al- gaining relevant employment skills, and
discuss in the classroom through such lows further study of the conditions under they address real problems with what they
partnerships with farmers like Jensen and which these glacial materials were.
have learned in and out of the classroom.
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he Volga River State Recreation Area is located in

one of the most scenic
parts of the state. High
limestone bluffs and deep valleys give
visitors long panoramic views of the
open landscape.
The area provides excellent habitat
for fish and wildlife. The Volga River,
which meanders through the 5700-acre
area, offers smallmouth bass, rock bass,
channel catfish, and white suckers. Its
banks harbor nesting wood ducks and
shorebirds. Songbirds, chickadees,
finches, indigo buntings, scarlet tanagers, bluebirds, and woodpeckers frequent the area. Wild turkeys are numerous, and ruffed grouse and woodcock
are occasionally seen. The timber and
croplands in northeast Iowa provide excellent habitat for white-tailed deer.
Scenic features include the Volga
River and the old steel bridges that
cross it, striking rock formations, prairie areas, and natural woodlands with
unusual strands of aspen and Canadian
yew. Changes of season provide vivid
contrasts in snowy winter, bright wildflowers and foliage in the spring, shady
woodlands in the summer, and bold
splashes of color in autumn.
The Volga River Recreational Area
has become a popular center for a number of trail activities. Hiking, crosscountry skiing, mountain biking and
equestrian trails total 22 miles as they
wind through the area. Trails include
Frog Hollow Trail, Lake View Trail,
Ridge Trail, Albany Trail, and the Lima
Trail. The Lima Trail takes visitors past
20-foot-high limestone bluffs and a 15acre white pine plantation.
In winter, some trails are maintained for snowmobiling.
The rugged beauty of the Volga
River Recreation Area provides a pictur-
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opportunities.
There are 34 primitive equestrian sites with tie posts (many of which
are shaded) for the horses. Six water
hydrants are available throughout the
equestrian campground.
Meanwhile, a new modern
campground with 41 campsites, including concrete pull-through pads
for RVs, flush toilets and a shower
house opened in the fall of 2010.
Lakeview Campground offers a view
overlooking Frog Hollow Lake and is
accessed by turning right at the first
rest area before reaching the lake.
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100 N. Walnut Street
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-5797
Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday - Friday
and by appointment
In addition to the Volga River,

Frog Hollow Lake provides 138 acres
of abundant fishing opportunities:
bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie,
and channel catfish, among others.
Any size boat motor may be operated
at no wake speeds. Sailboating and
canoeing have also become popular,
but there is no swimming in this lake.
For the hunting enthusiast, the
area is also open to public hunting
with white-tailed deer and wild turkey as popular quarries.
The Volga River Recreation
Area is located in Fayette County.
It lies just east of State Highway 150
and approximately five miles south

of U.S. Highway 18. Cedar Rapids is
80 miles south, Dubuque is 85 miles
southeast, and Waterloo is 60 miles
southwest of the area.
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10225 Ivy Road
Fayette, IA 52142
Phone: (563) 425-4161
E-mail: Volga_river@dnr.iowa.gov
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Arlington Public Library
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Fayette Community Library

104 W. State St.
Fayette, IA 52142
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Wadena Public Library

136 S. Mill St.
Wadena, IA 52169
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Clermont Public Library

503 Larrabee St.
Clermont, IA 52135
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Hawkeye Public Library

104 S. 2nd St.
Hawkeye, IA 52147
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Waucoma Public Library

103 1st Ave.
Waucoma, IA 52171
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Elgin Public Library

214 Main St.
Elgin, IA 52141
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Maynard Community Library

225 Main St.
Maynard, IA 50655
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210 N. Vine St.
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n the game of JEOPARDY!, its

the answer to the clue: The only
U.S. town with a college but no high
school. The question: What is Fayette,
Iowa? The college: Upper Iowa University.
Upper Iowa University has
perched on the hill in Fayette for nearly
160 years. The university was founded
in Fayette in 1857 by Elizabeth Alexander as a co-ed college with a mission of
providing access to reasonably priced,
quality education. Affiliated with the
Methodist Church, UIU was originally
called Fayette Seminary of the Upper
Iowa Conference, but it was almost
immediately renamed Upper Iowa
University. In 1928, the university separated from the Methodist Church and
today is an independent liberal arts
college and, with some 5,800 students
enrolled worldwide, it is the secondlargest private university in Iowa.
Recognizing that a strong community benefits from a strong university and vice versa, UIU partners with
the City of Fayette to promote the economic development of the area. Several
businesses have been launched in partnership with Upper Iowa University
and the Upper Iowa Business Development (UIBD) grant. The grant, which
has ranged from $15,000 to $100,000,
is awarded to an existing business that
wants to expand or a new business that
wants to open in Fayette. UIU has also
built and operates a downtown retail
business called Pavo Blue, which offers
coffee, gourmet foods, cards, gift items
and Peacock memorabilia and apparel.
Other collaborations have included the following:

Completion of the Fayette
Downtown Master Plan.

A $700,000 grant from the Iowa
Department of Transportation to enhance and extend the Fayette Volga
River Multiuse Trail. The 2.5-mile extension opened in 2014.

A $500,000 grant from Iowa
Economic Development Authority for
faade improvement in the downtown
area.
The 100-acre UIU campus is
a quick walk from downtown Fayette. The most iconic campus feature
is Alexander-Dickman Hall (topped
by the Green Goddess), which was
originally known as College Hall
when it was built as the institutions
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in 1857. Down the street
is the Carnegie-funded
Henderson-Wilder Library, fronted by a statue
of David B. Henderson,
who attended UIU in its
earliest years and was
the first U.S. Speaker of
the House from west of
the Mississippi. Edgar
Hall, which houses the
Bing-Davis Art Gallery,
also is home to the oldest
indoor swimming pool
on a college campus west
of the Mississippi River.
Parker-Fox, which now
houses the admissions
and alumni office, is a
former chemistry building and former museum.
Colgrove-Walker, which
formerly housed the performing arts programs, is
still home to the campus ghost, an alumna turned stage actress. Science and math
programs are primarily in Baker-Hebron
Hall.
Since 2004, the campus has seen
the completion of the Andres School of
Education and Business, the Liberal Arts
Building, the Student Center and three
suite-style residence halls. The Student
Center houses the campus bookstore, Office of Student Development, all dining
services, and meeting spaces that are also
available for rental by the community for
conferences and even weddings. Dining options include the only on-campus
Mongolian Grill in the area. Visitors to
campus can view 13 outdoor sculptures,
visit the Bing Davis Art Gallery, or play
disc golf.
UIU offers everything from as-
sociates degrees to masters degrees

through a variety of learning options.
Some students take all their classes
face-to-face on campus or at one of 25
off-campus locations in seven states.
Other students complete their degree
totally online or through self-paced
learning programs. A growing number of students are combining online
and classroom courses to complete
one of UIUs 40-plus majors.
All courses are offered in eightweek terms, with six available terms
a year. Classes are usually small, with
time for faculty-student interaction.
Upper Iowa University is also the only
Division II NCAA college in the state
of Iowa, with Peacock student-athletes
competing in 16 sports.
More information is available at
www.uiu.edu.
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An active Food & Fitness Initiative in Fayette County

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(FFI) is a partner of the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation Food & Community program and one
of one of nine initiatives in the U.S.
The goals of the FFI are to promote opportunities for existing and new producers to engage
in the local food system and regionally advance
planning and policy change to support processing,
distribution and storage opportunities in the local
food system.
The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative
has brought people together not only of Fayette
County, but those in Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Howard and Winneshiek counties, to make
the region a place where every day, all people
have access to healthful, locally grown foods and
abundant opportunities for physical activity in the
places where we live, learn, work and play.
Diverse groups have joined together to create
a common vision.
Regional learning communities involving schools, youth, active living and community
health, nurture quality relationships and policy
change successes. Youth engagement is key to
the programs success. Eighteen high school-based
Food & Fitness Inititative actively work with their
administrators, food service staff, wellness committees, and teachers to improve their schools
food and fitness environment and policies.
Strategies have been developed to ensure that:
1) School district policies and practices support healthful living by children, families and
community members.
2) Local, health-promoting food is available
Approximately 50 student walkers, student leaders, and adult leaders participated in the 2014 Walking School
Bus program in Elgin, Clermont and West Union. The local Walking School Bus program is a collaboration between Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Coalition and Regional Safe Routes to School.
and affordable in all communities, neighborhoods
and institutions.
3) Communities have a built environment that
supports abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.
A main emphasis is to create procurement
policies allowing for geographical preference of local foods in schools, to invest in new and existing
producers who produce food for local food systems,

to promote development of storage/processing capabilities for local food, and to develop and maintain
infrastructure for walking and bicycling to and from
schools in communities.
Current efforts include piloting Farm to
School and Safe Routes to School programs in
each county.
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Goeken Park Overlook
Echo Valley State Park

and Glovers Creek
Fishing & Wildlife Area
9672 & 9680 Echo Valley Rd.
2 miles east of West Union;

Nearly 300 acres combined, enjoy trails
trout fishing and primitive camping.
Duttons Cave Park

25218 Ironwood Road
2 1/2 miles NE of West Union;

46 acres, 2 electrical hook-up camp
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shelter, trail, plus the cave!
Twin Bridges Park
3 mi. north of Maynard
Fishing, shelter house,

playground, primitive camping.
Gilbertson Conservation
Education Area
1810 Agate Road, Elgin
345 acres along the Turkey River,

modern campground, showers,
28 electrical hook-up sites.
Gouldsburg Park
18649 Sunset Road
5 miles N of Hawkeye or 3 miles N of

Hwy. 18 & Rose Road intersection,
29 electrical hook-ups, shelter,
primitive camp sites & trails.
Downing Park
23008 78th Street
2 miles N of Hwy. 3 on W Ave.; Picnic area,

40 acres timber, shelter & playground.
The Fayette County Conservation Board invites

you to stay at one of our many area campgrounds
and explore the scenic trails, parks and recreational
opportunities Fayette County has to offer!
Goeken Park
Wildwood Nature Center
5 mi. N of West Union;

1 electrical hook-up, many
primitive camp sites, 2 shelters.
4 mi. N of Fayette, W on 190th St.,

Live animal/raptor exhibit, extensive
mounted native animals.
28191 Lincoln Rd./Hwy. 150
18673 Lane Road
Thelman Wildlife Area
Valley Canoe Access
Pubic hunting area, native grass,

wetland, timber & crop ground.
Located between Clermont and

Elgin, just off Canoe Road.
Just off Hwy. 18 on W Ave.
3306 Diamond Road
For more information, call the Main Office at Wildwood Nature Center
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awkeye is a quiet community that offers a relaxing lifestyle, but

which also knows how to have fun.
Hawkeye is proud to have many active volunteer organizations and
churches. Civic organizations include the Hawkeye Businessmens Association and Hawkeye Economic Development Corporation, Hawkeye
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Main Street businesses include a few restaurants, a convenience
store, a plumbing and heating shop, a telephone company, as well as the
local fire department and post office. Other businesses that are off Main
Street include a destination garden center, a hair salon, and an upholstery
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Hawkeye offers an up-to-date public library. The local schoolchildren often visit the library and check out books.
Hawkeye is also home to the Hurd Museum, which takes residents
and visitors back to the days of yesteryear in the community.
Hawkeye has two parks that offer fun for the whole family. The
city park boasts a beautiful gazebo, which was refurbished as an Eagle
Scout project by a local Boy Scout. This park also has updated playground equipment to entertain many young people.
Hauth Park features a paved walking trail, a well-maintained ball
diamond, a basketball court, ice rink in the winter months, a seasonal
farmers market, new playground equipment, shelters with picnic tables and electricity, and restrooms.
Hawkeye Fun Days, Hawkeyes annual festival, is held the third
weekend of June. On Friday of this festival, you can enjoy a variety
show in Hauth Park, play games, choose your meal from a variety of
food vendors, and watch or participate in the volleyball or softball
tournaments. As evening falls, you can watch a beautiful fireworks
show, sponsored by the Hawkeye Businessmens Association.
On Saturday during Fun Days, a waterball tournament is sponsored by the Hawkeye Fire Department, and the popular annual parade
through downtown Hawkeye showcases the vast array of businesses
and service organizations in and around the community of Hawkeye.
You can also come to Hawkeye on Thanksgiving night. After the
turkey is put away and everyone has had a nap, enjoy a live band and
dancing at the Community Hall, an annual event sponsored by the
Hawkeye Fire Department.
On New Years Eve, the Hawkeye Community Club hosts a dance
at the Community Hall.
Other amenities offered by the community of Hawkeye are the
close proximity to Mercy Medical Center in Oelwein, Community
Memorial Hospital in Sumner, and Palmer Lutheran Health Center in
West Union. Hawkeye is also located close to Upper Iowa University in
Fayette. And a few miles north of Hawkeye is Gouldsburg Park, which
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River Bluffs Scenic Byway

If you come to the River Bluffs Scenic Byway for the view, you wont be disappointed.
This byway plays hide-and-seek with three
rivers, crossing them at times, providing distant views of river valleys.
However, stops along this 109-mile route
that runs through Fayette and Clayton counties will prove that it is more than just a pretty
road. The Turkey, Volga, and Mississippi rivers converge here, making it a paradise for
outdoor enthusiasts. The region is dotted with
parks, caves, nature centers, fishing hot spots,
campgrounds, trails, and water access points.
Youll pass through 13 towns on your
journey through what is sometimes called
Iowas Little Switzerland. Experience the
Gilbertson Nature Center in Elgin and cross
the street to get lost in the Maize Maze. The
Volga River Recreation Area is known for its
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excellent fishing and camping opportunities.

Your journey on the byway wont be
complete without stopping at one of the many
historic sites along the way. Plan a visit to Motor Mill Historic Site or Montauk, home of Iowas 12th governor, William Larrabee. Stop by
Froelichs 1890s village to see where the first
successful gasoline tractor was built.
Travel the River Bluffs Scenic Byway and
discover a road of majestic features, outdoor
exploration, and small-town charm.
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1. Heritage Farm Park

2. Montauk Historic Mansion
3. Skip-A-Way Resort
4. Dotzys Restaurant & Saloon
5. Gilbertson Nature Center
6. The Irish Shanti
7. One Rs St. Olaf Tap
8. Froelich Tractor Museum
9. Spook Cave
10. Driftless Area Wetland Ctr.
11. Eagles Landing Winery
12. Lady Luck Casino
13. Pikes Peak State Park
14. Lockmasters Museum
15. Promiseland Winery
16. Cassville Ferry
17. Motor Mill
18. Historic Main Street
19. White Water Park
20. Osborne Nature Center
21. Bixby State Preserve
22. Cafe Rose Cantina/Winery
23. Backbone State Park
24. Volga City Campground
25. Fayette Co. Tourism Ctr.
26. Volga River Rec. Area
27. Fayette Co. Historical Ctr.
28. Echo Valley State Park
1. Heritage Farm Park

2. Montauk Historic Mansion
3. Skip-A-Way Resort
4. Dotzys Restaurant & Saloon
5. Gilbertson Nature Center
6. The Irish Shanti
7. One Rs St. Olaf Tap
8. Froelich Tractor Museum
9. Spook Cave
10. Driftless Area Wetland Ctr.
11. Eagles Landing Winery
12. Lady Luck Casino
13. Pikes Peak State Park
14. Lockmasters Museum
15. Promiseland Winery
16. Cassville Ferry
17. Motor Mill
18. Historic Main Street
19. White Water Park
20. Osborne Nature Center
21. Bixby State Preserve
22. Cafe Rose Cantina/Winery
23. Backbone State Park
24. Volga City Campground
25. Fayette Co. Tourism Ctr.
26. Volga River Rec. Area
27. Fayette Co. Historical Ctr.
28. Echo Valley State Park
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History of the
Lima Church
Rev. S.D. Helms organized the

first Lima Congregational Church in
1857 with his wife and Mr. and Mrs.
Ebenezer Hyde and their daughter,
Esther. As the community grew, the
church membership grew to about 20
members. They met in a small cabin.
Later, the church was disband-
Visit the
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H
istoric
ed. A United Brethren Church was

formed, but that also fell by the wayside.
In 1882, the Lima Church Builders Association was formed with 67
members. The original building was
30 ft. by 40 ft., finished in September
1882, and stood on land deeded to the
church by Winslow Stearns.

It had originally been planned
for the courthouse when it was
thought Lima would be named the
county seat. When the votes were
counted, Lima fell short by 35 votes.
The church was heated by wood
stoves until 1910. Rev. Tom Jones
held revival meetings, boosting the
membership. In 1914, a 20 ft. by 24 ft.
addition was added to the east side.
Four stained-glass windows were installed with the names of four early
members, Hensley, Helms, Henry
and Stearns. The belfry and bell were
also installed in 1914, donated by
church members.
Pastors during that period included John Dawson, Rev. Herrington and T.O. Kent. In the early
1940s, Rev. G.W. Ukena, pastor of
Bethel Presbyterian Church in West
Union, conducted Sunday evening
services at Lima, continuing until
1949.
Since then there have been occasional Easter sunrise services and
outdoor summer services. Memorial
Day services, with Wadena American
Legion Post 631 providing military
color guard, are held every May.
At some time, maybe the 1940s,
the ladies began a tradition serving
a creamed chicken and homemade
baking powder biscuits dinner. All
the ladies butchered and cooked the

homegrown chickens, taking the
meat off the bones and making the
gravy. The biscuits were made in
homes close to the church, with a
runner stationed at each place.
Sometime in the 1970s, the dinners were changed to fall to correspond to the pretty fall leaves in the
Volga River Valley, and the menu
changed to sandwiches, homemade
pies and ice cream. Lima Leaf Day is
still held the first Sunday in October,
serving over 600, with the proceeds
used to pay for mowing of the Lima
Cemetery.
The Lima Ladies Aid has raffled
a quilt, some made by them, and an
afghan each year, sold cookbooks,
postcards, poem books and note
cards to pay for the upkeep of the
Lima Church.
Until 1986 this was done with
no water at the church. Area farmers
filled 10-gallon milk cans with water
and hauled them to the church, first
with tractor and wagon, then pickups. By the 1980s the need to replace
the outdoor toilets with indoor bathrooms became imminent if the tradition was to be continued. In 1986, a
10 ft. by 20 ft. addition was built on to
the northeast corner of the church. A
well was drilled and water was piped
into the church.
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& Cemetery
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{ Maynard }
aynard is located in a tranquil

setting of a beautiful wooded
area through which flows the gentle,
winding Little Volga River. The stream
provides many recreational pleasures
for young and old. Maynard is located
22 miles south of the county seat, West
Union; eight miles north of Oelwein on
Highway 150; and eight miles southwest
of Fayette, home of Upper Iowa University.
Maynard is the only town in Harlan
Township and boasts a population of just
over 500.
The city was originally called Long
Grove for the long stretch of virgin timber along this branch of the Volga River.
Another town in Iowa already had that
name, so Judge Green renamed it Maynard after Henry Maynard, who donated
the land for the site of the first depot
(which was a boxcar set off its wheels).
Today, Maynard is home to West
Central Community School District (one
of only three charter schools in Iowa),
two active churches, a team of first responders, a volunteer fire department,
and over 25 businesses.
One of Maynards claims to fame
is that a log cabin in the northwest part
of the community was a favorite station
for the illegal Underground Railroad. It
is said that many runaway slaves were
smuggled in and out by means of a load
of hay or a secretive sleighing party.
Fayette Countys
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Maynard Days celebration

For a glimpse into the history of
Maynard, visit the Old Town Hall and
Jail or peruse the old newspapers at
the library.
The Little Volga River winds
through the wooded Maynard City
Park. The park features picnic shelters,
playground areas, two ball diamonds,
a canoe dock, basketball/tennis court,
biking and walking trails, and campsites with electricity and water. Reservations can be made by calling (563)
637-2269.
The annual Maynard Days celebration is the last full weekend in June
every year. The Maynard Community
Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, ATVs,

parts, clothing and accessories
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Club hosts a Variety Show, Miss Maynard is crowned, and fireworks are
displayed. On Saturday morning, the
fire department and first responders
have a pancake breakfast. After a parade through the downtown, residents
enjoy lunch and games in the park. On
Sunday there is a community church
service at the park, and afterwards Luther League serves dinner.
In addition to Maynard Days,
Maynard holds citywide garage sales
in the spring and fall. It also celebrates
Christmas with a visit from Santa and
cookie decorating for kids with the
help of the local 4-H clubs.
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Character Counts & Necessities
In Character Education (N.I.C.E)
Programs that encourage students to

develop strong, positive characteristics
at school, in the community, and in their
study habits.
West Central Community School District

305 Pember St., Maynard 563-637-2283
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.w-central.k12.ia.us
BLUE DEVIL
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for boys and girls
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SERVING FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS SINCE 1895
MAYNARD
Come Camping & Recreation

in Maynard City Park
Celebrate Three large shelters available for
picnicking or special events.
Maynard Complete playground Two softball fields
Sand volleyball court Twin basketball courts
Fishing and canoeing in the Little Volga River
Days!
The last weekend
in June:
Parade
Games
Reunions
Fun for young
and old!
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Around Town...
Maynard Public Library Old Town Hall & Jail

Civil War Memorial in Long Grove Cemetery
Maynard Community Hall: available for
weddings, anniversaries & parties
Two churches More than 25 local businesses
Lots of room to grow in our
family friendly town!
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{ Oelwein }
elwein strives to attract visitors, jobs and

industry by collectively promoting the
community and its resources. Oelwein is the place
we call home, and we are proud of our people, places and progress. We have real successes, real opportunities and real dreams for our future.
Oelwein offers residents and visitors endless
opportunities for outdoor recreation with public
parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, canoeing, swimming, biking and hiking trails, tennis courts, golf
courses and baseball/softball diamonds. An aquatic
center and a soccer field offer entertainment for all
ages. In the winter, cross-county skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing and ice hockey are enjoyed.
Indoor recreation includes a performing arts
center with a great lineup of entertainment, first-run movie theater with two
screens, a bowling alley, two museums,
and a wide variety of dining and shopping
opportunities. A nearby Amish community located just south of town adds to the
rich culture of the area.
Oelwein History
Oelwein was founded in 1872, laid
out in a cornfield purchased from the
Gustav Oelwein family in preparation of
the coming of the railroad. A log cabin
built by the first settler still stands in a
downtown park. Immigrants came to
Oelwein from Italy, Germany, England
and Ireland. The rich heritage and culture
of our early ancestors is still evident in
and around our community.
Oelwein is a small melting pot, rich
in diversity and culture. The dawn of
the railroad brought an influx of people
from various cultures and countries who
followed the railroad to our community.
Oelwein was nicknamed Hub City because of the rail lines coming into town
and the repair shops located there. Even
though most of the railroad business was
moved in the 1980s, the railroad made
Oelwein and the surrounding area what
it is today.
Oelwein is a regional center of education, commerce, finance and medicine
and is the largest community in Fayette
County. Located on Highways 3 and 150,
it is easy to access from all directions. It is
Enjoy the never-ending beauty of
Fayette County!
201 S. Frederick
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2524
800-403-8333
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{ Oelwein }
a unique destination for visitors,

and there is much to see and do!
To celebrate its rich heritage
as a railroad hub, agricultural
center and American city, Oelwein holds many annual events
within the community. Annual
events include an Oelwein Celebration in June, Party in the
Park summer series from June
to September, Heritage Days
and Italian Heritage Days in
August, Fall Fling in September,
and Olde Tyme Christmas in
December. Many other events
are held throughout the year, including golf tournaments, softball tournaments, street dances,
an Easter Basket Hunt, DaddyDaughter Dance, trivia events
and more.
Oelwein is proud of its
wide variety of retail businesses,
unique shops, restaurants, industries, excellent hospital facility,
and municipal airport. The community has an excellent school
system, including the Regional
Academy for Math and Science
(RAMS) Center and a Northeast
Iowa Community College satellite center. In addition, Oelwein
is fortunate to have published a
daily newspaper since the 1800s
and had a radio station for 50
years. Many opportunities exist
Dam at Lake Oelwein

for our residents and visitors, as well
as for someone wanting to locate a
business or industry in Oelwein.
Whatever you are looking
for, Oelwein has something for
you! Shop our historic downtown,
specialty shops and businesses
throughout the community. Enjoy

our attractions, events and wide selection of ethnic dining and atmosphere. While in town, visit one of
our parks. Visit for the day or stay
as long as you desire. We hope you
experience all that Oelwein has to
offer!
Oelwein Chamber and Area
Development
The Oelwein Chamber was
established in 1934. In 2002, the
Chamber and Oelwein Economic
Development Foundation joined
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{ Oelwein }
How much will you need

to retire? Lets talk.
Curt J Solsma, AAMS
Financial Advisor
.
7 1st Ave NE
Oelwein, IA 50662
319-283-1607
forces to create Oelwein Chamber & Area Development, working as one unified organization.
The Oelwein Chamber &
Area Development is a public
and private partnership working to advance a strong local
economy and maintain a high
quality of life. This partnership
of individuals, organizations,
businesses and the City targets
its efforts on the retention and
development of business and
industry and city infrastructure.
The Oelwein Chamber & Area
Development, with cooperation
from the City of Oelwein, is the
leading force in the growth and
development of business in the
community and an advocate for

its members. We believe that together we can accomplish what
cannot be done alone.
Our Organizational Values:

Working with existing
businesses and industry

Attracting new businesses
and industry

Continuation of downtown revitalization

Improving infrastructure

Preserving history

Attracting visitors

Enriching the life of our
community

Accomplishing the greatest good for the greatest number
Van Denover
Jewelry
Member SIPC
Working with our members, for our members!
Oelwein Chamber &

Area Development
25 West Charles Street, Oelwein
319-283-1105
www.oelwein.com
Oelwein is the place we love to call our

home, proud of our people, places and
progress. We have real successes, real
opportunity and real dreams for our future!
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1 East Charles, Oelwein (319) 283-3023 info@vandenover.com
Weve been serving the local community, as well as all of Fayette County, for over 60 years!
We are Fayette Countys
ONLY MENS STORE!

Conveniently located right in downtown Oelwein!
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Drop-off for
Varsity Cleaners
and Elliots Tailoring!
9 N. Frederick, Downtown Oelwein
(319) 283-4728
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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WC
Ask about day passes & punch cards!

Memberships include use of the Gym, Indoor
Track, Cardio Room, Universal Weight Room,
Free Weight Room, Personal Training, Racquetball
Court, Unlimited Fitness Classes, Mighty Milers
Afterschool Program, and much more!
Williams Wellness Center

317 8th Ave. SE Suite A, Oelwein, IA 50665
(319) 283-2312 Fax: (319) 283-2314
www.cityofoelwein.org/main/williams-wellness-center.html
Williams Center provides entertainment for all

The Williams Center for the Arts is located in Oelwein,
Iowa. This theater venue was opened in the
fall of 2002
and was named after Churchill and Marvel Williams, long-time benefactors of
the city of Oelwein.
The facility seats 784 persons. It
is handicapped-accessible and features
state-of-the-art lighting, as well as a new
state-of-the-art hearing assistance program. The new hearing assistance program,
installed in the fall of 2014, is a digital setup allowing
patrons wearing hearing aids to hear the programs more
clearly.
The Williams Center for the Arts provides services to
the entire Oelwein community, including the Oelwein
Community School District. Over the course of a
calendar year, over 75,000 persons from throughout Fayette County and beyond are numbered in
our audience.
The Center is available for rental to the
general public for a reasonable fee. For those
interested in renting the facility, contact
the Center manager, Doug McFarlane,
at (319) 283-6616 to start the rental process.
The Center sponsors 10 events
in an Artists Series. Artists being presented for 2015-16 include(d) Johnny
Jimmy Fortune (Hot Summers Night), Tribute to Neil Diamond, and
Tartan Terrors (Scottish music and dance).
Tickets for any of the events may be purchased online at www.william-
scenterforthearts.com or by calling the Oelwein Chamber and Area Development

Office, (319) 283-1105. They also may be purchased at the Oelwein Williams
Wellness Center Reception Desk, (319) 283-2342.
For further information, call the Williams Center for the Arts at (319) 2836616 and please leave a phone message.
TAKEOrderINyourATickets
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today!
Artists of regional and national fame are featured all

year-round. In addition, local school and community
performers get their chance to shine on our stage.
Order tickets in advance at

www.williamscenterforthearts.com
or visit our ticket booth.
315 8th Avenue SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
Phone 319-283-2312, Fax 319-283-2314
For more information, contact Doug McFarlane, manager,
at 319-283-6616 or dmac36@mchsi.com
Auditorium
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{ Randalia }
Chippy, Rusty,
Repurposed
& Refunked
Turkey
Bottom Haven
7 South Frederick
Oelwein, IA
Former train bridge - Randalia
andalia is the smallest

incorporated city in
Fayette County.
The city was founded in
1873 by Andrew F. Randall, a
surveying engineer for the railroad. The town grew around
the railroad depot building and
was eventually incorporated in
1896.
Currently, 68 residents live
in this quiet, peaceful community located near the center of
the county.
Randalias landscape includes a lovely park and small
stream that borders the community on the east, eventually
joining the Volga River to the
south.
The community is surrounded by farmland and

serves as the meeting place for
Center Township business.
The Community Hall is
also home to the history of Randalia, and many visitors enjoy
viewing the class photos from
the old Randalia School displayed in the hall.
United Methodist Church
in Randalia is strongly supported by community members and
the surrounding rural area. The
church hosts several community dinners and provides fellowship opportunities for the community and visitors throughout
the year.
Bank 24/7 with

online banking
www.bankoelwein.com
Find us at
7 South!
Ben & Kelly Driscoll

319-283-3313
Turkey Bottom Haven
Proud to support Fayette County!

Tim Reed CPCU, Agent
Providing Insurance &
Financial Services
(319) 283-3877
www.timreed.biz
Fox Produce
Located on Hwy. 93 (Between Fayette & Sumner)
17800 150th Street, Randalia
(563) 428-4638
Your Community, Your Bank

Full Service - Locally Owned & Operated
Checking - Savings - Ag Loans - Personal and Home Loans
Community Bank
of Oelwein
319-283-4000
150 First Street SE Oelwein, IA 50662
www.bankoelwein.com
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Roses - Annuals - Herbs

Perennials - Hanging Baskets
Vegetables & Bedding Plants
Window Boxes
Pouches & Planters
Worship
Matins, 10 a.m.
WEST UNION
in Fayette County
Redeemer Lutheran Church

Corner of Hwy. 18 & 150,
Sundays - S.S., 8:30 a.m.;
Worship, 9:30 a.m.
ARLINGTON
Zion Lutheran Church

Church Office, 422-3295
Sunday - Worship, 8 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship, 9
a.m.; S.S., 9:20 a.m.
Arlington United Methodist

Church
590 Main Street, Arlington
Sundays - Worship, 10:30
a.m.
Church of Christ
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
St. John Lutheran
Arlington
a.m.
CLERMONT
St. Peters Catholic
Sunday - Mass, 8:30 a.m.
East Clermont Lutheran
Sundays - Sunday School, 9
am.; Worship, 10 a.m.
West Clermont Lutheran
Sun. - Worship, 9:30 a.m.;
Coffee & Fellowship, 10:30 a.m.;
S.S., 10:30 a.m.
Episcopal
Church of the Saviour
a.m.
2nd & 4th Sundays Communion
ELDORADO
St. Peter Lutheran
Communion on the 2nd
& last Sundays
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
St. Peter Lutheran Church - Eldorado

after school; Choir, 7 p.m.
Sunday - Sunday School;
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Illyria Community Church
Sunday - Worship, 10:45 a.m.
FAIRBANK
Fairbank First Baptist
Sun. - Worship - 9 a.m.; S.S.,
10 a.m.
Immaculate Conception
Sun. - Mass, 8:30 a.m.
St. Johns Lutheran
Missouri Synod
208 N. 4th St.
Sun. - S.S., 9 a.m.; Worship,
10 a.m.
United Methodist
107 2nd St.
Sun. - Worship, 9:15 a.m.
Lord of the Harvest Lutheran
Sun. - Worship, 9 a.m.; S.S.,
10:15 a.m.
FAYETTE
ELGIN
First Baptist
Sundays - Discipleship
Hour, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10:15
a.m.
Wednesdays - Awana, TREK
and Journey, 6:30 p.m.
Apostolic Church
Sundays- 10:30 a.m. & 12:45
p.m.
Wednesdays- 8 p.m. Jan.-Mar.
Every other Wed.- 8 p.m.
Apr-Dec.
Elgin & Highland Lutheran
Communion on 1st & 3rd
Sundays
Sundays - Highland service,
9 a.m.; S.S., 9:30 a.m.; Elgin
service, 10:30 a.m.
St. Pauls
United Methodist Church
Wed. - Confirmation,
Fayette Community Church

207 W. State Street
Church Office, 425-3551
Sundays - S.S. (small groups
for all ages), 9 a.m.; Worship,
10:20 a.m. (nursery provided
during Sunday services);
Identify (grades 6-12) 5-7
p.m.
Wednesdays - Kidz Zone
(K-5th grades), 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist
Sunday - Worship, 10:45
a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints
Fayette Branch
509 W. Water St., Fayette
Sunday - 9 a.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Sundays - Divine Service
or Matins, 8 a.m.; Bible Class, 9

a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi
Sun. - Mass, 10:30 a.m.
Tues. & Thurs. - Mass, 8 a.m.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Sun. - Worship, 8 a.m.; S.S.,
9 a.m.
HAWKEYE
Hawkeye
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Service times: Saturday
- Bible Study groups, all ages,
9:30 a.m.; Worship and singing,
10:55 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran
116 W. Wilbur St.
Sunday - S.S., 8:45 a.m.;
Worship, 10 a.m.
Hawkeye and Alpha UMC
Alternating Sundays monthly
- Alpha, 9 a.m.
MAYNARD
First Presbyterian
Sun., - Worship, 10 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran
Sun. - Worship, 9 a.m. June
through Labor Day and 10 a.m.
Sept. through May; S.S., 9 a.m.
(2nd S. in Sept. through last
Sun. in May)
OELWEIN
Lighthouse Assembly of God
2210 S. Frederick
Wed. - Bible Study, 7 p.m.
Sun. - S.S. 9 a.m.; Worship,
10:15 a.m.
Harvest Baptist Church
15 East Charles
Sun. - S.S., 9:30 a.m.; service,
5 p.m.
Thurs. - Service, 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart
628 South Frederick
Masses: Daily at 7:30 a.m.

Sat. - Mass, 4:30 p.m.
Sun. - Mass, 10:30 a.m.
Zion Lutheran
402 E. Charles
Sat. - Worship, 5:30 p.m.
Sun. - Worship, 9 a.m.
Wed. - Worship, 6:30 p.m.
Evangelical Free Church
225 20th St., S.E.
Prayer meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Christian Ed. - 9:15 a.m.
Worship - 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church

31 1st Ave. NE
Sun., - S.S., 9 a.m.; Worship,
10:15 a.m.
RANDALIA
Randalia & Union
United Methodist churches
Sundays
Randalia - Worship, 9 a.m.
Union - Sunday School, 9
a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m.
ST. LUCAS
New Beginnings
Ministries
412 2nd Ave., NW
Sun. - S.S., 10 a.m.; Service,
11 a.m.
Wed. - Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
St. Lukes Catholic Church

Every other Sunday 10:30 a.m.
worship
Grace United Methodist

9 First St., NE
Sun. - Adult church school, 9
a.m.; Children & youth S.S., 9:15
a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Stanley Union Church

Sundays - Worship, 9:30 a.m.;
Sunday School, 10:40 a.m.
Peace Lutheran
Missouri Synod
1308 E. Charles
Church of Christ, Eastside
531 8th Ave., NE
Sun. - S.S., 9 a.m.; Worship,
10 a.m.
Christ United Presbyterian
100 East Charles
Bahai Faith
520 3 1/2 St. SW
For meeting dates call
283-4050
West Side Church of Christ
723 1st St. SW
Sun. - Bible classes, 9:15
a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m.
The Coliseum
101 1st St. SW
Sun. - Serv., 10:15 a.m.
STANLEY
WADENA
Wadena Community Church
Sunday - Bible Study, 10
a.m.; Worship, 11 a.m
WAUCOMA
St. Peter (Richfield)
Rural Sumner
St. John (Stapleton)
Rural Waucoma
St. Peter - Sundays - S.S.,
9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
St. John - Sundays - Worship,
9 a.m.; S.S., 10:15 a.m.
St. Marys Catholic Chuch
Winter -Saturday 4 p.m.
worship
Summer - Sunday 8:30 a.m.
worship
WESTGATE
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Westgate
Sundays - Bible Class and
S.S., 9 a.m.; Divine Service or
Holy Name Church

Monday - Mass, 9 a.m.
Tuesday - Mass, 9 a.m.
Wednesday - Mass, 9 a.m.
Friday - Mass, 9 a.m.
Saturday - Mass 5 p.m.
Sunday - Mass, 10 a.m.
First Baptist
Church (563) 422-5663
Sundays - Worship, 9 a.m.;
S.S., 10 a.m.
First Wednesday of the
month - Ladies Mission Society,
1:30 p.m.
Bethel Presbyterian
Sundays - Worship, 10
a.m.; Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.
Valleyview Wesleyan Church
Sundays - Sunday School
for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Worship,
10:30 a.m.; Evening Service/
Study, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays - KENPO Martial
Arts in Church Community
Center - kids, 5:45-6:45 p.m.;
adults, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesdays - Narcotics
Anonymous meets in basement,
7 p.m.
Thursdays - Celebrate
Recovery, 7:30 p.m.
United Methodist
Sundays - S.S., 9 a.m.;
Worship, 10:15 am.
Bethany Lutheran
Rural West Union
Wednesdays - Bible Study &
Prayer, 7 p.m.
Sundays - S.S. for all
ages, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30
a.m.; FLIGHT youth group, 6 p.m.
Oratory of
Our Lady of Walsingham
(Anglican/Episcopal Rite)
409 West Elm Street
Saturday Mass, 9:15 a.m.
Holy Day Masses: Call for
information (563) 422-3758
Faith Bible Fellowship
Evangelical Free Church
(Meeting at NFV HS
cafeteria)
Sunday, Bible class, 9 a.m.;
worship, 10 a.m.
* Worship times subject to change.
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Resident Fishing
License Fees *
License Type
Cost
Annual 16 years old and older................$19.00

3-Year .....................................................$53.00
7-Day ......................................................$13.50
1-Day ........................................................$9.50
Annual Third Line Fishing permit ............$12.00
Trout Fee.................................................$12.50
Lifetime (65 years old and older) ............$52.50
Boundary Water Sport Trotline ...............$22.50
Fishing Tournament Permit ....................$25.00
Fishing, Hunting, Habitat Fee Combo ....$47.00
Special Paddlesh License ....................$22.00
Nonresident
Fishing License Fees *
License Type
Volga Lake - Fayette
Turkey River
Resident Fishing
License Fees *
RecReaTional coRRidoR
License Type
Cost
Annual 16 years old and older................$19.00

3-Year .....................................................$53.00
of beauty and natural resources found uniquely in
urkey River Recreational 7-Day
Corridor
......................................................$13.50
Northeast Iowa.
(TRRC), an Iowa Great Place,1-Day
is working
........................................................$9.50
Northeast
Iowa
Resource Conservation &
to connect Clermont, Elgin and Elkader
through
Annual
Third Line Fishing
permit
............$12.00
Trout
Fee.................................................$12.50
Development (RC&D) is working with the TRRC
the development and enhancement of the
existing
Lifetime (65 years old and older) ............$52.50 to develop,
natural reBoundary Water Sport Trotline ...............$22.50 market, and
source base
Fishing Tournament Permit ....................$25.00 enhance the
by the creFishing, Hunting, Habitat Fee Combo ....$47.00 natural
reation of land
Special Paddlesh License ....................$22.00 sources and
and
water
recreational
trails
to
opportunities
serve as the
t h rou g hout
catalyst for
the corridor.
economic
Visitors and
growth and
License Type
Cost r e s i d e n t s
developAnnual 16 years old and older.................. $41.00 alike
are
ment.
7-Day ........................................................ $32.00 looking to be
These
3-Day ........................................................ $17.50
immersed in
three com1-Day ........................................................ $10.50
munities
Annual Third Line Fishing Permit.............. $12.00 music, culwithin ClayTrout Fee................................................... $15.00 ture, the enton and FayBoundary Water Sport Trotline ................. $42.50 v i r o n m e nt ,
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counFishing Tournament Permit ...................... $25.00 r e c r e a t i o n ,
ties are tied
Special Paddlesh License ...................... $42.00 history, and
food. All of
together
these experihistorically,
(2015 fees)
(Fees subject to change)
ences can be
c u l t u r a l l y,
geographically, and naturally by one common provided through expanded recreational opportunities and development.
thread: the Turkey River.
Vicki Rowland, Fayette County Supervisor
The corridor has worked together as a region
to conceptualize and envision its economic growth and TRRC Board chairman, stated, The TRRC
potential based on recreation and the abundance is deeply committed to promoting the beautiful,
Nonresident
Fishing License Fees *
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Cost
Annual 16 years old and older.................. $41.00

7-Day ........................................................ $32.00
3-Day ........................................................ $17.50
1-Day ........................................................ $10.50
Annual Third Line Fishing Permit.............. $12.00
Trout Fee................................................... $15.00
Boundary Water Sport Trotline ................. $42.50
Fishing Tournament Permit ...................... $25.00
Special Paddlesh License ...................... $42.00
(2015 fees)
Resident Hunting
License Fees *
License Type
Cost
Hunting 16 years old and older ..............$19.00

Habitat Fee (Ages 16-64)........................$13.00
Hunting & Habitat Fee Combo ...............$30.00
Hunting 3 year with Habitat Fee .............$86.00
Migratory Game Bird Fee .......................$10.00
Furharvester Age 16 & Older ..................$22.50
Furharvester Under 16 .............................$7.50
Hunting, Fishing, Habitat Fee Combo ....$47.00
Hunting Preserve ......................................$7.00
Lifetime Hunting (Age 65 & older)...........$52.50
Lifetime Furharvester (Age 65 & older) ...$52.50
DEER & TURKEY LICENSES
Paid Deer Licenses
General Deer .......................................$28.50
Anterless-only, First License ...............$28.50
Anterless-only Second & All others .....$13.00
Landowner-Tenant - Farm Unit Only
General Deer .........................................$2.00
Antlerless-only .......................................$2.00
Reduced Fee Antlerless-only ..............$13.00
Paid Wild Turkey .....................................$24.50
Landowner-Tenant Wild Turkey ................$1.00
Nonresident
Hunting License Fees *
License Type
Cost
Hunting 18 years & older ........................ $112.00

Habitat Fee ............................................... $13.00
Hunting & Habitat Fee Combo
18 & older ............................................ $123.00
Hunting Under 18 ..................................... $32.00
(2014 fees)
Multi-use land trail - Elgin

Conservation and Economic Development officials and Elgin, Clermont,
and Elkader community representatives, meets the first Tuesday of the
month in various locations throughout the corridor.
For more information about special TRRC events, meeting schedules
or to make a donation of time or re-
sources, visit www.turkeyrivercorridor.com or contact TRRC:

Northeast Iowa RC&D
101 E. Greene St.,
PO Box 916
Postville, IA 52162
563-864-7112 or e-mail
Mallory@northeastiowarcd.org.
Now Open in our new building!

recreational Turkey River Valley. Favored by Native Americans centuries
ago, it continues to be an ideal region
to live, work, and play.
Accomplishments such as the
creation of the Turkey River Water
Trail, construction of a multi-use
land trail between Clermont and
Elgin, completion of the Elkader
Whitewater Course, development
of intercommunity trails and signage, construction of the Motor Mill
Bridge, and the unveiling of an experiential and educational life-size metal eagles nest are just the beginning.
If we keep steadfast in our mission, TRRC will continue with unprecedented momentum to truly live
up to its given name, a Great Place,
said Rod Marlatt, Fayette County
Conservation director.
The TRRC board, made up of
representatives from Fayette County
and Clayton County Supervisors,
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION

Heating
Geothermal
Cooling
Plumbing
Appliances Fireplaces
Refrigeration
Loomis
PLUMBING & HEATING
211 S. Vine St., West Union 563-422-5869
www.loomisplumbing.com
Kaleidoscope Kids provides care and learning

for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
Our mission is
to provide an
inviting, stimulating
environment where
play, cognitive growth,
and social skills are
encouraged.
404 N. Pine St.,

West Union
563-422-5379
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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{ St. Lucas }
St. Lucas Fun Days Mud Bog
St. Lucas developed around St. Luke

Catholic Church, which was established
in 1855. Incorporated in 1900, the population was 140 in 2013, according to the U.S.
Census Bureau. The towns only church, St.
Luke Catholic, is located on E. Main Street.
Nation Building, One Community at
a Time: The Story of St. Lucas is the title
of a major exhibit of photos and artifacts
unveiled at the St. Lucas Historical Societys
German-American Museum.
Among the exhibits at the museum are
handcrafted wooden cases offering a view
of how the town has evolved since the first
settlers arrived in 1855. Theres a wedding
suit and dress worn by Nick and Catherine
Kuehner at their wedding on Nov. 2, 1903;
old baseball uniforms displayed behind St. Lucas Fun Days bean bag tournament
glass; and numerous framed photographs
of former priests of St. Luke Church.
St. Luke Catholic Church
There is also a directory of all St. Lucas
native sons and daughters who served in
the U.S. military, including the names, photos and military histories of 273 servicemen
and -women.
St. Lucas is served by the Turkey Valley
School District.
Other points of interest are the wellknown White House Supper Club and the
Community Center (former Coast to Coast
store).
St. Lucas hosts an annual town celebration, Fun Days, on the last weekend in
June, and visitors are always welcome!
Steak
Lobster
Chicken
Seafood
Broiled Food
St. Lucas 563-778-2291
Experience the
Stoney Brook Difference!
Evening Specials
Carry-outs
Evening Meals - 5-9 p.m.
Private Party Room
Cocktail Lounge
Noon Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Open Tuesday
thru Saturday
Gift Certificates Available
Locally Raised Beef
now available at Unionland Market!

108 S. Walnut Street, West Union
Call if interested
in 1/4, 1/2 or
whole beef.
Dan & Melissa Fagle
563-380-1752
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563-422-5690
705 S. Pine St., West Union
www.stoneybrookassistedliving.net
Outdoor enthusiasts discover that Fayette County

Fayette County has many things to offer outdoor enthusiasts. From its
meandering trout streams and rivers to its scenic hills and
bluffs, there is much to see and do. It wouldnt be unusual
to hear someone say the area rocks! If you were talking to
Greg Yoder, he would mean it literally.
I came here from the Kalona area about four years ago.
The beauty of the area really appealed to me, and I enjoy
spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, golfing, and now
looking for agates, said the Wadena resident, who is relatively
new to the hobby.
For Yoder, the desire to search for the semi-precious gemstones that can
be found throughout much of Iowa began approximately three years ago as
he was helping a friend pick up rocks in a field just outside of Wadena. He
found a quartz stone with a white crystallized area in the middle that also
contains a vein of red/brown coloring. Several bands of reddish-brown coloring striate the border of the crystallized area.
When I reached down to pick it up and noticed what it looked like, I
almost didnt want to touch it because it looked so different from a typical
rock. It looks like some sort of holy or religious stone, said Yoder when
describing the experience of finding that first unique-looking agate.
Most of what Yoder collects can
be referred to as Lake Superior agates, so
named because the volcanic activity that
formed them caused lava to well up in
the area of what is now Lake Superior.
Years of erosion or glaciers scoured the
landscape and wore the volcanic rock
away, leaving behind what we call agates. It takes approximately 1.2 billion
years for an agate to form.
Since finding that first
stone, Yoder has collected
more than 200 different
agates, many of which
he finds while kayaking
on the Volga, Turkey,
Upper Iowa, and Yellow rivers in northeast Iowa. As he
makes his way
downstream, he
scans the sandbars and beaches for the telltale reddish coloring that typifies
where agates might be found.
Once I see some red coloring, then I begin looking at specific rocks for
indentations on the surface. The indentations indicate the volcanic activity that
was possibly part of the rocks formation, explained Yoder.
The young rock hound also looks for the crystallized quartz that most people associate with rocks of this type. His methods have paid off in the form of
a large agate found in the Volga River while he was kayaking in late June 2014
while looking for rocks.
I had stopped on a sand- and rock-covered beach where the river had shifted from one side to the other. The change in the river left a lot of aggregate rock
exposed, and thats usually a good environment for finding stuff. I was just about
to go back to my kayak and move on when I spotted it, recounted Yoder.
What he spotted was a very large black agate weighing approximately 2.8
pounds. Yoder said that such agates could be valuable to those who buy and sell
rocks of this sort. He has been told that black agates of this size are quite rare.
However, money isnt the motivation behind this rock collectors passion.
I do it for the excitement of never knowing what you might find next when
you are out exploring the outdoors. Whatever I find, I usually keep or give to my
nieces or other relatives, said Yoder with a smile.
The Kalona native also has a rounded stone that he identifies as an Indian
game ball. He found the ball the same day he found his first unique agate while
picking up rocks that day in his friends field.
Yoder plans to hang on to most of what he finds, having no plans to sell
anything in his collection at this point.
I think I am a little like my grandparents in that way. They kept a lot of the
antiques and other valuable possessions they had all their life, so I guess I am
doing the same, reflected the agate hunter.
Yoder has learned quite a bit about rocks and agates from local residents
who also collect them. He is obviously a fast learner, as he has now pretty much
staked out his own territory and has had a good deal of success finding agates
in the area. Dont ask him where his favorite place to go looking is, though.
That is a closely guarded secret.
There are a few rock hunters in the area, and we kind of know where
each others territory is and usually respect those
boundaries. I do have my favorite spots, though,
closed the outdoor enthusiast with just a hint of
mystery in his voice.
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12 hr 95THST
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115TH ST
River
2
Robert's Creek Access
57
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Park
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miles
312-512
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134-3 hrs
12.4 miles 4 - 6 hrs
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212-334 hrs
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species, including bald eagles and the
look ahead and avoid downed trees
less common red-shouldered hawks.
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Gilbertson Park
Narrows
Access #71
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Canoe Access
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Access #32
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Auburn
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Access #62
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Union
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8.2 miles
212-4
hrs
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2.5 miles
1 hr
Access
4.5 miles
112-214 hrs
Wildwood
Takeout
DAM
Nature Center
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1.9 miles
12 - 1 hrs
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3.1 miles
1 - 112 hrs
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1.1 miles
12 hr
Narrows
10.8 miles 312-512 hrs
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14 hr
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2 14-312 hrs
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Randalia
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12 hr
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5.6 miles
134-3 hrs
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12.4 miles 4 - 6 hrs
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212-334 hrs
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212-334 hrs
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112-212 hrs
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Canoe Takeout END
Turkey River Water Trail
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Turkey River Canoe Access
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80
Access #68
Tessmer Canoe Access
RD
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Access #79
Huntzinger Bridge
Access
Douglass
275TH ST
Access #98
Access #90
Gouldsburg
Auburn Canoe
Access Park
Access
MA J OR
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B40
282ND ST
$
+
$
+
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OAK
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Safety
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Huntzinger Bridge Access
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#98
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ring
Hatchery(#47)
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#86)
Clermont(Access #64B) to Elgin/Gilbertson Park(Access #59A or 59B)
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Campers and log cabin for rent
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This five-mile section of the

Turkey River Water Trail meanders
through one of the most popular
segments of the river. Users will encounter some whitewater, unequaled
Access #20
Garber Access
Clermont to
Elgin/Gilbertson Park
K ET TL
ST
Mississippi
River
310TH ST
C7X
RD
Osborne
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Osborne
Outdoor Ed.
Cnt. Park
$
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312TH ST
25
$
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scenery, and one of the best fisher-C r

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Brick City, is the home of
several $
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historical sites, including the Mon- Cre
tauk mansion, home of Iowas 12th
$
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governor, William Larrabee.
Those looking to camp can enjoy
the Skip-A-Way Campground and
Resort. This private entity sports an
RV park, restaurant and lounge, as
well as tube and canoe rental. Clermonts business district provides restaurants, a convenience store, as well
as antique, gift, and art shops.
Floating downstream from Clermont (#64B), you will come to Valley Canoe Access (#62). This launch
is in the center of an expansive val-
$
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Motor Mill Access
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Millville Access
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the Clermont dam.
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the dam, there will be a bluff on your
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on river-right at Clermonts River
Park (#64A), where you will find nice
restroom facilities, a picnic shelter,
play area, and a universally accessible
viewing deck.
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C1X
C2W
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$
+
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280TH
ST
ar
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Motor
$
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$
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Access #32
Motor Mill Access
P in
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$
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Small-town living
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at its best!
ven a small community like Wadena,

population 262, can offer a wide range of
amenities to the person seeking small-town living
at its best.
Located in Illyria Township on the banks of
the Volga River, Wadena is about 50 miles west of
the lowa-Wisconsin border. It is in the heart of
some of the most beautiful land in Iowa, featuring
picturesque farms, winding creeks and rolling hills.
Although Wadena is best remembered in Iowa
for the Woodstock-like rock festival held on a nearby farm Aug. 1-3, 1970, today
its more likely its locals would
describe the town as peaceful,
where everyone knows his or
her neighbor.
Wadena City Park
The Wadena Park has
water and restrooms available. It offers volleyball courts,
playground equipment and
two park shelters, which are
available on a first-come, firstserved, basis.
Lighted cross
The lighted cross was
a bicentennial project of a group of Wadena citizens. This notable landmark is located on the high
bluff overlooking Wadena and is illuminated every
night.
Grannis Creek
Grannis Creek is the largest and most popular
trout stream in Fayette County. It is located east

of Fayette, north of Kornhill Road, in a beautiful
wooded valley. The DNR Fisheries Dept. stocks the
trout streams from April through September. There
is also a handicapped-accessible fishing area at the
Grannis Creek site. If you follow the creek further
east, youre rewarded with a beautiful waterfall. In

the spring the hillsides and creek banks are covered
with clouds of wildflowers, including anemones
and Dutchmans breeches. In the autumn, the oak,
maple, poplar and ash trees put on a glorious show
of brilliant yellows, oranges and reds.
Deer Ridge Campground
Deer Ridge Campground, located just south of
Wadena, features beautiful scenery looking down
over the valley and playground equipment for
young campers.
Wadena has a locker, bar and restaurant, convenience store/gas station, library and a bank to
serve its residents and visitors.
For more information, go to the citys official
website at: www.wadenaiowa.com.
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1993. The area provides electric hookups, a dump station,

as well as hot showers and restroom facilities for campers.
Visitors enjoy picnicking in the nearby shelter at Waucoma
Park and fishing above the dam on the river.
In 2014, a group of concerned citizens of the Waucoma
area came together to form the Waucoma Community
Development Group. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization built a new Event Center in Waucoma. The beautiful
8600-square-foot building has a large Great Room with a
full bar, smaller Brannon Room and kitchen to rent out for
weddings, receptions, family gatherings, parties and meetings of all sizes. The Waucoma Event Center is also being
used for many nonprofit fundraising events for area groups
and organizations.
Other points of interest are the Waucoma Historical
Society and Historical Building in the former Federated
Church and the baseball diamond. Waucoma is served by
the Turkey Valley School District.
The village is far from the reaches of urban sprawl, being about 53 miles from Waterloo to the south, and 90 miles
to Rochester, Minn., to the north.
Waucoma Historical Society - One-Room Schoolhouse
aucoma, located in Eden Township of Fayette County, is a

community of about 260 people and scenically located on the Little Turkey River. The
community name derives from an Indian
term for clear water. J.P. Webster laid out
the town in 1855 on both sides of the little
Turkey River. It was a good site for a mill.
The mill pond remains and a park attracts
visitors.
When the railroad came in 1880, the
town grew fast but lost steam when the rails
were taken up in 1972. The citys public library is located at 103 First Ave. SW. There
is one church, St. Mary Catholic.
Waucoma has a popular park, camping, and fishing spot on the Turkey River.
Little Turkey Campground was built in
Waucoma Church
Visit the Historic
Chapel available for rent

Built in the late 1890s
Seats 125
$150 Rental Fee
For more information, please contact:
Waucoma
Historical Society
563-776-4331 or
563-776-6041
www.waucomahistoricalsociety.com
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Pioneer Cemeteries
of Fayette County
Boale Pioneer Cemetery
Cemetery
Boale
Brooks
Butler-Barnhouse
Center Grove
Corbin
Dover Public
Eden
George
Groat
Hoyer
Lippincott
McAlvey
Mount Pleasant
Nutting
Old Pioneer
Otsego
Peters
Pitt
Prairie View
Sawyer
South Windsor
St. Peters
Fayette County Pioneer Cemeteries

Township
Address
Windsor
24983 M Ave., West Union
Fairfield
11384 G Ave., Wadena
Union
23901 H Ave., West Union
Center
Ilyria
14821 Acorn Rd., Wadena
Dover
30303 Lincoln Rd., West Union
Auburn
18950 275th St., St. Lucas
Dover
9759 Great River Rd., West Union
Fairfield
7499 E Ave., Arlington
Union
West Union
Union
Illyria
Union
23970 I Ave., West Union
Dover
7054 Eagle Rd., Clermont
Illyria
342 South Mill St., Wadena
Jefferson
1230 Neon Rd., Oelwein
Pleasant Valley
21090 F Ave., Elgin
Bethel
Westfield
18434 Lane Rd., Fayette
Auburn
25500 Quarry Rd., Hawkeye
Windsor
20003 Neon Rd., West Union
Clermont
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Fayette County Historical

Center at 563-422-5797.
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319-283-4222
135 7th St. SE
Oelwein
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Mount Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery
Fayette County is home to over 20

Pioneer Cemeteries. The historic sites are
inspected and maintained seasonally by
Fayette County Pioneer Cemetery Commission board and advisory members.
Hoyer, Lippincott, McAlvey, and St.
Peters cemeteries are marked solely by
signs.
For additional information on the
cemeteries, call the Fayette County Historical Center in West Union at (563) 4225797.
{ Westgate }
Cannons
Greenhouse
345 Eastline St. on the
NE corner of town on C33
Westgate
563-578-8669
Westgate Tap
Its Worth the Drive!
(563) 578-8601
Daily food & drink specials
Owners: Todd & Emily Briddle

Tue.-Fri., 7 a.m.-close; Sat., 2 p.m.-close
L to R: Mark Dinan, Inspector/Adjuster;

Stacie Brockway, Office Assistant; Joan Vagts, Vice President;
Richard Hartkemeyer, Vice President.
Home coverage
Farm coverage
Dwelling coverage
Tenant coverage
Liability insurance
Westgate Library
he town of Westgate
was incorporated in
1886, soon after the Chicago
Great Western railroad was
built through a portion of the
farm of Sylvester Westgate. The
elevator and associated buildings provided a market for farm
products.
The Westgate Public Library is on Main Street. There
are two churches: St. Peter
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
and Murphy United Method-
ist (rural corner of V68 and

100 St.). There are three cemeteries: Greenwood (with Civil
War statue) rural V-68, Calvary
(rural 95th St.) and St. Peter Lutheran (U Ave.).
An annual celebration is
Westgate Days. There is a city
park with a ball diamond.
Other points of interest are
the Westgate Opera House and
Senior Citizen Housing. Westgate is served by the West Central school district.
West Union Office

PO Box 432 | 109 Adams
ph. 563.422.9538 |
toll-free: 866.464.4642
fax: 563.422.9557
westunion@heritagemutual.net
Its not by Accident that you ended up in beautiful Fayette County!
Westgate Fire Station
But if youre in an accident?
We can help get you back in shape in no time!
PDR (Paintless Dent Repair)

Certied Technicians
All Insurance Accepted
J & W AUTOBODY
Je, Wayne & Bryant

Havenstrite
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Program unites local farmers, food, and families

Created in September 2012, the Iowa Food Hub is an
innovative nonprofit organization that is working to bring
together farmers, families, and locally grown food. More
recently, the organization added a location in downtown
West Union.
The Iowa Food Hub (IFH) is an educational, researchdriven food hub that unites the mission and vision of its
partners by managing the aggregation, distribution, and
marketing of source-identified food products. These products are gathered locally and regionally, which strengthens
their ability to satisfy wholesale, retail, and institutional
demand.
IFH coordinator Nick Mabe explained that the organization offers a food box program, which allows customers to receive a box of locally grown/raised products.
Some of the items include fruit and vegetables, meat, milk,
cheese, and bread. As of 2015, the program offers pickup
locations at Upper Iowa University and Oelwein schools,
as well as 13 more locations scattered throughout eastern
Iowa.
The local program features many items that are grown
or raised in the state of Iowa.
The Iowa Food Hub not only benefits the public, it
Teagan Schroeder shows off a potato she
dug during her class field trip to learn also supplies goods to schools and other institutions, proabout how potatoes are grown locally at viding more balanced and healthful menus.
The Iowa Food Hub has received both private and
Fairfield Farm in Clermont.
public grants to help develop the organization and make it
available to more people. It has expanded services as well
To learn more about the Iowa
as several pilot projects to further increase access to locally
Food Hub, including how to sign
grown food in rural areas and brand locally raised and
up for services, visit
processed meat.
www.iowafoodhub.com.
The Iowa Food Hub benefits the communities it
serves, as well as the farmers and producers who make

their products available to it.
Nora Pasket sits among the watermelons in the garden at

Fairfield Farm in Clermont. Fairfield Farm produces many
local food products and is a participating Iowa Food Hub
farm.
Hot Food &

Cold Treats
...good anytime!
NNew Ownership!
ready to assist all of you who

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563-422-4020
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Gel Nails
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107 N. Vine St.,
West Union
Deb Rovang - Owner
Hundreds of Beautiful Fashions, Gift Items,

Greetings Cards, Plush Animals and MORE!
Make DVDs with music, as well as complete photo editing,

including photo touch-ups, quick & easy photo enlarging,
digital printing and reproductions at your fingertips!
Print-to-Print Remove Red Eye Zoom & Crop
Restore Color Fun Borders & Text!
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563-422-3721 800-246-3721
We accept Medicare Part D Programs!
Communitys Future
At the heart of our
Bemiss Distributing Co.

101 Industrial Parkway South, West Union
563-422-6095
and Woodard Real Estate Co.

114 S. Vine Street, West Union, IA
www.woodard-insurance.com
563-422-3831
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Come Home
to
West Union
est Union is the kind of town everyone would like to

call home. Entering town from the west is a tree-lined
boulevard that connects to Vine Street, a wide, bricked street that
serves as the main artery for business and fun. The courthouse
square is considered the center of the city. People sit on its expansive green lawn to view parades, antique car displays, and listen
to concerts on Civic Plaza. In winter, citizens and neighbors are
invited to listen to holiday music and greet Santa.
In July 2013, the community celebrated the completion of its
$10 million Green Pilot Streetscape Project. As one of just two in
the state, the downtown project was designed to serve as a model
not only across the nation, but around the world.
The construction of permeable pavement and sidewalks that
also integrated original 100-year-old bricks, rain gardens, energyefficient lighting, and installation of a districtwide geothermal
heating and cooling system was made possible through numerous
grants.
The project was developed after city leaders in 2008 committed to not only replacing aging water, storm and sanitary sewer
infrastructure, but were later convinced to do so with environmentally friendly initiatives.
Since its completion, the project has served as a main focus of
discussion on sustainability practices by both national and global
leaders.
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319 Highway 150 North
Bus: 563-422-3898
bill.bouska.jtll@statefarm.com
We all feel the same

commitment to care for our
families. Helping you meet
your insurance needs is part
of my commitment to you.
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.
CALL ME TODAY.
Northeast Iowas One-Stop Shop for Furniture, Flooring & Appliances!
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At the state level, the City of West Union was honored to receive the Signature Project of the Year Award at the 2014 Main Street Awards Banquet in Des
Moines. In addition, the community was recognized for reaching the $2 million
benchmark in private dollars invested in its redevelopment efforts within the
downtown Main Street District.
Also in 2014, the short film West Union Deeply Connected: Sustainability
in a Small Rural Community won the top honor, the Award of Excellence, in the
Documentary Category at the Iowa Motion Picture Awards (IMPA) in Burlington.
The accolades continued in 2015 when the citys Green Pilot Streetscape
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{ West Union}
West Union Rec Complex - Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography
Project was the winner of 1,000 Friends

of Iowas 2014 Best Development Award
in the Renovated Commercial/Civic category.
This kid-friendly community has a
large library with an ICN Room, as well as
a computer lab with equipment furnished
through The Bill Gates Foundation. The
aquatic center provides summertime fun
for people of all ages.
North Fayette Valley High School
and North Fayette Elementary serve area
families.
The high school was built in 1970
with additions made in recent years. A
performing arts center opened its doors
in the fall of 2007. A new hard-surfaced
track was finished in the spring of 2009.
The 40-acre recreation complex adjacent to the high school provides a place
to picnic, take a stroll through wildflower
gardens and along ponds, listen to a cascading waterfall, expend energy on modern playground equipment, or reel in fish
from the catch-and-release pond. Several
ball diamonds and soccer fields are busy places in the summer.
There are also new picnic shelters, and comfortable benches invite
visitors to enjoy life in the slower lane. In addition to the recreation facility, West Union showcases three additional city parks.
West Union is in the heart of scenic northeast Iowa at the
crossroads of Highways 150 and U.S. 18. A modern airport with
a refurbished, expanded runway provides easy access for local
manufacturing plants as well as recreational flying.
Fishermen frequent the area to fish well-stocked trout
streams at Echo Valley State Park and Glovers Creek, just two
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miles southeast of West Union. Duttons Cave

County Park, two miles northeast of the city,
provides hiking and camping opportunities,
as does Goeken County Park, seven miles
north of West Union on Highway 150, and the
EVENT Trail two miles southeast of town.
In the winter, sportsmen enjoy hunting
game. The area surrounding West Union has
ample numbers of wild game: deer, turkey,
pheasant and squirrel.
West Union has active American Legion
and Auxiliary organizations. They own a
building north of the courthouse square and
host several events throughout the year.
There is an active community Boy Scout
program. This group was first organized locally in 1913. The community has benefited
from various projects led by over 65 Eagle
Scouts throughout the history of the program
West Union Festival of Lights

in West Union.
A faith-based community, West
Union has 10 churches whose congregations welcome worshipers,
not only on Sunday mornings, but
at services during the week. Most
churches sponsor programs for children, youth, women and adults.
Each December the community
hosts its rendition of Handels The
Messiah, performed by area musicians. A local ecumenical madrigal
group also sings at local churches
and events.
West Union is not only a great
place to raise children, but a good
place to come home to retire. The

local state-of-the-art hospital is associated with Gundersen Health
System and has a full complement
of specialist services available for
patients locally. There are three
assisted-living housing facilties in
town.
Come visit West Union, a city
that for over 150 years has been a
great hometown and has so much
to offer to its residents and visitors
alike.
Come home to West Union!
Were all smiles in Fayette County!

Stop in grab a High
Boy and a chocolate
shake or some of our
renowned broasted
chicken...
and relax in your car as
you get old-fashioned
curbside service!
BARREL DRIVE IN
With Old-Fashioned Curb Service
West Union
Ph. 563-422-5197
YOUR HOMETOWN PLACE TO SHOP

- TWO LOCATIONS IN FAYETTE COUNTY! -
West Union
563-422-5343
219 N. Oak St.
www.norbysfarmeet.com
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The Hair Hut

Owner: April McDermott
Open Tues. - Sat. and some evenings
108 S. Vine, West Union 563-422-5016

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Oelwein
319-283-1678
Five 16th St. SE
Check out our large

menu and cold drinks!
122
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Weve got something

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Travis Rovang
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Vine
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West Union, IA
West Union, IA
(563) 422-6089
(563)
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Formerly TAPT
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Formerly TAPT Out
Everything you need under one roof!
Weve got the gear: Hunting Camping Fishing Kayaking
West Union
Hardware
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Intersection of Hwys. 18 & 150 563-422-5646
Pizza Palace
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re than
40 years!
MOSS SERVICE CENTER

QUALITY USED VEHICLES
610 Hwy. 150 South, West Union, IA

563-422-5592 fax: 563-422-3215
View our complete listings online:
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FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND 24-HOUR TOWING
Archers
drawn
to Fayette County
Echo Valley Archers has grown from 10 club members when it was
founded in 2009 to nearly 100 members in 2015. At the same time, the organization has hosted weekend tournaments with over 550 shooters.
The draw, you could say, to the sports growing popularity is Echo Valleys indoor archery range, located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in
West Union.
In what is widely considered as the top facility of its kind in the Midwest,
archers of all skill levels are able to set their sights on 40 three-dimensional
animal targets. The animal targets are arranged in a natural setting, with a
shooting range of up to 40 yards.
Members of Echo Valley Archers and other participants enjoy the local
three-month archery range season, which traditionally follows Iowas most
popular archery hunting seasons.
For additional information, visit www.echovalleyarchers.com or the organizations Facebook page.
N O R T H FAY E T T E VA L L E Y
T I G E R H AW K S
NFV HIGH SCHOOL
600 N. Pine St., West Union

563-422-3851, ext. 2
1:1 Laptop program (MacBooks)

PLTW certied
Multiple college credit opps through
Upper Iowa and NICC
600-seat state-of-the-art
Performing Arts Center, built 2007
State-recognized music and
drama programs
State championship athletics
WEST UNION ELEMENTARY

400 North Pine, West Union
563-422-3851, ext. 4
FAYETTE ELEMENTARY
200 Volga St., Fayette
563-425-3303
Dedicated PLC teams

Research-based anti-bullying
programs
W.I.N. (What I Need) student
intervention programs
www.nfvschools.com
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P.R.I.D.E. assemblies
honoring student
achievements
and positive character
Elective enrichment courses
Laptop and iPad integration
in all grades
North Fayette Community School District - 563-422-3851, ext. 5
TIGERHAWK
NFV Community Schools!
PRIDE!
PLTW (Project Lead the Way) classes

in Robotics, plus Modeling and Design
Introductory Spanish grades 7 and 8
Ag and Industrial Tech exploratories,
including FFA
1:1 Laptop program (MacBooks)
W.I.N. (What I Need) student
intervention programs
NFV MIDDLE SCHOOL

23493 Canoe Rd., Elgin
563-426-5551
PROUD TO BE
VALLEY ELEMENTARY
563-426-5891
Located in the heart of scenic NE Iowa

Highly supportive communities
Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW)
Teacher Leadership and Compensation
(TLC) Program
A technology-rich environment for
teachers and students
www.nfvschools.com
Valley Community School District - 563-426-5501

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Something for everyone at the
he Fayette County Fair celebrated its rich 160-year history in 2013. Once
deemed the fourth-largest fair in the state of Iowa, the local fair has played
the host to a long list of big-name entertainment.
Among the many headliners have been Gene Autry, Johnny Cash, Minnie Pearl
& the Grand Ole Opry, Brenda Lee, Hank Williams Jr., Barbara Mandrell, the Statler
Brothers, Loretta Lynn, Brownsville Station, Oak Ridge Boys, Dr. Hook, Tommy
Roe, Bobby Vee, Sawyer Brown, and McBride & The Ride.
The 2015 featured concert entertainment was Eric Paslay, with special guests
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In addition to the popular carnival midway, visitors are always treated to a funfilled schedule of shows and activities.
People of all ages wont want to miss the opportunity to stroll through the historic livestock and show barns, Floral Hall, 4-H Building, Exhibitors Hall, log cabin,
or one-room schoolhouse.
For additional information on the fair schedule and/or entertainment ticket
prices, visit fayettecofair.com. General gate admission is free to the Fayette
Or visit us online...
www.fayettecofair.com
Dont forget! We host

more than just the Fair!
Numerous Dairy & Beef shows
are held throughout the year. The
Dance Pavilion can be rented out for
wedding, parties or special events.
The Fayette County Speedway is
home to the areas most exciting
dirt track. Our Stephens Building is
set up with a huge and wildly popular Archery Shoot every winter, and
we hold bingo every Sunday in the
Dance Pavilion during in the winter!
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Play, Learn, Shop and Dine!
Visit
Fayette County
Fayette County offers something for everyone with four seasons of

outdoor recreation at any of our beautiful parks and recreation
areas. Find a community event nearly every weekend music,
parades, fireworks and family fun abound. Enjoy year round
activities including performing arts, movies and shopping. Make a
day of it quilters and junking sisters will find studios, retreats,
antiques and repurposed treasures in unique shops and boutiques
throughout the county.
Visit the Tourism Center:

606 W. Water Street, Fayette
800-798-4447
Open Mid-May to Mid-October
History buffs wishing to get a glimpse of the past
wont be disappointed. Visit Montauk, home of
Iowa's 12th governor; the Union Sunday School
which houses the country's largest Kimball pipe
organ; along with many one-room school
houses, magnificent churches, century-old
buildings, fascinating cemeteries, unique barns,
statues, bridges, opera houses and numerous
museums.
Convenient motels, bed and
breakfasts, public and private campgrounds, and
many fine restaurants and stores are ready to
serve our visitors.
Live, Work, Do Business!

Interested in doing
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in
Fayette
County?
Many
opportunities await the
new entrepreneur or
established business. With
our
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strong resource partners
and solid infrastructure ,
let us show you how you
fit here!
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Fayette County
Attractions
Clermont Opera House
400 Mill St., Clermont

(563) 423-7295
Available for rent seven days a week.
Elgin Historical Museum

601 Main, Elgin
Ken and Harriet Blockhus:
(563) 423-7126
The Elgin Historical Society manages
the Elgin Historical Museum located in downtown Elgin.
Call for regular hours; also open by appointment. Visitors welcome!
Episcopal Church of the Saviour

Mill St. (Hwy. 18), Clermont
Sarah Lopez: (563) 427-3776
This Episcopal church is one of three
churches in the U.S. commissioned to be
built by Mrs. Frances Vinton of Providence,
R.I. She gave the gift in 1867 in memory of
her son and daughter, who died in their youth.
The other two churches are in San Gabriel,
Calif., and Providence, R.I. Vinton believed
Clermont to be the geographical center of the
U.S. and chose it in keeping with the Bible
verse Thy praise shall ring from shore to
shore.
Fayette County Historical Center

100 North Walnut St.,
West Union
(563) 422-5797
This former hospital serves as a Fayette
County historical and genealogical treasure.
Hardworking local volunteers are constantly
updating the exhibits and resources.
Exhibits include Agriculture, Health,
Donnan Room, Lima Room, Political Room,
1850s to 1900 Room, 1900s to Present
Room, Military Room, Housekeeping Room,
along with general exhibits.
Genealogical resources include 9000
surname les, family history les, indices of
cemeteries, Census records 1850-1925, and
newspapers from 1856.
Library resources include Fayette
County history books, atlases back to 1868,
six rosters of Civil War veterans, a microlm
reader, plus much more!
Fayette Opera House

Arlene Klatt
(563) 425-4526
Email: aklatt@iowatelecom.net
Heritage Farm Park

Northeast of Clermont on Hwy. 18
Arnold Guyer:
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(563) 419-8534
www.heritagefarmpark.com
Heritage Farm Park is a recreational
and educational facility whose purpose is to
celebrate and preserve the rural agricultural
and cultural heritage of Northeast Iowa. Every effort has been made to keep the buildings and grounds as historically accurate as
possible.
Hub City Heritage Corp.

Railway Museum
26 2nd Ave. SW, Oelwein
Ed Raye: (319) 240-3926
www.CGWO.org
The Hub City Heritage Corp. Railway
Museum was originally the home of Wells
Fargo and Company Express (1912) and in
1918 was acquired by the American Railway
Express Co. in a consolidation movement. In
the 1930s it became the Railway Express.
Much of the interior of this building is as it was
when it was vacated in 1969. Inside is a photo
display of historical and modern locomotives
and rolling stock, track repair equipment, and
railway express memorabilia. The yard tower
offers a wonderful view of the former CGW
switching yards and downtown Oelwein.
Hurd Museum/Hawkeye
Historical Society
Main St., Hawkeye
Evelyn Schultz:
(563) 427-3458
The Hurd Museum is located on Main
Street in Hawkeye and houses displays of
days gone by in the Hawkeye area.
Open by appointment.
Maynard Old Town Hall/Jail

Main St., Maynard
Judy Hoeger: (563) 637-2399
Maynards Historical Museum is housed
in the towns 1893 Town Hall/Jail. It was later
used as a public library.
The Old Town Hall/Jail is open by appointment.
Maize Maze
Across from the Gilbertson Nature Center, on
County Rd. B64, east of Elgin
LaVerne Swenson: (563) 423-5927 or (563)
419-1133
Email: lagracia@acegroup.cc
Website: www.silosandsmokestacks.org/chc/
maize.htm
This fun maze is not only an adventure,
but a great opportunity to learn about corn
and its uses, as well as the story of agricultures past. There are mailboxes along the
3.4-acre maze that include facts about the
land, wildlife, and the history of northeast
Montauk - Clermont
Iowa. The Maze Master will make sure you
dont stay lost permanently!
Montauk
26223 Harding Rd. (Hwy. 18),
Clermont
Wade Schott: (563) 423-7173
Email: Montauk@acegroup.cc
Montauk, home of Iowas 12th governor,
William Larrabee, was built in 1874. All of the
furnishings are original to the house. Enjoy a
guided tour through this beautiful limestone
mansion!
Oelwein Area Historical Museum

900 2nd Ave. SE, Oelwein
Gary Walrath:
(319) 283-1436
www.rootsweb.com/~iaoahs
The museum displays include a quaint
country school room with assorted desks
from various community schools, complete
with lunch boxes, slates, pencil boxes, books,
and a teachers dress worn in 1881; a kitchen
with a coal- or wood-burning cookstove, ice
box, kerosene lamp, at irons and many antique cooking utensils; old clothing; quilts; a
Civil War drum and items from more recent
wars; old typewriters; a 100-year-old childs
casket; a scale model of a Chicago Great
Western boxcar built by a group of employees for a war bond drive in 1943; a wooden,
100-year-old corn planter, and much, much
more.
St. Lucas Historical Societys

German-American Museum and
Heritage Center
St. Lucas
Jeanette Dietzenbach:
(563) 387-0364
The museum in this quaint community proudly displays many unique exhibits to
honor its German heritage, which volunteers
love to share with locals and visitors alike.
The museum is located near the beautiful St. Luke Catholic Church, which on its
hillside perch is visible to travelers for miles
around.
Union Sunday School

Clermont
Wade Schott: (563) 423-7173
Email: Montauk@acegroup.cc
In 1858, transplanted New Englanders built a Presbyterian Church out of local
red brick. In 1873, it became Union Sunday
School, an interdenominational meeting
place. Services were held until 1966. In 1896,
Iowas 12th governor, William Larrabee, installed in the church what is today the largest
Kimball pipe organ of its kind in the U.S.
Concerts featuring accomplished guest
performers and original plays re-enacting local historical events are popular events in this
unique (and air-conditioned) venue throughout the year.
Waucoma Historical Societys

Historical Buildings
Waucoma
Norma Hackman:
Elaine Myers:
(563) 776-6041
(563) 776-4331
Tours of the following historical buildings are available by appointment: Waucoma
Historical Society Federated Church, Waucoma Museum, and country schoolhouse.
Westgate Opera House

Westgate
Deloris Tellin:
(563) 578-8229
Open by appointment.
Wildwood Nature Center

18673 Lane Rd., Fayette
Rod Marlatt: (563) 425-3613
This 7-acre area is located 4 miles north
of Fayette on Hwy. 150 and 1 mile west on
Lane Rd.
Visitors can see a live animal and raptor exhibit, housing Iowa mammals and birds
of prey. The nature center contains a variety
of displays and an extensive collection of
mounted native animals and birds. A staff
naturalist is on hand to welcome visitors and
eld questions.
Public restrooms and drinking water are
available.
Golfing
in Fayette County
Big Rock Golf and Country Club
9684 146th St., Fayette
(563) 425-3687
E-mail: bigrockcountryclub@gmail.com
Website: www.bigrockcountryclub.com
Front 9 2720 yards, par 36 (men); 2446
yards, par 36 (women).
Back 9 3132 yards, par 36 (men); 2754
yards, par 36 (women).
Driving and practice ranges also available at
this nice 18-hole course.
Edgewater Golf Course

1432 Q Ave., Oelwein
(319) 283-3258
Email: sbblack@hotmail.com
This scenic 9-hole course, located on Lake
Oelwein, is a great place to host golf outing lessons
with PGA pro Chris Black. It offers a full-sized
driving range, banquet facilities, daily lunch specials (open to the public), and a wide variety of Pro
Shop equipment.
Hickory Grove Golf Course

1509 Outer Rd., Oelwein
(319) 283-2674
Hickory Grove was honored as the 1978 Iowa
Golf Associations 9-Hole Golf Course of the Year.
Come check it out!
Pleasant Valley Sports Club

Club/Golf Course
(563) 423-7396
Nice nine-hole course with the Turkey River
flowing behind it. Cart rental available. Let our
driving range help you brush up on your shots!
West
Union
Welcomes You!
West Union City Hall
612 Hwy. 150 S., PO Box 151, West Union
563-422-3908
email: cityofwu@alpinecom.net
www.westunion.com
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Camping
in Fayette County
Deer Ridge Campground
13762 D Ave./County Rd. W51, Wadena

563-774-2067
Downing Park
Northwest of Westgate
This 40-acre park offers a quiet picnic area
with virgin burr oak timber, a shelter house, playground, pit toilets, and hiking trails. A bird watchers paradise!
Gilbertson Conservation Education Area - Elgin
Duttons Cave Park
2 miles NE of West Union on Hwy. 18 and mile

north on Ironwood Rd., West Union
Dawn Amundson: 563-426-5740
Fax: 563-426-5741
E-mail: gncfccb@alpinecom.net
Picnicking, hiking, and camping are available in this 46-acre park located northeast of West
Union. It has a heavily timbered, deep ravine, ending in a 50-foot vertical limestone wall directly
above the cave opening.
The explorable portion of the cave has been
reduced over the years due to the siltation of the
cave floor; it is currently closed to public access to
prevent the spread of white-nose bat syndrome.
Electricity is available at two camping sites and
there are several sites without electricity. There is a
shelter house, water and pit toilets. Bird watching
and spring wildflower viewing are popular activities.
Echo Valley State Park, Glovers Creek

Fishing & Wildlife Area, and EVENT
Trail
Echo Valley Rd., SE of West Union

Dawn Amundson (park and Glovers): (563) 4265740 Richard Jensen (trail): 563-380-9518
This 100-acre natural area is located 2 miles
southeast of West Union on Echo Valley Road,
or north off Hwy. 56. It offers a keystone archway,
dam, shelter house, lime kiln, hiking trails, picnicking, primitive camping, and two trout streams.
The limestone bluffs along the streams are ruggedly
beautiful.
The EVENT Nature Trail is approximately two
miles of flat, nicely maintained trail through Echo
Valley Park and beyond. It was previously a railroad

right-of-way that has been converted to a popular
trail. Wildflowers abound in the springtime on the
hillsides and Otter Creek flows serenely along the
trail. As you walk, youll notice wild donkeys and
goats roaming contentedly on parts of the trail, and
various other wildlife are always nearby.
Glovers Creek Fishing and Wildlife Area is
a 187-acre parcel of land adjacent to Echo Valley
State Park. It is accessible through the Glovers
Creek side of the park. The Glovers side only is
open to public hunting.
Gilbertson Conservation
Education Area
22580 A. Ave., - Elgin

Email: gncfccb@alpinecom.net
The Gilbertson Conservation Education Area
is a 345-acre park that offers a handicapped-accessible trail, Turkey River canoe access, a campground, historical buildings, a petting zoo in the
summer, fishing in the river and pond, educational
programs, a nature center and more. Lots of hiking
and equestrian trails.
A modern campground provides a dump station, showers, flush toilets, and 28 electrical sites.
The primitive campground has pit toilets, a shelter
house and playground.
A primitive equestrian campground is also
available.
Goeken Park
6 miles north of West Union on Hwy. 150
Lots of Traditional & New Menu Items!

Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!
- Hot Roast Beef

Fresh
- Chicken
Homemade
- Seafood
Pizza
- Steaks
- Soups & Salads
Gus & Tonys
Town House Caf
563-422-9500 131 S. Vine St., West Union
Mon. & Tue.: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Wed. - Sun.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fax: 563-422-5741
Email: gncfccb@alpinecom.net
This 6-acre park, perched high on a limestone bluff, is located 6 miles north of West Union
on Hwy. 150. It offers a beautiful panoramic view
of many miles of the Turkey River valley, numerous camping areas (one with electrical hookup and
many without), two shelter houses, a playground,
pit toilets, and water.
Gouldsburg Park
5 miles north of Hawkeye or 3 miles north of the

intersection of Hwys. 18 and W14.
This park offers 64 acres along the Turkey
River/Crane Creek, which provides good fishing,
tubing, and canoeing; picnicking places along and
overlooking the river; and a modern campground
with dump stations, showers and flush toilets (also
some primitive campsites and pit toilets); playground; shelter house and hiking trails. Fossil
hunters and rock hunters may find some treasures
here.
Heritage Hill Campground
26411 Harding Rd. (1 mile north of Clermont on

Hwy. 18); just south of Heritage Farm Park.
Arnold Guyer:
(563) 419-8534
This 105-acre campground offers horseback,
biking and hiking trails, showers and restrooms, a
petting zoo, 2-acre fishing pond, 56 electrical sites,
four full RV sites, and unlimited tent sites. There is
also a barn available for rental for weddings, recep-
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tions, reunions, etc.
Klocks Island Park
Hwy. 93 West, Fayette

Christie Dennis/City Hall:
(563) 425-4316
Located along the Volga River in Fayette, this
popular city park offers shelter houses and camping. Great for picnics!
Maynard City Park & Campground
Maynard Community Hall/ City Hall

City Clerk: (563) 637-2269
This attractive city park offers shelter houses, a
ball diamond, and camping.
Oelwein City Park Campground
Oelwein
City Hall: (319) 283-5440
This beautiful city park features boating,
fishing, trails, playground equipment, picnic and
camping areas. Modern campsites (electricity, water and AC) as well as some primitive sites available. Firewood can be purchased.
Skip-A-Way Park &

Campground/Quarry Lodge
3825 Harding Rd. (Hwy. 18), Clermont

Steve/Teri Baker: (563) 423-7338 or (800) 7281167
Fax: (563) 423-5239
Website: www.skipawayresort.com
Camping with or without modern hookups.
Other amenities include pull-thru sites; sites for
double slideouts. Modern, friendly group facilities,

miniature golf, swimming beach, paddle boating,
canoe rental (shuttle service available), tubes for
rent. Fishing in 18-acre Quarry Lake without fishing license (registration must be stamped at the
Lodge). Electric, water, sewer, playground, dumping stations, modern restrooms.
Entertainment abounds at Skip-A-Way Park
and the Quarry Lodge! Weekend movies, walking
trail, basketball, horseshoes, bean bag game, wagon and tractor rides.
An 1800s log cabin can be rented, camping
and fishing supplies purchased at the store, and cable TV hookups, a game room, and laundry facilities are all available. The Quarry Lodge offers a
full-service restaurant and bar (registration area)
with game room, Sunday buffet, and daily specials.
Video games and a pool table are also available at
the Lodge.
Thelman Wildlife Area
From Hwy. 18 west of Hawkeye to County Rd.

V68; follow to north of Alpha
This unique park offers 310 acres of public
hunting and features native grasses, a wetland, and
a timber area. Crop ground is also provided for
wildlife to help them grow and prosper.
Twin Bridges
3 miles north of Maynard on County Rd. W25

Dawn Amundson:
(563) 426-5740
This 17-acre park is located 3 miles north of
Maynard on the Volga River. It has a shelter house,
playground and offers primitive camping with pit

toilets. The stream is shallow with a bedrock bottom, which is great for fishing.
Volga River State Recreation Area
10225 Ivy Rd., Fayette

(563) 425-4161
Jeff Hildebrand, Park Ranger: (563) 920-3944
This 5,700-acre park offers something for everyone! It provides excellent habitat for fish (smallmouth bass, rock bass, channel catfish and white
suckers). Its banks harbor wood ducks and shore
birds. Twenty-two miles of hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and equestrian trails can
be found in this beautiful setting.
Forty-one modern sites are available with
electricity and/or water. In addition, there are
34 primitive equestrian campsites, plus 10 more
primitive sites that are not open to equestrians. Six
water hydrants are available throughout the equestrian campground.
Little Turkey Campground
North side of the Turkey River in Waucoma

Ray and Kathy Hack:
(319) 334-0135
This beautiful campground offers campers
modern restrooms, hot showers, a laundromat,
playground, fishing, electricity, and a dump station.
Twenty-three RV sites with electricity are provided, and 10 feature full hook-ups (water, sewer,
and electricity).
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caring for.
They are our mothers. Our fathers. Ourselves. People who have come to see life for the remarkable
journey it has been and that is still to come. People who better than anyone can help us all nd
meaning and purpose. At the Good Samaritan Society, we believe everyone deserves to feel loved,
valued and at peace while being treated with dignity.
To learn more about Good Samaritan
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Entertainment
in Fayette County
Lilac Lanes Bowling Center
Hwy. 18 W., West Union

(563) 422-3594
Please call for hours and open
bowling times.
Grand Theater
26 South Frederick, Oelwein

(319) 283-5511
www.fridleytheatres.com
Two screens enjoy free popcorn
on Wednesday evenings!
Viper Lanes
100 W. Charles, Oelwein

(319) 283-4357
Enjoy a striking good time at
Viper Lanes! Call for open bowling
times.
Williams Center for the Arts/

Wellness Center
315 8th Ave. SE, Oelwein
Doug McFarlane, director
Arts Center: (319) 283-6616
Wellness Center: (319) 283-2312
Fax: (319) 283-2314

Website: www.williamscenterforthe
arts.com
This 800-seat performing arts
center includes a wellness and recreation facility, the Little Husky Learning Center, a Northeast Iowa Community College satellite center, and
Covenant Hospital Rehabilitation
Center.
Concerts and shows are held at
the Williams Center throughout the
year.
Fayette County Speedway
Fayette County Fairgrounds

(319) 327-2733
Website: www.fayettecountyspeedway.net
Fayette County Speedway is the
home of $5 weekly admission. Racing
every Friday night - May through August.
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A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY!
like Fayette County.
Citizens of 17 Communities in 20 Townships

are proud to call Fayette County HOME!
Visitors and new residents are always welcome!

The Fayette County Supervisors invite you to visit our
beautiful courthouse square, which is a model Green
Pilot Streetscape Project (one of two in the state!),
or visit us online at www.fayettecountyiowa.org.
Saboe Jewelry
IOWAS OLDEST
JEWELRY STORE
Established 1854 Downtown West Union

Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat.: 8 a.m. - noon Ph. 563-422-5364
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Emergency Services
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Allen Physicians & Clinics
124 First Ave. SE
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2651
West Union Dialysis Center

(DaVita West Union Dialysis)
405 Hwy. 150 North
(563) 422-5734
(800) 424-6589
Gundersen Clinic - Fayette

110 King St.
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3381
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Gundersen Clinic West Union

110 Jefferson St.
(563) 422-3817
Oelwein Police Dept.

(319) 283-4311
Mercy Hospital
201 8th Ave. SE
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-6000
Palmer Lutheran Health Center
& Urgent Care
112 Jefferson St.
(563) 422-3811
(563) 422-9755 (Urgent Care)
Fayette Police Dept.

(563) 425-3500
West Union Police Dept.

(563) 422-3535
Fayette County Sheriff s Office
220 N. Industrial Pkwy.
(563) 422-6067
Palmer Lutheran Health Center - Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography
WERE HERE TO HELP!
We are your home for rehab

services in Fayette County!
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Athletic Training
Front: (l-r) Jaimie Thorson, PTA; Dawn Daughton, PT; Steffany Sass, MOT, OTR/L;
Back: (l-r) Jill Aylsworth, PTA; Tricia Whittle, Office Manager; Alyce Hilgerson, tech;
Jennifer Fuentes, PT, Rehab Director; Renae Lembke, PT; Sarah Quadri, SLP;
Carrie Tope, DPT; Emily Terry, COTA/L; Absent from photo: Melanie Martin, ATC/L
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112 Jefferson Street, West Union
(563) 422-9729
Mon.-Fri., 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Proudly serving Fayette County

for over 100 years!
Savings Accounts
Checking Accounts
IAF Money Market
Certificates of Deposit
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Real Estate Loans

Business Loans
Farm Loans
Online Banking and
Bill Pay
Friendly Service
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FAYETTE OFFICE HOURS ATM ACCESS

M-Thur.........9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri .................9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(in entryway)
24 hours/day
7 days/week
Fayette Office Hours
Helping your
Monday - Thursday:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sumner Office Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SUMNER
1150 W. 1st St.
Sumner
(563) 578-3312 or 866-578-3314
200 S. Main
Fayette
(563) 425-3395 or 866-578-0008
Helping your financial dreams come true

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Take a

to beautiful Northeast Iowa!

115 North Vine Street ~ West Union

Cash available anytime you need it at one of our

Bank 1st ~ Drive-Up

Hwy. 18 West ~ West Union

Bank 1st ~ Branch Office

101 East Main Street ~ St. Lucas

Local Ownership ~ Local Decisions

The Newspaper That Serves Its Readers

A Fayette County Newspaper

The Newspaper That Serves Its Readers

History of Lima Church .......................... 32

The Place to Live, Work & Play ................. 4

A Fayette County Newspaper

302 East Bradford, West Union

M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.;

Live, Work & Play

Lots of Yard Art Home Decor

Wadena, Iowa - Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography

Fayette County boasts approximately 720

Live, Work & Play

Other sites visitors will not want to miss

Fayette County Economic Development is part

Fayette County Schools rank

raditionally, Fayette Countys five

North Fayette Valley High School

North Fayette and

strong community support of residents from Hawkeye, Eldorado, and Alpha.

Live, Work & Play

Over 92 percent of Oelwein students graduate and over 87

West Central High School

Starmont High School

nce known as Brush

Recreation Area. Several golf

nity Event Center will open its

lington youth are

Arlington Locker, LLC

Where the hills and prairie meet

Call us first for your next event!

Arlington Community Event Center

Spacious meeting room

For more information, call City Hall at 563-633-2345.

Newest event centers are among

Arlington Community Event Center

tee for a new Arlington Community

A tranquil country getaway

This cozy, fully modern, two-story, 1,080-square-foot cabin sits

12500 Cable Rd., Arlington

Waucoma Event Center

to build a new larger facility that could

oday Clermont is a place of history,

Concerts are held at 2:30 p.m. on the last

Clermont City Park - Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography

Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. from Memorial

Not your Average

Hand-Dipped Ice Cream

Clermont (563) 423-5505

M-F, 5-10; Sat. & Sun., 6-10 with 24-Hour Pumps!

Fun on the farm

Heritage Farm Park, that is!

Riverside No. 2), covered bridges, a

Brick Manor Bed & Breakfast

Heritage Farm Park