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<strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
iowa<br />
2011 Special<br />
Visitors Guide<br />
Stay Awhile; Enjoy A Lot!<br />
www.franklincountytourism.com
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide 1<br />
A Big <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Welcome!<br />
Dear Visitors and Readers,<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tourism is excited you’re thinking about visiting the best county in Iowa! Please take a minute or two<br />
to look through this guide and find all the activities, events and places to go in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>. We’re proud of our<br />
history, singular in our determination to provide you a great place to visit, and welcome you to <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
Whether you are visiting for the day or a week, we encourage you to browse through this visitors guide and plan your<br />
trip. Feel free to call any place that looks interesting to you and ask a lot of questions. During the summer we‘ve got<br />
Tuesdays on the Town, Fourth of July, Alexander Quasquicentennial, <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair, Rediculous Daze, Beeds<br />
Lake Fun Run, Ham Jam and Summer Fest – just to name a few fun events. Our recreational areas can accommodate<br />
boating activities, fishing, swimming and camping. There’s shopping, dining and just sitting in the park. Visit the<br />
Historical Museum and tour some of our famous landmarks.<br />
Plan your stay, maximize your experience – if you need more information visit us online at www.franklincountytourism.<br />
com or call us directly at 641-456-5668. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your travel plans and wish you<br />
God speed on your journey to <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
Donnis Borcherding<br />
President<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tourism<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce members are excited to be a part of bringing this visitors guide to you! You’ll<br />
also find in the center of the guide a listing of our chamber members sorted by category. The mission statement for<br />
the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce is to support economic growth, by improving the quality of life and business<br />
climate in the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> area. Our events, programs and planning activities are geared to achieve our goals as<br />
set forth in this mission statement.<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit agency designed to meet the Hampton area business community<br />
needs. It is a voluntary organization of individuals and business that band together to advance the commercial, financial,<br />
industrial and civic interests of the Hampton area. We welcome you to <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> and encourage you to visit<br />
often! www.hamptoniowa.org<br />
Scott Sackville<br />
President<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Brook S. Boehmler, Executive Director<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tourism<br />
5 First Street SW<br />
Hampton, Iowa 50441<br />
brook@hamptoniowa.org<br />
Phone: 641-456-5668<br />
Cell: 641-456-8531<br />
Fax: 641-456-5660
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<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Assessor ..<br />
12 - 1st Ave NW<br />
PO Box 575<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-5118<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-6005<br />
Dana Naumann<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Attorney<br />
24 – ½ 1st St NW<br />
PO Box 315<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-4658<br />
Daniel F. Weichmann, Jr.<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Auditor<br />
12 – 1st Ave NW<br />
PO Box 26<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-5622<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-6001<br />
Michelle Giddings<br />
State of Iowa Clerk of Court<br />
PO Box 28<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-5626<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-5628<br />
Deb Bausman<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Recorder<br />
12 – 1st Ave NW<br />
PO Box 26<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-5675<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-6009<br />
Toni Wilkinson<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Sheriff<br />
PO Box 57<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-2731<br />
Larry Richtsmeier<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Treasurer<br />
12 – 1st Ave NW<br />
PO Box 26<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-5678<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-6003<br />
Chad Murray<br />
Board of Supervisors ..........456-5624<br />
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide<br />
Government Listings<br />
Community Resource Center ......<br />
......................................456-2128<br />
Conservation & Parks .........456-4375<br />
Emergency Management Agency<br />
...............................641-421-3665<br />
Engineer’s Office ................456-4671<br />
Environmental Health & Sanitation<br />
456-8394<br />
Extension Service ...............456-4811<br />
GIS & Mapping ...................456-6045<br />
Home Care Services ..........456-5830<br />
Information Technology ......456-6044<br />
Planning & Programming....456-2128<br />
Public Health ......................456-5820<br />
Veterans Affairs ..................456-5670<br />
Zoning.................................456-2128<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Supervisors –<br />
Elected Officials<br />
District # 1, Mike Nolte........456-5444<br />
District # 2, Jerry Plagge<br />
............................. 641-579-6060<br />
District # 3, Corey Eberling ..........<br />
..............................641-892-4726<br />
Town of Ackley<br />
Mayor: Jim Daggs<br />
City Council: Bart Schneck, Dan<br />
Scallon, Joyce Geiken, Sue Ibeling &<br />
Glenn Boehmann<br />
City Clerk: Cindy Roskens<br />
City Hall: 208 State, Ackley, IA 50601<br />
Phone ........................ 641-847-3332<br />
email: ackleych@mchsi.com<br />
City Administrator/Economic<br />
Development: Mike Nuss<br />
Phone ........................ 641-847-2214<br />
email: ackley@mchsi.com<br />
Meet Second Wednesday of Month<br />
at 7:00<br />
Town of Alexander<br />
Mayor: Arlen Olson .... 641-692-3526<br />
City Council: Jacob Mc Nutt, Thomas<br />
Shear, Jeannie Arends, Darrel Baxter,<br />
Virgil Larsen<br />
City Clerk: Rozanne Bird<br />
PO Box 1, Alexander, IA 50420<br />
Cell ............................ 515-571-1120<br />
email: elvisbird@mchsi.com<br />
Meet First Tues @ 5:00<br />
Town of Coulter<br />
Mayor: Jim Warwick .. 641-866-6997<br />
City Council: Dan Tilkes, Kerry Etzel,<br />
Terry Turner, Kevin Erickson, George<br />
Eddy<br />
City Clerk: Leona Meyer<br />
PO Box 5, Coulter, IA 50420<br />
Phone ........................ 641-866-6942<br />
email: coutlercityhall@frontiernet.net<br />
Meet Second Wednesday of Month<br />
at 6:30<br />
Town of Dows<br />
Mayor: Rosanne Beyer<br />
Phone ........................ 515-852-4759<br />
email: melrose@iowatelecom.net<br />
City Council: Willis Ray Kracht<br />
Willis Muhlenbruch, Don Lane, Larry<br />
Klatt, Judy Gorder<br />
Mike Schroeder, Public Works<br />
Director<br />
City Clerk: Jeanette Wenzel<br />
PO Box 395, Dows, IA 50071<br />
............................. 515-852-4327<br />
email: jwenzel@wmtel.net<br />
Meet First Monday of the Month at<br />
7:00<br />
Town of Geneva<br />
Mayor: Ray Silver ...... 641-458-8850<br />
City Council: Belinda Helmke Orozco,<br />
Joyce Koch, Andy Graff, Dale Johnson,<br />
Tonya Sanders<br />
City Clerk: Judy Heitland<br />
PO Box 16, Geneva, IA 50633<br />
City Hall ..................... 641-458-8119<br />
email: geneva@iowaconnect.com<br />
Meet Second Wednesday at 6:30<br />
Town of Hansell<br />
Mayor: Jason Harper<br />
Fire chief- Michael Norman Assistant<br />
Fire chief- Jason Harper<br />
City Council: Stacey Uhlenhopp, Josh<br />
Bell, Bret Harlan, Jeff Harlan, Michael<br />
Norman<br />
City Clerk: Deanna Genz<br />
1466 Timber Ave, Hansell, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-4048<br />
email: cityofhansell@hotmail.com<br />
Meet Second Monday of the month<br />
at 7:00<br />
City of Hampton<br />
City Manager<br />
122 - 1st Ave NW<br />
Hampton, IA 50441
Phone ........................ 641-456-4853<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-3216<br />
Ron Dunt<br />
Public Works Director<br />
122 - 1st Ave NW<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-4853<br />
Fax ............................. 641-456-3216<br />
Doug Tarr<br />
Police Department<br />
17 – 2nd St NW<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone ........................ 641-456-2529<br />
Chief, Ray Beltran<br />
City Hall ..............................456-4853<br />
Cemetery ............................456-5740<br />
Fire Department..................456-4213<br />
Municipal Airport .................456-4102<br />
Emergency .........................911<br />
Street Department ..............456-4372<br />
Underground Utility Locating<br />
800-292-8989<br />
Waste Water .......................456-2635<br />
Water Works .......................456-2124<br />
City of Hampton Elected Officials<br />
Mayor Diane Weldin ...........456-4247<br />
Ward 1, Bill Hodge ..............456-3210<br />
Ward 2, Jim Davies ... 641-425-4707<br />
email: jldavies@willowtree.com<br />
Ward 3, Karen Schmidt ......456-2813<br />
Ward 4, Craig Eckhardt ......456-5244<br />
At Large, Dick Luckensmeyer<br />
......................................456-3735<br />
At Large, Steve Harms .......456-3101<br />
Town of Latimer<br />
Mayor: Kent Morton<br />
City Council: Merle Wagner, Jeanne<br />
Plagge, Rod Luhring, Rhonda Noelck,<br />
Dan Torreson<br />
City Clerk: Judy Muhlenbruck<br />
City Hall: PO Box 744 Latimer, IA<br />
50452<br />
Phone ........................ 641-579-6452<br />
Fax ............................. 641-579-6508<br />
Meet Second Wednesday of Month<br />
at 6:00<br />
email: latimer@iowaconnect.com<br />
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide 3<br />
Government Listings<br />
Town of Popejoy<br />
Mayor: Dale Maas<br />
City Council: Dennis Bradley, Ronald<br />
Allen, Jason Nohrenberg, LaVerne<br />
Christensen, Scott Bradley<br />
City Clerk: Jolene Nohrenberg<br />
City Hall: PO Box 15 A, Popejoy, IA<br />
50027<br />
Phone ........................ 515-859-3365<br />
Cell ............................ 641-373-6660<br />
email: ihawk@wmtel.net<br />
Meet the second Tuesday at 6:00<br />
Town of Sheffield<br />
Mayor: Jim Saylor<br />
City Council: Rick Larson, Sean<br />
Cameron, Kenny Berding, Josh<br />
Wood, Norene Schwierjohann, City<br />
Clerk: Debra Hartman,<br />
Asst. City Clerk: Sheri Bogue<br />
City Hall: PO Box 252, Sheffield, IA<br />
50475<br />
Phone ........................ 641-892-4718<br />
Fax ............................. 641-892-4327<br />
email: shefcler@frontiernet.net<br />
Meet First Tues. of Month @ 7:00<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of<br />
Commerce Board of Directors<br />
Scott Sackville, President<br />
.............................641-456-5521<br />
sackville@qwestoffice.net<br />
Kent Mollenbeck, Vice President<br />
.............................641-456-4793<br />
kmollenbeck@fnb-hampton.com<br />
Charlie Willms .............641-456-2559<br />
cwillms@hamptonstate.com<br />
Alan Moritz, Past President<br />
.............................641-456-4566<br />
acmoritz@landolakes.com<br />
Todd Lettow ................641-456-2175<br />
tlettow@hdcsd.org<br />
Jeff Hofer ....................641-456-1900<br />
hamptonhardware@yahoo.com<br />
Becky Strother ............641-456-5587<br />
rstrother@ubtc.net<br />
Angela Rembe ............641-456-5013<br />
rembea@mercyhealth.com<br />
Todd Wragge ..............641-456-3171<br />
tkwragge@mchsi.com<br />
John Rowe..................641-456-4946<br />
john.rowe@edwardjones.com<br />
Nicole Poock...............641-892-4222<br />
npoock@sukup.com<br />
Jennifer Healey...........641-456-4767<br />
franklin.county@ifbf.org<br />
Megan Rosenberg .....641-456-2555<br />
megmickey@hotmail.com<br />
Staff:<br />
Brook Boehmler ..........641-456-5668<br />
brook@hamptoniowa.org<br />
Deanne Winkowitsch .641-456-5668<br />
center1@mchsi.com<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tourism Board<br />
Donnis Borcherding, President<br />
.............................641-456-2559<br />
dborcherding@hamptonstate.com<br />
Brody Bertram, Vice President<br />
.............................319-239-8860<br />
bbertram@qwestoffice.net<br />
Cindy Mollenbeck, Treasurer<br />
.............................641-456-4793<br />
cmollenbeck@fnb-hampton.com<br />
Rick Janssen, Past President<br />
.............................641- 456-2585<br />
hamptonads@gmail.com<br />
.............................641-494-7125<br />
Jim Davies .................641-425-4707<br />
jdavies@csumail.com<br />
Deb Brown .................641-458-1114<br />
deb@debworks.com<br />
Shannon Latham .......515- 371-0450<br />
shannonl@Lathamseeds.com<br />
Jon Baltes ..................641-425-1797<br />
jnbaltes@wbfre.com<br />
Brian Stevens ............641-456-5270<br />
stevensbr@fastermac.net<br />
Sherri Bogue..............641-892-4260<br />
st4isu@frontiernet.net<br />
Ex Officio:<br />
Ron Dunt ...................641-456-4853<br />
rdunt@mchsi.com<br />
Mike Nolte..................641-456-5444<br />
carmen@wbfrec.com<br />
Staff:<br />
Brook Boehmler .........641-456-5668<br />
brook@hamptoniowa.org<br />
Deanne Winkowitsch .641-456-5668<br />
center1@mchsi.com
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Your Personal<br />
24-Hour Teller<br />
➠ No Cash!<br />
No Problem!<br />
211 First Avenue N.W.<br />
Hampton, Iowa<br />
641.456.4793<br />
fnb-hampton.com<br />
Member FDIC<br />
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide<br />
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Our ATM is available 24/7 for<br />
withdrawals and deposits.<br />
Index<br />
Welcome................................................................... 1<br />
Government.Listings............................................... 2-3<br />
Beeds.Lake..........................................................12-14<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong>.<strong>County</strong>.Parks...........................................36-37<br />
Hampton.City.Parks..................................................31<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong>.<strong>County</strong>.Communities................................31-35<br />
Area.City.Parks.&.Festivals....................................31-38<br />
Historical.Sites.....................................................16-30<br />
Hampton.Area.Chamber.of.Commerce<br />
<strong>Business</strong>.<strong>Directory</strong>...............................................21-28<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong>.<strong>County</strong>.Facts................................................44<br />
Dows.Historical.Sites.................................................30<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong>.<strong>County</strong>.Activities......................................31-35<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong>.<strong>County</strong>.Fair...............................................8-10<br />
Korner Bakery<br />
Stop In For<br />
FRESH<br />
Treats<br />
2 blocks north of the stoplights on Main Street<br />
Open: 5:30-5:00 Tuesday thru Friday<br />
5:30-2:00 Saturday
Come back to Hampton: a 2011 Schedule<br />
The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
and <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tourism<br />
Board of Directors have plans to keep you<br />
coming back to Hampton this year.<br />
In June, Tuesdays on the Town will<br />
bring together local talent to provide family<br />
entertainment downtown. The weekly<br />
program will kick off with the grand reopening<br />
of the Hampton Band Shell on<br />
June 7. With entertainment from the<br />
Hampton Municipal Band, displays for<br />
art camp, band camp, and drama camp,<br />
and extra hours for local stores, Tuesdays<br />
merry bees Gifts & Things<br />
117 1st Street NW<br />
641-456-2141<br />
Lunches Served 11 - 2<br />
M-F 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sat 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm<br />
The Wood Cellar<br />
8 1st Street NW<br />
641-456-5510<br />
Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Sat 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
facebook: “The Wood Cellar”<br />
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide 5<br />
Hampton Specialty Shops<br />
Spring Open House<br />
Mar. 8-11<br />
Tuesday on the Town<br />
June 7, 14, 21, 28<br />
in Hampton will be extra special for the<br />
month of June.<br />
Summerfest features musical talent, inflatable<br />
play structures, a dunk tank and<br />
concessions, in Hampton Band Shell Park<br />
Aug. 12-13.<br />
The <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair features<br />
country music new and old, July 13-17.<br />
You can read about it in this guide.<br />
Patrons of the arts should not miss the<br />
talent in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>. The <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Arts Council hosts its summer<br />
play July 8 to 10. Its winter play is set<br />
merry bees • Fireside Gifts • Cornerstone Cottage • Wood Cellar • Orange Possum<br />
Carol’s Flower Box • Got You Covered • Christensen Jewelry • Sandee’s Flower House<br />
Sidewalk Sales<br />
Aug. 13<br />
Fall Open Houses<br />
Sept. 8-11<br />
Fireside Gifts<br />
104 1st Street NW<br />
641-456-3171<br />
M-F 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.<br />
Sat 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
116 2nd Ave. NW<br />
641-456-4580<br />
Mon.-Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 9-12<br />
Holiday Open House<br />
Nov. 3-6<br />
Dec. 4 and 11. The <strong>Franklin</strong> Chorale, another<br />
branch of the arts council, will give<br />
its holiday concert Dec. 4.<br />
Have a blast and get some exercise<br />
Aug. 27 at the Friends of Beeds Lake Restoration<br />
Run. The run includes children’s<br />
fishing, canoe races, marathon swimming<br />
and a Frisbee golf tournament. Learn the<br />
story behind the manmade lake at the<br />
event.<br />
Bargain shoppers should plan to visit in<br />
September and November.<br />
The Highway 3 garage sale will be<br />
continued on page 7<br />
Wine Walk<br />
Nov. 25<br />
We’re On-Line at<br />
HamptonSpecialtyShops.com<br />
Look for us on Facebook at<br />
Hampton Specialty Shops<br />
To schedule a day or<br />
Overnight Tour<br />
Conatct merry bees at:<br />
641-456-2141<br />
HollyDazzle Holidays<br />
Nov. 23-Dec. 4<br />
Cornerstone Cottage<br />
16 1st Street NW<br />
641-456-3339<br />
Toll Free: 877-456-3339<br />
Hrs: M-F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
www.cornerstonecottage.biz<br />
email: sales@cornerstonecottage.biz<br />
facebook: The Cornerstone Cottage<br />
12 1st Street NW<br />
641.456.4777<br />
Mon-Fri 10:00-5:00<br />
Sat 10:00-4:00<br />
www.orangepossumsite.com<br />
facebook: “Orange Possum”
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CHRISTENSEN JEWELRY<br />
Fine Diamonds • Quality Gemstones • Gift Gallery<br />
“Your Direct Diamond Source.”<br />
• Direct Diamond Importers • Knowledgeable Staff<br />
• Custom Design Jewelry • Insurance Replacement<br />
• Corporate Gifts<br />
• Estate and Appraisal Services<br />
• Expert Jewelers on Premises<br />
• Certifi ed Swiss Trained Watchmaker<br />
♦ Christensen Jewelry has the biggest and best selection<br />
of engagement rings, wedding bands and loose diamonds<br />
in North Iowa.<br />
♦ Christensen Jewelry specializes in custom made and<br />
one of a kind engagement rings and wedding bands.<br />
♦ You receive our Guaranteed Lowest Price on all<br />
Christensen diamonds. If you fi nd the identical<br />
item for less within 15 days of purchase,<br />
we refund double the difference.<br />
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Call for after hours appointment.<br />
www.christensenjewelry.com<br />
120 1st St. N.W. 641-456-3473 Hampton<br />
DIAMOND RIDGE<br />
Highway 3 West • Hampton<br />
641-456-2225 • 641-425-5450<br />
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide<br />
We off er...<br />
• A wide variety of cell phones, internet, home<br />
phone servies and accessories to meet the<br />
needs of every customer<br />
• Superior customer service<br />
• Support, even after your purchase<br />
• A complete line of products and services to<br />
meet all your wireless communication needs<br />
641-456-4388<br />
Open: Mon.-Fri. 9-7 and<br />
Sat. 9-5<br />
121 1st St. NE, Hampton<br />
Dedicated exclusively to all your wireless needs!<br />
Solar Studio<br />
We Have 5 New Top of the Line<br />
“Sportarredo” Tanning Beds<br />
Tan safely and gradually at Solar Studio.<br />
We offer multiple intensity levels and<br />
air brush tanning to match your skin needs.<br />
Try our new Red Light Therapy<br />
for skin rejuvenation healing and pain.<br />
• 1000’s of Titles!<br />
• New Classic Movies • Full-Season T.V. Episodes<br />
• Christian Study Books • CD’s<br />
Mon.-Thurs. 10:00-9:00<br />
Fri. & Sat. 10:00-10:00 • Sun. 12:00-9:00<br />
Downtown Hampton • 641-456-3773<br />
Locally<br />
Owned
Come back to Hampton: a 2011 Schedule<br />
continued from page 5<br />
Winter Wine Walk<br />
Sept. 8 to 11. Nov. 3 to 6, retail stores will<br />
host a holiday open house.<br />
HollyDazzle will light up Hampton<br />
over the early holiday season, running until<br />
Dec. 4.<br />
On Black Friday Nov. 25, local retail<br />
stores will stay open later than usual with<br />
the event, Sleep In, Shop Later. Stick<br />
around on Black Friday for the winter<br />
wine walk. Samples of various wines,<br />
some local, will be available for the tasting<br />
as Hampton businesses invite winter<br />
shoppers in for a sip and to browse their<br />
GO<br />
YOU<br />
COVERED!<br />
www.got-you-covered.biz<br />
�Clothing & Gift Store<br />
*<br />
* We print and stitch garments in house to serve you better.<br />
*<br />
2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitor’s Guide 7<br />
wares. The illumination of the courthouse<br />
holiday lights takes place at dusk.<br />
The town will glow again with the<br />
lighted holiday parade Dec. 1. A Secret<br />
Santa and cookie walk event is scheduled<br />
Dec. 3.<br />
2011 at a glance<br />
Acronyms: Hampton Area Chamber<br />
of Commerce (HACC), North Iowa Area<br />
Community College (NIACC), <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Arts Council (FCAC), Friends of<br />
Beeds Lake (FOBL)<br />
Second Quarter<br />
April 8, Lunch seminar on team building,<br />
business seminar committee<br />
May 6-7, Spruce Up Day<br />
*June 7/14/21/28, Tuesday on the<br />
Town: Band Shell grand reopening; stores<br />
open, retail committee; municipal band,<br />
directors Chris Sauke/Brian Stevens; art<br />
camp, adult band camp, drama camp NI-<br />
ACC/FCAC; pre–entertainment<br />
Third Quarter<br />
July 3, Beeds Lake omelet breakfast,<br />
FOBL<br />
*July 8-10, play, FCAC<br />
July 12, <strong>County</strong> fair parade, see fair<br />
story<br />
July 16, Tourism Day at county fair,<br />
112 1st Ave NW<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
641-456-4124<br />
*<br />
tourism board<br />
Aug. 3, HACC Open golf tournament<br />
Aug. 12-13, Summerfest in Hampton<br />
Band Shell Park;<br />
*Aug. 27, Restoration Run, FOBL,<br />
Summer BLAST, Beeds Lake, A Story<br />
to Tell, children’s fishing, bands, canoe<br />
races, marathon swimming, Frisbee golf<br />
tournament<br />
*Sept 8 -11, Fall open house, retail<br />
committee, Highway 3 garage sale<br />
Fourth Quarter<br />
Oct. 8, Pursetacular at specialty shops<br />
*Nov. 3 to 6, Holiday open house<br />
*Nov. 23 to Dec 4, HollyDazzle, HollyDazzle<br />
committee<br />
*Nov 25, Sleep In Shop Later, Retail<br />
Committee<br />
Wine walk/ courthouse lighting<br />
Dec. 1, Lighted parade<br />
Dec. 3, Secret Santa, tentative winter<br />
run, cookie walk<br />
Dec. 4, Chorale concert<br />
*Dec. 4 and 11, play, FCAC<br />
*Tourism Related Events<br />
Events are subject to change. Call the<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce to<br />
confirm times at 641-456-5668.
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2011 <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair Headlines Pop, Bluegrass, Christian Artists<br />
The grandstand lineup for the 2011 <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Fair, July 13-17, features country<br />
music star Kelli Pickler on Saturday night, the<br />
Charlie Daniels Band on Friday, and contemporary<br />
Christian music star Lincoln Brewster<br />
on Thursday.<br />
The Barnes PRCA Rodeo will be held on<br />
Wednesday night and Figure-8 and Cruiser<br />
Car Races will close out the fair on Sunday<br />
night.<br />
Fairgoers can see all five nights of entertainment<br />
with a pay one price (POP) pass that<br />
will be $25 through July 7. Starting July 8,<br />
POP passes will be $35. You must have a POP<br />
pass for the Kelli Pickler and Chalie Daniels<br />
Band shows. Individual tickets for Lincoln<br />
Brewster, the PRCA Rodeo, Figure-8 and<br />
Cruiser Car Races will be available for $15.<br />
POP passes for the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair, in<br />
Hampton, will go on sale May 1.<br />
The annual parade will be held on the eve<br />
of the fair, Tuesday, at 5 p.m., sponsored by<br />
the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce.<br />
The parade lineup is at the high school at 4<br />
p.m. and goes through downtown Hampton.<br />
There is no entry fee or pre-registration for the<br />
parade.<br />
A.J. Lutter, an acclaimed chain saw artist,<br />
will carve sculptures from logs in the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> lumber Arena. They will be sold at<br />
auction on Sunday.<br />
The <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair has a historical<br />
emphasis that has helped make the fair one of<br />
the best free attractions in the state. Grandpa’s<br />
Farm is 40 acres lying just west of the<br />
fairgrounds. During the fair, it offers a look<br />
back at farming practices around the turn of<br />
the century. All phases of farming are demonstrated<br />
with antique machinery powered by<br />
vintage tractors, steam engines and horses.<br />
The farm also features Grandpa’s Tractor<br />
Cruise sponsored by Garst Seeds on Wednesday<br />
and an overload draft horse pull by the<br />
Iowa Draft Horse Pullers on Saturday.<br />
Pleasant Hill is a complete turn of the century<br />
town built on the fairgrounds. The town is<br />
alive with people in dress of the early 1900s,<br />
giving demonstrations and selling crafts and<br />
treats from that period.<br />
The <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical Museum<br />
will also be open daily during the fair.<br />
A complete schedule of events was not<br />
available at the time of printing. When available,<br />
it will appear online at www.franklincountyfair.com.<br />
Aboout the artists<br />
In the fall of 2005, Kelli Pickler auditioned<br />
in Greensboro, North Carolina, for American<br />
Idol. She reached the show’s final six, signed<br />
with BNA Records and recorded her first album<br />
in whirlwind sessions sandwiched between<br />
dates on the Idol tour.<br />
Pickler established herself as both a singer<br />
and a songwriter with her first hit, “Red High<br />
Enjoy Beeds Lake State Park<br />
Three miles NW of Hampton<br />
Schedule of Events<br />
May 7 - Spring Clean-up<br />
June TBD - Carp Fishing Tourney<br />
July 3 - Omelet Breakfast<br />
August 26, 27 & 28 - Summer BLAST - Beeds Lake a Story To Tell<br />
including the Restoration Run and Breakfast<br />
December 3 - Holly Dazzle Winter Run<br />
January/February 2012 Winter BLAST<br />
Facilities and Activities<br />
Picnicking * Shelters * Lodge * Camping<br />
Fishing * Boating * Swimming * Trails<br />
www.friendsofbeedslake.com<br />
Lincoln Brewster,<br />
Thursday, July 14<br />
Heels.” Her debut album, Small Town Girl,<br />
produced two follow-up hits, “I Wonder” and<br />
“Things That Never Cross A Man’s Mind.”<br />
Her second album, Kellie Pickler, for<br />
which she co-wrote half the songs, spawned<br />
the uplifting “Don’t You Know You’re<br />
Beautiful” and “Best Days of Your Life.” The
latter, co-written with Taylor Swift, quickly<br />
became the biggest hit of her career, rising to<br />
the Billboard Top Ten and earning<br />
gold in digital sales.<br />
She has won three 2008 CMT<br />
Music Awards, Breakthrough Video,<br />
Tearjerker Video and Performance of<br />
the Year, all for “I Wonder,” and has<br />
earned many other award nominations.<br />
She has received two ASCAP<br />
awards, citing “Red High Heels”<br />
and “I Wonder” as among the most<br />
performed country songs of the year.<br />
Both her albums debuted number<br />
one country and top ten overall in<br />
Billboard, a feat equaled by only six<br />
other females in country music. She<br />
has hosted “The View,” graced the<br />
cover of USA Weekend, and served<br />
as correspondent in Times Square<br />
for “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve” with Ryan<br />
Seacrest in order to usher in 2009.<br />
Music icon Charlie Daniels, known for his<br />
fiddle playing, has been performing more than<br />
50 years. His style is a mixture of rock, country,<br />
bluegrass, blues, and gospel.<br />
Daniels’ rebel anthems “Long Haired<br />
Country Boy” and “The South’s Gonna Do<br />
It” propelled his 1975 collection, Fire On<br />
the Mountain, to double platinum status. He<br />
won a Grammy Award in 1979 for “The Devil<br />
Went Down to Georgia” and the following<br />
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year, the song became a major crossover success<br />
on rock radio stations, after its inclusion<br />
Charlie Daniels Band, Friday, July 15<br />
on the soundtrack for the hit movie “Urban<br />
Cowboy.” The CDB appeared in the movie.<br />
The song is still receiving regular airplay on<br />
classic rock and country stations.<br />
Daniels and the CDB have earned awards<br />
from the Gospel Music Association, the Country<br />
Music Association and Academy of Country<br />
Music. The CDB’s current CD release on<br />
Blue Hat Records is Land That I Love, a patriotic<br />
compilation including two new cuts, “Iraq<br />
Blues” and “What This World Needs is a Few<br />
More Rednecks.”<br />
As a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry,<br />
Daniels regularly performs on the Opry. He<br />
is a member the Musicians Hall<br />
of Fame, and was honored with<br />
a Star on Music City’s Walk of<br />
Fame.<br />
He was honored by the<br />
Pentagon with the Office of the<br />
Secretary of Defense Medal<br />
for Exceptional Public Service<br />
award for his support of military<br />
personnel and was also awarded<br />
the AmVet Silver Helmet award,<br />
an annual award that recognizes<br />
excellence and achievement in<br />
Americanism, defense, rehabilitation,<br />
congressional service and<br />
other fields, by the AmVets, an<br />
organization formed by World<br />
War II veterans.<br />
It is the first time that the fair has headlined<br />
a contemporary Christian artist at the grandstand.<br />
Lincoln Brewster released a self-titled<br />
debut album in 1999. In 2000, he released<br />
Live to Worship followed by Amazed in 2002,<br />
All to You: Live in 2005 and Let The Praises<br />
Ring: The Best of Lincoln Brewster in 2006.<br />
In early 2007, Brewster attained his first<br />
number one Christian radio hit when the song<br />
“Everlasting God” from Let the Praises Ring.<br />
It hit the top of the chart and stayed there for<br />
four weeks. At the same time, his song “Love
10<br />
The Lord” climbed to number three, giving<br />
him two songs in the top 20 at the same<br />
time. His latest album, Today is the Day, is a<br />
10-track studio album that has been hailed by<br />
critics as his best effort to date.<br />
Brewster was born in Fairbanks, Alaska,<br />
and he eventually relocated to California.<br />
While working as a store clerk he did a few<br />
radio commercials and started making demos,<br />
including an instrumental demo that opened<br />
the door for a meeting in Los Angeles with<br />
Dave Weiderman, artist relations manager for<br />
Guitar Center. Weiderman was so impressed,<br />
that he sent Lincoln to meet with Sony A&R<br />
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label rep Randy Jackson (of “American<br />
Idol” fame).<br />
One afternoon while practicing his<br />
guitar, he received a call from Steve<br />
Perry, the former lead vocalist for Journey.<br />
He later found out that Randy<br />
Jackson had passed his demo tape on<br />
to Perry, who liked what he heard.<br />
At age 19, he gave up his day job<br />
at a local store was catapulted into the<br />
world of a rock star. Within months, he<br />
was co-writing and recording Perry’s<br />
solo project, For The Love Of Strange<br />
Medicine, and leaving to go on a nationwide<br />
tour with one of the biggest<br />
names in rock/pop history.<br />
Although it was the opportunity of a<br />
lifetime for a young man, the tour life<br />
left him unfulfilled and empty. Referring to<br />
the fans who crowded the stage nightly, Lincoln<br />
says, “We were receiving all of the worship…<br />
that’s just not what my life is about.”<br />
When the tour ended, Lincoln decided to<br />
turn down all other offers from mainstream<br />
bands. He now tours and makes guest appearances<br />
at churches, festivals and events across<br />
the country. As one woman put it, “Lincoln’s<br />
music is life-changing. It’s so amazing to see<br />
how his music can bring Christ into a life, one<br />
song, just one time and it changes everything.”<br />
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Welcome Center<br />
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Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
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Beeds Lake - Fun For All Ages<br />
the handicapped-accessible<br />
state park is one of the most<br />
popular attractions in <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>.<br />
Beeds Lake is an ideal<br />
place for a family cookout<br />
with many grassy and shaded<br />
picnic areas to provide opportunities<br />
for relaxation.<br />
A major attraction is<br />
the former beach concession,<br />
which has been renovated into<br />
a lodge. The lodge is available<br />
for rentals at a cost of $80 on<br />
weekends and $40 during the<br />
week plus tax. It has a large<br />
amount of seating, a kitchen,<br />
Whether you are picnicking, camping,<br />
boating or just taking a stroll through hiking<br />
paths, Beeds Lake State Park is ideal<br />
for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.<br />
Covering 320 acres with a 98-acre lake,<br />
and French doors that open lakeside and<br />
to the south.<br />
A rustic shelter, with electrical service<br />
is available and may be reserved for $25,<br />
plus tax.<br />
The shelter<br />
and lodge may be re-<br />
served through the<br />
park reservation system<br />
online.<br />
The sandy<br />
beach is located on the<br />
west side of the causeway.<br />
Although no life-<br />
guard is on duty, the beach area is always<br />
open and is a great place for young and<br />
old to enjoy the water on a hot summer<br />
day.<br />
The lake is a popular destination for anglers<br />
year-round. Walleyes, bass, catfish,<br />
panfish and tiger muskies are available. A<br />
fishing jetty and dock are located on the<br />
south shore of the lake and are accessible<br />
to people who are mobility impaired.<br />
Beeds Lake is a popular boating spot<br />
due to its scenic beauty. Motors of all<br />
horsepower may be used, but must be operated<br />
at no-wake speed. A modern boat<br />
ramp is located on the southern shore of<br />
the lake near the beach area.<br />
The campground at Beeds Lake has<br />
144 sites, 99 with electricity. Modern restrooms<br />
and shower facilities are available,<br />
as well as a sanitary dump station.<br />
Half of the campsites can be reserved<br />
online, and half are available for selfregistration<br />
on a first-come, first-served<br />
basis.<br />
Reserve campsites online at, www.<br />
reserveiaparks.com or by calling 1-877-<br />
427-2757.<br />
Camping permits are $16 per night for<br />
a basic unit in the electric area and $11 per<br />
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night for a basic unit in the non-electric<br />
area, for up to six people, from Memorial<br />
Day through Labor Day.<br />
The office of the park ranger is located<br />
in a clearing between the south picnic<br />
grounds and the campgrounds.<br />
Iowa does not have a fee to use its state<br />
parks, but you should take a few garbage<br />
bags. You are responsible for removing<br />
your own trash from the park.<br />
For information about Beeds Lake, call<br />
641-456-2047.<br />
Beeds Lake State Park provides more<br />
than just recreation, a stroll through serene<br />
nature and view of Iowa’s rural beauty. It<br />
also provides a taste of Iowa’s rich history.<br />
Listed on the National Register of Historic<br />
Places, the park and man-made lake<br />
feature structures built by the Civilian<br />
Conservation Corps during the Depression<br />
years of the 1930s. The CCC cluster<br />
includes the spillway, causeway, bathhouse<br />
and concession stand.<br />
Beeds Lake dates back to 1857 when<br />
Hampton pioneer T.K. Hansberry built a<br />
flour mill near Spring Creek northwest of<br />
town. Hansberry’s mill was constructed<br />
just downstream from the current dam<br />
near the bridge that crosses the creek<br />
on the east side of the park. To generate<br />
enough water pressure to turn the large<br />
water wheel to power the mill’s grinding<br />
machinery, Hansberry dammed up the<br />
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creek to create the west arm of the lake.<br />
In 1864 he sold the 40-acre lake to William<br />
Beed, who put in the long causeway.<br />
In 1904 the flour mill discontinued operation.<br />
At first, support for a park financed by<br />
local businesses was a popular idea, but<br />
the plans never materialized. As a result,<br />
the lake was drained and the land returned<br />
to farming.<br />
BUT THAT wasn’t the end. In the early<br />
1930s, the Iowa State Fish and Game<br />
Commission approved a plan for a state<br />
park at the site — if the community would<br />
provide the land.<br />
The proposed rejuvenation of old<br />
Beeds Lake that was put to a vote stipulated<br />
that <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> would issue<br />
$50,000 in bonds for the purpose of acquiring<br />
the land and erecting a dam. The<br />
proposal was defeated by a small margin<br />
because it was estimated the cost to taxpayers<br />
would amount to $100,000.<br />
Another attempt to develop the area<br />
came in 1934 when an Izaak Walton<br />
League committee began to make plans<br />
for the construction of the lake and development<br />
of the surrounding area. Although<br />
land prices were depressed during this era,<br />
lake owners sold their land for the project.<br />
Lots on the north shore sold for $125<br />
each.<br />
Fourth of July Celebration at Beeds Lake<br />
The money was turned over to the state<br />
requiring the state to hold title to the lake<br />
bed and all land within 300 feet of the<br />
shore. After all lots were sold, a drawing<br />
was held to see who would receive each<br />
lot. The city of Hampton then approved<br />
$8,000 in bonds to finance the renovation<br />
of the lake.<br />
In 1934 the state stepped in to develop<br />
the property into a state park. The dam,<br />
bathhouse and several other projects were<br />
started by the CCC, a program launched<br />
under President <strong>Franklin</strong> Roosevelt’s New<br />
Deal to ease unemployment among young<br />
men in the U.S. during the Great<br />
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Depression.<br />
The CCC camp moved to Hampton<br />
in July 1934 with 195 men in camp. On<br />
Aug. 31 the construction of a permanent<br />
camp was started at the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Fairgrounds. The camp included nine barracks,<br />
a hospital, mess hall, recreation<br />
building, combination bathhouse and latrine,<br />
officers’ quarters and an administration<br />
building.<br />
Construction of the dam began in<br />
March 1935. The men worked two shifts<br />
of eight hours each at either the rock quarry<br />
or the dam. In May the Spring Creek<br />
channel was blocked through the old dam<br />
so that water backed up into the lake bed<br />
west of the spillway.<br />
The spillway was 170 feet long and the<br />
dam rose 40 feet above the rock foundation<br />
which was eight feet below the wa-<br />
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ter level. The dam was 55 feet wide at the<br />
base and 13 feet wide at the top.<br />
Laborers also forged a truck trail and<br />
three miles of foot trails into the public<br />
areas of the park. Fifty-five acres of native<br />
trees were planted including 10,000<br />
donated by a Hampton nursery.<br />
Improvements were made to the 120acre<br />
lake bed, sloping the banks and riprapping<br />
where necessary. Fish shelters<br />
were constructed and the old mill pond<br />
was rebuilt to create a filtering house<br />
and a fish-rearing pond. Two public restrooms<br />
were constructed at the picnic area<br />
and parking space for 300 vehicles was<br />
cleared away. By the fall of 1935 the dam<br />
was complete and the lake was filled. The<br />
cost of the entire project was more than $1<br />
million.<br />
In September 1935 the state conservation<br />
commission stocked the new lake<br />
with 12,500 smallmouth bass and 12,000<br />
crappies. In 1938 the lake was stocked<br />
with more crappies and smallmouth bass,<br />
bluegills and largemouth bass. To allow<br />
the fish to multiply, the lake was closed to<br />
fishing for two years.<br />
In 1940, a 30-acre tract of land east of<br />
the lake was purchased for fish-rearing<br />
ponds. Walleyes and fingerlings raised<br />
there were stocked in many lakes throughout<br />
the state, including Clear Lake.<br />
Camping came to Beeds Lake in 1958.<br />
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A four-acre campground was built on the<br />
southeast side of the park and new boat<br />
ramps were added.<br />
When severe bank erosion occurred in<br />
1960, 1,000 tons of rip-rapping was completed<br />
in February 1961. The rocks were<br />
dumped on the ice along the bank and settled<br />
into place when the ice melted in the<br />
spring. The following Oct. 15, more acres<br />
of the west of the beach were purchased<br />
for picnicking, giving the park access to<br />
the entire shoreline of the lake.<br />
In 1968 land in the southeast part of<br />
the park near the camping area was purchased,<br />
and new showers and electrical<br />
hookups were added. The county road<br />
that passed on what is now park property<br />
was also changed to its current location.<br />
The lake was drained in 1971 to get rid<br />
of rough fish. In 1982 it was again drained<br />
to reinforce the dam when engineers had<br />
determined that the dam could be tipped<br />
over in the event of a 100-year flood. It<br />
was then restocked.<br />
In 1997, the nonprofit Friends of Beeds<br />
Lake group spoke of draining the lake<br />
again but was told it would have to come<br />
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<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> offers plenty of historical<br />
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through the past. Most of the sites are open<br />
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hours. Your best bet is to call ahead to<br />
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smile, and remember.<br />
• <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical Museum,<br />
Hampton: Take a nostalgic step back in time<br />
when you visit the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical<br />
Society Museum complex in Hampton.<br />
Located at the county fairgrounds along<br />
Iowa Highway 3 on the western edge of<br />
Hampton, the museum features outstanding<br />
exhibits of pioneer <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> up to<br />
the not-so-distant past.<br />
Among the new exhibits for 2001 are<br />
those centering on: washing and laundry<br />
display from about 1900; a doctor’s exhibit<br />
with a restored medical chair; authors<br />
of <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>; hair wreaths and hair<br />
jewelry from about 1900; women in the<br />
military; postcard exhibit; and a refrigeration<br />
unit that includes a display from the<br />
old Beeds Mill Pond, where there was an<br />
ice house.<br />
The museum was opened in 1981 and<br />
was quickly filled with historic memorabilia.<br />
An addition was completed in 1994.<br />
The museum includes a large exhibit hall<br />
with several displays, a library full of priceless<br />
archives, a machinery hall that dates<br />
back to the settler days, a special room to<br />
display <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> 4-H/FFA trophies,<br />
pictures, uniforms and other memorabilia<br />
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that has been donated to the museum over<br />
the years, and an impressive collection of<br />
artifacts, ranging from an 80-year-old corn<br />
thresher and Indian arrowhead to a 19th<br />
century wedding dress and an early voting<br />
machine.<br />
The museum spans all eras of the county’s<br />
history. You can take a look at the prehistoric<br />
mastodon bones found in a gravel<br />
pit near Geneva or examine the tools of the<br />
first white settlers or view a Japanese aviator’s<br />
uniform. Several period groupings,<br />
including a small country classroom and an<br />
early farm kitchen, are among the “mustsees”<br />
when visiting the museum. Period<br />
clothing, paintings, books and utensils detail<br />
the pioneer history of <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
Genealogy and history buffs won’t want to<br />
overlook the cataloged photo display featuring<br />
subjects from Civil War days to historical<br />
snapshots of the county’s towns and<br />
community leaders. Catering to researchers,<br />
the museum also contains an extensive<br />
archive selection containing court records,<br />
bound volumes of the county’s newspapers,<br />
club record books, scrapbooks, etc.<br />
Hamptonites featured in the museum include:<br />
• Dr. Milton S. Wirtz, DDS, of Latimer,<br />
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who invented the plastic prosthetic eye during<br />
World War II when glass eyes made<br />
from sand in Germany were embargoed<br />
from entering the U.S.<br />
• The Coonley family, from which<br />
James E. Coonley Sr. successfully prosecuted<br />
the nation’s first drunk driving case<br />
using blood alcohol content evidence in<br />
November 1937. • Jack Bailey III, who<br />
hosted the TV show turned move Queen for<br />
a Day. It was on TV from 1945 to 1964 and<br />
was made into a movie in 1951.<br />
• Bob Artley, nationally published author,<br />
illustrator and nationally syndicated<br />
political (and apolitical) cartoonist, World<br />
War II veteran, Grinnell College alumnus,<br />
and caretaker for his late wife Ginny, who<br />
died of cancer and in memory of whom he<br />
wrote the book, “Ginny: A Love Remem-<br />
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bered.”<br />
• C. Glenn Haney, who owned the oldest<br />
retail business in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Haney<br />
Jewelry. His father started Haney Jewelry<br />
in 1895, and Glenn operated it until 1977.<br />
He also wound the clock tower before it<br />
was mechanized to run on its own.<br />
The Rock Island Depot, also at the museum<br />
complex, dates back to the turn of the<br />
20th Century. It was restored for use as an<br />
exhibit hall specializing in railroading history.<br />
The depot features a working order<br />
board and signals, telegraph, benches and a<br />
brick walkway.<br />
Sitting on the stretch of track next to the<br />
depot is a 40-year-old caboose that was a<br />
gift from a Waterloo businessman. The Illinois<br />
Central Gulf caboose arrived at its<br />
new home four years ago and has been<br />
completely renovated for touring and reminiscing.<br />
The museum, depot and caboose will<br />
be open for tours this summer and during<br />
the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair, July 12-16. Hours<br />
Jan. 15 to Nov. 15 are 2-4 p.m. Mondays,<br />
Tuesday mornings 9 to noon, and afternoons<br />
Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4<br />
p.m. Nov 16 to Jan. 14, hours are 1-4 p.m.<br />
each Saturday and Sunday. Private tours<br />
can also be scheduled by calling 641-456-<br />
5777. There is no charge for tours.<br />
• <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse, Hamp-<br />
The<br />
ton: The most photographed and visible<br />
structure in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> is the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Courthouse, located in downtown<br />
Hampton. Built in 1890 and 1891, it is “a<br />
building of harmonious proportions, pleasing<br />
architectural lines and substantial construction.”<br />
It cost an astounding $60,000 to<br />
construct. It is 72-by-102 feet and reaches<br />
133 feet to the top of the dome, which includes<br />
a clock on each side and a chime.<br />
The building, which is on the National<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical Museum<br />
Register of Historic Places, was restored in<br />
1970. The courthouse is open for business<br />
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.<br />
If you want a tour, call 641-456-5622<br />
to schedule a time.<br />
• Memorial Hall, Hampton: It is the<br />
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only “Soldiers Memorial Hall” in Iowa and<br />
listed on the National Register of Historic<br />
Places. It was built in 1890 after the Iowa<br />
General Assembly authorized counties to<br />
establish a tax to build such monuments<br />
to honor those Civil War veterans from the<br />
county who were deceased. The building’s<br />
unique architecture makes it attractive to<br />
visitors. The soldier standing sentinel over<br />
the building was refurbished in 1992. And<br />
the marble tablets inside the building, bearing<br />
the names of the veterans, are truly oneof-a-kind.<br />
Today, the hall is used for meetings<br />
of the local American Legion Post and<br />
the Daughters of the American Revolution.<br />
Visitors may see Memorial Hall by appointment.<br />
Appointments can be made by<br />
calling 641-456-5670 or 641-456-5620 between<br />
8 and 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays<br />
and Fridays.<br />
• Old Stone House, rural Geneva: The<br />
first permanent structure in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>,<br />
built in 1854, it is still standing today. A<br />
prairie palace in its day, the house consists<br />
of seven rooms, including two bedrooms on<br />
the second floor, a full basement and a pantry<br />
off the kitchen. The structure was built<br />
with limestone from the banks of nearby<br />
Maynes Creek. The house was inhabited<br />
until 1956. In 1979, the property was deeded<br />
to the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical Society,<br />
which converted the home into a pio-<br />
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neer museum, opening in June 1985. The<br />
exterior was repaired in 2009. The interior<br />
is under construction. Plans are to make it a<br />
living museum with quilting classes, spelling<br />
bees and tours for children. For more<br />
REA Power Plant Museum<br />
information, visit oldstonehouse.org. Appointments<br />
for private tours can be made<br />
by calling Deb Brown at 641-580-0103.<br />
• Maysville Schoolhouse, rural Hampton:<br />
The town of Maysville was settled in<br />
1856. It grew to 150 people and featured<br />
a post office, hotel, two blacksmith shops,<br />
two stores, a steam saw mill and a school.<br />
Maysville citizens dreamed of making their<br />
town the county seat, but the railroad went<br />
through Hampton instead. By 1890, the<br />
little town had died.<br />
All that remains today is the two-story<br />
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limestone schoolhouse built in 1867. Situated<br />
on a crest of a hill and visible from<br />
U.S. Highway 65 about 5 miles south of<br />
Hampton on 95th Street, the school has survived<br />
a full century after the town’s death.<br />
It has been used as a community center, a<br />
site for scouting programs and campouts,<br />
and until recently served as the official voting<br />
place for Reeve Township. The school<br />
is not open on a regular basis, but may be<br />
toured by contacting <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical<br />
Museum at 641-456-5777.<br />
• REA Power Plant Museum, rural<br />
Hampton: Located 4 miles south of the<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds in Hampton<br />
and 1 1/2 miles west on gravel roads, the<br />
Corn Belt Power REA plant was the first<br />
farmer-owned power plant in the nation to<br />
receive an REA grant and only the second<br />
in the nation to go “on line” in the 1930s.<br />
The plant was given to the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Historical Society and has been turned into<br />
a rural and electrical museum. It is listed<br />
on the National Register of Historic Places.<br />
For more information or a tour, call Marvin<br />
O. Rodemeyer at 641-456-3477 or <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Historical Museum at 641-456-<br />
5777.<br />
For more information on <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> tourism sites, contact Center 1 in<br />
Hampton at 456-5668 during regular business<br />
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118 18th Ave NE, Hampton ......... 641-456-5460<br />
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1555 Jonquil Ave, Latimer ........... 641-579-6431<br />
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2 First St NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-4707<br />
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1320 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-5636<br />
Health Care Organizations<br />
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1551 Lark Ave, Hampton ............. 641-456-2091<br />
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302 3rd St, Dows......................... 515-852-4520<br />
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20 5th St NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-2532<br />
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1510 Balsam Ave, Alexander ...... 641-692-3381<br />
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907 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-3500<br />
ACKLEY CITY POOL<br />
1221 Park Ave, Ackley ................ 641-847-2411<br />
ACKLEY CIVIC CENTER<br />
640 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2577<br />
ACKLEY COUNTRY CLUB<br />
902 8th Ave, Ackley ..................... 641-847-3475<br />
ACKLEY FIRE & POLICE DEPT.<br />
1325 12th St, Eldora ................... 641-847-2222<br />
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708 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-3375<br />
ACKLEY INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
650 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-3541<br />
ACKLEY MEDICAL CENTER<br />
1000 10th Ave, Ackley ................. 641-847-2625<br />
ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
401 State St, Ackley .................... 641-847-2233<br />
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617 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2623<br />
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1021 Glendale Park Dr, Hampton<br />
641-456-2131<br />
Computer Sales/Service, Telecommunications/<br />
Equipment, Audio/Video Sales/Service, Website<br />
Design & Hosting<br />
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ADVENTURE PLASTICS INC<br />
311 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-6902<br />
AEA 267 HAMPTON SECTOR OFFICE<br />
114 11th Pl NE, Hampton ............ 641-456-4881<br />
AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE<br />
Ackley.......................................... 641-681-0423<br />
AG MACHINERY SERVICE<br />
Ackley.......................................... 641-847-2305<br />
AGRI-ZONE<br />
1939 95th St, Geneva ................. 641-458-8259<br />
AGVANTAGE FS<br />
1327 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-2571<br />
AGVANTAGE FS<br />
1470 Timber Ave, Hansell ........... 641-456-3410<br />
AGVANTAGE FS INC<br />
200 Lincoln Ave, Ackley .............. 641-847-2671<br />
AGVANTAGE FS INC<br />
154 Main St, Chapin.................... 641-892-4425<br />
AGVANTAGE FS INC<br />
North Harriman St, Alexander ..... 641-692-3264<br />
AGVANTAGE FS INC<br />
250 190th, Alexander .................. 641-692-3335<br />
AGVANTAGE FS INC<br />
205 E. Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-4229<br />
AGVANTAGE FS INC<br />
20 Grant St, Coulter .................... 641-866-6921<br />
AGVENTURE PROFISEED<br />
1691 Highway 65, Hampton ........ 641-456-4751<br />
AGWSR COMM SCHOOL<br />
511 State St, Ackley .................... 641-847-2611<br />
ALCOHOLISM SERVICE CENTER<br />
504 2nd Ave SE, Hampton .......... 641-456-3164<br />
ALLIANT ENERGY ....................... 800-255-4268<br />
ALLIED REDI-MIX<br />
803 1st Ave SW, Rockwell .......... 641-756-3755<br />
ALQUIST, DR. LARRY<br />
109 3rd St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4666<br />
Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care<br />
AMARACON<br />
23702 130th St, Dougherty ......... 641-794-3384<br />
AMERICAN HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
1003 Main Street, Popejoy .......... 515-859-3888<br />
AMERICAN LEGION HALL<br />
508 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-9882<br />
AMERICAN LEGION POST<br />
639 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2309<br />
AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES<br />
702 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-5559<br />
Motels<br />
ANDERSON FAMILY DENTISTRY<br />
726 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2330<br />
ANDERSON’S FLOWERS<br />
211 Butler St, Ackley ................... 641-847-3244<br />
ASPEN TREE SERVICE<br />
Dows ........................................... 515-852-4545<br />
AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE INC.<br />
621 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4834<br />
AYERS LIME & ROCK<br />
14184 130 St, Aredale ................ 641-894-3368<br />
B & E SALES<br />
704 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-8000<br />
B & L REPAIR<br />
699 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4337<br />
BARNHART ELECTRIC<br />
214 S River St, Iowa Falls ........... 641-648-6549<br />
Electricians, Construction Companies/General<br />
Contractors, Construction Companies/General<br />
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Contractors, Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing<br />
BECKY’S GREENHOUSE<br />
80 Main St N, Dougherty ............. 641-794-3337<br />
BEEDS LAKE STATE PARK<br />
1422 165th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-2047<br />
Parks, Recreation<br />
BEERY D&C<br />
817 2nd Ave SE, Hampton .......... 641-456-4797<br />
BERINGER MONUMENT CO. INC.<br />
306 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-2303<br />
Funeral Homes/Monuments<br />
BIG DAWG BARBEQUE COMPANY<br />
316 Main St E, Rockwell ............. 641-822-3294<br />
BIGLER INSURANCE & REALITY<br />
704 Broadway St, Box 248, Dumont<br />
.................................................... 641-857-3495<br />
BLUM, LEE ATTY<br />
721 4th Ave SE, Hampton ........... 641-456-2761<br />
BODYWORKS<br />
808 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4106<br />
Fitness Club<br />
BOEKHOLDER CONSTRUCTION CO<br />
611 Douglas Ave, Ackley ............. 641-847-2234<br />
BRANDT-FRITZ FUNERAL HOME<br />
501 10th Ave, Ackley ................... 641-847-2333<br />
BREADEAUX PIZZA<br />
24 1st St NW, Hampton............... 641-456-5608<br />
Food Products, Services,<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
BRENT’S AG & AUTO REPAIR<br />
1683 B Hwy 65 N, Hampton........ 641-456-5297<br />
Agricultural, Equip. Repairs, Automobile Repairs<br />
BRIAN’S REPAIR & SONS<br />
102 Main St, Coulter ................... 641-866-6969<br />
BRIDGE OF HOPE NORTH CENTRAL IOWA<br />
420 1st Ave NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-8644<br />
BROTHERS AUTO SALES<br />
123 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-9828<br />
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC<br />
1926 120th St, Geneva ............... 641-458-8252<br />
BSA AUTO SALES<br />
1014 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-4559<br />
BUDGET TOWING<br />
1548 180th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-9999<br />
BULLDOG MARKETING<br />
634 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2244<br />
BUTCH GRUELKE AUTO BODY, INC.<br />
10 7th St NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-2425<br />
Auto Body Repair and Paint, Locksmith,<br />
Windshield Replacement and Repair<br />
C & L SERVICE<br />
614 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3839<br />
C E CONTRACTING, INC<br />
Hampton...................................... 641-456-5465<br />
CADY, G A ATTY<br />
9 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-2555<br />
CAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 1441 GULL AVE,<br />
LATIMER<br />
.................................................... 641-579-6086<br />
Education<br />
CAMPBELL’S TV<br />
5 1st Ave NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-3253<br />
CARLSON TREE FARM<br />
867 130th St, Hampton ............... 641-866-6946<br />
Tree Farms<br />
CAROL’S FLOWER BOX<br />
116 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ......... 641-456-4580<br />
Florist
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CARSTENS PLUMBING & HEATING CO<br />
513 5th Ave, Ackley ..................... 641-847-2664<br />
CARTERSVILLE ELEVATOR<br />
21823 160th St E, Rockwell ........ 641-822-4550<br />
CASEY’S CARRY OUT PIZZA<br />
512 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-3793<br />
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE<br />
719 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-9011<br />
Convenience Store<br />
CASEY’S CARRY OUT PIZZA<br />
719 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-3326<br />
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE<br />
2721 Dows-Williams Rd, Dows ... 515-852-3502<br />
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE<br />
702 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4881<br />
CASTLE DICK AND KELCH<br />
2 2nd St NW, Hampton ............... 641-456-2578<br />
Insurance, Real Estate-Commercial &<br />
Residential<br />
CATHY’S COUNTRY COOK’N<br />
867 130th St, Hampton ............... 641-866-6946<br />
Bakeries<br />
CATHY’S BEAUTY SALON<br />
403 3rd Ave SW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4570<br />
CELL TECH<br />
121 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-4388<br />
Cellular Phone Service, Communications<br />
CENEX/CROSSROADS<br />
4 4th St SE, Hampton ................. 641-456-3242<br />
Convenience Store<br />
CENTER 1<br />
5 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-5668<br />
CENTURY MACHINE INC<br />
416 1st St, Coulter ...................... 641-866-6748<br />
CFSA FRANKLIN COUNTY<br />
1019 4th St SE, Hampton ........... 641-456-2561<br />
CHILDCARE LITTLE CHERUB<br />
3 3rd Ave. NW, Hampton ............. 641-456-4023<br />
CHRISTENSEN JEWELRY<br />
120 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-3473<br />
Jewelers, Gifts/Gift Shop<br />
CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />
22 1 St NE, Hampton .................. 641-456-2268<br />
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY<br />
SAINTS<br />
19 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ........... 641-456-5991<br />
CHURCH OF THE LIVING WORD<br />
420 1st Ave NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-8175<br />
Churches<br />
CLAUSEN CHIROPRACTIC<br />
217 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4008<br />
CNS INTERNET SERVICES<br />
102 Warbler Ave, Ackley ............. 641-847-2013<br />
COCONUT LOUNGE<br />
11 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ........... 641-420-2731<br />
Lounge/Bar<br />
COMMUNITY BOWL<br />
518 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3787<br />
COMMUNITY ELECTRIC INC<br />
310 1 St, Dumont ........................ 641-857-3374<br />
CONCRETE CREATIONS<br />
10 Main St S, Dougherty ............. 641-794-3401<br />
CONCRETE INC.<br />
1242 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-3214<br />
Concrete, Poured Walls<br />
CONSERVATIVE CHRONICLE<br />
9 2 St NW, Hampton ................... 641-456-3544<br />
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CONTINENTAL WHOLESALE LLC<br />
15 5th Ave SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-3165<br />
Retail<br />
COONLEY & HEILSKOV, CPAS<br />
121 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-2441<br />
Accountant, Quickbooks Consulting<br />
COONLEY AND COONLEY<br />
121 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4741<br />
Attorneys<br />
COONLEY APARTMENTS<br />
900 Federal St N, Hampton ........ 641-456-2969<br />
COPPER CUPBOARD THE<br />
610 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls . 641-456-2700<br />
CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE<br />
1320 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 515-332-7726<br />
Utilities<br />
CORNER MARKET<br />
101 Akir St, Latimer ..................... 641-579-6314<br />
CORNERSTONE COTTAGE<br />
16 1st St NW, Hampton............... 641-456-3339<br />
Antiques & Collectibles, Cellular Phone Service,<br />
Cosmetics, Gifts/Gift Shop<br />
COUGAR’S DEN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE<br />
413 State St, Ackley ................... 641-847-2699<br />
COULTER COMMUNITY CENTER<br />
109 Main, Coulter ........................ 641-866-6942<br />
COULTER POST OFFICE<br />
110 Main, Coulter ........................ 641-866-6941<br />
COULTER PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
111 Main, Coulter ........................ 641-866-6798<br />
COUNTRY COLLECTIONS<br />
2428 Hwy 3, Dumont................... 641-857-3314<br />
Gifts/Gift Shop<br />
COUNTRY HERITAGE BED AND BREAKFAST<br />
1034 Hwy 3, Hampton................. 641-456-4036<br />
Motels<br />
COUNTY CREATIONS & CERAMICS<br />
402 Villa Ave, Alexander ............. 641-692-3586<br />
COUNTY LINE ENGINEERING INC<br />
R R 3, Ackley............................... 641-648-5377<br />
CRABTREE HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
321 5th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-5361<br />
CRAIGHTON CONSTRUCTION<br />
602 1st Ave. SE, Hampton .......... 641-456-5259<br />
CRAIGHTON ELECTRIC<br />
1446 220th St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-8038<br />
CREATIVE CABINETS<br />
124 s. 1ST St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4022<br />
CREATIVE MEMORIES-JENNIFER HOBSON<br />
4 5th Ave NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-4186<br />
Scrapbooking Supplies, Digital Imaging,<br />
Home <strong>Business</strong><br />
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED INC<br />
203 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 800-253-7697<br />
Education, Health Care Organizations,<br />
Software Development, Technology<br />
CROSS LAW FIRM<br />
117 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4192<br />
CUB CADET CHILDHOOD CENTER<br />
1441 Gull Ave, Latimer ................ 641-579-6555<br />
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING<br />
512 South Oak, Iowa Falls .......... 641-648-5199<br />
Water Conditioning<br />
CUSTOM CREATIONS & REMODELING<br />
702 Front St, Geneva .................. 641-458-8285<br />
CUT ABOVE THE<br />
121 Butler St, Ackley ................... 641-847-3350<br />
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CUTS ON THE CORNER<br />
1 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-430-3037<br />
Barber/Beauty Salons<br />
CUTTING CORNER, THE<br />
120 S 4th St, Sheffield ................ 641-892-4440<br />
CUTTING EDGE, THE<br />
15 2nd Ave. NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-2001<br />
D & D SALES<br />
320 S Lincoln St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4468<br />
D & E PORK<br />
2265 S Grouse Ave, Thornton ..... 641-998-2095<br />
D & L SANITATION, INC.<br />
209 S 6th St, Sheffield ................ 641-892-4483<br />
Garbage/Rubbish Collection<br />
DALE HOWARD, INC.<br />
600 Brooks Road, Iowa Falls ...... 641-648-4691<br />
Automobile Retail Sales & Service,<br />
Automobile Repairs<br />
DAN’S PLUMBING AND HEATING<br />
507 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2279<br />
DANCIN’ WITH ROXIE<br />
212 Federal St N, Hampton ........ 641-430-5003<br />
Dance Studio<br />
DANIEL F. WIECHMANN, JR.<br />
114 3rd St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4545<br />
Attorneys<br />
DANNCOMM BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
310 1st St, Chapin....................... 641-892-4613<br />
DATAQUEST<br />
1223 Mallard Ave, Hampton ........ 641-456-5525<br />
Computer Sales/Service<br />
DAVE’S BAR & GRILL<br />
324 Main St, Thornton ................. 641-998-2763<br />
DE BOUR ELECTRIC INC<br />
204 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6199<br />
DEB’S HAIR & NAIL CARE<br />
202 Thompson St, Sheffield ........ 641-892-4277<br />
DEBWORKS<br />
205 1st St NW #302, Hampton ... 641-580-0103<br />
Communications, Education, Consulting<br />
DEERFIELD PLACE ASSISTED LIVING<br />
505 E. Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-8080<br />
DESPENAS MECHANICAL INC<br />
1074 250th St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-8053<br />
DIAL-A-PRAYER<br />
Rockwell ...................................... 641-822-3100<br />
DIAMOND RIDGE, INC.<br />
703 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2228<br />
Lawn Mower Sales<br />
DIANA’S PLACE<br />
112 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2316<br />
DICK’S ELECTRIC SERVICE<br />
301 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4421<br />
DISH DOCTOR<br />
13712 190 St, Dumont ................ 641-857-3522<br />
DJL INVESTMENTS LC<br />
2450 130th St, Meservey ............ 641-358-6215<br />
DODGE HOUSE OF ANTIQUES<br />
702 Front St, Geneva .................. 641-458-8285<br />
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE<br />
18 1st St NW, Hampton............... 641-456-3559<br />
DON’S AUTO SERVICE<br />
207 5th St N, Rockwell ................ 641-822-3456<br />
DONALDSON APPRAISAL SERVICES<br />
Ackley.......................................... 515-681-0423<br />
DON’S TRACTOR REPAIR<br />
403 Douglas Ave, Ackley ............. 641-847-3091
DOUBLE K CATTLE CO<br />
2437 Hwy 3, Dumont................... 641-857-6281<br />
DOWN HOME RESTAURANT<br />
104 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-3627<br />
DOWN TO EARTH<br />
101 E. Ellsworth St, Dows ........... 515-852-4113<br />
DOWS GOLF COURSE<br />
200 85th St, Dows ....................... 515-852-4751<br />
DOWS GROCERY<br />
105 E. Ellsworth St, Dows ........... 515-852-4303<br />
DOWS JUNCTION<br />
904 Cardinal Ave., Dows ............. 515-852-4380<br />
DOWS LEGION<br />
120 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-3576<br />
DOWS MERCANTILE<br />
122 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-3533<br />
DOWS PHARMACY<br />
107 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-3833<br />
DOWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
503 S Jefferson, Dows ................ 515-852-3330<br />
DOWS PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Dows ........................................... 515-852-4326<br />
DOWS SWIMMING POOL<br />
Dows ........................................... 515-852-4644<br />
DOWS WELCOME CENTER<br />
1896 E Railroad St, Dows ........... 515-852-3595<br />
DREW, RAYMOND P ATTY<br />
320 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-4865<br />
DUCK’S BAR & GRILL<br />
112 E Main St, Aredale ................ 641-894-3312<br />
DUDLEYS CORNER<br />
648 Hwy 3, Latimer ..................... 641-866-6999<br />
Convenience Store,<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
DUGAN’S SUPER MARKET LTD<br />
202 3rd St N, Rockwell................ 641-822-4998<br />
DUGAN’S SUPERMARKET<br />
205 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4007<br />
DUGGER FUNERAL HOME<br />
300 Lee St, Dows ........................ 515-852-4134<br />
DUMONT AUTO PARTS<br />
11257 Hwy 3, Dumont ................. 641-857-3826<br />
DUMONT CABLEVISION<br />
506 Pine St, Dumont ................... 641-857-3213<br />
DUMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY<br />
602 2nd St, Dumont .................... 641-857-3304<br />
DUMONT IMPLEMENT CO INC<br />
Hwy 3, Dumont............................ 641-857-3216<br />
DUMONT LAWN & GARDEN CENTER<br />
202 South St, Dumont ................. 641-857-6645<br />
DUMONT PHARMACY<br />
513 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3851<br />
DUMONT REFORMED CHURCH<br />
912 3rd St, Dumont ..................... 641-857-3514<br />
DUMONT TELEPHONE COMPANY<br />
506 Pine St, Dumont ................... 641-857-3211<br />
Telecommunications/Equipment<br />
DUMONT WELLNESS CENTER<br />
921 3rd St, Dumont ..................... 641-857-3401<br />
E Z PRINT & DESIGN<br />
608 2nd Ave SE, Hampton .......... 641-425-4707<br />
Printers, Publishiers, Graphics<br />
E&E REPAIR<br />
1410 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-4264<br />
EAGLES RIDGE INC<br />
12112 Killdeer Ave, Rockwell ...... 641-822-4516<br />
EAST FRIESLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
518 4th Ave, Ackley ..................... 641-847-2896<br />
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EDGINGTON REALTY<br />
701 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4660<br />
EDWARD JONES<br />
214 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4946<br />
Investment Counselors<br />
EDWARDS CONTRACTING INC<br />
1386B Olive Ave, Hampton ......... 641-456-5465<br />
Construction Companies/General<br />
Contractors/Roofing<br />
EICHMEIER MOTOR CO<br />
604 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2558<br />
ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL<br />
1000 10th Ave, Ackley ................. 641-847-2625<br />
EMERGENCY VEHICLES-SALES & SERVICE<br />
1781 Balsam Ave, Alexander ...... 641-692-3540<br />
EMHOFF TRUCKING<br />
1500 255th St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4965<br />
ERMER INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
921 1st St S, Rockwell ................ 641-822-4945<br />
EWING DUGGER HELGESON FUNERAL HOME<br />
302 East St, Latimer.................... 641-579-6278<br />
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
1701 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-4887<br />
Churches<br />
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
10164 D Ave, Ackley ................... 641-847-3188<br />
FAREWAY<br />
309 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-5253<br />
Grocery Store<br />
FARM BUREAU FINANACIAL SERVICES<br />
1323 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-4767<br />
Insurance, Investment Counselors,<br />
Organizations<br />
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
501 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2376<br />
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
111 N Akir St, Latimer .................. 641-579-6458<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE<br />
1349 75th St, Bradford ................ 641-648-6659<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE<br />
411 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2551<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE COMPANY<br />
101 N Audubon St, Aredale ......... 641-894-3435<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE COMPANY<br />
Dows ........................................... 515-852-4565<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE COMPANY<br />
215 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3282<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE COMPANY<br />
1274 Highway 3, Dumont ............ 641-857-3218<br />
FARMERS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO<br />
215 13th St, Ackley ..................... 641-847-2691<br />
FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE<br />
123 N Federal St, Hampton ........ 641-456-3430<br />
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH<br />
Hampton...................................... 641-456-2285<br />
FIRST CITIZENS BANK<br />
Latimer ........................................ 641-579-6240<br />
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH<br />
OF CHRIST<br />
22 1st Ave SW, Hampton ............ 641-456-2192<br />
Churches<br />
FIRST GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
404 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4421<br />
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
200 W Ellsworth St, Dows ........... 515-852-4283<br />
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HAMPTON<br />
211 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4793<br />
Banks & Banking Associations<br />
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
1300 4th Ave, Ackley ................... 641-847-2027<br />
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH<br />
212 Brown St, Alexander ............ 641-692-3349<br />
FIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST<br />
511 Main St, Dumont ................... 641-857-3204<br />
FIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST<br />
101 E. Main St, Aredale .............. 641-894-3339<br />
FIRST STATE BANK OF THORNTON<br />
506 Main St, Swaledale .............. 641-995-2312<br />
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
510 Thompson St, Sheffield ........ 641-892-4161<br />
FIVE STAR COOPERATIVE<br />
150 Main St N, Dougherty ........... 641-794-3434<br />
FIVE STAR COOPERATIVE<br />
308 West Rd, Sheffield ............... 641-892-4355<br />
FOREVER YOURS<br />
209 Gilman St, Sheffied .............. 641-892-4681<br />
FOUR OAKS ENTERPRISES<br />
1267 190th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-4293<br />
Lawn Care & Landscape, Snow Removal<br />
FOUR SEASONS SERVICES<br />
1388 140th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-5103<br />
Lawn Care & Landscape, Snow Removal<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY<br />
121 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4551<br />
Title Companies<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY ALCOHOLISM SERVICE<br />
CENTER<br />
504 2nd Ave SE, Hampton .......... 641-456-3164<br />
Community Services/Clubs<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL<br />
977 Glendale Park Dr, Hampton<br />
.................................................... 641-456-5580<br />
Organizations<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY AUTO BODY INC<br />
401 1st Ave SW, Hampton .......... 641-456-5293<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER<br />
1008 Central Ave W, Hampton .... 641-456-2049<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOC.<br />
5 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-5668<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION<br />
1008 Central Ave W, Hampton .... 641-456-2049<br />
Organizations<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU<br />
FEDERATION<br />
1323 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-4767<br />
Organizations<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY FARMERS MUTUAL<br />
INSURANCE<br />
123 Federal St N, Hampton ........ 641-456-3430<br />
Insurance<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY<br />
Fairgrounds, Hampton ................ 641-456-5777<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY HOME CARE SERVICES<br />
1720 Central Ave E, Hampton .... 641-456-5830<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY LUMBER<br />
801 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4711<br />
Lumber, Building Materials, Paints,<br />
Construction Companies, Limestone,<br />
Sand & Gravel<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH<br />
1600 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-5820<br />
FRANKLIN COUNTY YOUTH FOR CHRIST<br />
808 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4106<br />
Organizations, Community Services/Clubs
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FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
11 1st Ave NW, Hampton ............ 641-456-4644<br />
Insurance, Investment Counselors<br />
FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL<br />
1720 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-5000<br />
Hospitals<br />
FRANKLIN GRASSLAND SEED CO.<br />
1418B 170th St, Hampton ........... 641-456-4410<br />
Agriculture<br />
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER<br />
1720 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-5000<br />
Medical Clinic<br />
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER<br />
103 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-4113<br />
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER<br />
606 2nd St, Dumont .................... 641-857-6696<br />
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER<br />
109 S Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6340<br />
FRANKLIN PRAIRIE APARTMENTS<br />
1724 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-4692<br />
Independent and Assisted Living<br />
FRANKLIN RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE<br />
1560 Hwy 65, Hampton............... 641-456-2557<br />
Utilities<br />
FRANKLIN WELLNESS CENTER<br />
1514 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-2827<br />
Fitness Club<br />
FREEDOM EXPRESS INC<br />
388 80th St, Dows ....................... 515-852-4118<br />
FRIENDS OF BEEDS LAKE<br />
1456 Lake Drive, Hampton ......... 641-456-2473<br />
Organizations<br />
FULTON CORPORATION<br />
Hampton...................................... 641-456-4591<br />
G & S CONSTRUCTION<br />
1618 250th St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4478<br />
GAIL’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY<br />
11851 2nd St, Rockwell ............... 641-822-4597<br />
GARY’S FARM STORE<br />
413 Harriman St, Alexander ........ 641-692-3524<br />
GATHMAN SEED CONDITIONING<br />
1691 Highway 65, Hampton ........ 641-456-5951<br />
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP<br />
1105 4th St SE, Hampton ............ 641-456-9871<br />
GENEVA ELEVATOR CO<br />
Geneva........................................ 641-458-8145<br />
GENEVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
603 Front St, Geneva .................. 641-458-8849<br />
GG CREATIONS, INC<br />
738 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2025<br />
GIDDINGS ELECTRIC, LLC<br />
615 7th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-4062<br />
Electricians<br />
GIDDINGS SIGNS<br />
1105 4th St SE, Hampton ............ 641-456-2182<br />
Signs<br />
GIT-N’-GO CONVENIENCE STORE<br />
319 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-5511<br />
GLEISNERS AUTOMOTIVE<br />
610 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-5786<br />
GLOBAL APPRAISAL SERVICE<br />
752 Olive Ave, Hampton ............. 641-456-4477<br />
GODFATHER’S PIZZA<br />
Hwy 3 W, Hampton ..................... 641-456-3355<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
GOLD KEY MOTEL<br />
1570 B Highway 65, Hampton .... 641-456-2566<br />
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GOLDEN SUN HAIR SALON<br />
212 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4114<br />
GOLDEN TRIANGLE<br />
1105 4th St SE, Hampton ............ 641-456-9871<br />
GORDERS SERVICE<br />
201 Main St, Bradford ................. 641-648-6072<br />
GOT YOU COVERED!<br />
112 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4124<br />
Apparel, Athletic Wear, Clothing<br />
GRANDMA’S SNACK SHACK<br />
113 E Main St, Aredale ................ 641-894-3421<br />
GRAPHICS PLUS<br />
201 Main St, Iowa Falls ............... 641-648-2583<br />
Advertising Specialties, Printers, Publishers,<br />
Graphics<br />
GRARUP-RETZ FUNERAL HOME<br />
203 Maple St, Sheffield ............... 641-892-4241<br />
GREEN BELT BANK AND TRUST<br />
419 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-0011<br />
GREENBELT ELEVATOR CO<br />
33181 159th St, Ackley ............... 641-847-2911<br />
GREIMANN BROS INC<br />
133 3rd St, Chapin ...................... 641-892-4755<br />
H & H FLATS INC<br />
1293 Vine Ave, Hampton ............ 641-456-9830<br />
H & R BLOCK<br />
214 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4211<br />
HACKBARTH SERVICE<br />
116 W. Ellsworth St, Dows .......... 515-852-3828<br />
HAIR BARN THE<br />
11235 Hwy 3, Dumont ................. 641-857-3831<br />
HAMBLY MOTORS<br />
722 South St, Dumont ................. 641-857-3271<br />
HAMILTON SANDBLASTING AND<br />
CONTRACTING<br />
710 110th St, Coulter .................. 641-866-6838<br />
HAMILTON TREE SERVICE<br />
606 180th St, Latimer .................. 641-579-6246<br />
HAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
5 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-5668<br />
Organizations<br />
HAMPTON AUTO GLASS<br />
10 7th St NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-2425<br />
Auto Body Repair and Paint, Locksmith,<br />
Windshield Replacement and Repair<br />
HAMPTON CHRONICLE<br />
9 2nd St NW, Hampton ............... 641-456-2585<br />
HAMPTON COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN DAY<br />
CARE, INC<br />
104 12th Ave NE, Hampton ......... 641-456-4922<br />
Daycare<br />
HAMPTON COUNTRY CLUB<br />
1620 Country Club Lane, Hampton<br />
.................................................... 641-456-3256<br />
Golf Course<br />
HAMPTON DUMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS<br />
601 12th Ave NE, Hampton ......... 641-456-2175<br />
Education, Schools, Colleges & Educations<br />
HAMPTON HARDWARE<br />
416 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-1900<br />
Hardware, Rentals, Party Equipment &<br />
Supplies, Computer Sales/Service<br />
HAMPTON HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING<br />
7 2nd Ave NE, Hampton .............. 641-456-2651<br />
Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Plumbing,<br />
Gas Fireplaces, Duct Cleaning<br />
HAMPTON HOME STORE<br />
14 1st St NW, Hampton............... 641-456-2503<br />
Appliance Sales and Services, Cellular<br />
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Phone Service<br />
HAMPTON HYDRAULICS LLC<br />
712 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-4871<br />
HAMPTON JAYCEES<br />
Hampton...................................... 641-494-7397<br />
Organizations<br />
HAMPTON LIONS CLUB<br />
111 1st St NE, Hampton .............. 641-456-4251<br />
Organizations<br />
HAMPTON MOTEL CORP.<br />
816 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-3680<br />
Motels<br />
HAMPTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT<br />
1274 Olive Ave Ste B, Hampton .. 641-456-4102<br />
HAMPTON PROPANE TERMINAL<br />
1392 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-2195<br />
HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
4 Federal St S, Hampton............. 641-456-4451<br />
Libraries<br />
HAMPTON PUBLISHING/HAMPTON<br />
CHRONICLE<br />
9 2nd St NW, Hampton ............... 641-456-2585<br />
Newspapers, Printers, Publishers, Graphics,<br />
Advertising, Mailing<br />
HAMPTON ROTARY CLUB<br />
211 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-2559<br />
Organizations<br />
HAMPTON SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER<br />
23 1st St SW, Hampton ............... 641-456-5191<br />
HAMPTON STATE BANK<br />
100 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-2559<br />
Banks & Banking Associations<br />
HAMPTON TRADING POST<br />
420 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-2516<br />
HAMPTON TRAVEL PLANNER<br />
420 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-5631<br />
Travel Agencies<br />
HAMPTON VETERINARY CENTER<br />
Hwy 3 W, Hampton ..................... 641-456-4744<br />
HANSELL AG REPAIR<br />
1612 Vine Ave, Hampton ............ 641-456-2034<br />
HAPPY HOUR TRAILER SALES<br />
105 18th Ave NE, Hampton ......... 641-425-4321<br />
Trailers<br />
HARDEE’S<br />
10 3rd St SW, Hampton .............. 641-456-3312<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room, Food<br />
Products, Services<br />
HARKEN LUMBER<br />
305 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3842<br />
HARMS SCREEN PRINTING<br />
801 Park Ave, Ackley .................. 641-640-1122<br />
HAROLD’S GARAGE<br />
111 3rd St N, Rockwell ................ 641-822-4937<br />
HARRAH’S AG SERVICE<br />
106 W Sheppard St, Dows .......... 515-852-4337<br />
HARRIMAN-NIELSEN HISTORICAL FARM<br />
26 10th St NW, Hampton ............ 641-456-4059<br />
HARRISON-THORNBURGH INSURANCE<br />
517 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3413<br />
HAUSER FINANCIAL GROUP<br />
16 4th St NE, Hampton ............... 641-456-5255<br />
HEAD QUARTERS STYLING SALON THE<br />
505 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4798<br />
HEAD START<br />
114 11th Pl NE, Hampton ............ 641-456-3189<br />
HEARTLAND ASPHALT<br />
1526 190th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-1909
HEITLAND EXCAVATION, INC<br />
314 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ......... 641-456-3231<br />
HENNING CONSTRUCTION CO<br />
113 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6000<br />
HERONIMUS SCHMIDT ALLEN & GREINER<br />
605 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2707<br />
HICKMAN, JAY R. DC<br />
820 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-2280<br />
Chiropractors<br />
HIGHWAY 65 AUCTION RANCH<br />
Hwy 65 S, Hampton .................... 641-425-5368<br />
HOBSON, CADY & CADY<br />
9 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-2555<br />
HOMETOWN PIZZA & PUB<br />
103 Main St, Coulter ................... 641-866-6771<br />
HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT<br />
7 1st Ave NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-2788<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
HONK ‘N’ HOLLAR DINER<br />
709 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2437<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
HOSPICE OF NORTH IOWA<br />
232 2nd St SE, Mason City ......... 641-428-6208<br />
Health Care Organizations<br />
HOWIE EQUIPMENT<br />
1273 Mallard Ave, Hampton ........ 641-456-5651<br />
HUISENGA CONSTRUCTION<br />
1621 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-3060<br />
HUNT’S FINE GIFTS<br />
33834 State Hwy 57, Ackley ....... 641-857-2402<br />
I SCALLON GALLERY AND ARTS CENTER<br />
706 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-1957<br />
IBELING INSURANCE SERVICE & REALITY<br />
605 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-3555<br />
IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />
204 E S St, Latimer ..................... 641-579-6443<br />
IMT INSURANCE CO<br />
2362 S Nettle Ave, Sheffield ....... 641-892-4216<br />
INDUSTRIAL PIPING SERVICE INC<br />
9383 Ulmus Ave, Rockwell .......... 641-822-3113<br />
IOWA CONNECT<br />
108 1st St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-5964<br />
IOWA FALLS HARDWARE<br />
606 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls . 641-648-4469<br />
Hardware, Rentals, Party Equipment &<br />
Supplies, Computer Sales/Service<br />
IOWA FALLS PRINTING CO<br />
617 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-857-2623<br />
IOWA RIVER RIDERS<br />
PO Box 56, Coulter ..................... 641-456-5200<br />
Snowmobile Club, Recreation<br />
IOWA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION<br />
7 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-2511<br />
ISTOP TECH SHOP<br />
203 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4466<br />
Website Design & Hosting<br />
IVANS BODY SHOP<br />
1502 N <strong>Franklin</strong> St, Ackley .......... 641-847-2155<br />
J &C GROCERY<br />
611 Main St, Dumont ................... 641-857-3285<br />
JAACKS, JEFFREY A., LPA<br />
3 1st St SW, Hampton ................. 641-456-4125<br />
Accountant<br />
JAN’S HAIR CARE<br />
350 Bickford St, Dumont ............. 641-857-3551<br />
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JASPERSEN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE<br />
LTD<br />
123 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-2266<br />
Real Estate, Insurance<br />
JASPERSON INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE<br />
201 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4949<br />
JB’S AUTO BODY<br />
114 S Akir, Latimer ...................... 641-579-6575<br />
JED’S JALOPY JOINT<br />
2059 Olive Ave, Sheffield ............ 641-892-4058<br />
JENNINGS REAL ESTATE<br />
419 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2400<br />
JERRY’S AUTO WRECKING<br />
513 160th St, Latimer .................. 641-579-6196<br />
JK INC<br />
207 <strong>Franklin</strong> Street N, Ackley ...... 641-847-2151<br />
JOHN HEILSKOV, CPA<br />
808 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-1954<br />
Accountant<br />
JON’S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR INC<br />
202 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4260<br />
J-T MACHINE & TOOL CO INC<br />
602 Federal St S, Hampton......... 641-456-4513<br />
KAROLYN’S BEAUTY SALON<br />
34 Main St, Coulter ..................... 641-866-6906<br />
KAYTON ELECTRIC, INC<br />
1597 170th St, Hamtpon ............. 641-456-4877<br />
KDE SERVICES<br />
313 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4280<br />
KEITH’S KRAFTS & FIXIT, LLC<br />
4 2nd St SE, Hampton ................ 641-456-3557<br />
Saw & Scissor Sharpening, Vacuum<br />
Cleaner Repair<br />
KEITH’S AUTO & TRUCK CLINIC<br />
808 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-3573<br />
KENS REPAIR<br />
200 Cerro Gordo St, Ackley ........ 641-847-2966<br />
KGL ENTERPRISES LTD<br />
1775 Balsam Ave, Alexander ...... 641-692-3222<br />
KIM’S FAMILY HAIR CARE<br />
312 Villa Ave, Alexander ............. 641-692-3306<br />
KIMT -TV 3<br />
112 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City<br />
.................................................... 800-323-4883<br />
Television/Radios<br />
KING’S RADIATOR<br />
209 Patrick St E, Dougherty ........ 641-794-3419<br />
KING’S HOMETOWN FURNITURE & FLOOR<br />
COVERING<br />
705 Park Ave, Ackley .................. 641-847-2336<br />
KIWANIS CLUB OF HAMPTON<br />
Hampton...................................... 641-456-5587<br />
Organizations<br />
KLMJ/KQCR<br />
1509 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-5656<br />
Advertising, Media, Radio<br />
KNIGHTS ENTERTAINMENT<br />
720 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-4502<br />
Audio/Video Sales/Services<br />
KOENEN & COLLINS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC<br />
303 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-4142<br />
Chiropractors<br />
KOENEN LAWN CARE<br />
426 Olk St, Latimer ..................... 641-579-6129<br />
KOERNER-WHIPPLE PHARMACY/FIRESIDE<br />
GIFTS<br />
104 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-3171<br />
Pharmacy/Drug Store, Gifts/Gift Shop<br />
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KORNER BAKERY<br />
122 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-2737<br />
Bakeries<br />
KRAMER TOOL & ENGINEERING<br />
115 S 2nd St, Sheffield ................ 641-892-4255<br />
KRUKOW REAL ESTATE<br />
515 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-3883<br />
Real Estate-Commercial & Residential,<br />
Farm Real Estate<br />
KUM & GO<br />
609 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-5106<br />
Convenience Store<br />
KUM & GO<br />
420 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2416<br />
KWIK STAR<br />
210 South St, Dumont ................. 641-857-3817<br />
LA FRONT ARA RESTAURANT<br />
209 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-9130<br />
LANTERN PARK APARTMENTS<br />
200 12th Ave NE, Hampton ......... 641-456-3395<br />
LARRY’S GARAGE<br />
80 Main St N, Dougherty ............. 641-794-3337<br />
LASER LINE STRIPING<br />
10572 320th St, Ackley ............... 641-847-4040<br />
LATHAM HI-TECH SEEDS<br />
131 180th St, Alexander .............. 641-692-3258<br />
Seed Conditioning/Distribution, Agriculture<br />
LATIMER AUCTION<br />
302 W Main, Latimer ................... 641-579-6004<br />
LATIMER COMMUNITY CENTER<br />
104 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6472<br />
LATIMER FUEL & SERVICE<br />
102 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-583-0869<br />
LATIMER GOLF CLUB<br />
125 East St, Latimer.................... 641-579-6090<br />
LATIMER INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
113 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6146<br />
LAUEN & SON CONSTRUCTION CO<br />
96 Des Moines St, Meservey ...... 641-358-6503<br />
LEAHY GROVE ASSISTED LIVING<br />
800 2nd St SE, Hampton ............ 641-456-2701<br />
Independent and Assisted Living<br />
LIGHTHOUSE OF LIFE<br />
420 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-3393<br />
LINNS FUNERAL HOME & MONUMENT SALES<br />
903 Cerro Gordo St, Ackley ........ 847-2569<br />
LIQUI-GROW OF HAMPTON<br />
1455 140th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-4825<br />
LIQUOR BARN<br />
721 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-4603<br />
Liquor Stores<br />
LJDD ENTERPRISES<br />
832 120 St, Hampton ................. 641-866-6822<br />
LOHRBACH INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
Latimer ........................................ 641-579-6005<br />
LONG BRANCH SUPPER CLUB<br />
423 Front St, Geneva .................. 641-458-8027<br />
LONG TERM MEDICAL SUPPLY<br />
CORPORATION<br />
201 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-3192<br />
Medical Supplies<br />
LUKE’S PLACE<br />
313 N Garfield St, Dows.............. 515-852-4677<br />
LYNCH LIVESTOCK INC<br />
1308 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-2548<br />
LYNCH LIVESTOCK INC<br />
223 N Donovan, Latimer ............. 641-579-6207
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M & M CONSTRUCTION<br />
10561 170 St, Dumont ................ 641-857-3250<br />
MAC TOOLS<br />
1680 140th St, Hampton ............. 641-425-5626<br />
Tool Distributor<br />
MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY LLC,<br />
Alexander .................................... 641-692-3520<br />
MANDIE’S HOUSE OF HAIR<br />
21 Federal St N, Hampton .......... 641-456-9186<br />
MANE DESIGN STYLING SALON THE<br />
503 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3869<br />
MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES<br />
854 Balsam Ave, Dows ............... 515-852-4340<br />
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS<br />
14454 300th St, Mason City ........ 641-423-9411<br />
Crushed Limestone, Sand & Gravel<br />
MARTY’S SALOON<br />
112 Gilman St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4367<br />
MAR-VAL SNAPPER DEALER CORP<br />
104 Sheppard St, Dows .............. 515-852-4720<br />
MASON CITY BUSINESS SYSTEMS<br />
123 1st St SE, Mason City .......... 800-798-8836<br />
Office Supplies, Equipment & Furniture<br />
MAXYIELD COOPERATIVE<br />
410 1st St, Meservey .................. 641-358-6131<br />
MCCORMICK & COMPANY<br />
25 Main St, Coulter ..................... 641-866-6813<br />
MCDONALD’S<br />
411 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-4122<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY<br />
1720 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-4146<br />
MERCY FAMILY CLINIC<br />
203 S 2nd St, Sheffield ............... 641-892-4495<br />
MERRY BEES<br />
117 1st St NW, Hampton ............. 641-456-2141<br />
Gifts/Gift Shop, Coffee Shop<br />
M-G FLOOR DÉCOR<br />
515 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3287<br />
MICHAEL OLESON TRANSPORTATION<br />
703 S Akir, Latimer ...................... 641-579-6333<br />
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO.<br />
1300 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-425-4281<br />
Utilities<br />
MIDWEST MACHINE & TOOL<br />
1207 Central Ave E, Hampton ..... 641-456-2183<br />
MIDWEST METER/MID:COM<br />
1605 170th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-5205<br />
Manufacturing<br />
MIDWEST PRAIRIE CANDLES<br />
1518 A Hwy 65 N, Hampton ........ 641-456-4515<br />
Candles<br />
MIKE’S REPAIR<br />
317 North St, Chapin................... 641-892-4969<br />
MILLER & MILLER, P.C.<br />
7 1st Ave NE, Hampton ............... 641-456-2111<br />
Attorneys<br />
MILLER CONCRETE, INC<br />
1690 Raven Ave, Hampton ......... 641-456-2228<br />
MILLER TREE FARM<br />
1690 Raven Ave, Hampton ......... 641-456-2228<br />
Tree Farms<br />
MILLER, CAROL, LMT NCT MB<br />
1898 Lark Ave., Hampton ............ 641-892-4711<br />
MILLERS ALIGNMENT<br />
8 2nd St SW, Hampton................ 641-456-5776<br />
MILLERS TRACTORS<br />
1027 6th St SW, Hampton........... 641-456-3671<br />
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MOEHLE SALVAGE<br />
912 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4669<br />
MOM’S COUNTRY COOKIN’<br />
512 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3540<br />
MOORE, P.C. DR. WILLIAM B.<br />
27 North Federal, Hampton......... 641-456-3352<br />
Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care<br />
MORELOS RESTAURANT<br />
115 1st St NW, Hampton ............. 641-456-2533<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
MORGAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
569 100th St, Dows ..................... 515-852-3394<br />
MORT’S WATER COMPANY<br />
1410 Gull Ave, Latimer ................ 641-579-6500<br />
Backhoe/Trenching, Water Conditioning,<br />
Sewer & Drainage Cleaning<br />
MORT’S, INC<br />
1451A Gull Ave, Latimer .............. 641-866-6866<br />
MOTHER’S PLACE<br />
115 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6401<br />
MOUTAIN MOVERS DIRT WORK<br />
372 170th St, Alexander .............. 641-579-6586<br />
MOVIES AMERICA AND SOLAR STUDIOS<br />
119 1st St NW, Hampton ............. 641-456-3773<br />
Video Rental, Tanning, Dry Cleaning<br />
MS. NINA’S DANCE CENTER<br />
214 1st St SE, Hampton.............. 641-892-4104<br />
MUHLENBRUCH INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
110 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-4156<br />
MULFORD CONCRETE INC<br />
1312 Hwy 3, Hampton................. 641-456-5200<br />
MULLER’S APPLIANCE & SERVICE<br />
734 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2394<br />
MURPHY’S HEATING AND PLUMBING, INC.<br />
406 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2372<br />
Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Plumbing<br />
MURPHY’S HEATING & PLUMBING<br />
113 Gilman St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4791<br />
NAIL MEISTER<br />
309 <strong>Franklin</strong> St N, Ackley ............ 641-847-1911<br />
NANCY’S COUNTRY FLOWERS<br />
3454 Warbler Ave, Dougherty ..... 641-794-3482<br />
NAPA AUTO PARTS<br />
11 Federal St N, Hampton ........... 641-456-2553<br />
Automible Parts-Mfg. Rep<br />
NAZARETH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
317 5th St, Coulter ...................... 641-866-6984<br />
NEFF CONSTRUCTION<br />
2282 Mallard Ave, Sheffield ........ 641-892-4272<br />
NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE CHURCH<br />
1570 Hwy 65, Hampton............... 641-456-4435<br />
NELSON DICK INSURANCE<br />
1 1st Ave NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-2198<br />
NEW IMAGES HAIR SALON<br />
509 W Ellsworth St, Dows ........... 515-852-3383<br />
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE<br />
808 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4106<br />
NEYMEYER QUARRY & TRUCKING<br />
32652 Cedar Ave, Ackley ............ 641-847-3439<br />
NIACC<br />
500 College Drive, Mason City.... 641-423-1264<br />
Education<br />
NOELCK GENERAL CONTRACTING<br />
1428 Gull Ave, Latimer ................ 641-579-6115<br />
NORA’S RESTAURANT<br />
106 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-1907<br />
NORTH BUTLER REMODEL AND REPAIR<br />
11969 150th St, Aredale .............. 641-894-3493<br />
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NORTH CENTRAL FARM SERVICE<br />
200 Lincoln Ave, Ackley .............. 641-847-2671<br />
NORTH CENTRAL MILLWRIGHT<br />
1219 Imperial Road, Hampton .... 641-456-5242<br />
Grain Equipment Sales & Services<br />
NORTH CENTRAL VETERINARY CENTER<br />
501 Main St, Dumont .................. 641-857-3871<br />
NORTH CENTRAL VETERINARY CENTER<br />
420 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4823<br />
NORTH COUNTY LANDSCAPING<br />
811 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-5224<br />
NORTH IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION<br />
ORGANIZATION<br />
123 1st Ave SW, Hampton .......... 641-456-3431<br />
NORTH IOWA REGIONAL HOUSING<br />
AUTHORITY<br />
105 1st Ave SW, Hampton .......... 641-456-5315<br />
NORTHERN TRAILS AREA EDUCATION<br />
AGENCY<br />
114 11TH Pl NW, Hampton ......... 641-456-4881<br />
NORTHSIDE ONE STOP<br />
1208 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-4157<br />
Liquor Stores<br />
NOTORIOUS CUSTOM CHOPPERS<br />
222 N 5th St, Sheffield ................ 641-892-4646<br />
NUEHRING LAWN & TREE SERVICE<br />
810 W Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-4101<br />
NUEHRING’S R SHARP<br />
218 Park St, Sheffield ................. 641-892-4166<br />
OAK TREE APARTMENTS<br />
403 7th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-3299<br />
OEHLSEN CONTRACTING<br />
12306 C Ave, Ackley ................... 641-847-2140<br />
OLSON TV<br />
111 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-3870<br />
OMNIUM<br />
1280 Imperial Road, Hampton .... 641-456-2500<br />
Manufacturing<br />
ORANGE POSSUM<br />
12 1st St NW, Hampton............... 641-456-4777<br />
Gifts/Gift Shop, Clothing<br />
OUR CLUBHOUSE DAY CARE CENTER<br />
503 3rd Ave SE, Hampton ........... 641-456-2254<br />
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA<br />
121 Prospect Dr, Ackley .............. 641-847-2276<br />
PAKODA’S STEAKHOUSE<br />
719 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2462<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
PAMIDA<br />
808 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4891<br />
Department Stores<br />
PANACHE SALON & DAY SPA<br />
6 2nd St NW, Hampton ............... 641-456-1970<br />
PAUL’S STEAK & SEAFOOD<br />
116 Gilman St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4208<br />
PEARSON, STEVEN<br />
104 Federal St N, Hampton ........ 641-456-4829<br />
Accountant<br />
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK<br />
33149 Railroad St, Ackley ........... 641-847-3126<br />
PEOPLESERVICE<br />
33629 110th St, Ackley ................ 641-847-2197<br />
PERFECT TOUCH SALON<br />
727 Park Ave, Ackley .................. 641-847-3420<br />
PHELPS IMPLEMENT INC.<br />
1611 Hwy 65, Hampton ............... 641-456-2534<br />
Farm Equipment & Supplies
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KENDALL<br />
826 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-3018<br />
PINKY’S DINER<br />
312 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-3736<br />
PINNACLE GROUP<br />
2240 105th St, Geneva ............... 641-458-8114<br />
PINNACLE PUBLISHING LLC<br />
4030 Technology Dr, Dumont ...... 641-343-8086<br />
PIONEER SEED WAREHOUSE<br />
1445 240th St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4787<br />
PIT ROW PUB<br />
19 Federal St N, Hampton .......... 641-456-1940<br />
Lounge/Bar<br />
PIZZA RANCH<br />
634 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2244<br />
PJ’S BARBER SHOP<br />
118 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-3211<br />
PLEASANT VALLEY GOLF CLUB<br />
405 1st St N, Thornton ................ 641-998-2117<br />
PLEASANT VALLEY PORK<br />
6221 Finch Ave, Thornton ........... 641-998-2575<br />
POINT BUILDERS NORTH, INC.<br />
202 1st St SE, Suite 204, Mason City<br />
.................................................... 641-424-4470<br />
Construction Companies/General Contractors,<br />
Roofing<br />
POTAGE CULINARY SCHOOL<br />
21 Shar Denn Drive, Hampton .... 641-456-5406<br />
Food Products, Services<br />
PRAIRE LAND COOPERATIVE<br />
501 <strong>Franklin</strong> St N, Ackley ............ 641-847-2362<br />
PRALLE CYCLE INC<br />
1271 140th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-4224<br />
PRALLE’S MACHINE & WELDING<br />
417 1st St, Coulter ...................... 641-866-6889<br />
PRALLE’S WASH CITY<br />
PO Box 126, Coulter ................... 641-456-0123<br />
Car Wash<br />
PRALLE’S WASH CITY<br />
1317 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-0123<br />
PRALLE’S WASH CITY<br />
604 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-2882<br />
PREMIUM PRESSURE WASH<br />
712 Main St, Thornton ................. 641-998-2084<br />
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE<br />
502 Butler St, Ackley ................... 641-847-3531<br />
PRINCIPAL BUILDERS, INC.<br />
1312 Hwy 3 W, Hampton ............ 641-456-5252<br />
R & R GAS & REPAIR<br />
501 Douglas St E, Swaledale ..... 641-995-2210<br />
R AND S SERVICES<br />
200 N Akir St, Latimer ................. 641-579-6444<br />
RAINBOW FEED & GARDEN<br />
300 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-3077<br />
Agriculture, Pet Supplies<br />
RAISCH TREE SERVICE<br />
215 1st St SW, Hampton ............. 641-456-9055<br />
RANDY’S TIRE SERVICE<br />
323 14th St, Ackley ..................... 641-847-3561<br />
REDNECK TRAILER SUPPLIES<br />
1240 Imperial Road, Hampton .... 641-456-5633<br />
Trailer Supplies<br />
REHABILITATION CENTER OF HAMPTON<br />
700 2nd St SE, Hampton ............ 641-456-4701<br />
Care Center<br />
REMINDER PRINTING<br />
125 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ......... 641-456-4512<br />
Printers, Publishiers, Graphics<br />
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RETZ FUNERAL HOME<br />
203 Maple St, Sheffield ............... 641-892-4241<br />
RICK’S PHARMACY<br />
6 1st St NW, Hampton................. 641-456-3538<br />
Pharmacy/Drug Store<br />
RIDGESTONE GOLF CLUB<br />
7 Brickyard Road, Sheffield......... 641-892-8040<br />
Golf Course, Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room,<br />
Recreation<br />
RIES BRUCE TILING & EXCAVATING<br />
17297 130th St, Rockwell ........... 641-822-4750<br />
RODNEY’S ANTIQUES<br />
Coulter......................................... 641-866-6936<br />
RONDAN AG SERVICES LLC<br />
3147 330th St, Williams .............. 515-852-4402<br />
RON’S BARBER SHOP<br />
18 4th St NE, Hampton ............... 641-456-3261<br />
RON’S ROOFING<br />
313 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-4670<br />
ROONEY ELECTRIC<br />
1708 Nettle Ave, Sheffield ........... 641-892-4528<br />
ROTHER MASONRY AND CONSTRUCTION INC<br />
Sheffield ...................................... 641-892-4774<br />
ROUTE 20 MOTORS<br />
502 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-0121<br />
RUTH’S UPHOLSTERY<br />
102 Main St, Coulter ................... 641-866-6958<br />
RYKEN ENGINEERING PC<br />
711 Park Ave, Ackley ................... 641-847-3273<br />
S & S TAX SERVICE<br />
404 5th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-5870<br />
SACKVILLE INSURANCE<br />
123 Federal N, Hampton ............. 641-456-5521<br />
Insurance<br />
SAILER FORD<br />
404 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2135<br />
SAMANTHA’S HOLLYWOOD STYLES<br />
119 1st St NW, Hampton ............. 641-456-9050<br />
SANDEE’S FLOWER HOUSE<br />
707 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4283<br />
Bridal &Tuxedo Rental, Florist<br />
SANDER’S PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
120 1/2 Gilman St, Sheffield ....... 641-892-4140<br />
SANDERS CONSTRUCTION<br />
604 Main St, Coulter ................... 641-866-6825<br />
SCALLON’S LAWNCARE<br />
305 Douglas Ave, Ackley ............. 641-847-3091<br />
SCHEIDEMAN FINANCIAL STRATEGIES<br />
808 4th St NE, Hampton ............. 641-456-4106<br />
Insurance, Investment Counselors<br />
SCHIPPER AUTO SALES<br />
1615 4th St NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-4661<br />
SCHMIDT ELECTRIC SERVICE<br />
Hampton...................................... 641-456-4421<br />
SCHROCK CONCRETE<br />
1780 Warbler Ave, Dumont ......... 319-239-0800<br />
SCHUMANN AVIATION<br />
1274 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-9000<br />
SCHWAN’S ICE CREAM<br />
1291 Olive Ave, Hampton ........... 641-456-4564<br />
SCOTT’S AUDIO<br />
Sheffield ...................................... 641-892-4483<br />
DJ Services/Karaoke<br />
SEABEE<br />
712 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-4871<br />
Manufacturing<br />
SECOND STREET SHOOTER’S SUPPLY<br />
808 1st St NW, Hampton............. 641-456-3573<br />
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SEMLER, CRAIG L OD, PC<br />
402 12th Ave NE, Hampton ......... 641-456-4251<br />
Optometrists, Opticians & Optical Labs<br />
SENATOR MERLIN BARTZ<br />
2081 410th St, Grafton ................ 641-903-9548<br />
Senator<br />
SENSOR/WAGNER FAMILY DENTISTRY<br />
112 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ......... 641-456-2625<br />
Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care<br />
SERVICEMASTER CLEANING SERVICES<br />
1735 Madison Ave, Clarion ......... 800-273-4783<br />
Carpet/Furniture Cleaning, Water Damage<br />
Restoration<br />
SERVPRO / TEGGATZ ENTERPRISES INC.<br />
501 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-3633<br />
Carpet/Furniture Cleaning, Water<br />
Damage Restoration<br />
SEVEN STARS<br />
709 4th St SE, Hampton ............. 641-456-5378<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
SEW HEAVENLY CREATIONS<br />
209 W Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-4111<br />
Alterations & Zipper Repair<br />
SHARING SHOPPE<br />
118 Gilman St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4779<br />
SHEFFIELD CARE CENTER<br />
100 Bennett Dr, Sheffield ............ 641-892-4691<br />
SHEFFIELD INN<br />
223 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4320<br />
SHEFFIELD LANE<br />
106 W Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-4922<br />
SHEFFIELD PHARMACY<br />
115 W Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-4640<br />
SHEFFIELD PRESS<br />
305 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4636<br />
SHEFFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
123 S 3rd St, Sheffield ................ 641-892-4717<br />
SHEFFIELD TIRE & AUTO<br />
703 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4057<br />
SHEFFIELD VETERINARY CENTER CLINIC<br />
701 E Gilman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4651<br />
SHEL-SHOCK MOBILE DJ<br />
P.O. Box 457, Latimer ................. 641-580-0157<br />
DJ Services/Karaoke<br />
SHENANAGAN’S<br />
631 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-3858<br />
SHIELD PEST CONTROL<br />
25461 Birch Ave, Ackley .............. 641-857-3456<br />
SIETSEMA & VOGAL FUNERAL CHAPEL<br />
303 S Donovan St, Latimer ......... 641-579-6413<br />
SIETSEMA FUNERAL HOME<br />
501 10th Ave, Ackley ................... 641-847-2333<br />
SIETSEMA-VOGEL FUNERAL HOME<br />
902 W Broadway St, Dumont ...... 641-857-3303<br />
SIETSEMA-VOGEL FUNERAL HOME AND<br />
MONUMENT SALES<br />
306 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-3232<br />
Funeral Homes/Monuments<br />
SMITH BAKERY<br />
714 6th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-4715<br />
SNOW & GO FIX IT SHOP<br />
258 200th St, Alexander .............. 641-692-3554<br />
SOSA AUTO SALES<br />
522 4th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-1992<br />
SOURCE VERIFIED FOODS LLC<br />
401 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-0031<br />
SPARBOE IOWA CORP<br />
1381 Heather Ave, Latimer ......... 641-866-6757
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SPRINGER AUCTION CO<br />
Hwy 65 S, Hampton .................... 641-456-2327<br />
ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
1207 Indigo Ave, Hampton .......... 641-866-6738<br />
ST JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />
716 3rd Ave, Ackley ..................... 641-847-2685<br />
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
611 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2329<br />
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
1405 Federal St N, Hampton ...... 641-456-4857<br />
Churches<br />
ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
17 2nd St NE, Hampton .............. 641-456-3276<br />
Churches<br />
ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
318 W Main, Latimer ................... 641-579-6281<br />
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL<br />
404 W Main St, Latimer............... 641-579-6046<br />
ST PETER’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />
496B Raven Ave, Geneva ........... 641-847-3954<br />
STALEY REAL ESTATE & FARM<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
21 4th St NE, Hampton ............... 641-456-3607<br />
Real Estate-Commercial & Residential, Farm<br />
Management Consultants, Rural Appraisals,<br />
Certified Appraisal Services<br />
STATE FARM INSURANCE<br />
1 1st Ave NW, Hampton .............. 641-456-2198<br />
Insurance<br />
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, LINDA UPMEYER<br />
2175 Pine Ave, Garner ................ 641-425-8806<br />
State Representative<br />
STEVE HILL TRUCKING LLC<br />
1169 Timber Ave, Geneva ........... 641-458-8882<br />
STOREY KENWORTHY<br />
1401 S Harrison Ave, Mason City<br />
.................................................... 641-422-9123<br />
Office Supplies, Equipment & Furniture<br />
STUDIO 13<br />
13 1st St SW, Hampton ............... 641-456-4465<br />
STYLES ON THIRD<br />
222 3rd Ave NE, Hampton .......... 641-456-2317<br />
Barber/Beauty Salons, Cosmetology<br />
SUBWAY<br />
217 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-4000<br />
Restaurants/Clubs/Tea Room<br />
SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.<br />
1555 255th St, Sheffield .............. 641-892-4222<br />
Agricultural Manufacturing, Grain Equipment<br />
Sales & Service<br />
SUNNY SEED CO<br />
10149 130th St, Swaledale ......... 641-995-2393<br />
SUNSET DISTRIBUTORS LTD<br />
303 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-2464<br />
SYNGENTA SEEDS, INC.<br />
1274A Olive Ave, Hampton ......... 641-456-2592<br />
Agriculture<br />
THE COMPUTER GUY<br />
115 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-1936<br />
Computer Sales/Service<br />
THE DOG HOUSE<br />
17 2nd Ave NW, Hampton ........... 641-456-2514<br />
THE MARKET PLACE<br />
221 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-9175<br />
Gifts/Gift Shop<br />
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THE WALNUT SHOPPE<br />
207 Marston St, Coulter .............. 641-866-6922<br />
THE WOOD CELLAR<br />
8 1st St NW, Hampton................. 641-456-5510<br />
Gifts/Gift Shop<br />
TJ’S BARBER SHOP<br />
731 Park Ave, Ackley .................. 641-847-2221<br />
TONY KRUKOW LAW OFFICE<br />
114 1st Ave NW, Hampton .......... 641-456-5999<br />
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION - NATHAN ERICKSON<br />
730 Front St, Geneva .................. 641-580-4077<br />
TOWER CENTER<br />
1105 4th St SE, Hampton ........... 641-456-9871<br />
TOWNSEND WINERY AND VINEYARD<br />
2138 160th St, Hansell ................ 641-456-2836<br />
Gifts/Gift Shop, Winery, Retail<br />
TRAVELERS INN MOTEL<br />
Hwy 65 S, Hampton .................... 641-456-3534<br />
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
16 12th Ave NE, Hampton ........... 641-456-4816<br />
Churches<br />
TRIPLE T SPECIALTY MEATS<br />
401 Sherman Ave, Ackley ........... 641-847-0031<br />
TROPICAL SNO<br />
109 1st St NW, Hampton<br />
Food Products, Services<br />
TULL’S NEW & USED STORE<br />
113 East St Sheffield ................... 641-892-4137<br />
TUPPERIFIC TEAM SALES<br />
524 Maple St, Sheffield ............... 641-892-4206<br />
Home <strong>Business</strong>, Retail<br />
TWIN STATE, INC.<br />
1455 140th St, Hampton ............. 641-456-4825<br />
Agriculture Retail, Agriculture, Agriculture<br />
Manufacturing<br />
UBBEN OIL COMPANY<br />
403 Central Ave W, Hampton ...... 641-456-5596<br />
UNITED BANK & TRUST<br />
30 Main St S, Dougherty ............. 641-794-3325<br />
UNITED BANK & TRUST<br />
202 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4110<br />
UNITED BANK & TRUST COMPANY<br />
400 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-5587<br />
Banks & Banking Associations<br />
UNITED BANK & TRUST COMPANY<br />
100 W Ellsworth, Dows ............... 515-852-4151<br />
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
100 Central Ave E, Hampton ....... 641-456-4238<br />
Churches<br />
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
706 Locust St, Dumont................ 641-857-3753<br />
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
416 Hardin St, Ackley .................. 641-847-3251<br />
UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA<br />
600 1st St NW, #102, Mason City<br />
.................................................... 641-423-1774<br />
Organizations<br />
UP UP AND AWAY<br />
309 1 St, Dumont ........................ 641-857-6230<br />
UTHE’S CORNER REPAIR<br />
115 Montrose Ave, Dumont ......... 641-857-6264<br />
VERNON LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
Dows ........................................... 515-852-4450<br />
VILLAGE REHAB & WELLNESS CENTER<br />
502 Butler St, Ackley ................... 641-847-3531<br />
VISION HEALTH CENTER<br />
626 Main St, Ackley..................... 641-847-2183<br />
For more information go to www.franklincountytourism.com<br />
WARD’S MACHINE AND WELDING<br />
917 6th St SW, Hampton............. 641-456-2771<br />
Welding/Sheet Metal<br />
WASHINGTON REFORMED CHURCH<br />
28188 Birch Ave, Ackley .............. 641-847-2817<br />
WATKINS<br />
559 160th St, Latimer .................. 641-580-4052<br />
Home <strong>Business</strong>, Gifts/Gift Shop, Retail<br />
WEARDA FARM MANAGEMENT INC<br />
1925 Hwy 65, Hampton............... 641-456-4814<br />
WEBER INSURANCE<br />
110 E Ellsworth St, Dows ............ 515-852-4158<br />
WEIDEMANN INC.<br />
105 S Tracy St, Dows.................. 515-852-3802<br />
WELDIN’S AUTO BODY INC<br />
8 2nd St SW, Hampton................ 641-456-4444<br />
WEST FORK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS<br />
435 N 5th St, Sheffield ................ 641-892-4461<br />
Education<br />
WEST FORK MOTORS<br />
102 W Gilman St, Sheffield ......... 641-892-4292<br />
WEST FORK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
2200 Tulip Ave, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4666<br />
WEST FRIESLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
12135 110th St, Ackley ................ 641-847-2069<br />
WHISKERS GALLERY THE<br />
409 2nd Ave SE, Hampton .......... 641-456-2013<br />
WHISPERING WILLOW WIND FARM<br />
1584 70th St, Iowa Falls.............. 641-648-0169<br />
Utility-Wind Farm<br />
WHOLLY SMOKE BBQ<br />
544 100th St, Dows ..................... 319-239-6290<br />
Catering, Food Products, Services<br />
WILLIE’S SPORT BAR INC<br />
10 1st St NW, Hampton............... 641-456-2165<br />
WINDSOR THEATRE<br />
103 Federal St N, Hampton ........ 641-456-4389<br />
Theaters<br />
WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC<br />
1330 Sunset Dr, Hampton ........... 641-425-1222<br />
Agriculture<br />
WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
2428 Hwy 3, Dumont................... 641-857-3434<br />
YELLAND INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
218 Gilman St, Sheffield ............. 641-892-4652<br />
ZION REFORMED CHURCH<br />
2029 Jonquil Ave, Sheffield ......... 641-579-6186<br />
ZION-St JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
416 Sherman St, Sheffield .......... 641-892-4010<br />
ZRII<br />
391 335th St, Perry ..................... 515-314-0121<br />
Home <strong>Business</strong><br />
Those businesses that are<br />
underlined are members of the<br />
Hampton Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce.
Dows Historical Sites<br />
• Dows Depot/Iowa Welcome Center,<br />
Blacksmith Shop & Mercantile, Dows:<br />
More than 7,500 people visit the Dows<br />
Depot Welcome Center each year. The<br />
center is about two miles from the interstate.<br />
The historical society installed<br />
a sequence of Burma Shave-type signs<br />
along the way to let drivers know they<br />
were still on course after hearing from<br />
farmers that drivers were stopping,<br />
looking puzzled and turning around.<br />
The historical society runs the depot,<br />
blacksmith shop, mercantile, Evans<br />
prairie house and country school with<br />
largely volunteer labor.<br />
The Dows Depot Welcome Center includes<br />
railroad memorabilia and other<br />
historical items from the town.<br />
A man named Stephen Dows brought<br />
the railroad from Holland through the<br />
town of Otisville to Clarion in 1880.<br />
Otisville was renamed in Dows’ honor.<br />
By 1885, a few more lines connected to<br />
Dows. The depot was built in 1896 and<br />
operated until 1980.<br />
In 1987, the Dows Historical Society<br />
bought the depot. More than 120 volunteers<br />
worked on restoring it for nine<br />
months, and the group received a state<br />
A Manufacturing Division of Winfi eld Solutions L.L.C.<br />
FORMULATING & PACKAGING CROP PROTECTION<br />
PRODUCTS FOR THE NATION<br />
1280 Imperial Road 641-456-2500<br />
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matching grant to help open the building<br />
as an official State of Iowa Welcome<br />
Center.<br />
The welcome center has information<br />
about Iowa attractions, restrooms, a<br />
telephone and a gift shop with wines,<br />
jams, crafts and antiques.<br />
The Dows Mercantile housed general<br />
stores, a hardware store, hairdressers,<br />
a veterinarian and apartments over the<br />
Dow/Depot/Iowa Welcome Center<br />
years. The historical society purchased<br />
it in 1987, like the depot, to prevent it<br />
from being demolished. It opened in<br />
1989 and now features folk art, crafts<br />
and fine art from Iowa artists and manufacturers<br />
and an antique mall. The<br />
Crème de la Crème ice cream parlor at<br />
the back left corner of the mercantile<br />
building also serves, sandwiches, soups<br />
and coffee. Locals who gather there for<br />
coffee shorten its name to The Crème.<br />
The Blacksmith Shop was willed to<br />
the historical society in 1990. Until that<br />
time, Fred Quasdorf owned and operated<br />
it, according to museum staff.<br />
The Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon<br />
Museum, as it is fully called, is said to<br />
be one of the best-equipped blacksmith<br />
shops in the Midwest.<br />
Belts and pulleys move through the<br />
original thick plank floor to the large<br />
motors in the basement. The belts and<br />
pulleys also power the band saws and<br />
a drill on the main floor. The upper<br />
floor was used to make wagons, wagon<br />
wheels, and wooden equipment.<br />
There is no admission charge for selfguided<br />
or guided tours.<br />
The Evans Little Prairie House was<br />
donated in 2005, when the descendants<br />
of Mr. and Mrs. Ingebret Evans chose<br />
to move it off the homestead it occupied<br />
Enjoy a taste of rural Iowa with handcrafted grape, berry and fruit wines<br />
at TownsEnd Winery. Spacious tasting room. Gift Shop. Outside patio<br />
seating. Open-air stage.<br />
Hours May-December 1-5 pm Saturday and Sunday.<br />
Harvest Wine Festival & Wine Release September 3 & 4. 2-8 pm both days.<br />
Vineyard tours available-guided or self-guided.<br />
Call 641-456-2836 to schedule your private tasting.<br />
Groups welcome by appointment.<br />
TownsEnd<br />
Winery & Vineyard<br />
2138 160th Street<br />
Hansell, IA 50441<br />
Located 6 miles E of Hampton on<br />
Hwy 3 and 1 mile N on S56/Timber<br />
Ave to 160th Street. Turn E at Hansell City Park corner go 300 ft to winery sign.<br />
Special events announced on web site: www.townsendwinery.com<br />
Scan this QR code to<br />
see all the events at<br />
Townsend Winery
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Pictured: Antique chair in the Evans Little<br />
Prairie House.<br />
`rather than demolish it.<br />
The Evans family had 14 children<br />
and raised 12 of them in the 16 by 14<br />
square foot, two room, two story house.<br />
As many as 10 Evans children, plus<br />
✔ Regular Prices<br />
➤ Adult $4.00<br />
➤ Youth $3.00<br />
(16 & under)<br />
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☎ 641-456-4389<br />
http://www.windsortheatre.com<br />
103 Federal Street North, Hampton, IA 50441<br />
the parents, lived in the<br />
house at any one time.<br />
It has modest furnishings:<br />
a bed, a rocker<br />
made by Ingebret Evans<br />
and a stove. Displays<br />
describe the history of<br />
the house and the process<br />
of moving it off the<br />
homestead.<br />
Hours the welcome<br />
center operates are 9<br />
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday<br />
through Saturday and<br />
from noon to 5 p.m. on<br />
Sunday. For a tour of<br />
any of any building run<br />
by the Dows Historical<br />
Society, call 515-852-<br />
3595.<br />
• Dows Country School: The Vernon<br />
Township Country Schoolhouse was<br />
built in 1887 in Vernon Township of<br />
Wright <strong>County</strong>. (Dows sits on the line<br />
between Wright and <strong>Franklin</strong> counties.)<br />
The Dows Historical Society and the<br />
Dows Community moved the building<br />
from its original site and placed it on<br />
a permanent foundation near the Welcome<br />
Center and Mercantile. It was re-<br />
✔ Regular Showtimes<br />
➤ 7:00 p.m. Nightly<br />
➤ Closed Mondays<br />
➤ 1:00 Sunday Matinee<br />
✔ Special Pricing<br />
➤ Senior Sundays<br />
Age 50 & over<br />
$2 both shows<br />
➤ Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
All tickets $2<br />
Dows Mercantile Cafe<br />
stored inside and out and is furnished<br />
with original desks, blackboards, and<br />
books. The grounds are planted with<br />
native trees and shrubs.<br />
The historical society gives a tour of<br />
the schoolhouse to Clarion-Goldfield<br />
students, a school district that includes<br />
Dows, each fall. Tours can be given to<br />
students from any district, volunteers<br />
emphasized.<br />
The school is open for tours by calling<br />
515-852 -3595.<br />
WELCOME<br />
Visiting Out of Town Members.<br />
Please Join Us!<br />
Hampton<br />
Kiwanis<br />
Meetings:<br />
Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.<br />
Godfather’s Pizza<br />
Hampton - Lions Club<br />
“We Serve”<br />
Meetings:<br />
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Godfather’s Pizza<br />
Hampton Rotary<br />
“Service Above Self”<br />
Meetings:<br />
Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m.<br />
Godfather’s Pizza
INSURANCE<br />
Auto • Home • Commercial<br />
Health/Life • Employee Benefi ts<br />
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Jan Shaull Terry Pecha Tom Birdsell<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
Residential • Commercial • Farm<br />
Duane Kelch Linda Campbell<br />
Castle, Dick & Kelch<br />
Insurance & Real Estate<br />
2 Second St. N.W. • Hampton, IA 50441<br />
Phone 641-456-2578<br />
www.cdkinc.biz<br />
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Hampton parks<br />
Hampton has plenty of places to play,<br />
including its extensive city park system.<br />
Band Shell Park features the secondoldest<br />
band shell in Iowa. It was built<br />
in 1959 at a cost of $4,400 using funds<br />
from an estate and the park board. In<br />
2010, the band shell was deemed structurally<br />
unsound. After pro-bono consulting<br />
from RDG Planning and Design in<br />
Des Moines, the community pitched in<br />
to raise more than $90,000, enough to restore<br />
the historic structure and begin an<br />
endowment for future improvements.<br />
Summer concert in Band Shell Park<br />
The band shell is home to summer<br />
concerts from the Hampton municipal<br />
band. Be sure to stop by on Tuesday evenings<br />
in June, when band concerts follow<br />
an evening of family activities called<br />
Tuesdays on the Town, sponsored by the<br />
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce.<br />
Progress Park is on First Street NW.<br />
It currently includes a baseball diamond,<br />
basketball and tennis courts and playground<br />
equipment. A new aquatic center<br />
with four waterslides is slated for completion<br />
in May 2011. Visit www.hamptonia.<br />
us for more information. Weekdays, rates<br />
may also be obtained by calling Hampton<br />
City Hall at 641-456-4853. Plans include<br />
a new tennis court surface, a skate park,<br />
play structures and sunshade shelters, as<br />
well as a trail segment. The trail will connect<br />
Progress Park to the <strong>Franklin</strong> wellness<br />
center in eastern Hampton and to<br />
Beeds Lake State Park west of town and<br />
further, to Coulter in western <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>. The structural improvements to<br />
Progress Park, including the pool, recreational<br />
facilities and a 6-mile segment of<br />
the Rolling Prairie Trail, were to be par-<br />
`<br />
tially funded with community attraction<br />
and tourism (CAT) grant money from<br />
Vision Iowa. Funding and amount is<br />
contingent on project start and completion<br />
time, among other factors.<br />
Harriman Park, located on the north<br />
edge of Hampton on Highway 65, includes<br />
several picnic shelters, playground<br />
equipment and fishing at the<br />
Spring Creek dam.<br />
The pond at Harriman Park was<br />
dredged in 1999 and 2000 and is full and<br />
ready for fishing. A four-season shelter<br />
was built in 2001 and features air conditioning.<br />
Nestled in a valley under many trees,<br />
Harriman Park has long been a popular<br />
spot for family and class reunions as well<br />
as company picnics.<br />
East Park is on the east side of town<br />
along Highway 3. The park includes a<br />
disc golf course with a tricky water trap,<br />
soccer fields, a picnic shelter, playground<br />
equipment and wide open spaces. A shelter<br />
house and concession stand was constructed<br />
with funds from Hampton Rotary<br />
Club and the city in 2009.<br />
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Hampton<br />
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• Airline Tickets<br />
• Rental Cars<br />
• Hotel Reservations<br />
• Family Vacation Packages<br />
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• Motorcoach Tours<br />
• Amtrack Ticketing<br />
We’ll take you around the<br />
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Shelters can be reserved by calling<br />
Hampton City Hall at 641-456-4853. To<br />
ensure that care is taken, the deposit is<br />
twice the rental fee.<br />
Memorial Park is located on the city’s<br />
northwest side. It includes playground<br />
equipment, two shelters and room to play.<br />
Hampton also takes great pride in its<br />
cemetery, on the east side of Highway 65,<br />
north of the creek. A new but identical,<br />
weather-resistant metal fence and roadwork<br />
were slated for the 2011-2012 budget<br />
year after the community raised more<br />
than $30,000 for the cemetery projects.<br />
The planned Rolling Prairie Trail will run<br />
alongside the cemetery.<br />
Beeds Lake State Park, though near<br />
Hampton, is outside city limits and can be<br />
found under county parks.<br />
Hampton happenings throughout the<br />
year will be described elsewhere in this<br />
guide. They include: Tuesdays on the<br />
Town; fireworks in July; the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
Breadeaúx Pizza<br />
The Place to Eat<br />
Conveniently located right downtown<br />
in the historic bank building.<br />
❉ Daily Lunch Buffet<br />
❉ Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Ice Cream & More<br />
❉ Comfortable Seating<br />
<strong>County</strong> Fair; Summerfest; Holly Dazzle<br />
and the winter wine walk.<br />
Latimer parks<br />
Latimer boasts two city parks.<br />
At West Park, many improvements<br />
have recently been made thanks to the efforts<br />
of both the Ladies Park Society and<br />
the town’s youth, including local 4-H and<br />
FFA chapters. The park sports new playground<br />
equipment, a renovated shelter<br />
house, tetherball courts, new picnic tables,<br />
vintage lighting, and wide sidewalks<br />
allowing wheelchair access. A portable<br />
restroom is available.<br />
Updates at West Park were possible<br />
in 2011 because of extra grant money not<br />
yet spent on the project.<br />
Over at East Park, the summer is spent<br />
enjoying ball games at two diamonds, one<br />
for softball and one for baseball.<br />
The town also features a small Gazebo<br />
Memorial Park next to its post office.<br />
Visitors can enjoy a shady rest among the<br />
flowers.<br />
Latimer Historical Museum<br />
The back rooms of Latimer City Hall<br />
house a museum dedicated to the town<br />
history.<br />
Scan this QR code to<br />
see more Breadeaux Specials<br />
456-5608<br />
Downtown Hampton<br />
Latimer Fun Day Tractor Pull<br />
Open regularly and available by appointment,<br />
visitors learn about Latimer’s<br />
past through historic memorabilia from<br />
when the town was first established.<br />
With an ever-changing display of exhibits,<br />
the museum currently showcases a<br />
restored tractor, a miniature panorama of<br />
a local farm, and an old fashioned farmhouse<br />
kitchen.<br />
Call Latimer City Hall for more information,<br />
6641-579-6452 from 8 a.m. to 3<br />
p.m. weekdays.<br />
Latimer Fun Day<br />
Every summer, on the last Saturday of<br />
July, the Latimer Community Club puts<br />
Call Hampton Heating<br />
for all your Heating,<br />
Cooling & Plumbing Needs<br />
Call 24 Hours<br />
641-456-2651<br />
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together a day of fun for the town.<br />
Games and activities aplenty are there<br />
to enjoy for kids of all ages.<br />
Coulter<br />
Coulter’s city park boasts play equipment<br />
and shelters, including a gazebo.<br />
The gazebo was replaced in 2010 after<br />
the former structure fell casualty to a tree<br />
toppled in a summer storm. The cemetery<br />
also received a new road, thanks to a<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> community foundation<br />
grant.<br />
Coulter Fun Day<br />
Coulter Fun Day includes a parade, a<br />
hamburger lunch and evening fireworks.<br />
The squashed gazebo and flooding didn’t<br />
squash or dampen town spirit in 2010, as<br />
the celebration was held in the wake of<br />
the FEMA-declared natural disaster.<br />
Hansell<br />
Hansell City Park<br />
Hansell’s city park features a softball<br />
diamond, playground equipment, a wooden<br />
ship, and a shelter house.<br />
The wooden ship, made by the Amish,<br />
was a gift from the Sue Rowen family to<br />
honor late mayor, David Rowen.<br />
Community betterment funds allowed<br />
for building the shelter house.<br />
The softball diamond is open until<br />
dark. Softball teams wishing to reserve<br />
the diamond should call city clerk Deanna<br />
Genz at 641-494-8425.<br />
A portable restroom is available May<br />
through October.<br />
Sheffield<br />
Sheffield Legion Park<br />
The city’s primary park is supported<br />
by both the city and the local American<br />
Legion.<br />
Featuring a playground, gazebo, and a<br />
war memorial, the park is a central activity<br />
location for all ages.<br />
Two new little league ball diamonds<br />
will be open for games in spring 2011.<br />
Grass and lime have been lain. Electricity<br />
will be installed for the scoreboard.<br />
Bleachers are also in the works.<br />
The diamonds are located north of the<br />
high school baseball-softball complex at<br />
the corner of Cleveland and Thompson<br />
streets in Sheffield. Junior and Betty Edgington<br />
donated seven acres of land for the<br />
fields.<br />
Fortunately, local businesses and contractors<br />
are willing to donate work to the<br />
cause.<br />
Marie Ayers Park<br />
Sporting a shelter with electricity and<br />
brand new playground equipment, Marie<br />
Ayers Park is strategically located next<br />
to the town’s swimming pool and school<br />
Sourdough Day 2010 Prince and<br />
Princesses.<br />
football field.<br />
Sourdough Day<br />
Sheffield’s Sourdough Day will be<br />
Aug. 20, 2011.<br />
Located in the park, it features food,<br />
Nora’s Place<br />
Authentic Mexican Food<br />
Made in the Traditional<br />
Mexican Style for<br />
Authentic Mexican Taste.<br />
Convenient location —<br />
one block north of<br />
Hwy. 3 & Hwy. 65 intersection.<br />
641-456-1907<br />
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11-9<br />
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activities and inflatable games for children.<br />
Stick around at dusk for a fireworks<br />
display.<br />
Oktoberfest<br />
Hosted by the Sheffield Betterment<br />
Foundation, Oktoberfest is celebrated in<br />
late October at the Sheffield City Park.<br />
The festival includes a barbeque contest,<br />
games for adults and children, and an<br />
evening concert.<br />
Popejoy<br />
Popejoy Conservation Park<br />
Rural Popejoy is home to Popejoy<br />
Conservation Park, a 61-acre park half a<br />
mile south of Popejoy. See <strong>County</strong> Parks.<br />
Popejoy Day<br />
Popejoy Day is generally held the second<br />
Saturday in August. In the past, it has<br />
included an antique tractor raffle put on<br />
by the Lions Club, a parade, supper and<br />
entertainment.<br />
Geneva<br />
Burkley Park<br />
Rural Geneva is home to Burkley Park,<br />
operated by <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Conservation.<br />
See <strong>County</strong> Parks.<br />
Ackley<br />
Prairie Bridges Park<br />
Prairie Bridges Park and Campground<br />
is on <strong>County</strong> Highway S56 north of Ackley.<br />
It has won awards from North Iowa<br />
Area Development and State of Iowa Forestry.<br />
The park boasts 101 acres of prairie,<br />
timber, stocked fishing ponds, a swimming<br />
area and three miles of trails to bike<br />
and walk on. Trails take visitors through<br />
forested areas, among native grasses<br />
that span 18 acres in Jacob’s Prairie, and<br />
alongside (or over) streams and ponds via<br />
eight unique and historical bridges. The<br />
recreation trail connects to town.<br />
Amenities include a modern campground<br />
with 120 sites, most complete<br />
with 30/50 amp electrical service, water,<br />
and septic connections, plus two full restroom<br />
and shower facilities. Areas of the<br />
grounds have passed certifications for<br />
ADA accessibility.<br />
There are 30 basic campsites, and<br />
pull-through sites and septic sites are<br />
available. Campsites are $14 for electri-<br />
cal hookups, and $7 for basic amenities.<br />
An enclosed and insulated shelter<br />
house and banquet facility measures 30<br />
by 40 feet and accepts group reservations.<br />
For more information or reservations, call<br />
Ackley Sauerkraut Days - Sauerkraut<br />
eating contest.<br />
641-485-1623.<br />
Fishing areas are accessible by small<br />
boats with electric motors or canoes.<br />
The ponds have been stocked with large<br />
mouth bass, small mouth bass, and most<br />
recently 3,000 hybrid blue gill. Fishing is<br />
Campers, Fisherman,<br />
Travelers...<br />
We Have What You Need!<br />
We have a nice selection of fi shing supplies, live<br />
bait, camping equipment, hardware & tools and<br />
RadioShack ® electronics.<br />
Hampton-Iowa Falls<br />
Hardware Hank<br />
416 Central Ave. W., Hampton<br />
641-456-1900<br />
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-8<br />
Saturday 8-6, Sunday 9-5<br />
606 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls<br />
641-648-4469<br />
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-6<br />
Saturday 8-5, Sunday 12-4<br />
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also accessible through a 14’ x 16’ handicapped<br />
accessible dock, cleared shoreline,<br />
or numerous bridges.<br />
Yearly events at Prairie Bridges Park<br />
include a car show put on by Sons of the<br />
American Legion, Haunted Hayrides in<br />
October and Christmas in July. Haunted<br />
Hayrides admission is $4, or, with a<br />
canned good, $3. For the car show and<br />
Christmas in July, trophies are awarded.<br />
There is also a 5K Fun Run and Walk during<br />
the Ackley festival, Sauerkraut Days,<br />
in June.<br />
Sauerkraut Days<br />
Sauerkraut Days is a June tradition<br />
in Ackley. For more than a century, this<br />
four-day event brings people together for<br />
a celebration. Activities include carnival<br />
rides, live entertainment, free wieners and<br />
sauerkraut, a grand parade, a children’s<br />
parade, children’s tractor pull, fishing<br />
derby, a German band and fireworks.<br />
Sauerkraut Days is co-sponsored by<br />
Ackley Chamber of Commerce, Ackley<br />
Fire Department and individual donors.<br />
Dows<br />
Dows City Parks<br />
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continued from page 34 The Dows City Park and Shelter<br />
House takes up half a block and is on Ellsworth<br />
Street/<strong>County</strong> Highway S13 (“You<br />
can’t miss it”). It is open year-round. The<br />
shelter house is suitable for entertainment<br />
events.<br />
The Dows Park and Swimming Pool<br />
is on the southwest edge of town at 2732<br />
Dows Williams Road. The park and an<br />
adjoining campground are open yearround.<br />
The campground has about 11 spots<br />
for electric and water hookup. It accommodates<br />
recreational vehicles.<br />
The campground and pool share a<br />
bathroom and shower facility. Bathrooms<br />
are handicap-accessible and stay open<br />
May 1 to Nov. 1.<br />
The swimming pool area is open June<br />
1 to Aug. 31. The pool boasts two waterslides.<br />
The deep end is about 10 feet.<br />
There is also a wading pool. At print time,<br />
2010 pricing had not been set. For pricing,<br />
call Dows City Hall at 515-852-4327,<br />
or from June to August, call the pool office<br />
at 515-852-4644.<br />
The Dows Golf Course is at 200 85th<br />
St. The course is open from April 15 to<br />
Oct. 15. No reservations are taken. The<br />
course was built in 1965 solely by the labor<br />
The crew gets all that wonderful<br />
sweet corn ready.<br />
of community members and has operated<br />
continuously since that time. For more<br />
information, call Dows City Hall at 515-<br />
852-4327, or during operating season, call<br />
the Golf Course office at 515-852-4751.<br />
Dows Corn Days<br />
The first weekend in August always<br />
marks a large celebration, the Dows Corn<br />
Days. The festivities include a parade,<br />
entertainment in the park, food vendors,<br />
inflatable rides, several activities, and a<br />
community church service.<br />
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<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Parks<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> is blessed with an extensive<br />
park system and an active parks and<br />
recreation program.<br />
Semi-modern camping means electric<br />
hookups but no water hookup, no shower<br />
and no flush toilets.<br />
All areas said to be open to public hunting<br />
are thus only during hunting season and<br />
to licensed hunters. Non-resident hunting<br />
license applications are available from the<br />
Maynes Grove Lodge<br />
Iowa Department of Natural Resources by<br />
phone at 1-800-367-1188.<br />
Call 641-456-4375 for information on<br />
summer programs and the county parks.<br />
Here is a description of the parks:<br />
• 1) Ingebretson Memorial Grove, 2<br />
miles west of Sheffield on C-13 and 1 mile<br />
1620 Country Club Lane, PO Box 314<br />
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north: Timbered area left in its natural state,<br />
with 1 1/4 miles of trails.<br />
• 2) Burkley Park, 2 miles west of Geneva:<br />
It is 6 acres of heavy timber.<br />
• 3) Handorf Roadside Park, 8 miles<br />
east of Hampton on Highway 3: It is 4 acres<br />
with a shelter house, toilets and picnic area.<br />
• 4) Hawkins Game Management Area,<br />
3 miles east of Alexander on C-25. It is 1<br />
acre and open for public hunting.<br />
• 5) Interstate Lake Park,<br />
1 mile south of I-35 and<br />
Highway 3: It is a 26-acre<br />
lake, originally a borrow<br />
pit for the construction of<br />
I-35. The lake is stocked<br />
with bluegills, channel catfish<br />
and largemouth bass.<br />
No swimming is allowed.<br />
Boats are restricted to 1<br />
1/2 hp motors.<br />
• 6) Mallory Memorial<br />
Park, 4 1/2 miles south of<br />
Hampton, and 2 miles west of Highway 65:<br />
It is 71 acres with semi-modern and primitive<br />
camping areas, playground equipment,<br />
1 1/4 miles of hiking trails, two picnic areas,<br />
and good smallmouth bass fishing.<br />
• 7) Oakland-Iowa River Conservation<br />
Area, 3 miles southwest of Popejoy: A 281-<br />
acre tract bordering the Iowa River, open to<br />
fishing and hunting.<br />
• 8) Oakland Valley Game Management<br />
Area, 1 1/4 miles southwest of Popejoy:<br />
The town of Oakland Valley existed here<br />
from 1855 to 1883. The area is preserved as<br />
a wildlife area and historical site.<br />
• 9) Popejoy Conservation Park, 1/2<br />
mile south of Popejoy: It is a 61-acre park<br />
with semi-modern camping facilities, an<br />
enclosed shelter house for year-round use,<br />
toilets, picnic area, electricity, water, and<br />
playground equipment. A sledding hill is<br />
maintained for winter use.<br />
• 10) Robinson Park, 1 mile north and<br />
1 mile east of Hampton: It is 60 acres with<br />
semi-modern camping, a shelter house,<br />
toilets, picnic area, playground equipment,<br />
electricity and water. Otter Creek runs<br />
through the park for the angler and a trail<br />
runs through the oak timber for the nature<br />
lover.<br />
• 11) Sheffield Game Management Area,<br />
3 miles west and 1 mile north of Sheffield:<br />
It is 16 acres divided into a small fishing<br />
lake, open grassland, and light timber. It is<br />
open to public hunting and fishing.<br />
• 12) Toft Wildlife Area, on northeast<br />
corner of Dows: 14 acres for fishing and<br />
continued on page 37<br />
Hampton Country Club<br />
Since 1920<br />
2005 Iowa Golf Course of the Year<br />
Among the premiere 9-hole courses in Iowa,<br />
the Hampton Country Club golf facility in<br />
Hampton, Iowa features 3,176 yards of golf<br />
from the longest tees for a par of 37.<br />
Angie Harper is the General Manager,<br />
HCC offers a lounge, restaurant,<br />
clubhouse rentals and practice facilities.<br />
The club is open to non-members on Mondays.<br />
$40.00 for unlimited golf and cart. Call for tee time.<br />
Phone: 641-456-3256<br />
www.hamptoncountryclub.com<br />
angie@hamptoncountryclub.com
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continued from page 36<br />
hunting along the Iowa River and at an old<br />
gravel pit.<br />
• 13) West Fork Wildlife Area, 3 miles<br />
north and 8 1/2 miles east of Hampton: It<br />
is 123 acres of heavy timber located on the<br />
West Fork of the Cedar River, open to public<br />
hunting and fishing.<br />
• 14) WKW Conservation Park, 1 mile<br />
north and 1 mile east of Hampton: It is 54<br />
acres with trails and camping.<br />
• 15) Thorn Apple Woods, 5 miles north<br />
and 7 1/2 miles east of Hampton: A 93-acre<br />
tract of heavy timber and grassland on the<br />
West Fork of the Cedar River, open to public<br />
hunting and fishing.<br />
• 16) Spring Creek Wildlife Area, 2<br />
miles east of Latimer and 1 mile north of<br />
Highway 3: It is a 20-acre grassy lowland<br />
through which Spring Creek flows. It is<br />
open to public hunting.<br />
• Praire Tract, 1/2 mile north of Highway<br />
3 on Killdeer Ave.: It is a 37-acre annex<br />
to Spring Creek Wildlife Area, which is<br />
also open to public hunting.<br />
• 17) Deer Meadow Wildlife Area, 9<br />
miles east of Hampton and 1/2 mile north:<br />
It is 84 acres of bottom land timber and<br />
grassland. Hartgrave Creek passes through<br />
the public hunting and fishing area.<br />
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• 18) Maynes Grove, 4 miles south<br />
of Hampton on Highway 65: It is 280<br />
acres of upland timber with a 12-acre<br />
lake stocked with bluegill and catfish; 3<br />
miles of hiking trails and cross country<br />
skiing; 2 1/2 miles marked for horseback<br />
riding; a boat ramp for boats with<br />
motors up to 1 1/2 hp; public hunting.<br />
• 19) Longspur Habitat Area - Lukes<br />
Wetland, 3 miles west of Hampton on<br />
Highway 3, then 1/2 mile north: A<br />
100-acre wildlife habitat area, mostly a<br />
grassy flood plain of Spring Creek, with<br />
some timber and uplands. It is open to<br />
public hunting. A fen on the area is a<br />
type of wetland formed by the Wisconsin<br />
Glacier 12,000 years ago, which<br />
is on peat soils fed by ground water<br />
which comes to the surface. It has many<br />
unique and rare plants which thrive.<br />
• 20) Iowa DNR Beeds Wildlife Area,<br />
2 miles northwest of Hampton: A 30-acre<br />
tract of upland timber and grassland, containing<br />
two old fish rearing ponds and<br />
Spring Creek passing through. It is open to<br />
public hunting and fishing.<br />
• 21) Iowa DNR Beeds Lake State Park.<br />
See separate stories.<br />
• 22) Iowa DNR Whitetail Flats Interstate<br />
35, 3 miles south of Dows in Wright<br />
Take advantage of <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s many<br />
trails for walking.<br />
and <strong>Franklin</strong> counties: It is 391 acres of<br />
river bottom timber and upland habitat,<br />
with three accesses to the Iowa River. It is<br />
open to public hunting and fishing.<br />
For more information on upcoming<br />
events, write to <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Conservation,<br />
1002 Central Ave. W., Hampton, IA<br />
50441, call 641-456-4375, or visit www.<br />
franklincountyconservation.org.<br />
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KLMJ/KQCR Antique Tractor Parade<br />
KLMJ/KQCR’s Eighth Annual Tractor Parade is set for Saturday, Aug. 13.<br />
The route will begin in Hampton but is to be determined.<br />
The prior year, riders visited Beeds Lake, Chapin, Sheffield, Thornton, Swaledale,<br />
Rockwell, Dougherty, Aredale and Hansell before returning to Hampton.<br />
The parade coordinates with Hampton’s Summerfest celebration.<br />
For more information, feel free to contact KLMJ/KQCR Antique Tractor Parade<br />
Coordinator Mandy Strother at 641-456-5656.<br />
702 Central Avenue W., Hwy 3<br />
Hampton, IA 50441<br />
• Spacious, quiet, masonry constructed rooms<br />
• Welcoming lobby with fireplace<br />
• Free enhanced continental breakfast<br />
• Children 12 and under stay free with an<br />
adult in the same room<br />
• Block rooms for Wedding Guests<br />
• Indoor pool - Whirlpool & Dry Sauna<br />
• Off site exercise facility available<br />
• Private whirlpool & fireplace suites<br />
• Cable TV, movie channels and Wi Fi<br />
• Hospitality room available for up to 40 people<br />
• Close to Convention Center for receptions<br />
Hampton’s New<br />
Aquatic Center<br />
Aquatic center, rec trail in the works<br />
The Hampton aquatic center is scheduled<br />
for completion in May of 2011. Admission<br />
rates were to be set later in the spring.<br />
The Federal Highway Administration<br />
has approved the Rolling Prairie recreational<br />
trail plans. It notified the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Conservation board of this in late<br />
February of 2011.<br />
Both are part of an improvement project<br />
for which Hampton received a Vision<br />
Iowa grant in October of 2010. Slated<br />
improvements to Progress Park, on First<br />
Street NW, include: a new aquatic center<br />
to replace the closed pool; a 6-mile trail<br />
segment running from nearby Beeds Lake<br />
State Park to the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Wellness<br />
Center; a new tennis court surface; a<br />
skateboard park; play structures and sunshade<br />
shelters.<br />
For more information on the projects,<br />
visit www.hamptonia.us and www.<br />
franklincountyconservation.org.<br />
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FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 800-634-3444 or 641-456-5559
HollyDazzle parade float.<br />
HollyDazzle<br />
HollyDazzle is a time for a light parade, music filling the<br />
streets, tour of homes, stores serving hot drinks, sitting on<br />
Santa’s lap, a Santa’s workshop that kids can shop for their<br />
parents under supervision, while parents have the opportunity<br />
to do some serious shopping in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> stores.<br />
HollyDazzle also includes carriage rides, open houses at local<br />
financial institutions, tour of historic homes and special<br />
matinee movies at the historical Windsor Theatre.<br />
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* Men’s, Women’s and Children’s<br />
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* Jewelry, Shoes and Seasonal Gift Items<br />
Gift Certifi cates & Layaway<br />
3,600<br />
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112 Central Ave. West<br />
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1-800-568-4156<br />
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1-800-522-3991<br />
Open Monday-Thursday 10:00-5:00<br />
Friday and Saturday 10:00-4:00<br />
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Locations<br />
Parking in the<br />
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Grundy Center<br />
1-800-397-8158<br />
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FORE! Play On Fun Golf Courses All Around The Area<br />
Iowans love their golf and<br />
that’s because there is so much<br />
golf available for the average<br />
hacker and the fanatic alike.<br />
Hampton is home to the prestigious<br />
Hampton Country Club,<br />
previously voted the best ninehole<br />
course in Iowa. It features<br />
established trees, a short but tight<br />
layout, and some wickedly tricky<br />
greens that always leave golfers<br />
shaking their heads. The signature<br />
hole is the 255-yard par four sixth.<br />
If you hit a big drive straight, you<br />
have a chance for an eagle. Mess<br />
up the drive, and you might wind<br />
up with a six, or worse! The course<br />
is private, but if you live outside<br />
the county, you can play on certain<br />
days. Call 641-456-3256 for more<br />
information.<br />
The newest course in the area<br />
is the Ridge Stone Golf Club on the<br />
southwest side of Sheffield. This public-play-links-style<br />
layout has it all - a<br />
few trees, difficult bunkers, water hazards,<br />
elevated and fast greens and beautiful<br />
tees. The par five seventh hole is<br />
a dandy, featuring a pond on the right<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> has 3 courses. One private and 2 public.<br />
and a creek on the left off the drive.<br />
The creek meanders about 70 yards in<br />
front of the green, making going for it<br />
in two a hazard. The two-tiered green,<br />
protected by bunkers and trees, adds a<br />
little more spice. Call 641-892-8040 for<br />
information.<br />
If you want to work on your short<br />
game, try the Latimer<br />
Golf Club. It’s easy<br />
to walk as the course<br />
is mostly flat, and the<br />
holes are short. But<br />
the elevated greens<br />
and a few well-placed<br />
bunkers make scoring<br />
well very difficult. If<br />
the bump-and-run is<br />
your shot, this is your<br />
course! The course<br />
is open to the public.<br />
Call 641-579-6090 for<br />
details.<br />
Another well-kept secret<br />
is the Dows Golf<br />
Course on the east side<br />
of Dows. This course<br />
has challenging holes<br />
of all lengths and<br />
widths. The course is<br />
played by a corps of loyal golfers who<br />
take in the condition of the course.<br />
You’ll enjoy the blind tee shot through<br />
the saddle as you near the end of your<br />
round — especially if you hit it well.<br />
Call 515-852-4751 for information.<br />
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Find Your Fun In <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
This package includes:<br />
• 2 nights lodging Country Heritage B&B:<br />
• Romantic suite with whirlpool<br />
• Full breakfast for 2<br />
• $50 chamber bucks (same as cash at specialty shops all over town)<br />
• Local guide to take you fishing - ice or regular -<br />
Guaranteed to catch fish!<br />
• Dinner for two at restaurant of your choice<br />
• Tour of 3 historical sites in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>: Historical Society<br />
Museum, Old Stone House, and Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm<br />
• Wine tour and sampling at TownsEnd Winery<br />
• A round of golf at Hampton Country Club<br />
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Good through 4/30/11<br />
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Owner/Broker<br />
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Sales Associate<br />
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Sales Associate<br />
Erran Miller<br />
Broker/Associate<br />
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Sales Associate<br />
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We have built our reputation on quality service,<br />
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Visit us on the web at www.krukowrealestate.com<br />
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Jerry Plagge<br />
Sales Associate<br />
Danyelle Tielke<br />
Administrative Asst.<br />
Hampton<br />
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Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.<br />
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.<br />
email: office@faith-hampton.com<br />
web site: faith-hampton.com<br />
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• Bulk mailing available<br />
• Distribution<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> cards<br />
• Letterhead<br />
• Notepads<br />
• Report cards<br />
• Customized newsletters<br />
• Brochures<br />
• Program booklets<br />
• Posters<br />
• Magnets<br />
• T-shirts<br />
• Coupons<br />
• Eyelets and tags<br />
• Calendars<br />
• Monthly or weekly planners<br />
• Button sheets<br />
• Bumper stickers<br />
• Inventory cards and sheets<br />
• Padding of forms, report<br />
sheets, and more<br />
• Numbering of items<br />
• Perforation<br />
• Stapling<br />
• Folding<br />
• Cutting and trimming<br />
• Free delivery<br />
• Prompt, competitive quotes<br />
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First Christian Church<br />
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641-456-2285<br />
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.<br />
Worship 10:30 a.m.<br />
email: fcchampton@q.com<br />
web site: fcchamptoniowa.org<br />
Pastor Alan Berneman’s office hours:<br />
Wed. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.<br />
or by appointment.<br />
Office hours:<br />
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.<br />
605 4th St. NE, Hampton
Public Shooting Range<br />
The range is located two miles north of<br />
Hansell on <strong>County</strong> Road S-56.<br />
Range users will be asked to pay a $5<br />
per visit fee to help cover the cost of developing<br />
and maintaining the two-year-old<br />
facility. A $40 season pass is also available.<br />
The North Hansell Range is part of the<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Conservation Department,<br />
and was built entirely by volunteers<br />
and donations next to the site of the former<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Landfill.<br />
It features a shotgun range with a sporting<br />
clays launcher, a rifle range with target<br />
berms at 100, 200, 225, 250, 300 and 325<br />
yards, and a pistol range with target areas<br />
at 15, 25, 50 and 100 yards.<br />
One of the unique features of the rifle<br />
and pistol ranges are the reactive steel targets.<br />
Range users may bring paper targets<br />
to shoot at, of course, but they do not need<br />
to. On the pistol range, there are swinging<br />
steel plate targets at 15 and 25 yards, along<br />
with a special “dueling tree.” On the rifle<br />
range, there are swinging steel plate targets<br />
at each of the target berms ranging in size<br />
from a deck of playing cards up to two-<br />
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feet-by-two-feet. Shooters can both see and<br />
hear when they hit the steel plate targets.<br />
The North Hansell Range is handicapped<br />
accessible, and features a restroom<br />
on site. It also offers picnic tables, and is<br />
perfect for family outings.<br />
For more information on the North Hansell<br />
Range, or to become a range volunteer,<br />
contact the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Conservation<br />
Office.<br />
What Is<br />
This Thing?<br />
The Hampton Chronicle wants<br />
you to know first! Visit us at<br />
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<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Facts:<br />
• Our population is 10,732 people. About 2,328 are kids.<br />
• Hampton is the <strong>County</strong> Seat where the county government makes their decisions for the people.<br />
• <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> was officially organized in 1855.<br />
• We are named after Benjamin <strong>Franklin</strong>, one of our country’s founding fathers.<br />
• Average January temperature – 16 degrees<br />
• Average July temperature – 72 degrees<br />
• Topography – irregular plains<br />
Our Towns<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> has eight official towns: Alexander, Coulter, Geneva, Hampton, Hansell, Latimer, Popejoy and Sheffield. Parts of Dows, Iowa<br />
and Ackley, Iowa peek into <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> too.<br />
You can learn more about our towns by visiting our webpage at www.franklincountyiowa.com and clicking on the Communities tab.<br />
Famous People<br />
There are other people from <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> who have gained national and worldwide notoriety because of their accomplishments, the first being<br />
a dentist from Latimer, Iowa (just west of Hampton) by the name of Dr. Wirtz (now deceased) who invented the glass eye. Because of the many<br />
soldiers who lost eyes during World War II, he felt a need for an eye replacement. A wonderful exhibit of his works and equipment is part of a display<br />
located in the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical Museum in Hampton. Also, the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. contains his works and other<br />
information.<br />
Another person who is famous to our <strong>County</strong> is Attorney James E. Coonley, Sr (now deceased). “In November, 1937, in the <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Courthouse, James E. Coonley, Sr. successfully prosecuted the first drunken driving case in United States history using blood-alcohol testing as evidence<br />
of intoxication.”<br />
Famous <strong>Business</strong>es and Industries<br />
Sukup Manufacturing –Sheffield, Iowa. They sell grain handling equipment all over the world.<br />
Kum N Go Convenience Stores – they started their business in Hampton.<br />
Hampton Hydraulics/SeaBee Corporation – they make cylinders to help drill for oil.<br />
Creative Solutions – they write code and make software and do webpages.<br />
Schools<br />
We have four public school districts: Hampton-Dumont, CAL Community, West Fork Schools and the AGWSR School District. We do not have<br />
any colleges or universities but they are close by.<br />
Historical Sites<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> is very famous for our historical sites. We have many places on the National Historic Register.<br />
<strong>County</strong> Government<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> has three county supervisors. Their names are Jerry Plagge, Mike Nolte and Corey Eberling. You can learn alot about our government<br />
by visiting the government webpage at www.co.franklin.ia.us.<br />
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William D. Leahy, 5-star<br />
fleet admiral for the<br />
Navy<br />
Jack Bailey, host of TV show<br />
“Queen for a Day”.<br />
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Your LOCAL Home Medical<br />
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• Lift & Recline Chairs<br />
• Patient Aids<br />
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• Home & Portable<br />
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• Nebulizers<br />
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Bob Artley – artist and<br />
author of many children’s<br />
books.<br />
The most famous is the<br />
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Better For <strong>Business</strong><br />
Locating your business in <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> is simply better for business<br />
because of what we bring to the table.<br />
Workforce is one example. Our laborforce<br />
is business-friendly, skilled and<br />
eager to get to work. Location is another<br />
advantage. We are under a day’s drive to<br />
major markets in the Midwest such as<br />
Minneapolis and Chicago.<br />
Assets in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> such as<br />
buildings and developed industrial land<br />
are much more affordable than other<br />
parts of the state. Our incentive packages<br />
and professional project support have<br />
often tipped the scales in our favor and<br />
the overall cost of doing business is certainly<br />
a reason Iowa is better for business<br />
- CNBC recently ranked us as having the<br />
lowest cost of doing business in the Nation.<br />
Ease of getting around is another<br />
reason business can do better here. Commutes<br />
are often under 15 minutes and<br />
traffic jams consist of three pickups and a<br />
Chevy. Being on Interstate-35 and Highways<br />
65 and 3 so your product travels<br />
smoothly doesn’t hurt either.<br />
A <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> location can be<br />
better for your business because you<br />
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would be in a community of professionals<br />
bent on success . Interestingly enough<br />
many started as <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> entrepreneurs.<br />
Sukup Manufacturing’s world<br />
headquarters are located in Sheffield.<br />
The multi-state Kum N’Go Convenience<br />
Store chain got its start here and we are<br />
also proud to be home to ABCM Corporation<br />
of Hampton, an industry leader in<br />
providing the highest quality care to the<br />
elderly.<br />
We invite<br />
you to consider<br />
a location in<br />
one of the fine<br />
communities<br />
of <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>, a place<br />
better for your<br />
b u s i n e s s …<br />
better for your<br />
life.<br />
F r a n k l i n<br />
<strong>County</strong> Development<br />
are the<br />
people to contact<br />
for business<br />
start-ups,<br />
e x p a n s i o n s<br />
and new locations in Hampton and all of<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Please feel free to call<br />
Karen at 641-456-5668 or fcda_director@mchsi.com<br />
for more information or<br />
a tour of buildings and sites. We pledge<br />
confidentiality, quick response and the<br />
highest degree of professionalism.<br />
WE BUILD IT ALL!!!<br />
North Central Millwright & Buresh Buildings<br />
808 Central Ave. W. • P.O. Box 124<br />
Phone: 641-456-5242 • Fax: 641-456-5294<br />
For all your farm & grain building needs, give us a call!
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Your Hometown Community<br />
Radio Station<br />
Broadcasting birthdays and anniversaries,<br />
a community calendar,<br />
a home shopper - buy sell trade program<br />
plus... local news and information,<br />
up-to-the-minute weather,<br />
Hampton-Dumont sports,<br />
area farm markets and a variety of music<br />
24 hours a day, seven days a week.<br />
Give us a listen!!! or log on to klmj.com
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Better For Your Life...<br />
Composer George Gershwin unwittingly<br />
described <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> in his song Summertime<br />
from the opera Porgy and Bess.<br />
“Summertime, and the livin’ iz eeeezzeee.<br />
Fish are jum-pin’ and the corn iz high” Ok,<br />
he didn’t say corn but you get the drift. Living<br />
is laid back and easy in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
which makes it better than many other parts<br />
of the country. We can thank the people for<br />
that, but more about laid back and easy later.<br />
First let’s talk education. Little ones get<br />
a great start at a number of pre-schools in<br />
the county. K-12 students receive a quality<br />
education in any of four public school districts<br />
and with a student to teacher ratio of<br />
11:1 your student will get the individual attention<br />
they deserve. Surely that is better. If<br />
a parochial environment is more to your liking<br />
the St. Paul Lutheran School in Latimer<br />
provides a nurturing school experience for<br />
K-8th graders. Go Bulldogs! Go Hawks! Go<br />
Cadets! Go Cougars!<br />
Higher education is within easy reach<br />
with community colleges in neighboring<br />
Mason City and Iowa Falls and 4-year universities<br />
are about an hours drive away. Extracurricular<br />
activities abound in all schools,<br />
providing a well-rounded experience for<br />
students and a fun, social environment for<br />
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Hampton<br />
Motel<br />
Clean, Comfortable Rooms<br />
Refrigerators, Microwaves, Queen Beds<br />
Internet, Cable TV<br />
Restaurants Nearby<br />
Low Daily and Weekly Rates<br />
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the parents.<br />
Healthcare that won’t be compromised.<br />
The <strong>Franklin</strong> General Hospital in Hampton<br />
covers the full continuum of primary<br />
healthcare and is affiliated with the award-<br />
winning Mercy Health Network of North<br />
Iowa. Healthcare is convenient with family<br />
practice medical clinics located in Latimer,<br />
Hampton, Sheffield and Ackley where the<br />
practitioners will know you by name. Our<br />
communities also have trained responders<br />
for those unexpected emergencies and response<br />
times are nothing compared to what<br />
you might experience in a city. Another rea-<br />
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son living here can be better.<br />
Affordable housing. Yes, really. In treelined<br />
neighborhoods? Absolutely! The average<br />
price for a home in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> is<br />
around $65,000. A $65,000 home in <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> would cost you $85,000 in Nebraska<br />
or Minnesota. Iowa’s statewide average<br />
home price is $117,900 which is far less<br />
than the average home price in Minnesota at<br />
over $213,000.<br />
Recreation and having fun. Now we’re<br />
getting to the laid back and easy part. Imagine<br />
the warmth of a summer’s day as it eases<br />
into evening. The steaks sizzle on the grill<br />
and the dog is under the table with a hopeful<br />
look in his eye. The neighbors are on their<br />
way over for an evening of laughs after having<br />
spent the afternoon drowning worms at<br />
Beeds Lake (saving the fish for a mid-winter<br />
fish fry). The sprinkler is making that “tchtch-tch<br />
-thththhtht” sound and the kids are<br />
asleep after a day at the pool. The conversation<br />
ranges from how to help out the elderly<br />
neighbor down the street to pheasant hunting<br />
in the fall. They offer to help with the<br />
dishes and usually mean it.<br />
Put your feet up. It’s laid back. It’s easy.<br />
It’s <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong>… better for your life.<br />
Hospice of North Iowa<br />
“Helping in ways you never thought possible.”<br />
Hospice of North Iowa has had the honor of<br />
serving North Iowans for 28 years and continues<br />
in <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>County</strong> serving those in need of hospice<br />
and palliative services with dignity and respect.<br />
Hospice of North Iowa offers:<br />
Pallative (comfort) Care<br />
On-Call Nursing Service 24 hours a day<br />
Spiritual Care<br />
Respite & Residential Care<br />
Bereavement Care<br />
Hospice Aides Trained Volunteers<br />
Social Workers Massage & Music Therapy<br />
Local Physician Medical Directors<br />
Muse Norris Inpatient Unit<br />
641-428-6208 or 1-800-297-4719<br />
Main offi ce located in Mason City<br />
232 2nd Street SE
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