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RAGBRAI® Riders Will Be "Bikin' the Burg" This Summer!
Local Theme/T-Shirt Revealed |
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Bikin' the Burg design submitted by Gretchen Reichter |
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Emmetsburg design submitted by Rob Tahtinen |
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The Emmetsburg RAGBRAI® theme and town t-shirt design has been selected. Thousands of cyclists will be "Bikin' the Burg" this summer during the oldest, largest and longest week-long bicycle touring event in the world!
Members of the Emmetsburg RAGBRAI® Marketing Committee members met last week to review design submissions for the official Emmetsburg town t-shirt and theme for the RAGBRAI® 2022 overnight stop on July 26, 2022. In total, thirty-six designs were submitted. The committee worked to narrow the selection down to a handful of favorites before selecting two final winners. The winning designs were submitted by Gretchen Reichter (above left) and Rob Tahtinen (above right).
The committee was drawn to the simplicity and clean design of both entries. Reicher's design features "Bikin' the Burg" as the theme and includes a large bicycle, the name of our town, and the event date. Tahtinen's design includes a smaller image of a cyclist along with the name of our community, zip code, and state abbreviation.
With the cooperation of the designers, the committee made small adjustments to make the two designs cohesive and a wee bit more Irish. Shamrocks were added, and a muted green and orange color scheme was selected, hinting at Emmetsburg's strong Irish
heritage.
The multi-color designs will be printed on the front and back of sage green t-shirts. The color of the t-shirt will serve as one of the colors of the design by utilizing negative space in each design - the bicycle and "the" in Reichter's design, and the green/left background portion of Tahtinen's design.
The committee is currently working to finalize t-shirt details and set up online ordering. Watch the Emmetsburg-RAGBRAI Facebook page and Emmetsburg Reporter-Democrat for details about ordering the official town t-shirt.
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City Announcements
Seasonal Employment
The City of Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities are accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
- Seasonal public properties workers
- Seasonal utilities workers
- Seasonal Golf workers
- Seasonal Shores/Community Center staff (bartenders/servers, cooks, and banquet staff)
Duties, qualifications, hours or work, and/or application requirements may vary for each position. Pre-employment drug testing required for certain positions.
For more details and/or to obtain application materials, please contact City Hall (2021 Main Street, 712-852-4030). Positions open until filled. EOE.
Purchase Your Pet Licenses by May 1st
Are your pets registered? Emmetsburg City Code, Chapter 56.02, states that every owner of a dog over the age of six months shall procure a dog license on or before May 1st of each year. The annual license fee is $5 for each male or female dog, and $3 for each neutered dog. To license your dog, you must have a current veterinarian’s certificate showing that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies.
EMU Flushing Hydrants in May
Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants May 10-12. Residents are encouraged to check their water before doing laundry.
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2022 Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation
Message from the Chamber of Commerce |
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Although RAGBRAI preparation has been at the forefront this past month and a half, the annual events of the Emmetsburg Chamber are still taking place as scheduled. A week ago the Chamber got to have our first post-COVID bowling event with ten teams enjoying a great time hitting green pin strikes, eating delicious food, and exclaiming how much fun they had!
Next up is the 2022 Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation scheduled for Monday, April 25 at The Shores at Five Island, beginning at 6 PM. “In the waves of change, we find our true direction” is this year’s theme, and nominations have been requested for the 2022 Citizen of the Year and 5 Under 40 Awards. The MidAmerican Energy Catalyst Award will also be presented.
Chamber President Amy Martini and Vice President Julie Leners have taken the reins and are planning an enjoyable evening for all, and we hope that you will make it a priority to attend. Reservations are $30 per person and may be called into the Chamber office at 712-852-2283 by April 15. Attire is business casual, and since we have a beachy theme, wear your sandals or flip flops. What is important is to come enjoy yourself in a relaxed setting while enjoying time with other business and chamber members.
Deb Hite
Director, Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce
712.852.2283
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Project A.W.A.R.E.
State's Largest River Cleanup Set to Take On the West Fork of the Des Moines River
The West Fork of the Des Moines River, beginning in Minnesota, and extending into northwest Iowa, will be cleaner, safer and prettier after this summer. This July, hundreds of volunteers will spend their vacation hauling garbage from sixty-one miles of the West Fork of the Des Moines River from Petersburg, Minnesota to near West Bend, Iowa.
The “AWARE” of Iowa Project AWARE stands for A Watershed Awareness River Expedition and is scheduled for July 10-15. Iowa Project AWARE is an unparalleled event where volunteers of all ages embark on a multi-day river cleanup that allows the convenience of participation in one day, all six, or anything in between.
Iowa Project AWARE provides a unique opportunity for Iowans to actively improve the quality of our rivers. Since 2003, nearly 3,000 volunteers have removed over 459 tons of trash from rivers all around Iowa. What’s even more impressive is that 78% of the garbage has been recycled. In previous years, a creative-thinking volunteer even used the proceeds from the scrap metal to stock the river with walleye fingerlings!
Not only is giving back to the environment an instantly gratifying experience, but you also bond with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in your community. Campsites provide an intimate experience with fellow volunteers where everyone unwinds and chats with one another after a day on the river. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Multiple educational programs are held each night ranging in topics from geology, ecology and natural resources to local history and archeology. This year, volunteers will paddle the entire length of the newly-dedicated West Fork of the Des Moines River Water Trail in Emmet County.
For more information about Iowa Project AWARE, or to register as a river cleanup volunteer please visit www.iowaprojectaware.org.
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New League-Only Memberships at Five Island Golf
Has committing to a full golf membership prevented you from participating in a golf league in the past? That's no longer an issue! This year Five Island Golf is offering league-only memberships which allow golfers to be a course member for only league nights. Golfers may purchase a summer league-only membership for $214.00 and/or a fall/other league-only membership for $80.25. Summer leagues kick off on May 17 (women's best ball league) and May 18 (men's league). Summer league fees are only $26.75, and fall league fees are $16.05.
Want to learn more about golf leagues and memberships? Call The Shores at 712-852-3422 or email akliegl@emmetsburg.com.
Prices listed above include tax.
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What’s Coming Up at the Library?
Ulysses S. Grant One-Man Show
April 12 - 6:30-7:30 PM
Emmetsburg Public Library will host a one-man show given by Pete Grady as he presents
Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and President of the United States. This month marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of this Civil War general and president of the United States. This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities. If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 712-852-4009 in advance.
Parent-Child Pokémon Training Camp
April 30 - 12:30-2:30PM
Did you know the Pokémon trading card game is a fun activity that dads and moms can play with their children? Players both beginner and advanced can come learn how to play the popular trading card game. There is math involved in every turn, being able to read and understand the text on the cards is very important, and learning about fair play are all good aspects of the game. Whether you want to play the game with your child or be able to referee games between siblings and friends, here is your chance to learn it all. Prizes and cards will be provided to players. Snacks will be available. Please sign up in advance (must be parent-child pairs). Ages 8 & up.
Star Wars Party
May 4 - 1:30-3:30 PM
Do you have a Luke, Leia, Anakin, Padme, Rey or Poe Dameron at home? If so, maybe they would like to help us say "May the
Fourth be with you" at our Star Wars party? Trivia, snacks, crafts and games, all with a Star Wars theme. Ages 10 & up.
The Emmetsburg Public Library hosts many events throughout the month, including tween movie programs, Wacky Wednesday activities, board game and video game programs, and storytime. Check out more library events and programming below, on www.emmetsburg.com/community-events, and www.emmetsburg.lib.ia.us.
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TOPS® Meeting
Wednesdays at 4:15 PM @ Iowa Welcome Center |
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Thursdays at 7:30 PM @ Family Life Center |
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Tea Time Cinema
Thursdays at 2:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library
Classic movie is shown + tea is served. Free and open to all.
Call library for titles showing and more info: 712-852-4009.
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After-School Homework Help
Weeknights (Mon-Thurs) from 4-5 PM at the Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Mobile Food Pantry
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 5:00-6:30 PM @ Grace Baptist Church |
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Preschool Storytime
April 11 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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VFW Bingo
April 11 - Light meal at 5:30 PM and regular BINGO from 6:45-9:00 PM @ Emmetsburg VFW |
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Ulysses S. Grant One-Man Show
April 12 from 6:30-7:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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"Broken But Loved" Mime
April 13 at 7:00 PM @ Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall |
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Retro Video Game Program
April 15 from 12:30-2:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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VFW Lenten Fish Fry
March 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM @ VFW
Sponsored/served by Emmetsburg Swim Team |
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Preschool Storytime
April 18 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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GameLAB
April 18 from 2:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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VFW Bingo
April 18 - Light meal at 5:30 PM and regular BINGO from 6:45-9:00 PM @ Emmetsburg VFW
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Wacky Wednesday Program
April 20 from 1:30-3:15 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Tween Movie Program
April 20 from 2:00-3:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Chamber Coffee @ ISU Extension
April 22 from 9:30-10:30 AM @ ISU Extension & Outreach Office |
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
April 24 from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Emmetsburg VFW |
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Preschool Storytime
April 25 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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VFW Bingo
April 25 - Light meal at 5:30 PM and regular BINGO from 6:45-9:00 PM @ Emmetsburg VFW
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Annual Chamber Banquet & Awards Presentation
April 25 at 6:00 PM @ The Shores at Five Island |
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Parent-Child Pokémon Training Camp
April 30 from 12:30-2:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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The Emmetsburg newsletter is produced by the City of Emmetsburg Marketing & Retail Coordinator. |
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