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Rockwell City Revitalization Established 2009 In early 2009, a group of passionate people brainstormed ways to revitalize Rockwell City. Community input was gathered and the following projects were the result. We thank the donors and volunteers who made all this possible.

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Page 1: Rockwell City Revitalization · 10/18/2018  · Rockwell City Revitalization Established 2009 In early 2009, a group of passionate people brainstormed ways to revitalize Rockwell

Rockwell City Revitalization

Established 2009In early 2009, a group of passionate people brainstormed ways to revitalize Rockwell City. Community input was gathered and the following projects were the result. We thank the donors and volunteers who made all this possible.

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“Bring Back the Bandstand”

There was a bandstand on the courthouse yard in the mid 1900’s. One of the first projects of the revitalization group was to “bring back the bandstand”. It is used for various events throughout the warmer months.

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Design and install signs to direct travelers to RC from Highway 20

After 60 years of lobbying, the portion of Iowa road linking Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean will be completed in 2018. Calhoun County’s portion opened in 2010.

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Demolish unsafe buildings on the square to prepare for future business.

Thanks to a ready location, a medical clinic was built and opened in early 2016.

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Jamie BuentingMemorial Park

During the work on the “Duck Pond”, Officer Jamie Buenting was killed while on duty in Rockwell City. He was a huge proponent for improving the pond area. Now, the pond bares his name.

Beginning the renovation

After completion

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Gardens on 4th

In past years, this location was home for many businesses including Sheely’s Tap, Rosie’s Bar and Grill, White Front Café and The VelZel Shop with apartments and doctor’s offices above the stores. Dr. DC Carver, MD, Dr. Eslick, MD, and Dr. Parker, DDS practiced on the second floor.

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Freedom Rock

Artist Bubba Sorenson painted the Calhoun County Freedom Rock in conjunction with his plan to paint one in each county in Iowa.

This project was spearheaded by

RC Chamber.

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DonorsFrom In Honor/in Memory of

Dorothy Hoehn Bigelow parents Alexander and Regina StumpfLarry and Jean Bockes Eileen BartelsHorace and Carol Copple Carl A AndersonShirley A Fister Earl B Lemen, Norma Lemen, George B Lemen and Lizzie LemenDennis Harding Gloria HardingMavis Barber Wm BarberBetty Heideman Dean HeidemanDorothy Hildreth G J “Beach” HildrethPegge Hudgins Jane ReschRobert E Keith Jim KeithF M and Ellen Kyles Kyles FamilyBetty Lynch Lensing Mayme LynchMrs. Arthur Loftsgard Delmar MaguireJack and Peggy Lynch Ed Lynch Family- May M Lynch

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DonorsFrom In Honor/in Memory of

JoAnn Maguire Delmar MaguireRichard and June Malliet Alex and Regina StumpfGlenn and Bonnie Mason Roy and Martha HoytMarilyn McGinty Ethel McGintyJerry and June McGowan Mary Morton, Beverly GordonSusan A Minnick E Patrick MinnickRichard and Kristy Moeller Charles and Mary MoellerNorman Mundie John & Ruby MundieWarren and Joan Owens Louie FeldCindy Patterson Randy PattersonKaren Browing Penisten Great Grandfather Henry Browning, Civil War Vet and Father Auther MichailRaeLynne Roe John BelcockLinda Rohrick Lyle ButtolphWayne and Karen Ruby Richard and Minnie Kraft

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DonorsFrom In Honor/in Memory of

Don and Toni Safley John G Safley and family Shirley Simmons Emmett WilliamsDavid Smidt Claus and Doris SmidtUnited Bank of Iowa Officer Jamie Buenting (Freedom Rock Bench)Ralph and Mary Voith Lilybell Gray, Dale Gidel, Delmar MaguireJerry Yoder Ben and Inez YoderDelmar and Jean Zinnel Randy Patterson

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Given by United Bank of Iowa in Honor/Memory ofScott Aklan Agnes Eileen Bartels Larry Collins Bertha Ewing

Mary Jane Alpers Cindy Bass John Collins Jr Jon Fagan

Morley Alpers Wilma Bevis Joan Collmann Ralph Farnell

Rosella Alsop Wilma Bevis Charles Cooper Illean Fliehman

Milton Anderson Beverly Bigelow Elaine Corson Robert Folsom

Lurlene Anderson Robbie Born Cathy Courter Bud Freeman

Doris Archer Deb Brennan Beverly Courter Faye Gaffney

Glenn Babbitt Hugh Briggs Muriel Davis Norris Gerrard

Orville Bangtson Dorothy Brown Vernon Deimel Ruth Good

Lois Bangtson Robert Carver Russell Dillemuth Susan Gosch

Dennis Barber Gary Casey Frank Donnelly Tony Graham

Harold Barkley Dennis Casey Vera Drommer Jack Gray

Darlene Barkley Catherine Champlin Corwin Dudley Richard Gregg

Linda Barmasse Curt Collins Kenneth Earnest Toby Grell

Dean Ellis Glatha Griswold

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Given by United Bank of Iowa in Honor/Memory ofErnest Hansen Melvin Hobart Paul Knouf Sally McCubbin

Raymond Hansen Frances G Hobart Pam Knudson Jan Melohn

Merna Hansen Robert Homewood Don Knudson Marva Mettey

Dorothy Hardel Lois Hoyt Larry Kraft James Miller

Betty Harper Earl Huegerich Evelyn Krug A Robert Miller

Delores Hartwig Alvina Huegerich Adolph Lange Berton Moore

Luella Hatfield Robert Hunt Gordon Lauver Steve Moore

Edna Hayler Eileen Hunt Gloria Lewis Glenn Nelson

Lucille Heath Dorothy Hurdel Enfred Linder Donna Neuman

Kelly Heim Leva Johnson Betty June Lindy James Nicholas

Jenny Hepp Judy Judas Pauline Longfellow Gladys O’Tool

Dorothy Hildreth Ed Junkman Delmar Maguire Ferene Obey

Nicholas Hildreth Ron Kase Robert Martin Joan Ohlsen

Frank Hiner Jerry Kelley Anna Mae Martin Irene Ohnen

Pat Hobart Katherine Knisley Paul Mayfield Mary Olney

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Given by United Bank of Iowa in Honor/Memory ofBev Olson Velma Rook Merle Stout Gib Walter

Duane Olson Keith Roos Virginia Sukovaty Gerald Walter

Anthony Olson Doris Rose Dennis Sumner Doris Warner

Charles Osborn Dorris Rossow Janet Talbott Ed Wheeler

Helen Osborn Bill Roush Larry Taylor Sandy Wiemers

Ethel Parsons Veronica Schmit Mary Thompson Jeanne Wilson

Carol Pedersen Darrell Schoepke Blake Thompson Don Wintz

Jacquelene Peterson Dennis Schulte Frances Thompson Lois Witzke

Richard Picht Randy Sears Fran Thompson Dale Wolter

Daisy Pippett Verle Sexton Katherine Treman Kenneth Zierke

Donald Powers Ron Simon Helen Tucker

Norton Prince Dale Spencer Peg Turner

Vivian Rasmuson Ira Spencer Ralph Voith

Charles Ridgely Lois Spencer Alice Walker

Lisa Roby Hugh Storm Steve Wallace

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DonorsFrom From From

Abstract Services of Calhoun County Agents, Inc David and Sheri AndersenDennis and Karen Anderson Nancy Anderson Robert and Sara Block (garden)Richard and Janet Block Marian Bowers Robert D and Marlene S BuckleyCalhoun County Foundation Grant (garden and bandstand)

Ron and Sue Carlson Jim and Judie Carver

Class of 1964 Kim and Amy Courter Laura Fagen (garden)Margaret Feld Russell and Nancy Fulton David and Mary GidelGolden Buckle Senior Citizens (garden) Jack and Audrey Gray Raymond and Merna HansenRobert O Harding Gary F Hayler (garden) Doug S Hayler (garden) Robert V Hayler Phil and Jane Heinlen John and Joni HeppJames and Kim Herd Keith and Kathy Hiler Tom and Sarah HilerNancy Hobart Eloise Hoyt Eileen HuntDan Johnson Larry Kalkwarf, DDS Toni Kerns Rodney and Jo Kreykes Paul and Rose Kutz Marcia’s Beauty Shop

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DonorsFrom From From

Paul and Cherry Marsden Gary J McIntyre Marty MinnickNAPA Auto Parts Gary and Marilyn Nicholson Robert OnnenPalmer and Swank Funeral Home Parkside Flowers and Gifts Jean PeckAlan and Monica Peitz Jennifer Pickens Michael and Sharon PowersGale Prince Pringle Trust Steve and Mary RichardsonRockwell City Chamber and Development (garden)

Rockwell City Lions Club Rockwell City Study Club

Roger Ramthun Charles and Caroline Sayre Mike and Judy SchleismanLenny and Chris Sedlacek Dale and Mary Sexton John StrodtmanSweet Corn DazeJohn and Dorothy Talbott Blake Thompson Tour of Homes (garden)Janet F Walden Earl and Pauline Walters James P WatsonM/M George Wilson Jon W Wollenzien Marvin and Carolyn WuebkerMerle & Cheryl Wuebker Leonard and Georganne Woodruff Gene Yeager

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DonorsFrom From From

Union State Bank John’s Tool Sales-John Schmit Dorothy PickeringMavis Freeman (Pickering) Lumber Shop Swanson HardwareWillison Concrete Manson Lumber BeisserFistler Hardwood Floors Maguire Randy Hildreth

Steve Bawden-Bawden Tiling Parkside Flowers Tom Anderson ConstructionTL Construction Hammen Landscaping Mid American PublishingCalhoun County Reminder-Gary and Kathy Dudley

Greener by the Yard Mohr Sand, Gravel & Construction

Vic Scott Land Bohlmans Paul and Deb Foster

If you find your name missing from the donation list, we are sorry. Please notify city hall and we will get it corrected.

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