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In this issue you
will find:
Plants
HyVee and Chicago Cubs!!
3rd Annual Marion County Fair "Cruise Night"
23rd Annual Country and Old Time Music Festival
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
Miscellaneous Happenings
Did you Know?
2006 Nationals Parade Entry Form
Host a Race Fan!!
Business Morning Meeting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
VILLIAGE THEATRE TICKETS
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.
HyVee and Chicago Cubs!!
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
3rd Annual Marion County Fair "Cruise Night"
3rd Annual Marion County Fair “Cruise Night”Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Infield @ Knoxville Raceway
6:00pm-8:00pm
FREE Trucks, Cars, Motorcycles
Old, New, All Makes, All Models
ALL FREE
Awards, Door Prizes, Music and More!!
For More Information Contact: John Eklofe @ 891-5489 or email
23rd Annual Country and Old Time Music Festival
August 17, 18, and 19th is the Country and Old Time Music Festival hosted at the Marion County Park. Join the fun, Pickers welcome. Not Professional, Not for Prizes, No Profit. Food and Drinks on grounds, served by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 0632. Don’t forget your Lawn Chairs! No Admission, but Donations will be accepted. Restrooms and Showers on grounds. Limited Camping. Campers charged per Marion County Park Rates. For more information contact: Mike Kingrey (641) 842-2752 or Marion County Park (641) 828-2214.Rules
All campers must park and register where designated.
No alcoholic beverages in stage area.
All musicians must register to play on stage and draw lots for time slot.Program
Thursday Evening
Gospel Music from the Stage
7:00 pm to ?
Friday Evening
Entertainment from the Stage
7:00pm to ?
Dance: 8:00pm to ?
Saturday Afternoon
Entertainment from the Stage
1:00 pm to ?
Saturday Evening
Entertainment from the Stage
7:00 pm to ?
Dance: 8:00 pm to ?
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.
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. Welcome back Troy Hawkshead, new manager for the Hormel Plant in Knoxville. Troy, who took over the top post last month, has been with Hormel for the past 21 years; most recently working at the corporate office in Austin, Minnesota. He also worked actively in the community from 1994-98, while serving as a Hormel Superintendent. Kudos to Iowa Realty's Bruce Roof, one of four finalists in the state for the "Good Neighbor Award" through the Iowa Association of Realtors. This award is for Realtors that get involved in community projects outside of Real Estate. Bruce's involvement in the Kiwanis trailer project has led to his nomination, with the winner to be announced in September at the annual state meeting of the Iowa Association of Realtors. On a motion by Mike Helle, the Knoxville School Board voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with the process of seeking bids for all design options suggested for the Ken Locke Stadium restoration project. Architects estimated that costs could vary between $505,000 and $696,000 dollars. It was also noted that pledges made available for the costlier historic plan might not be forthcoming for a lesser project. Mayor Harv Sprafka is working with a group from the Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University and they're interested in touring our VA Facility to see if it might be feasible as an energy research center or a campus for research.
Did you Know?
This year the Chamber created a 38 page glossy full-color Visitors Guide. The Guide will be used to promote tourism, community and economic development for Knoxville. Over 10,000 copies will be printed and distributed, throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Only Chamber Business members are featured in the guide and are given the opportunity to advertise in the guide. A complete Chamber Member Business Directory will be featured in the guide along with contact information.
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 18, 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. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.
AT THE MOVIES
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
DEAD MAN'S CHEST
Rated PG-13
Running Time 2:31
Fri/Sat 7:10 10:05
Sun 2:15 7:10
Mon-Thurs 7:10YOU, ME AND DUPREE
Rated PG-13
Running Time 1:49
Fri/Sat 7:00 9:10
Sun 2:00 7:00 9:10
Mon-Thurs 7:00 9:10PUNCH 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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