Volume 2, Issue 2 August 2014 The Voice of...

A Publ icat ion of the Epworth Community Historical Socie ty

Dubuque County Library 3 Divine Word College 4 Ministerrsquos Musings 6 Epworth Police Dept 7 Message from the Mayor 7 City News 8 Epworth Fire Dept 10 Meet the Grand Marshals 11 Town amp Country Days 12

Volume 2 Issue 2 August 2014

Yesterday Today Tomorrow

The Voice of Progress Available on the web wwwciepworthiaus

Inside this issue

Oct 11

2014

Epworth United

Methodist Church

Join us for a day of fun and good

finds

NOTE Sat Aug 2 - 800 ammdash8K Road Race amp 2K RunWalk

Auction

Our Donors

Epworth Community Historical Society

PO Box 434 Epworth IA 52045

The Voice of Progress is a quarterly publication Issues will be published in August November February and May Stories letters and articles of interest are always welcome The Voice of Progress may edit for space and clarity and reserves the right not to print an article for any reason All submitted articles and columns reflect the views and opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of the Voice of Progress Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy Neither the publisher or the advertisers will be held liable for errors All articles or information submitted should be received no later than the 10th of the month preceding publication

Friends of The Historical Society The Historical Society would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the paper Your dollars help with the publishing of this paper

Thank you very much for your support The Epworth Community Historical Society is a non-profit organization Your donation is tax deductible up to 50 of your income Please support our sponsors

ECHS

Donations

Thank you for your support Please make checks payable to ECHS and mail to Judy Berger PO Box 2 Epworth IA 52045

Name

Address

City State

Zip Code

Enclosed is my contribution of $________

I would like to help

Defray the cost of publishing and mailing the Voice of Progress

Support the historical museum

VOP out-of-town subscription requestrenewal Please enclose $10 for each annual subscription

Friends Patrons Albert L Neyen Sponsor Carl amp Carol Heying John Spoden Jack amp Betty McPoland Supporter ECHS Benefactor

Contributions Up to and including $1000 - Friend $1100 to $2500 - Patron $2600 to $5000 - Sponsor $5100 to $9900 - Supporter $10000 amp up - ECHS ContributorBenefactor

Want a subscription to the VOICE OF PROGRESS mailed four times a year (February May August November)

Complete the request below and enclose a $10 check to ECHS PO Box 2 Epworth IA 52045

PAGE 2 THE VOICE OF PROGRESS

ECHS Article Submissions and Advertising Rates

Anyone wishing to donate items to ECHS call Bill Beyer 876-3213

Any donation of $100 or more to the ECHS is remembered with an engraved nameplate in the display case at the Gateway or on a nameplate at the Historical Society

Advertising rates $20 for a business card size ad and $10 for a half business card size ad

Voice of Progress is published quarterly (Feb May Aug Nov effective 42009)

To advertise your Business call Deb Connolly 744-3158


Herersquos what Irsquove been Reading

In Miranda Beverly-Whittemorersquos Bittersweet Mabel Dagmar accepts an invitation from her college roommate

Ev to spend the summer on a lake in Vermont When she arrives at the lake Mable discovers a world unlike

any shersquos ever known Each privileged family of the Winslow clan occupies a different cabin and each of them

proves to be intimidating and mysterious Over the summer months several events will force Mabel to face

some dark truths of her own which push her into adulthood leaving any trace of innocence behind Reminiscent

of Fitzgeraldrsquos The Great Gatsby a very real distinction between the ldquohavesrdquo and the ldquohave-notsrdquo is apparent at

the familyrsquos compound called ldquoWinlochrdquo But amongst the fine linens famous original paintings and sailboats

hide some very disturbing secrets that unfold like a runaway train until the final chapters have you holding on

tight waiting for the inevitable crash at the end

Bittersweet and other new titles are waiting for you at your Epworth library Stop by and check them out I

look forward to seeing you ndashKathy Loewenberg

wwwdubcoliblibi

Regular Hours Monday 9-noon 3-7 pm Tuesday 3-7 pm Wednesday 9-6 pm Thursday 3-7 pm Saturday 9-1 pm Closed Friday amp Sunday

Library Calendar

Teen Magic ClassWorkshop (completed 6th grade amp older)

Epworth Branch Friday August 1st 10-11 am

Want to learn more about magic and develop your performance skill Come practice with the pro Rick

Eugene Materials will be provided and will be yours to take home Limit 20

Adult Literacy Road Trip (Open to the public)

Saturday August 16 9AM-2PM

Tour ALL 5 branches of the Dubuque County Library System This ldquoLiterary Poker Runrsquo will offer a

first-hand view of locations and services available to card holders around the country Lunch stop along the

way Contact Terrie (582-0008) for tour plan

Movie Night 4th Thursday of the month (Sept-Oct)

Epworth Branch 7PM call 876-3388 or watch for poster for movie titles

Call or stop by your library to learn more about other fall programs and events

Dubuque County Library

110 Bierman Rd SE

Epworth IA 52045

563-876-3388


New Statues Help Tell the Story of DWC

Near the front entrance to Divine Word College stand statues of two of the most revered men in the Society of the Divine WordmdashSt Arnold Janssen and St Joseph Freinademetz On the other side of the building in a shaded area of the courtyard stands a statue of MarymdashOur Lady of La Vangmdashholding baby Jesus Together they help tell the story of DWC The seven-foot tall solid marble statues are gifts to the college from three anonymous benefactors The marble was quarried and then chiseled into shape by skilled sculptors in Vietnam Together these new campus landmarks will help people understand the connection between DWC and the worldwide SVD Born in Germany St Arnold Janssen founded the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Steyl Holland in 1875 and two orders of religious women the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters (SSpS) in 1889 and the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters (SSpSAP) in 1896 In 1895 he sent Bro Wendelin Meyer SVD to the US where he helped establish Techny and developed support for the society in Iowa The SVD has grown to be the largest Catholic missionary order in the world St Arnold was canonized on October 5 2003 by Pope John Paul II St Joseph Freinademetz was born in Tyrol located in northern Italy near Switzerland He became a diocesan priest but felt a call to be a missionary He joined the newly formed SVD and was one of the first two priests to go on mission traveling to China with Fr John Anzer in 1879 Fr Freinademetz remained there the rest of his life and was much loved by the people of China He was canonized with St Arnold on October 5 2003 by Pope John Paul II Mary Our Lady of La Vang is said to have appeared to a group of early Vietnamese Catholics who faced persecution in the late 1700s Seeking refuge in a rain forest at La Vang many became ill While they were praying the rosary one night Mary appeared to them in a tree carrying baby Jesus She told them to boil the leaves of the nearby trees and to drink the liquid which cured them Churches were built in honor of the apparition and the event is widely celebrated The Blessed Motherrsquos presence in the courtyard reflects the connection DWC has with other cultures The SVD has missionaries in 70 countries around the world The reverence for her is shared by all Divine Word College is honored to have these wonderful statues to help tell the story of the college and its legacy around the world

DIVINE WORD COLLEGE


Investments

Carol Heying LUTCF Certified Senior Advisor

2993 Deerwood Circle Dubuque IA 52003

Ph 563-583-4558

Securities offered through Broker Dealer Financial Services

Moonen Law Office Licensed in Iowa and Illinois

111 West Main St

PO BOX 57

Epworth IA 52045

5638763451

A crew from Tegeler Wrecker amp Crane Service works with Jim

Callahan and Bros Kevin Diederich and Vinh Trinh to place the

statues as Fr Tim Lenchak DWC president looks on

St Arnold Janssen SVD (right)

and St Joseph Freinademetz

SVD (left) stand at the entrance

to DWC

Our Lady of La Vang graces the north side

courtyard


AREA CLERGY Divine Word College Fr James Bergin SVD (563) 876-3353

New Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Nathan Frambach-interim pastor

(563) 744-9160

St Elizabeth Pastorate (Bankston Epworth Farley Placid

Peosta) Pastor Fr Michael Schueller sacramental priest Fr John Haugen (563) 876-5540

United Methodist Church Pastor Stephanie Schlimm (563) 876-3193

St Elizabeth Pastorate

Mass times are as follows

Sat St Joseph Farley 400 PM St Johnrsquos Peosta 500 PM Sun St Patrickrsquos Epworth 730 AM St Joseph Farley 830 AM St Johnrsquos Placid 900 AM St Clementrsquos Bankston 1000 AM St Johnrsquos Peosta 1030 AM St Johnrsquos Peosta 530 PM

Ministerrsquos Musings Pastor Stephanie Schlimm

Like us on Facebook

httpswwwfacebookcomepworthumciowa

In Peace

Epworth United Methodist Church

Pastor Stephanie Schlimm--563-581-5512 (cell)

Office 563-876-3193

epworthumciowagmailcom

New Website wwweumc-iaorg

The Big Picture My family has a farm near Austin Texas This farm founded over one hundred years ago began from just a few acres My great-great-great grandparents made their way over from Sweden and got a job in central Texas working on the railroad Over time from their saved earnings they built a farm that would be a source of life for their descendants far beyond their imagination They bought the land piece by piece until their farm was complete I wonder if they knew that they were creating a legacy through all of that hard work I wonder if they knew that with each new acre they were providing a future for their family I imagine that they simply went about the rhythm of their days caring for their families and tending to the land and livestock As many of you know that doesnrsquot allow for much spare time

I wish I could go back in time and pop in on them when theyrsquore having a rough day working on the railroad just to say ldquoThis is all worth it You are part of something bigger than you can imagine Donrsquot give uprdquo Keeping the big picture in mind is so difficult to do when we are in the throes of everyday life Often when wersquore trudging through struggles or overwhelmed by busyness we canrsquot comprehend how all of this matters But it does It matters God is using every moment of every day to create a world where love con-quers all where hate withers away and hope flourishes

On days when you feel worn out and overwhelmed remember that your ordinary life is part of something extraordinary What you do matters You are part of that big picture creating something beautiful by the grace of God

PAGE 7

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050

THE VOICE OF PROGRESS

A Message from the Mayor

Tom Gassman

Mayor City of Epworth

2014 Community Betterment Project involves a Capital Campaign for Lighting along Jacoby Walkway Donations of all sizes appreciated A donation or memorial of $500 amp above to be recognized with a plaque at the light pole

Work continues on the new Wastewater Treatment Facility and the McDermott Court street improvement The water main project in our southeast section is complete and provides a looped water system The City will be working toward storm water mitigation projects in the upcoming year

Epworth Police Department NEWS

The Epworth Police Department would like to remind everyone that when

stopping at the Post Office it is not only illegal but dangerous to parkdrive on the wrong

side of the street Lets all work to make this a safe summer in Epworth

Summer is in full swing please pay extra attention to children running and biking near the

streets when driving

THE VOICE OF PROGRESS PAGE 8

CITY NEWSLETTER August 2014

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Garage Sales set for Thursday-Saturday September 18-20 Call 876-3320 to participate

HALLOWEEN Trick-or-treat night set for Thursday Oct 30 6-7 pm

Visit the City website at wwwciepworthiaus for updates and more information

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Garbage and recycling service Glass can be recycled at the present time Electronics will be recycled but

laptops small monitors and TVs require a disposal tag purchased at City Hall Appliance tags are required

for appliance disposal and are sold only at City Hall ($10 each) Large items amp extra bags can be disposed

of with garbage tags ndash a $100 tag for each 50 pounds can be purchased at City Hall or Quik lsquoN Handi

Reminder to use a lid on your recycling container on those windy days

BRUSH SITE amp YARD WASTE DISPOSAL Midwest Organic Solutions located at 10166 Hartbecke

Rd (at Hwy 20) will accept Epworth yard waste Yard waste accepted for free drop-off includes grass leaves

brush and compostable material only The brush site at the sewer plant is permanently closed Curbside

pickup is available with the purchase of $200 yellow tags sold at City Hall

Open Burning of yard waste is banned except for two periods of the year The next open burning period is

from October 1 to November 15 The owner must call non-emergency dispatch at 583-1711 prior to burning

The City offers a property tax abatement incentive for new home construction and commercial improve-

ments All qualifying property must apply at City Hall by the next February 1

Passport services are offered at City Hall Phone 876-3320 for requirements

Tree Program ndash $5000 rebate toward nursery purchases of shade trees For details and restrictions phone

City Hall 876-3320

WIPES CLOG PIPES The past few years have seen the introduction of more and more

disposable wipe products for a variety of household uses Unlike toilet paper these products do not break

down once they are flushed They can cause blockages in your home sewer lines resulting in the backup of

sewage into the home On a larger scale when these products make their way into the public sewer system

they collect together and cause clogs in the collector lines and get tangled in sewer pumps

Help protect your home and the sewer system by never flushing any consumer item other than toilet paper

down the toilet regardless of what the packaging promises If itrsquos not toilet paper it should not go

in the toilet

Midwest Organic Solutions business hours Mon-Fri 730 amndash430 pm amp Saturday 8-1130 am


Resolution 29-14

Tobacco-FreeNicotine-Free Policy for City of Epworth Iowa

Fact and Purpose

The Epworth City Council finds that

a) Tobacconicotine use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor activities is detri-

mental to their health and can be dangerous to those using such facilities and

b) This is a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non-tobacco and non-nicotine

norm through a tobacco-freenicotine-free policy rule enforcement and adult-peer role modeling during recreation

and

c) Parents leaders and officials involved in community events are role models for youth and can have a positive

effect on the lifestyle choices they make and

d) The tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors events to foster a connection between tobacco use and community

events and

e) Tobacco products (extends to all types of tobacco and nicotine products) once consumed in public spaces are

often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses diminish the beauty of outdoor facilities

and pose a risk to toddlers pets and exhibition animals due to ingestion and

f) The prohibition of tobacco and nicotine use at all times will serve to protect the health safety and welfare of the

participants and all attending

Policy

Tobacco and nicotine use is prohibited in the following areas

1 Inside of the fenced area of Centennial Ballpark

2 Tower Park and its adjacent recreational facilities except for the green space lying east of 2nd Avenue NW

between the northern edge of the water tower and West Main Street

This tobacconicotine policy applies to everyone in attendance Within the areas listed above the use of tobacco and

nicotine delivery devices are prohibited

Enforcement

Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas The general public is asked to help in enforcing the

compliance to this policy by bringing the policy to the attention of the persons violating the policy Any person found

violating this policy at an organized event may be asked to cease use of tobacco or leave the city park

Effective Date

This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption

______________________________________

Tom Gassman Mayor Adopted July 8 2014


First of all on behalf of all of the members of the Epworth Fire Department I would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who made our annual fundraisers a success We conduct two events each year The annual dance on Memorial Day weekend supports the ambulance side of the firehouse and the annual picnic supports the fire and other operations The dance was extremely profitable this year due to the tremendous response from our annual mailing The dance night itself was not a huge success We discussed and ultimately decided that next year we will try the dance on Friday evening May 22nd rather than on Saturday We plan to focus a little more on catching people before they leave town for the extended weekend and also try to start a little earlier in the evening Again thank you for your continued support of the annual dance As far as the picnic goes we avoided the rain ndash but not the fish flies The silent auction remains the profit center of the evening and that would not be possible without the generous donors and those in attendance to bid on the items The creativity of the items sparked the interest of the bidders We had a wonderful variety of handcrafted items which are always a big hit at the picnic Our organization is extremely fortunate to receive such great community support We thank you for your cash donations attendance auction item donations and thank you if you helped us work in a stand The Epworth Fire Department would also like to thank the Dubuque Racing Association Mystique Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino for the 2014 DRA grant received by the Rural Board The Epworth Community Fire Department (Rural Board) was awarded $350000 to pay for air monitoring equipment for carbon monoxide detector calls and also fire calls 2014 has been a busy year so far for the fire department During the first six months we responded to 109 calls for service which is up about 15-20 from an average year Our professional volunteers are extremely dedicated to meet the needs of our community The Epworth Fire Department Ambulance service provides emergency and non-emergency transport services to our citizens Please remember to call 911 for any type of ambulance service fire or law enforcement The Epworth Fire Department is looking for willing and able members to volunteer for the fire department and the ambulance service Fall classes will be starting soon and the department covers the cost of training expenses Volunteering for the fire department is similar to taking on another job There are times when you are needed and have to be here no matter what else is happening You can ask anyone of our members and I am sure they will agree that there is no greater feeling in the world knowing you have helped your family neighbor or friends in their time of need The words ldquothank yourdquo received from a patient or family provides far more satisfaction than a paycheck ever could It makes the training all worth it and we invite you to visit with us to consider being a member If you are interested please see one of the fire department members for an application packet or call the fire station at 563-876-3321 We wish you and your family a wonderful summer and stay safe happy and healthy

Epworth Fire Department News

By Fire Chief Thomas I Berger


HORSFIELD CONSTRUCTION INC

505 East Main St PO Box 305 Epworth IA 52045

Office (563) 876-3335 Fax (563) 876-3487 wwwhorsfieldinccom

Meet the Grand Marshals

Town Grand Marshal Fr Joseph McDermott S V D

Fr Joe McDermott will be representing the town and Divine Words celebration of its 50th

anniversary of the opening of its main building in 1964

Fr Joe was the eldest son of Ambrose and Ruth Born in Bankston he has 11 siblings

He has lived in Epworth for 46 years from 1939-1943 as a student at Divine Word

College Seminary and from 1976 until the present He fondly remembers attending the

Mission House picnics in the 1940s and watching baseball games on the Mission House

diamond which was the only playing field in town at the time in the 70rsquos and 80rsquos He also remembers that students at the mission house often risked dismissal when they

would sneak over to Jim Lasherrsquos for a candy bar or ice cream cone

Father served in New Guinea for many years before returning to live in Epworth He appreciates having water

electricity sewage and waste disposal facilities and also our alert fire department postal system educational

library and sport facilities He states ldquoThe opportunities for interfaith relationships and ecumenical service

makes Epworth a grand place to liverdquo Fr Joe feels fortunate to be one of Epworthrsquos residents and Epworth is

proud to call him one of its own

Country Grand Marshal Lavonne Coyle

Lavonne Coyle has lived on the Coyle family farm for 63 years She and her husband

Bob (deceased) raised 11 children who also all still live in the Epworth area She has

been a member of St Johnrsquos Parish in Placid all her life Lavonne was an original

member of the Epworth Gun Club Her family helped build and maintain the first

building on Gun Club Road She was known for organizing and preparing food for many

of the Gun Club events

Lavonne too has memoires of changes that have happened in Epworth through the

years Such as the change in ownership of the Country Inn which she patronized when it was called the Jay

Dougherty Tap Vince Murrayrsquos Tap and Benny McDermottrsquos Tap With such a large family Silkers grocery

store was a place where she could often be seen also

Today you will still find Lavonne helping out wherever she is needed Just being a humble yet proud and

good citizen of Epworth


Town and Country DaysmdashNot the Same Old Thing

by Dianne McDermott

This years Town and Country Days marks the fifteenth year of its existence

Started on August 7th 1999 by a committee hoping to raise money to place a

cupola from the SVD Megan Hall on top of a gateway to the city it has evolved

into an event that brings town and country folks together to celebrate old

friendships and build new ones while raising money for community betterment

It may seem to some that the event looks the same every year but the lists

below indicate that this has been and is an ever-changing event

August 7 1999

First long parade displaying fifty-nine entries held in Epworth since its

centennial in 1980

Highlights of the day included a greased pig contest box lunch auction

childrens tractor pull and music by six different groups during the day

ending with a Dorothy Murray and Cherie McDermott sing along

All activities took place at the Tower Park and the day lasted from 10AM to

8 PM

A food featured was buffalo burgers

Grand Marshal John Schwendinger

Profit Gateway Welcome Project

August 5 2000

Changes pie eating contest sponsored by Feldmans Old Bankery

Grand Marshal Tom Hamilton


August 4 2001

Changes auction sponsored by Bobcat Booster Club

Grand Marshal Dorothy Murray

Profit Buckman Field renovations

August 3 2002

Changes auction sponsored by Community Betterment and Gateway

Gardeners

Saturday evening dance moved downtown and held from 7 to 11 PM

Grand Marshal Fred Kramer

Profit Epworth Community Historical Society

August 2 2003

Changes Marty Beyer sponsors four division soap-box derby

Horse Crapshoot bingo contest

Grand Marshal Wayne Marxen


August 7 2004

Changes First time for WD cross Country Road RaceWalkRun

Ribbon cutting Ceremony for the 1930 Rock Island Caboose

Grand Marshals Epworth Veterans and active soldiers

Profit Epworth Park Board


August 56 2005 Epworths 125th Anniversary

Changes Cookie decorating and pie tasting contests

Teen dance held on Wed prior to weekend events

Tom Hancock takes on Ray Zirkelbach in a goat milking contest

Event moves to two-day event with Friday evening ldquoMusic in the Parkrdquo

Grand Marshal Clarence Urbain

Profit Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition

August 345 2006

Changes State Bank sponsored cookout benefit for Epworth Athletic Club

DBampT offers cookies and juice all day Friday

Paint Ball contest

Just for Kix Dance team performs after the parade

Athletic club takes over the TampC pins fundraiser

Grand Marshal Phil Silker


August 234 2007

Changes Event name changed to Town and Country Funfest as new

committee of people is formed to organize it

1 PMmdashkids decorated bicycle tricycle and wagon parade

Mike Wessels funnel cakes Jimmys House of Eggrolls Shanes

Steak and Chicken Kabobs joins the food line up

Business street dance changed to 9 to 1 PM

Grand Marshal Owen and Sally Leeser

Profit Tower Park Phil Silker Pavilion

July 31 August 12 2008

Changes State Bank cookout with all donations given to City park improvements

Grand Marshal Donna Silker



Changes FFA petting zoo added

Parade theme is added Favorite TV shows

Grand Marshals Epworth Citizens 90 and over Mary Welter and Colette McDermott

Profit sod around Phil Silker Pavilion


Changes T-shirtposter design contest won by Gavin Nadermann

Parade theme Vacation Destinations

Grand Marshals Bud and Georgeen McGovern

Profit Playground equipment for Tower Park

August 456 2011 100th anniversary of Epworth Volunteer Fire Department

Changes Parade theme ldquocelebrating volunteersrdquo

Grand Marshals Epworth Retired Firemen

Profit Epworth Ambulance Service

Contrsquod on p14


Kramers Car Wash 520 Richards Dr

Epworth IA

Full Service Car Wash

August 234 2012

Changes Name changed backed to Town and Country Days

Bar-B-Que cook-off downtown

Parade theme TV Game Shows

Two band featured for downtown dance

Grand Marshals Larry and Donna Clements

Profit Electricity for small park pavilion and ceiling

fans for Silker Pavilion

August 123 2013

Changes Dubuque Colt Cadets perform following parade

Both a town and a country grand marshal

Parade them Parade of Holidays

Three bands featured for downtown dance

Country Grand Marshals Joe amp Cecile Bergfeld

Town Grand Marshal Rich Billmeyer

Profit Bierman Road town sign

July 31 August 12 2014 Divine Word College celebrates 50th Anniversary of

opening of their new building

Changes old timerrsquos softball game

Childrenrsquos tractor pull returns

Parade theme ldquoThe 60srdquo

Country Grand Marshal LaVonne Coyle

Town Grand Marshal Fr Joe McDermott

Profit lighting on Jacoby Drive donation to athletic club for third

base line pavilion

Town and Country Days continues to entertain many as it evolves and changes

Each time a new member joins the committee new ideas are added That is why

town and country people alike are encouraged to join in on the planning by

attending TampC meetings

Please refer to the flyer on the front page of this issue for all the times

and activities for this yearrsquos event Note Correction on flyer - Aug 2nd at

800 am - 8K Road Race amp 2K RunWalk

August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations

110 North Center Ave PO Box 301

Epworth Iowa 52045

(563) 876-3078 Kim Simon - Owner

101 WEST MAIN (563) 876-5575 EPWORTH IOWA 52045

Mary Jo Kelchen DC

Epworth Family Chiropractic

116 W Main St PO Box 282 Epworth IA 52045 Office (563) 876-3231 1-877-277-9119

Work (563) 876-3147 Home (563) 876-3117 Fax (319) 876-3147 epworthtviowatelecomnet

Satellite amp Antenna Systems ٠ Sales amp Service

Epworth TV amp Satellite

David Koerperich Owner

103 East Main Epworth IA 52045

THE PIZZA FACTORY

104 N Center Ave Epworth

876-3153

Pizza Chicken Seafood Sandwiches Salads amp Mexican

Highview Cemetery

A Non-Denominational Community Cemetery

More info contact

Bob Rolwes President 876-3463 Margaret Stocks Secretary 876-5525

Betty Mausser Independent Beauty Consultant

11499 Gun Club Rd Epworth IA 52045 563-876-3293 563-590-5699 bettymaussermarykaycom wwwmarykaycombettymausser

Shop online with me 247

General Merchandise GENERAL ELECTRIC

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EASTERN IOWA DAIRY SYSTEMS INC 105 3rd Ave NW PO BOX 273 Epworth IA 52045

Office 5638763087 Email eidairyiowatelecomnet

GEA Milking amp Cooling WestfaliaSurge

Jim Siegert amp Wayne Meyer

GEA Farm Technologies - The right choice

Bill Beyer President 8763213

Deb Connolly Vice President 7443158

Tom Simpson SecretaryTreasurer 8763160

Museum Tours offered by Appointment

Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress

Dianne McDermott 8763721

Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530

Epworth Community Historical Society PO Box 434 Epworth IA 52045

110 Bierman Rd - Suite C

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

Postal Patron Epworth IA 52045

Community Meal Delicious Nutritious and Free

Serving Fridays 1130-100

Deliveries available 563-876-3193

Epworth United Methodist Church Fellowship

HAVE YOU BEEN TO MUSIC AND A MEAL YET

Come join in the fun

Cook Serve Deliver and Dine

ldquoBread of Liferdquo

Free bakery Items Monday evenings 530-630

Tuesday mornings 830-930

Epworth United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Epworth Community Food Pantry

The Epworth Community Food Pantry is available seven days a week for

confidential assistance to those that need it It is located under the Catholic

church rectoryoffices Please call any of the following for assistance

June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227

Our Donors

Epworth Community Historical Society

PO Box 434 Epworth IA 52045

The Voice of Progress is a quarterly publication Issues will be published in August November February and May Stories letters and articles of interest are always welcome The Voice of Progress may edit for space and clarity and reserves the right not to print an article for any reason All submitted articles and columns reflect the views and opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of the Voice of Progress Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy Neither the publisher or the advertisers will be held liable for errors All articles or information submitted should be received no later than the 10th of the month preceding publication

Friends of The Historical Society The Historical Society would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the paper Your dollars help with the publishing of this paper

Thank you very much for your support The Epworth Community Historical Society is a non-profit organization Your donation is tax deductible up to 50 of your income Please support our sponsors

ECHS

Donations

Thank you for your support Please make checks payable to ECHS and mail to Judy Berger PO Box 2 Epworth IA 52045

Name

Address

City State

Zip Code

Enclosed is my contribution of $________

I would like to help

Defray the cost of publishing and mailing the Voice of Progress

Support the historical museum

VOP out-of-town subscription requestrenewal Please enclose $10 for each annual subscription

Friends Patrons Albert L Neyen Sponsor Carl amp Carol Heying John Spoden Jack amp Betty McPoland Supporter ECHS Benefactor

Contributions Up to and including $1000 - Friend $1100 to $2500 - Patron $2600 to $5000 - Sponsor $5100 to $9900 - Supporter $10000 amp up - ECHS ContributorBenefactor

Want a subscription to the VOICE OF PROGRESS mailed four times a year (February May August November)

Complete the request below and enclose a $10 check to ECHS PO Box 2 Epworth IA 52045


ECHS Article Submissions and Advertising Rates

Anyone wishing to donate items to ECHS call Bill Beyer 876-3213

Any donation of $100 or more to the ECHS is remembered with an engraved nameplate in the display case at the Gateway or on a nameplate at the Historical Society

Advertising rates $20 for a business card size ad and $10 for a half business card size ad

Voice of Progress is published quarterly (Feb May Aug Nov effective 42009)

To advertise your Business call Deb Connolly 744-3158














wwwdubcoliblibi


Library Calendar














110 Bierman Rd SE

Epworth IA 52045

563-876-3388




DIVINE WORD COLLEGE


Investments



Ph 563-583-4558



111 West Main St

PO BOX 57

Epworth IA 52045

5638763451







to DWC


courtyard




(563) 744-9160








Like us on Facebook


In Peace



Office 563-876-3193






PAGE 7

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050



Tom Gassman












UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227














wwwdubcoliblibi


Library Calendar














110 Bierman Rd SE

Epworth IA 52045

563-876-3388




DIVINE WORD COLLEGE


Investments



Ph 563-583-4558



111 West Main St

PO BOX 57

Epworth IA 52045

5638763451







to DWC


courtyard




(563) 744-9160








Like us on Facebook


In Peace



Office 563-876-3193






PAGE 7

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050



Tom Gassman












UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227




DIVINE WORD COLLEGE


Investments



Ph 563-583-4558



111 West Main St

PO BOX 57

Epworth IA 52045

5638763451







to DWC


courtyard




(563) 744-9160








Like us on Facebook


In Peace



Office 563-876-3193






PAGE 7

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050



Tom Gassman












UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227


Investments



Ph 563-583-4558



111 West Main St

PO BOX 57

Epworth IA 52045

5638763451







to DWC


courtyard




(563) 744-9160








Like us on Facebook


In Peace



Office 563-876-3193






PAGE 7

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050



Tom Gassman












UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227




(563) 744-9160








Like us on Facebook


In Peace



Office 563-876-3193






PAGE 7

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050



Tom Gassman












UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227

James Kauffmann

Epworth Police

563-876-3050



Tom Gassman












UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227



UPCOMING EVENTS




COMMUNITY SERVICES
















City Hall 876-3320








in the toilet



Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227


Resolution 29-14


Fact and Purpose






and




events and






Policy







Enforcement




Effective Date


______________________________________








































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227







































by Dianne McDermott








August 7 1999


centennial in 1980





8 PM




August 5 2000




August 4 2001




August 3 2002


Gardeners




August 2 2003





August 7 2004













August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227









August 345 2006



Paint Ball contest





August 234 2007



























Contrsquod on p14



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227



Epworth IA


August 234 2012








August 123 2013
















base line pavilion








August 1999


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227


Kimrsquos Kreations


Epworth Iowa 52045



Mary Jo Kelchen DC








THE PIZZA FACTORY


876-3153


Highview Cemetery


More info contact






ww

ws

ilker

sco

m










Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227





Bill Beyer 563-876-3213

Voice of Progress


Sandy Kass 8763103

Judy Berger 8763689

Judy Then 8763530




US Postage Paid

Epworth IA

Permit 10

ECR WSS

















June 876-5562 Lois 876-3712 Judy 876-3227

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