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In this issue you
will find:
Plants
July Pride in Knoxville Award
New Member Info
23rd Annual Country and Old Time Music Festival
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
Nationals Info
Community 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.
July Pride in Knoxville Award
The Pride in Knoxville Committee awards Ray and Katy Todd, of 1814 W Jackson, with the Pride in Knoxville Award for the month of July. The Todd’s are a prime example of a yard filled with love and pride.
New Member Info
Please note that there was an error on the phone number for new member Express Signs and Graphics located at 1401 W Desmont Dr. You can contact Tina Baker at 641-828-7037.
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.
Nationals Info
It’s that time of year again and the Knoxville Chamber is in full swing getting ready for a week of fun and excitement. Lots of exciting things are going on and we hope everyone is gearing up. Knoxville will have lots of tourists visiting our town and we need to be ready for them. Let’s all clean up outside our businesses, water the planters, have the inside looking good and your employees ready. Let’s strive to bring these tourists downtown and spend those dollars. The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce will be having lots of events on the square during that week and we hope everyone in some way will participate. Saturday will start off with the Bizarre Bazaar, which will bring people downtown early that morning, then at 10:00 am the Knoxville National Sprint Car Parade will begin. If you haven't signed-up for the parade please do so as soon as possible. The Knoxville Chamber will be parking cars at Young’s Park everyday. If you are going to the races or are asked about parking send everyone to Young’s Park. The Chamber also serves pancakes every morning at the Knoxville National Guard Armory. Finally, The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce provides the shuttle service during the week of the Nationals. This service is for our visitors transportation. Last year local people caused problems and we need all the help we can get keeping this under control. So, if you could spare a little time the Chamber is asking for adult volunteers to jump on the trolley for a round, to help maintain control and report any problems to the Chamber that may occur. So, start your engines and let’s have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *****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!!!! SLIDEWAYS KARTING CENTER
MINI-NATIONALS
N on HWY 14 THURS-SATURDAY AUG. 10-12
8 AM RACE TIME HEAT RACES, MAINS, AND “A” MAIN ANYONE CAN ENTER– LOTS OF PRIZES 58” REQUIRED HEIGHT $50 ENTRY FEE *FREE TO WATCH ENTER BY AUGUST 5TH FOR DETAILS CHECK www.slidewayskartingcenter.com
Or call
(641) 828-6337
Community Happenings
The Knoxville Hospital and Clinics announces that one of their new physicians has begun practicing and is now welcoming new patients. Doctor Uyi Ukponmwan comes to Knoxville...most recently practicing in New York. He is a family physician. Doctor Uyi says he is excited and anxious to start in Knoxville because it's a new journey, environment and a new level of responsibility. 7th Annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday 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. SHOPIOWA.NET Check out this website for a free business listing link at www.shopiowa.net. Click on the shop iowa link on your top right and select free listing. Select the Bronze plan if you just want a basic (free) listing or select the one that you want and follow the instructions. SHOW YOUR IOWA PRIDE!
Did you Know?
Annual Meetings held in January, this dinner meeting is a review of Chamber and community accomplishments, announcements of goals for the coming year and award recognition of outstanding civic leaders.
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, August 15, 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, August 18, 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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