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Jump in your favorite car, fire up the engine, roll down the windows, turn up the radio, and put on your biggest smile. It is time to hit the road to show your support for state parks in Iowa.

The crew for Anna Rea — the 1930 Ford Model A— invites everybody to drive along for the visit to Big Creek State Park in Polk County on Saturday, Oct. 23. They will do a “windshield tour” of the park and listen to a short presentation by park staff. While the tour is emphasizing vintage or classic cars, participants can join the fun in any vehicle of their choice. Meet in Polk City at the south side of Town Square at 8:30 a.m. in order to depart in time to arrive at Big Creek State Park at 9 a.m. Upon leaving Big Creek State Park, the tour will proceed to Ledges State Park near Boone and then to Spring Lake State Park near Jefferson to complete the day.

Kevin Szcodronski of Ankeny and Ann Raisch of Eldora will lead the tour in an original 1930 Ford Model A affectionately named Anna Rea to visit all 94 state parks in Iowa. The crew at each park visit will be

referring to the newly published book titled “Iowa State Parks – A Century of Stewardship 1920 – 2020.” You can get your copy of the

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Anna Rea and her crew, Kevin Szcodronski and Ann Raisch, will lead the tour of state parks.

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I was with a group of people recently and had a great discussion about concerts we attended. Try these questions out next time you are in a group.

What was the first concert you ever saw? It is amazing how quickly people can answer this one. Mine was The Grass Roots at Adventureland Park sometime in the late 1970s. “Midnight Confessions,” “Sooner or Later” and other tunes were the music of my older sister that I heard around the house growing up, and I loved hearing them live.

What was the last concert you saw? The answer proves to be tougher for this question, except for those who attended a show in recent months. The pandemic certainly slowed this down for most of us. Aside from local bands at community festivals, the last concert I saw was probably Jackson Browne at the Civic Center. “Doctor My Eyes.” “Tender is the Night.” He was amazing.

What was the worst concert you have ever seen? People don’t seem to hesitate when answering this one, as the answer is usually related to the performers being under the influence of something.

Mine was a different story. Jolene and I saw the band Kansas perform after an Iowa Cubs game sometime in the 1990s. We attended with our friends Steve and Lisa Donohue, and we tried to name Kansas songs on our drive to the stadium. “Dust in the Wind.” “Point of Know Return.” “Carry on Wayward Son.” And… it became difficult after those three. Even so, we were looking forward to hearing those songs. What we didn’t expect — and what made it my worst concert ever — were the 20-minute instrumentals in each and every song. Painful.

What was the best concert you have ever seen? This is another easy answer for most people, and the responses usually offer insight into each person’s interests. I took my mother to see Alan Jackson play at Wells Fargo Arena a decade or so ago. We were seated on the floor in the first 10 rows, and we felt like we were in the Jackson living room. He is an incredible performer, yet humble and sincere. I wasn’t a big country music fan, but I was entertained for an evening

by a series of songs that I recognized (“Chattahoochee,” “Drive,” “Gone Country”) by one of the industry’s greatest. A close second for me was Barry Manilow. Yes, that Barry Manilow (“Mandy,” “Could It Be Magic,” “I Write The Songs”). My friend Clint Dudley and I bought group tickets for a Wells Fargo Arena suite for this show at a fundraising auction. The trick proved to be in finding anyone else to go with us. But we did, and the concert was truly amazing with another series of sing-along songs from a true entertainer.

So give these questions a try next time you are in a group and struggling for interesting conversation. You will find common ground and learn new things from people you think you hardly knew — and you might learn a little something about yourself, too.

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The Polk City Senior Center, 309 Van Dorn, offers activities and congregate meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lunch is at noon each day (closed Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 for holidays). Cards is the activity from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30. Bingo is at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 23. Meal reservations are required. Call 515-984-6691.

The meal for Tuesday, Nov. 2 is meatballs in gravy, diced potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit, dinner roll and skim milk. Thursday, Nov. 4 will be scalloped ham, mashed potatoes, peas, raisins, dinner roll and skim milk. n

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School Board candidates for North Polk Community School District will be present at a forum on Monday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. to address the public and answer questions. The event will be held at Luana Savings Bank Community Room, 855 W. Bridge Road, Polk City. n

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American Legion Post 232 of Polk City is holding a fundraising concert Saturday, Oct. 23, 8-11 p.m. The band Becker will entertain for this fundraiser to benefit the Holidays for Heroes program that the Legion puts on annually, along with a contribution to the Comet Cupboard. n

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES PLANNED

Polk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, 1002 W. Washington Ave., will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 29. Enjoy an extra night of trick or treating with spooktacular treats and fun decorations. n

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McKenzie Friedman of Polk City was recently honored with the Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship and the Elizabeth R. Bane Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. The Board of Trustees scholarship comes with a $7,000 per year monetary award. The Bane scholarship, established by SCO alum Eugene M. Bane in honor of his mother, is based on a competitive entering GPA, Optometry Admission Test score and applicant interview. It comes with a $1,000 per year monetary award.

Friedman is the daughter of Paul and Dr. Traci Friedman, also a practicing optometrist. She is a graduate of North Polk High School and the University of Iowa. n

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The Urbandale, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston and Polk City chambers of commerce are hosting a Joint Legislative Forum to hear from your State Representatives and State Senators. The event is Monday, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston. Cost is $25. Register with the Johnston Chamber of Commerce at https://johnstonchamber.com/news-events/events/#!event/register/2021/11/4/joint-legislative-luncheon. n

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book at the University of Iowa Press website, Amazon Books, and some local bookstores.

The purposes of the tour are to show support for state parks in Iowa, recognize the contributions that state parks provide to our quality of life, celebrate Iowa State Parks Centennial, and enjoy traveling along Iowa’s most scenic roadways at a leisurely pace. Participants are challenged to drive at Anna Rea’s cruising speed of 40 mph. This trip is also about the most fun you can have and never leave Iowa. You will visit Iowa’s most beautiful areas and meet some of our best people. Take this challenge to get a glimpse of wildlife in road ditches, have more time to enjoy barn art, wave at oncoming drivers, and beep your horn at the people along the way.

There is no fee, but participants are asked to contact Kevin. More information about the tour can be found on the website www.annareamodela.com. You can email Kevin Szcodronski at skidia3@outlook.com or phone 515-240-7668. n

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HELP WANTED: Des Moines University is seeking a Proctor. This position provides support to all DMU programs by serving as a test proctor for all designated exams for students with testing accommodations through the Center for Teaching and Learning. For complete job description, ben-efit summary, or to apply visit www.dmu.edu/employment.

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