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In this issue you
will find:
Plants
20th Anniversary for Tomorrow's Treasure's
Ribbon Cutting for Harmony Homes
STEPPING STONES ON TARGET TO OPEN AUG. 21
23rd Annual Country and Old Time Music Festival
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
Nationals Info
Community Happenings
Senior Happenings
Chamber Membership Form
WHY I BELONG TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE...
Did you Know?
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.
20th Anniversary for Tomorrow's Treasure's
The Knoxville Ambassadors were on hand to present Sherry Smith at Tomorrow’s Treasure’s with a certificate for 20 yrs of service. Sherry started custom framing in her home then moved to her downtown location in 1992. She started doing craft shows (tole painting and framing) and enjoyed visiting with her customers and thought it would be something she’d enjoy. With 20 years of Framing experience, Tomorrow’s Treasure’s has a wide variety of products including limited edition prints, framing, bear collectables, purses, jewelry, candles, dolls and home décor. Tomorrow’s Treasure’s has just added a laser engraver to top it all! Congratulations Sherry and Tomorrow’s Treasure’s on 20 years of continued success in Knoxville!
Ribbon Cutting for Harmony Homes
HARMONY HOMES LOCATED AT 302 S 4TH STREET KNOXVILLE IOWA WILL BE HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING AT 4PM FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH. PLEASE COME JOIN US IN WELCOMING THEM TO TOWN!!
STEPPING STONES ON TARGET TO OPEN AUG. 21
KNOXVILLE, IOWA —Construction of Stepping Stones Early Learning Center has entered the final stages of completion and is on schedule to open for business Monday, Aug. 21. That date coincides with the first week of classes for all students in the Knoxville School District. In addition to its structural progress, Stepping Stones organizers are pleased to announce the center’s new street address, website and phone number as construction crews put the finishing touches on the building and grounds.Stepping Stones is a 15,000 square-foot facility located at 300 Panther Drive, adjacent to West Elementary on three acres of land generously donated by the Knoxville School Board. Stepping Stones Early Learning Center has also introduced a new website: www.knoxvillesteppingstones.com. Starting Aug. 21, the VACCC phone number will become obsolete and calls may be directed to Stepping Stones at 641-828-STEP (7837). Gifts and pledges are still welcome from individuals and businesses wanting to step forward to help build children’s futures .Stepping Stones is an official non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status allowing all contributions to be tax deductible. Businesses, organizations and individuals wishing to make a contribution are encouraged to send support to: Stepping Stones Early Learning Center, PO Box 23, Knoxville, IA 50138. Interested persons can learn more about the project at www.knoxvillesteppingstones.com or by contacting the following board members: Stepping Stones Board Members
Steve Agan – President, 641-828-7500
Dr. Randy Flack – Vice President, 641-842-2173
Mike Creary – Treasurer, 641-842-2151
Pam Mahoney – Director, VA Child Care Center, 641-828-5094
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 Marion County Democratic Party is presenting a luncheon after the parade on Saturday, August 12th, beginning at 11:30 at the Swamp Fox Restaurant featuring special guest Senator John Edwards , as well as candidates for state and local offices. Tickets in advance are $20 for adults and $10 for children and may be obtained by calling 828-7116. 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 SLIDEWAYS
KARTING CENTER
1230 hwy 14 north
Knoxville, iowa 50138
641-828-6337 NATIONALS LINE UP EVENTS
OPEN PUBLIC RACING 10:00am - 1:00am daily
58” height required to drive MINI NATIONALS 8:00am Thurs - Saturday NATIONALS WILD BULL RODEO 1:00pm Friday & Saturday HELICOPTER RIDES Thurs - Saturday BALLOON RIDES Thurs - Saturday www.slidewayskartingcenter.com 2nd Annual
Nationals Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Honoring Past Nationals Champions Kenny Weld
4- Time Nationals Champion
1964-1965-1972-19973
1997 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee
Friday, August 11, 2006 10:00 AM
Starting at Wacko’s Place- Old Hwy 92 East- Knoxville, Iowa
Cost: Fuel, Food and Drinks 2005 Memorial Ride
Jerry Richert Sr.
1962 Nationals Champion Honorary Sponsor
P.B. Choppers of Moravia, Iowa
641-724-3220
2005 Penthouse Biker Build-Off Winner For More Information call: 641-891-1343 Note: We need Chamber Member Volunteers for the Nationals Parade. Please contact the Chamber for more information.
Community Happenings
7th Annual Iowa Sales Tax HolidayThe 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! Betty Neilsen
She is co-founder of Freedom Quilts, Inc. and she will be coming to Knoxville on Saturday, August 5.
Betty will share her story of making thousands of quilts for the families of 9-11 victims as well as the loved ones of those who have died protecting our country’s freedom. Join us at the
First United Methodist Church, Knoxville
313 E Montgomery St
Saturday, August 5
1:30pm Betty would welcome your donations of patriotic fabric. A freewill offering will also be taken to assist Betty in this project. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Guild. K-ACT announces fall 2006 show
By Gary Schumacher
Knoxville Area Community Theatre announced at its July 12th meeting that the fall 2006 production would be “You Can’t Take It With You” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. This is a comedy in three acts. This show is being directed by Lana Pol.
At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, shows Alice that marriage with Tony is out of the question. The Sycamores, however, though sympathetic to Alice, find it hard to realize her point of view. Meantime, Tony, who knows the Sycamores are right and his own people wrong, will not give her up, and in the end Mr. Kirby is converted to the happy madness of the Sycamores, particularly since he happens in during a visit by an ex-Grand Duchess, earning her living as a waitress. No mention has as yet been made of the strange activities of certain members of the household engaged in the manufacture of fireworks; nor of the printing press set up in the parlor; nor of Rheba the maid and her friend Donald; nor of Grandpa's interview with the tax collector when he tells him he doesn't believe in the income tax.
Auditions will be held at the VAMC Auditorium in Knoxville on Saturday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. There are roles for 9 men, 7 women and 3 extras. For a list of characters, please visit our website at www.k-act.org. To check out a perusal script, please contact Gary at 641-842-2943. The Coffee Connection: Looking for local talent to come in & play or sing on weekends.
Must be clean, family friendly entertainment.
If interested, contact Terri Stauner-828-8141 or stop by-213 E. Main Street Knoxville
Senior Happenings
Marion County Sr. Activity Program is taking a trip:
Where: The Villages of Van Buren Day Trip
When: Friday, August 25th
Time: 7:30-5:30
Sign Up Deadline is August 16th, 20064th Annual Iowa State Fair Trip
When: August 16th, 2006
Time: 8-6:00 This is a day that has been designated for seniors all over Iowa. Cost of this trip will be $23.00. This includes the cost of the chartered bus and admission to the Fair. Sign up is available at your local Senior Centers: Bussey: 641-944-5331
Knoxville: 641-842-6070
Melcher/Dallas: 641-947-3204
Pella: 641-628-4273
Pleasantville: 515-848-3538 Deadline for Sign Up is August 4th.
Chamber Membership Form
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006 Membership PledgePlease complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
2006 Dues:___ Payment Information: (Circle) Enclosed Bill January Bill Quarterly
Business Name: Contact Name/Title: Address: City, State, Zip: Extended description of your location: _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ Hours of Operation:______________________________________________________ Phone: Fax: E-mail: Web Site: Owner: Manager: Description of Business: ______________________________________________________________________
(manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc.) Products/Services:
Full Time Employees: Part Time Employees: Date and Year Business Opened: Signature: Future Plans for Company:
How can the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce assist you with your business:
Comments and Suggestions:
WHY I BELONG TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE...
Because I have a business stake in this community which can be best safeguarded by working with others through the Chamber of Commerce to protect and advance all business. I help ensure this community’s progress which in turn ensures the success of my business. It is only fair for me to support the Chamber since I reap benefits through the concerted planning, counsel and action that is best obtained through the work of the Chamber of Commerce.Because my support is “plowed back” to yield many-fold benefits in new industries, increased payrolls, health, safety, legislation, business protection and community advancement. Because I believe that the person who helps his or her community through active participation in the work of the Chamber of Commerce will develop their power and broaden their own views. Because through the Chamber of Commerce I can best discharge my obligations to this community. I realize every man owes a debt to the community that cannot be paid in taxes-a debt of personal service. Because the Chamber of Commerce cannot carry out its broad program of work to protect and advance business without personal service and adequate financial support. Because the Chamber of Commerce unifies the public spirit of my community and directs it to useful and constructive channels. Because the Chamber of Commerce helps create and express sound opinions on questions affecting the welfare of my community. Because the most effective constructive influence is the force of organized business functioning through the Chamber of Commerce for community betterment. *Taken from The Chamber of Commerce Pacesetter/May 2005
Did you Know?
A new Ambassador service...acting as guides, they can often be seen ushering new corporate hires, teachers and any new employees to the area around town in hopes of assisting them in their Knoxville relocation efforts. Ambassador’s also assist at Grand Openings, Anniversaries and special business events.
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
LADY IN THE WATER
Rated PG-13
Running Time 1:50
Fri/Sat 7:00 9:20
Sun 2:00 4:20 7:00 9:20
Mon-Thurs 7:00 9:20THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Rated PG-13
Running Time 1:49
Fri/Sat 9:00
Sun 4:00 9:00
Mon-Thurs 9:00GARFIELD: A TAIL OF TWO KITTIES
Rated PG
Running Time 1:20
Fri/Sat 7:10
Sun 2:10 7:10
Mon-Thurs 7:10PUNCH 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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