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In this issue you
will find:
Chamber Email Address Changed!!
Plants
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
Knoxville 4th of July Spectacular
2006 Marion County Fair Queen
2006 Family Fun Fair at Auld Park
Miscellaneous Happenings
2006 Nationals Parade Entry Form
Host a Race Fan!!
Business Morning Meeting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
VILLIAGE THEATRE TICKETS
Chamber Email Address Changed!!
Please note that the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Economic Growth Development Office has changed internet providers and the new email addresses are as follows:Roxanne Johnson, Director: rxjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Donell States, Executive Assistant: dstates@iowatelecom.net
Main Chamber email: knoxvillechamber@iowatelecom.net
Plants
As you have probably noticed the planters on the square have been planted and in order to keep them alive they will need to be watered. If you have a planter outside your business please put a gallon of water on them at least every other day if it hasn't rained.
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
Would you like to volunteer on race nights for a couple of hours (during Nationals will be more hours) and get free tickets into the races? We have the opportunity for you……….
Call us at 641-828-7555.
Knoxville 4th of July Spectacular
We couldn't have asked for a better day for the 4th of July Celebration. Days events ranged from Gee Willie Entertainment and Smitty’s Rides for the kids to the Dunk Tank to the Skate Competition where all participants remained safe with helmets either provided on their own or by the Knoxville Police Department followed in the evening by a spectacular display of fireworks!! Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors and Donators who helped us have a great 4th of July!!!
2006 Marion County Fair Queen
Alyssa Vande Voort of Pella was crowned the 2006 Marion County Fair Queen at a coronation ceremony last night. Tisha Pol of Pella was the 1st runner up. A large crowd was on hand at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. It's become the traditional kickoff to the Marion County Fair Festivities.
2006 Family Fun Fair at Auld Park
Turn out and weather for this event was great!! About 400+ people were served and it was just a beautiful day for the Family Fun Fair.
Miscellaneous Happenings
*****The Chamber is in need of daily lists of events happening during the Nationals from all local businesses and churches or other organizations. Please bring them to the Chamber of Commerce located at 309 E Main St. or email them to dstates@iowatelecom.net.*****We have received a great response on Host Houses for the Race Fans during Nationals. However, we are still in need of more indoor housing. We have plenty of camping, but we still need Hosts with rooms available for our Race Fans. So please fill out our Host a Race Fan Housing form. Pg 4, and return to the Chamber. Come on, let’s show the Race Fan’s what gracious hosts Knoxvillians are!!!! The 7th annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, 2006. Iowa businesses will not charge sales tax, including school and local option sales taxes, on sales of qualifying clothing and footwear with a selling price of less than $100.00. Extensive lists of taxable and exempt items and other information are available on the Iowa Department of Revenue Website at http://www.state. ia.us/tax/educate/holiday1.html. The "Save our Stadium Committee" has fantastic news! Dan and Jana Dennison told them that the SOS effort is the subject of this year's Dan-D Farms Corn Maze! Talk about excitement! Just imagine the publicity! Too cool! And the SOS yard signs have been so popular that walking signs seemed in order; like smashing T-Shirts! They also have pledge cards for those of us who want to donate! Check it out! Chicago Cubs Road Trip
Hey Cub fans!Tickets are hard to come by and your Knoxville
Hy-Vee has the solution. They have purchased
46 tickets to the Houston Astro’s game in
Chicago on July 20th for a 1:20 p.m. ball game.
This will be a Chartered Bus trip to Chicago by
Hawkeye Stages out of Decorah, Iowa. Here is a preliminary schedule… 5:15 a.m. Breakfast Buffet at Hy-Vee’s Kitchen (incl. in package - FREE)
5:45 a.m. Bus arrival at Hy-Vee (Boarding)
6:00 a.m. Departure for Chicago (rest break enroute)
11:00 a.m. Sack Lunch on bus ( Courtesy of Hy-Vee- FREE)
12:30 p.m. Arrival in Chicago “Wrigley Field”
1:20 p.m. Chicago vs. Houston Ballgame!
4:30 p.m. (approx.) Departure from Chicago
Stop enroute for supper - Maybe Culvers in De Kalb, Ill.
(cost of dinner is the expense of each individual.)
11:00 p.m. (approx.) time back to Hy-Vee Only $115.00 per Person
• First 46 people to reply and pay in full…no deposits – Must pay in advance
• Call Jeff Killam or Todd Chambers @ 842-4717 for reservations
Did you know? Address labels can be purchased for all Chamber members and/or all business within our community for a reasonable fee. These labels make it easy for you to market your services. Just peel and stick. Combine this with the Chambers Bulk Rate Permit and you save time and money.
2006 Nationals Parade Entry Form
46th KNOXVILLE NATIONALS
SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONSHIPS
28th Annual Parade
Saturday, August 12, 2006
LINEUP: 9 a.m.
PARADE begins at 10 a.m. through downtown Knoxville
Entry Deadline: July 21, 2006
*Please remember that candy is not allowed to be thrown, but you may walk and hand it out!Theme: Knoxville Nationals “The Greatest Show On Dirt”
The theme will weigh heavily in the judging of this popular event! Enjoy the fun festivities of the KNOXVILLE NATIONALS! Enter the Race Parade! Awards will be presented to the best entries in these categories: (Check the category in which your entry should be judged.) _____ Best Theme Float _____ Custom Classic Vehicles
_____ Best Float - Non-Theme _____ Antique Cars
_____ Best Performing Entry _____ Kids’ Entry
_____ Race Cars, 1st & 2nd _____ Just for Fun, Don’t Judge All entries will be considered for “Best of Parade” and “Fan’s Favorite” awards. Name of Business/Organization: _____________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _____________
Daytime Telephone: __________________ Evening Telephone: _________________ Number of expected units/vehicles in entry: ____________________________________
Commentary for announcer to read: ___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO:
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 71
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone #: (641) 828-7555
You may also drop your form off at our office, located at 309 East Main Street.
Host a Race Fan!!
It is that time of year again to start lining up host houses for the thousands of visitors coming to Knoxville for the Nationals.
If you feel this is something that interest you, please fill out the enclosed form, so that we can best match guests to your home.
Many of the applications we receive also include a letter describing the jobs, interests and backgrounds of the visitor.
The more specifics you can give us, the more likely the people that visit your home will be the kind of people you will enjoy visiting. We will refer the requests to you, and then you will determine the rates for stay between yourselves. We hope that you will maintain reasonable expectations, and that the fees will be below hotel rates. There is no obligation for either party if you cannot come to an agreement. This is our opportunity to showcase the wonderful hospitality of Knoxville, Iowa to people from all over the world.
The comments that we receive from guests tell us this is one of the highlights of the Knoxville Nationals!!
RETURN TO: KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 71 KNOXVILLE, IA 50138 NAME:_______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________STATE:________________________ZIP_______________ PHONE: (HOME)________________________________(WORK)________________________ EMAIL:______________________________ BEST TIME TO CALL:___________________ TYPE OF HOUSING AVAILABLE:
_______Number of guests/couples (specify) able to accommodate.
_______Total number of separate rooms available for guests.
_______Total number of separate beds. _____single _____full _____queen _____king Y N Do you have air-conditioning?
Y N There is separate shower/bath accommodations for guests.
Y N Are accommodations handicapped accessible? List of special amenities _________________________________________________________ TYPE OF CAMPING AVAILABLE:
__________# of camping units available. Approximate area: ____________________________
Type of units preferred: Tents_____Self-contained RV’s ______Pickup/trailer units _______
Facilities available for campers: Electricity_____Water_____Shade_____Paved Parking ______
Showers_______Laundry Facilities_______Other_____________________________________
Distance/miles to Knoxville Raceway from these accommodations:________________________
Y N I can provide transportation to the track for my guests. FACILITY/ACCOMMODATIONS RESTRICTIONS:
Smoking allowed _____ Non-Smoking only _____ NO PREFERENCE _____
Alcohol/beer allowed _____ Alcohol-free only _____ NO PREFERENCE _____
Pets allowed_____ No Pets allowed _____ NO PREFERENCE _____ Do you care if guests smoke outside?_____ ESTIMATED FEES/DATES ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE:
For Housing:$ _______________fee per person, or per room for staying in home. (please Indicated)
For Camping:$_______________fee per camping unit per night.
Dates accommodations are available:_______________________________________________
Guest must depart (DATE): _______________________________________________________
Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, July 17, 2006
8:00 AMThe Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Office The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting
to discuss the challenges and issues businesses owners and managers are facing in Knoxville. This will be your chance to discuss your ideas and views to effect positive change in our community. Come join us for a cup of coffee. Please RSVP at 828-7555.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Friday, July 21, 20064:00-5:00 PM
KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE
309 E MAIN Mayor Harv Sprafka invites anyone with thoughts, ideas, concerns or questions
to join him for a cup of coffee.
VILLIAGE THEATRE TICKETS
$4.00The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Fridley
Theatres are working together to save you money.
If you would like to save $1.00 on a movie ticket stop by the Chamber office at 309 E Main, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and buy your tickets.
AT THE MOVIES
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
DEAD MAN'S CHEST
Rated PG-13
Running Time 2:31
Fri 7:10 10:05
Sat 2:15 7:10 10:05
Sun 2:15 7:10
Mon-Thurs 7:10SUPERMAN RETURNS
Rated PG-13
Running Time 2:30
Fri 7:00 10:00
Sat 2:00 7:00 10:00
Sun 2:00 7:00
Mon-Thurs 7:00PUNCH CARDS NOW ON SALE AT* $10HORIZON BANK
1022 W. Pleasant St. 842-7266
KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
309 E. Main St. 828-7555
*VALID TUESDAYS, JULY 11 thru AUGUST 8 at 12:00 Noon & 2:30pmDREAMER (PG) NANNY MCPHEE (PG)CURIOUS GEORGE (G) THE PINK PANTHER (PG) HOODWINKED (PG)
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