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A Publication of the Epworth Community Historical Society

Volume 3, Issue 9 February 2020

The Voice of Progress

Inside This Issue

News Around Town 4

City News 6

WD News 3, 9, 11

Dubuque Co. Library 10

Business Highlight 12

The Easter Bunny will be coming to Epworth, Saturday morning April 4th, at 11:00 AM at the Epworth Tower Park. Please be on time for the egg and candy hunt as the children only take about 15 minutes to find all the easily accessible bounty. There is always plenty of treats for everyone. Children, up to age 10, should bring a bag or basket to carry their goodies.

Everybody in Epworth Has a StoryCan the world hunger problem be solved? Will a woman go to the moon? According to two young women from Epworth, the answer to both questions is “yes”, and they are setting out to be the ones to do it. After graduating from Western Dubuque High School, both Alyssa Dougherty (2016 grad.) and Emily Silich (2017 grad.) were led on career paths far different than what they originally thought they would be doing.

Alyssa’s original major was in dietetics. Her interest was peaked in this area in high school when she wrote a paper on global food challenges for the World Food Prize Foundation. Her interest with this organization, continued through her freshman year at Iowa State. Prior to her sophomore year, she was chosen to be a Borlaug-Ruan Intern, which led her to Guatemala. There she was part of a research team that conducted a study on adding protein to women’s diets by adding whey to soup.

Back on campus, she joined the Ames Food pantry for Iowa State students and the Ames community. She became a member of the Global Food Challenges Emerging Leaders for Food Security with Land of O’Lakes. This led to an internship with Land O’Lakes, which took her to Minnesota, Indiana, Washington, D.C., Malawi, and South Africa. After returning home, with her passion for human rights fueled, she added a major in Global Resource Systems to her studies. She also started a fundraiser on campus that raised over $10,000 (with Land of Lakes doubling the amount she raised), to help abused children and teens in South Africa.

In her junior year, she became familiar with Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, which took her to India for nine weeks, where she did studies on micronutrional deficiencies and helped with nutritional instruction programs in tea gardens.

This small-town Iowa girl, daughter of Ron and Julie, wants others to realize the impact one person can have both locally and globally. The last time a person in Iowa won a Nobel Peace Prize was Norman Borlaug from Cresco in 1970. Maybe the next one will be from Epworth.

Much like Alyssa, Emily Silich, daughter of Paul and Linda, started out in one field but was drawn to another. She planned on majoring in neuroscience before college started, but changed her field of study so she could become an astrophysicist with the hope of

The Easter Bunny is coming to Epworth!

Alyssa Dougherty

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Epworth Community Historical SocietyPO Box 434, Epworth, Iowa 52045-0434The Voice of Progress is a quarterly publication. Issues are published in February, May, August, and November. 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 nor the advertisers will be held liable for errors.

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3someday being an astronaut and working on NASA’s Artemis Project. With this Space Launch System, the spacecraft Orion will be taking the next man and first woman to the moon in 2024, and eventually to Mars!

Rarely does an undergraduate student get accepted to work on a prestigious research program such as the HaloSat mission at the University of Iowa, which is funded by NASA. However, Emily began working as an undergraduate researcher, performing pre-flight payload performance analysis after her freshman year, based on the recommendation of her Physics professor. This project placed a satellite into orbit outside of planet Earth. She led an investigation into the X-ray spectrum of the Vela Supernova Remnant and is currently analyzing data sent back by the spacecraft.

That project led to a field school experience in January of 2019 in Norway, (one of two people permitted to attend from America) where she helped build a GPS system to guide space rockets. This has spiked her interest in studying instrumentation. She actually participated in this program while doing a semester abroad studying in Canterbury, England!

Currently, she is a junior at the U of I and is the secretary for the Society for Physics organization, plays her flute at Mass at the Newman Center and piccolo for the U of I pep band. This summer, she will be interning at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center at Greenbelt, Maryland, working in a laboratory on a High Energy Photoelectric Polarimetry project. Goddard is critical in carrying out NASA’s missions of space exploration and scientific discovery. So she is on her way to “chasing her dreams.” Maybe someday, Epworth Citizens instead of looking up at the “man in the moon” will be proud of the Epworth woman “walking on the moon”!

Way to put the town of Epworth on the world’s radar, Alyssa and Emily, while making the earth a healthier place and the universe seem smaller!

Emily Silich

What a Fall it Was for Western Dubuque School Athletes!The 2019 football team took the state by storm by winning the State 3A Football Championship, beating Solon 37- 17 on Thursday, November 21st in Cedar Falls. The football team had a 13-0 season. The first undefeated football team in the history of the WD school!

At the same time but in a different place, the WD Girls Varsity Volleyball Team gave its all to win the Second Place State 3A Volleyball tourney.

The Girls Cross Country teams also qualified for a state run. Cade Messer represented the Boy’s Cross Country at State, Davis Stelzer was a golf state qualifier.

WDHS Special Olympics teams had 9 athletes advance to State Competition on November 23rd. All nine of the athletes came back with medals—8 Golds (first place) and 1 Bronze Medal (third place).

Congratulations to everyone involved. You have made the citizens of Epworth very proud!

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News Around TownSecond Fire in Pizza Factory ComplexDave and Karen Koss, owners of the building that houses the Pizza Factory, Epworth Radio & TV, Heiberger Insurance, and formerly Cox Optical, are still considering the future of the building after a fire on September 20th destroyed an upstairs apartment and caused smoke damage to the businesses on the bottom floor. A previous fire in 1998 damaged the Pizza Factory section of the building. Known previously as the Maxwell Store, it is one of the oldest in the city, having been built in the late 1800s, and has previously housed a general store, grocery, hardware, and flower stores.

Dougherty's Added to the WD Hall of FameCongratulations also to Jim and Sheila Dougherty for their 2019 induction into the Western Dubuque High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim was involved in baseball and basketball and graduated in 1954. Sheila began playing basketball in the seventh grade and continued to play until she graduated in 1956. In a game against Monticello, Sheila scored 69 points. During her career, she scored 3,604 points. Both have been involved in WD school athletic programs and have attended baseball, softball, football, track, and wrestling games for decades. Text contributed by WD Athletic Booster Club

Iowa Education Association Honors Phil KramerPhil Kramer, now retired Dubuque School District Executive Director of Human Resources, was the recipient of the TEAM (Together, Educators and Administrators Make it Happen) Award for 2019. Phil was nominated for the award by the Dubuque Education Association and was recognized for his “collaborative, collegial working environment” for the Dubuque staff. Congratulations, Phil!

Epworth Country ChristmasThe City of Epworth celebrated Christmas in grand style with its Second Annual Epworth Country Christmas. With the cooperation of the weather, the streets were filled with hundreds of local residents and visitors enjoying the luminaries, music, food, live Nativity scene, vendors, special business offerings, and even a visit from the Grinch and Santa Claus. The planning committee is headed by Elaine and Mike Capeck with local organizations pitching in to help, such as the Boy Scouts, Epworth/ Placid Knights of Columbus, Epworth fire personnel, and Divine Word College. If you would like to help with the 2020 planning of this event contact Elaine at 563-580-8329, or City Hall 876-3320. Photos next page.

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Message from the MayorSandy Gassman

Thank you to everyone involved with Epworth Country Christmas. The volunteers, churches, businesses, and those who at-tended all helped to make it a memorable event. The next one will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Mark your calen-dars. If anyone would be interested in helping with next year’s Epworth Country Christmas, contact City Hall (876-3220) and leave your name. You will be contacted when the planning begins.

Thanks also goes out to everyone involved and supporting and organizing Santa coming to Epworth. Santa, his elves, and many volunteers along with the Epworth Legion, Epworth Fire Department, Epworth Family Dentistry, and Epworth Head Start make this event possible every year. There is nothing more special than watching the eyes of a young child whispering his or her Christmas wishes into Santa’s ear. This same group will also be making sure the Easter Bunny arrives on April 4th.

Thank you to all.

The Fifth Avenue Street reconstruction will begin this spring in late April or early May, depending on weather. This will mean rerouting traffic in the area as work progresses. The City and the construction company will do everything possible to mitigate the inconvenience. Please be patient! Watch the Epworth website for updates.

Epworth needs a slogan! The new owners of the DB&T building would like to paint a mural on the side. They would like it to welcome people into our community. It would be nice if we could include a slogan, but in my research, I have been unable to find an Epworth slogan. So, we are having a contest. Send or call City Hall (876-3220) with your suggestions or get them to me by March 15th. The slogans (with no names attached) will be reviewed by the council at the March 25th Council meeting.

Did you know Epworth has a flag? In doing research about the slogan, I found that Epworth had a contest to design a flag about 30 years ago. The winner was Fred Kramer. We found the flag at the Historical Society and will be incorporating it, along with the new slogan, into our City branding information whenever possible.

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City NewsVisit our website at www.epworthiowa.org for additional information and updates

February, 2020

PassportsCity Hall accepts passport applications on behalf of the US Department of State.US citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports during office hours. Contact us at 876-3320 or email epworth@yousq.net for more information.You will need a certified birth certificate, a driver license photo ID, and passport photos

Seasonal Mowing JobTemporary position April through October. No guaranteed hours. Job applications at City Hall.

CENSUS 2020 You are encouraged to respond! An accurate count is critical to understand population trends and how services need to be adjusted. In addition, several federal and state programs base eligibility on a city’s population or distribute funds on a per person basis. Epworth relies on Road Use Tax program revenue to maintain our streets. BE COUNTED !

Spring Garage Sales are set for May 7th – 9th, Thursday and Friday 4 PM – dusk; Saturday 8 AM - 11 AM. To participate, stop by Fidelity Bank & Trust, 102 Bierman Rd., for an advertising form and return by deadline April 20th.

Family Swimming at Divine Word College Indoor Pool on Friday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM through April. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for Adults: $4.00. Students under 18 years old: $3.00. If school is cancelled on the day of family swim, there will be no program. Can-cellations are posted at www.dwci.edu

Trees Forever Our local committee received a Black Hills Energy - Power of Trees grant to offer rebates of $50 each on select shade trees. To maintain diversity in our community, maple trees are not included in this offer. Please contact City Hall at 876-3320 on species eligibility and information on how to obtain the rebate.

Open Burning Restrictions The open burning of yard waste originating on the premises is permitted during daylight hours from April 1st to May 15th. The burn site must be attended and reported to the County non-emergency dispatch by calling 583-1711.

Yard Waste Curbside pickup is available by the Epworth garbage hauler with the purchase of $2 yellow tags sold at City Hall. The County landfill also accepts yard waste for a fee.

Large Item Disposal are $1 tag for each 40 pounds; tags are sold at Quik ‘n Handi and City Hall. Appliance tags are required for large appliance disposal at $10 each and are only available at City Hall

Electronics will be picked up for recycling, but items with a circuit board or picture tube will require a fee. Laptops, monitors, and TV's require a $10 disposal tag. All other electronics such as printers, towers, and VCRs will not require a fee at this time.

Test your home for RADON. Kits are available for Epworth residents at City Hall for a cost of $6.00 each.

The Phil Silker Pavilion, located in Tower Park, is available for your next gathering. Bookings will be taken at City Hall. Carry-in food and beverages are allowed.

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Schipper Family Chiropractic, P.C.Specializing in total family care, infant to elderly

Kyle A. Schipper, D.C.Chiropractor

563-876-3777

210 Bierman RoadSuite FEpworth, IA 52045

Rausch Construction Company401 Edwards Street Epworth, Iowa

Recyclable Items • loose paper and envelopes, all magazines and catalogs. Place everything in paper bags.• cans, aluminum, plastics with recycle symbol• used motor oil in container with a screw on lid, empty oil jugs: must be drained and without the cap, paint cans (air dry) • Glass is accepted for recycling by our hauler.

Products that CANNOT be recycled• Styrofoam • plastic bags • wax coated items • wrappers • liners • wrapping paper

Property tax abatement incentives are available for new home construction in defined areas and quali-fied commercial improvements. Please contact City Hall for eligibility, filing deadline, and more information.

Storm Water (including gutters and sump pumps) must be discharged on your own property and may not be dis-charged, drained, or directed onto public property or the private property of another party. Any discharge lines must termi-nate at least five (5) feet from a side yard or ten (10) feet from the front or rear yard if the slope is less than 3:1. For slopes greater than 3:1, these measurements apply from the top of the slope.

DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIESHERITAGE TOUR

Travel to places of great significance to the SVD including: • The home of SVD Founder St. Arnold Janssen in Goch, Germany • Steyl, the birthplace of the SVD • The home of Divine Word Missionary pioneer St. Joseph Freinademetz, SVD in Oies, Italy

Additional destinations include Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Bavaria, Venice, Rome and Florence

For more information go to www.dwci.edu/heritagetourOr contact Associate Development Director

Mark Singsank at 563-876-0097 or singsank@dwci.edu

November 2-14, 2020$3679 per person from New York

Tour highlights include: • Accommodations at first class/select hotels • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Transfers to and from airports by private motor coach • Most meals included

Join your host, Divine Word Alumni Director Fr. Thang Hoang, SVDon this amazing tour!

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Schueller PowerwashingSnow Removal/Lawn Care/Scrap Metal/Dumpster Rental

Fully Licensed & Insuredwww.epworthpowerwashingservice.com

Epworth, Iowa

Chuck Schueller 563-599-5607

Epworth Fire DepartmentChief Thomas I. Berger, Epworth Fire

2019 once again set a response record for the Epworth Fire Department as we responded to 259 calls for service over the past twelve months. This was twenty more calls than our prior record in 2018. Seventy-five percent of the calls were for the ambulance service, which is consistent with national trends and is on a steady increase. Not included in our incident numbers are the many other request for public assistance that we respond to. This could include standing by at football games, public events, marathons, and other such events with a higher risk of needing fire or EMS response. I would like to publicly thank our volunteer members for their dedication and commitment to make sure each call for service is answered promptly. Remember to please dial 911 for emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports, fire, or for law enforcement.

On January 11th, we held our annual recognition President’s Party. During the ceremony, Firefighter Ron Dougherty was honored with the 2019 Firefighter of the Year award. Ron has been an active member for nearly 20 years and is often one of the men working behind the scenes fixing mechanical issues or reworking some electrical wiring for us. He is always willing to take on extra projects for the department. Ron served as an EMT and his wealth of knowledge is always welcome at fire and rescue scenes. Lieutenant Jeff Bohle was recognized for his 20 years of service to the department after retiring in 2019. Jeff served as President and also served as the President of the Dubuque County Firefighters Association. Toby Hancock was also recognized for his 22 years of service to the department. Toby was an active member until he moved away, but remained a non-traditional firefighter for many years after. He is now an officer and active member of the Riverside Fire Department, where he resides. Both members were presented ceremonial axe plaques. We are grateful to them for the many dedicated years they served the EFD.

The annual appreciation dinner is also a time to thank and recognize all the wives and families for their patience and understanding. The training, meetings, and the calls for service are demanding of the volunteers’ time, and their families sacrifice by allowing the members to attend.

To start this year out, we had our Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of EMS inspection and recertification. I must commend the committee who lead the charge to make sure all of the paperwork, files, training, supplies, and vehicles were in proper order for this inspection, which occurs every three years. We completed the on-site inspection without any deficiencies and are authorized for another three years to provide service.

The Epworth Fire Department will soon be starting the process of our annual fundraising events. This year the dance will be held on Friday, May 22nd and will again serve as a great kick off to the Memorial Day weekend. The 72nd annual Epworth Firemen’s Picnic and Silent Auction will be held at the Epworth Fire Station on Friday, July 10th. More information about these events, and updates and information about the department, will follow in the next issue of the Voice of Progress and on our website at www.epworthiowafire.org. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful winter, and hope for an early spring!

Highview CemeteryA Non-Denominational Community CemeteryContact:Bob Rolwes - 563-663-1182

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Epworth Police DepartmentJames Kauffmann, Epworth Police 563-876-3050

The Epworth Police Department would like to remind everyone to make sure your headlights are activated on foggy mornings. Automatic headlights don't always turn on because of fog, which can make it difficult for you to be seen by other motorists and pedestrians. With warmer weather just around the corner, please keep an eye out for walkers/joggers, bikers, and motorcyclists. We want everyone to have a fun and safe spring. Please remember to pick up after your animals when walking them. The City of Epworth has wonderful facilities for pet owners to use, including a dog park and a walking trail. If everyone does their part, it makes a much more enjoyable experience for everyone. Please have your pets registered with the City of Epworth. It is a one-time cost of $3. If your pet does get loose and is located by the Epworth Police Department, if your pet has a city tag, we can verify the owner and return him/her to you. If we are unable to identify the owner, we take the animal to the Dubuque Reginal Humane Society for safe keeping at which time the pet owner will have to pay to have the animal returned.

From your mailman:Thank you to those who cleaned around their mailboxes and removed the ice from their mailboxes after the January 11th ice storm. That was very kind of you.

FALL Sports Participants

FootballJustus Aldrich Shane Beitzel William Burds Hunter Fosdal Chandler Frost Johnathan Hayes Preston Hefel Jake Hosch Donavan Hurley Ethan Klostermann Jacob Klostermann

VolleyballAmber Beitzel Kirsten Butcher Ava Demmer Isabelle Dolan Emma Ernzen Erica Ernzen Isabel Ernzen Franny Heiberger Sara Horsfield Aubrianna Jarding Maci Steffen Emma Stoffel Aaliyah Streif Madison Maahs Ella Meyer Hallie Wilgenbusch Julia Zalaznik

Cross-CountryEmily Bonert Elizabeth Burds Levi Burds Samantha Burds Jacob Gottschalk Ashlyn Habel Isaiah Hammerand Trenton Hammerand Ethan Hoefler Carley Kintzle Caroline Krapfl Ellie McDermott Shelby Rice William Silich Jacklynn Tekippe Jordan Vontalge

Cheerleading

Golf

Swimming Poms and Dance

Nathan Besler Sean Frasher Jacob Kronlage Hunter McDermott Curtis McGrane Thomas Nadermann Carson Schute Carson Siegert Jayden Siegert

Amalie Gassman Sophia Harris

Victoria Bettcher Addison Feldmann Brady Theisen

Isabell Gile Brianna Heer

Thanks to the participating students who juggle activities and school work as well as those who show support by attending the events.

Ryan Klostermann Carter Kluesner Hunter Overton Garett Pitz Jeffrey Puccio Payton Quagliano Mark Simonsen Landon Steffen Connor Warrick Spencer Zinn

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Dubuque County Library District-Epworth Branch

EPWORTH BRANCH HOURS Monday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 PM-7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM-7:00 PM Friday 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Winter is a quiet time at the library. It's a great time for checking out books and movies for those snow days that are inevitable. And when the flurries aren't flying, come check out our programs. With the new Maker Space and other crafting ventures for children and adults and those in-between, there is much to be learned and a great time for getting together with friends, old and new. The Maker Space has crafting tools including a 3D printer, button makers, 3D pens... many items that require training and certification... but there are trainings on the calendar and guided sessions. Eventually people will be able to use things for their own projects at times (Open Cabinet) Some programs require pre-registration -- as noted. You can do that online from the comfort of your home, or I can help you do it on one of our computers here. I look forward to seeing many of you here at the library!

MakerspaceSafe Maker Training allows you to check out Maker materials for in-library use, without staff supervision. Please contact Jenn at makerspace@dubcolib.org to schedule your Safe Maker Training session. Open Cabinet (Ages 16+, or with a certified Safe Maker)Saturdays, February 15 & March 14: 10AM – 12:30PM

Activities for February - April 2020Please see our website or Facebook for programs, as we add events all the time. www.dubcolib.lib.us.ia

Build a Fairy Tale (All Ages)Saturday, February 8th, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMEngage with simple engineering and building projects based on fairy tales. Stack a bed with different materials for the princess and the pea, build a wolf-proof house for the three little pigs, and more. Every child will receive a ticket to the Heritage Center's show The Princess and the Pea on February 9. Pre-registration required.

Family Movie (All Ages)Wednesday, February 26th, 3:45 PM - 5:45 PMThe story of Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent continues in this new release sequel. Enjoy the movie on the big screen with popcorn. Rated PG.

Imagination Center (Kindergarten and Up)Saturday, March 28th, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMExplore and create at three different creation stations. In March, the crafts will include tin foil pictures, origami corner bookmarks, and kaleidoscopes. Family Movie (All Ages)Thursday, April 9th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (No School Day)A teenage detective and her friend solve the mystery that involves a secret passageway and possibly a ghost. Enjoy the new release on the big screen with popcorn. Rated PG

Julie

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Beyer Auto Body & Collision, INC307 1st Avenue NE Epworth, Iowa 52045

Marty Beyer 563-876-3613 Business563-451-8613 Cell

When you wreck them, we can fix them. Let’s meet by accident.

Bryce Barrett 563-876-3757

119 West Main Street Epworth, Iowa

Author Write-In (All Ages)Tuesday, April 14th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (No School Day)For National Library Week, decorate and/or write a card or type an email to one of your favorite authors. We'll have the writing addresses of numerous popular authors so that we can send your appreciation to them.

Air Plant Terrariums (Ages 16 and Up) Pre-registration required. Class sized limited to 10.Wednesday, March 4th, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMBring a little green into your house this winter, with this simple but lovely hanging terrarium DIY. Crochet Headband (Ages 16 and Up)Thursday, February 20th, 2PM – 3PMLearn how to keep your ears warm and look stylish at the same time with this classic crochet headband. This is the rescheduled date for the cancelled January program. Please preregister for this program.

Mat Yoga (Ages 16 and Up)Saturdays, February 8th, March 14th, and April 11th: 8AM – 9AMA traditional gentle moving yoga class. Students should be able to get up and down off the floor. Bring a mat if you have one; if not, extra mats will be available.

Spring Arts Programs

February 20th 5th-12th grades Band Concert, 7-8:30 PM at Drexler Middle SchoolFebruary 29th The Main Event Invitational, 8 AM until 10 PM, at Western Dubuque HS (The closest thing to a Broadway Musical you will ever see in Epworth!)March 5th Jazz Night, 7 PM at Western Dubuque High School March 12th Spring Band Concert, 7:30 PM at Western Dubuque High SchoolMarch 19th Sweet Songs Band Concert, 7 PM at Western Dubuque High SchoolApril 2nd-5th Spring musical: The Wizard of Oz, 7:30 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday, at Western Dubuque AuditoriumApril 6th Choral Showcase, at Western Dubuque, time and place to be announcedMay 6th Art show, 6 – 7 PM, followed by Academic Awards Program, in the auditoriumMay 9th Homecoming Concert, 7 PM-10 PM at Western Dubuque High SchoolMay 18th Pops Concert, 7 PM at Western Dubuque High School

May 25th Epworth Memorial Day Parade, 8 AM at Phil Silker Pavilion

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Stecklein’s Tree Service Sales and Installation

Jeff Stecklein20889 E Pleasant Grove Rd.

Epworth, IA 52045

563-599-3169

jeff@steckleinstreeservice.comwww.steckleinstreeservice.com

Straightline Construction

Robbie Hosch 563-876-3840

PO Box 200 Epworth, IA 52045

Kidder Valley Kennel

(563)876-9630kvkennel@gmail.com

Doug Koerperich22327 Kidder RoadEpworth, Iowa 52045

www.kvkennel.weebly.com

Spiegel Construction, Inc.Bill Spiegel 563-580-5202

Nathan Spiegel 563-580-5203

We Move the Earth

Rusk Metal Company sits on Main Street/ Old Highway 20 going east out of town and has been there since 1999! That’s a long time, especially if you’ve never noticed their presence. At the time owner Don Rusk built the building, there was only a house on the corner of Bierman Road and another home/ business on the next street over. My how we have grown!

Along with Don and a crew consisting of his brother Bob, nephew Aaron Gatena, and longtime employee Steve Driscoll of Epworth, the company recycles “industrial metals,” as opposed to “obsolete metals.” The business is not open to the public as the metals recycled come from larger businesses that are within a 100 mile radius of Epworth. The scrap metal is picked up by appointment only, and later will be melted down and reused.

Don and his crew have strict guidelines about storing and processing the metal they collect. The metals are stored above ground in containers, and, generally, it doesn’t stay around long. Metals are sorted according to grade, cleaned, and trucked as soon as the process is complete.

Another resource they collect is referred to as “Dross,” a byproduct or “slag” of aluminum. It must be carefully handled, so Don and his workers had to be certified to process this product. Fascinating!

Don mentioned that being in Epworth with his business has been good, not only for his business, but also for how well the city has worked with him. Thanks for your business, Don, and thanks for supporting the city!

Business Highlight

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Minister’s MusingsI shared the following story on the 4th Sunday of Advent as part of my homily:

“Somehow Bob forgot his wedding anniversary. He didn’t give his wife a card, gift, flowers...He simply forgot all about it. His wife was very upset and angry. He begged her to forgive him and pleaded for something he could do to make up for his mistake. His wife said that since Christmas was right around the corner she wanted a gift in the garage that would go from 0-200 in 7 seconds. Bob woke his wife on Christmas morning and told her that her gift was in the garage. She ran down the steps, entered the garage, and there it was--a brand new, brightly shinning chrome-plated bathroom scale! Bob was never heard from since!”

Although remembering your spouse in some way on your wedding anniversary is a good idea, and surely can be a bonding event in one’s commitment to a husband/ wife, a card, gift or a dinner out does not guarantee a sound, holy, happy faithful marriage for life. The same is true for me as a priest. Simply celebrating in some way each year my day of ordination and first mass does not guarantee faithfulness to my vows or make me a holy minister of the church. Sound, healthy, lasting relationships with those we make a commitment to is an ongoing effort--whether the relationship is with a spouse, with a family, or with God.

I am obviously wanting to support all healthy relationships with married couples and their families, but I am most focused on our relationship with God. Most of us seem to remember the anniversary of our Lord’s birth and the anniversary of His resurrection--the huge crowds in our churches on Christmas and Easter witness to that fact. But where is there any proof of our commitment to God the rest of the year? There is no question that many Christians do not pay much attention to an obligation to worship, to gather in prayer, and “Keep Holy the Sabbath.” Something to think about in the New Year!

Fr. Phil Kruse, Sacramental Priest563.876.5540 Pastorate Office

DBQ076SP@dbqarch.org www.steliabethpastorate.com

Ash Wednesday, February 26

6:30 AM—St. John the Baptist, Peosta8:00 AM—Divine Word College, Epworth 10:00 AM—St. Joseph, Farley (School Mass) 4:30 PM—St. Patrick, Epworth 5:30 PM—St. John the Baptist, Peosta7:00 PM—St. John the Evangelist, Placid 7:00 PM—St. Clement, Bankston

Easter Sunday - April 127:30 AM—Epworth 8: 00 AM—Peosta 8:30 AM—Farley 9:00 AM—Placid9:30 AM —Epworth10:00 AM—Bankston 10:00 AM—Divine Word10:30 AM—PeostaNo Sunday 5:30 PM–Peosta

Good Friday - April 10 12:00 noon—Farley3:00 PM—Bankston3:00 PM—Epworth 3:00 PM—Divine Word5:30 PM—Peosta7:00 PM— Placid

Easter Vigil - April 118:30 PM—Farley 8:00 PM—Divine Word

Holy Week ScheduleHoly Thursday - April 9 7:00 PM—Bankston 7:00 PM—Peosta 7:30 PM—Divine Word7:00 PM—United Methodist Church

6:30 PM—United Methodist Church, Epworth

8:30 AM—United Methodist Church Potluck Easter Brunch10:00 AM Worship

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Epworth Family ChiropracticMary Jo Kelchen, D.C.

116 W. Main St. PO Box 282

Epworth, Iowa 52045 563-876-3231

Epworth Cabinet ShopQUALITY EVERYONE CAN AFFORD

KITCHENS, VANITIES, BARS, ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS & MORE

ALL COUNTERTOPS

Eric Main - OwnerPhone/Fax: 563-876-3644 Cell: 563-542-4057

epworthcabinetshop.com

Construction Ready-Mix Concrete Aggregate Materials

HORSFIELD COMPANIES505 East Main St. P.O. Box 305 Epworth, Iowa 52045 www.horsfieldinc.com

EPWORTH: Phone: 563-876-3335 Fax: 563-876-3487

PEOSTA: Phone: 563-556-4080 Fax: 563-556-4436

Epworth TV & SatelliteDave Koerperich Owner

Authorized Service Center for LG Satellite & Antenna Systems Sales & Service

103 East Main Epworth, Iowa 52045

epworth@iowatelecom.net

Work: 563-876-3147 Home: 563-876-3117

Cell: 563-542-3118 Fax: 563-876-3147

563-876-3353 www.dwci.edu info@dwci.edu

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

BARDMATERIALS.COM

CENTRAL REGION 563-583-6494Ready-Mix Concrete & Aggregate Supplier

Reiff Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Inc.

Serving Since 1959

FARLEY * EPWORTH * DYERSVILLE * CASCADE115 East Main St. Epworth, Iowa 52045 563-876-3666

INTERNETServing the Epworth area.

Call or email us today to schedule your site survey to see if your home

qualifies. 563-879-3203 bernardtelephone.com

DAVE HALL CONSTRUCTIONGeneral Contractor

Office: 563-876-3171Mobile: 563-213-0442

11919 Gun Club Rd.Epworth, Iowa 52045

• New Home Construction• Remodeling• Kitchens• Bathrooms• Skid Loader Services

• Decks• Roofing• Siding

Caring Hands Massage Connie Gibbs, LMT

318 Manchester Ave Earlville, Iowa 52041563-920-1998

116 W. Main St. Epworth, Iowa 563-876-3231

Certified Massage Therapist

Kelly Wink Joanne Rauen, owner Susie Kramer Rhonda Kluesner Donna Nadermann

563-876-3220105 West Main Epworth, Iowa 52045

Hours Mon-Fri 5:00 AM-11 PM Sat. 5:30 AM-11 PMSun. 6:00 AM-11 PM

206 S. Center Ave. Epworth, Iowa 563-876-3800

(Quik ‘n Handi)

McDermott Wall & Floor Repair Luke McDermott

Bowed & Cracked WallsGarage Floor Repair & CoatingConcrete Raising & Leveling

Cell: 563-599-4588 mcdermottwallfloor@yahoo.com

Funnagan’s Rodman’s Sports Bar

112 W. Main Street Epworth, Iowa

Peg Ries512-2nd St. SWEpworth, IA 52045563-876-3100pegsqq@mchsi.com

Peg's Quality Quilting

Long-arm Machine Quilting

since 1989

"Each quilt treated as if it were my own"

Available on the web at www.ci.epworth.ia.us

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Plumbing - Drain Cleaning - Back flow Testing - Heating & Cooling - ElectricalConcrete Construction - Excavating - Trucking

116 W. Main St. Epworth, Iowa 563-876-3231

Kim’s Kreations 110 North Center Ave. PO Box 301 Epworth, Iowa 52045

(563) 876-3078 Kim Simon - Owner

Kramer’s Mini-Storage520 Richards Drive Epworth, Iowa

THE PIZZA FACTORY 104 N. Center Ave. Epworth

Pizza, Chicken, Seafood, Sandwiches, Salads & Mexican

563-876-3153

Roger and Rachel Weber 107 West Main Street

Epworth, Iowa 563-876-9625

Lunch Special Mon - Fri Pizza available

Tri-Dub Motors LLCAUTO-REPAIR WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT

BEN WOLF, Owner

111 W. Main St. Suite A Epworth, Iowa 52045 563-542-4527

bwolfgti@yahoo.com

East Iowa Mechanical East Iowa Construction

302 North Center Ave PO Box 59Epworth, Iowa 52045

Office: 563-876-5573FAX: 563-876-9063

office@east-iowa.com

Moonen Law OfficeLicensed in Iowa and Illinois

111 West Main St. - PO Box 57Epworth, Iowa 52045

563-876-3451

www.silkers.com

101 West MainEpworth, Iowa563-876-5575

Cornerstone Concrete

811 W. Main StreetEpworth, Iowa

Mike Oberfoell, owner

Eastern Iowa Dairy Systems, Inc.

Laminate Works, LLC

DIRK DEUTMEYER105 1st Street SWPO Box 448Epworth, Iowa 52045-0448

phone 563-876-3532fax 563-876-3652

laminateworksllc@gmail.com

countertops - laminate cabinets - custom laminate products

105 3rd Ave NW Epworth, Iowa 52045

John Gile & Joe Craigo 563-876-3087eidairy@iowatelecom.net

563-542-3608 or 563-876-3425

Dan Connolly Construction

563-876-5500 Home 563-542-0056 CellBox 240 Epworth, Iowa 52045

Carpentry .Electrical . Plumbing

Then & Kramer ConsTruCTion Shannon KramerOwner-Contractor-Builder

New Home Construction - Remodeling - Additions - Finish Work

563-543-8927413 E Main Street

Epworth, Iowa 52045

Don Rusk - PRESIDENTdonrusk@ruskmetal.com

635 E. Main Street PO Box 271 Epworth, IA 52045

563-876-3311 563-876-9402 FAX800-235-7547 www.ruskmetal.com

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONUS Postage Paid

Epworth, IAPermit #10

ECR WSS

POSTAL PATRONEPWORTH, IA 52045

Epworth Community Historical Society 110 Bierman Road - Suite CPO Box 434 Epworth, IA 52045

Bill Beyer, President 563-876-3213Deb Connolly, Vice President 563-744-3158Betty Mausser, Treasurer 563-876-3293

Museum tours available by appointmentBill Beyer 876-3213

Voice of Progress Dianne McDermott 563-543-3721Sandy Kass 563-580-3102Judy Berger 563-876-3689Betty Mausser 563-876-3293Sandy Wilgenbusch 563-876-3353

Bulletin Board

Epworth Community Food PantryThe Epworth Community Food Pantry will be open the third Tuesday of every month from 4:30 - 6:00 PM, while always available seven days a week for confidential assistance to those who need it. The location is in the St. Elizabeth Pastorate Faith Formation building, next to the pastorate offices. Please call any of the following for assistance: June 876-5562 Patty 876-3890 Karen 513-9001

Community MealFree Friday Meal is Back! Everyone is invited for food and fellowship in the St. Patrick Parish Hall on Fridays from 11:30 - 12:30 PM.For questions or to volunteer call Rod at 563-451-3134.

Bread of Life Bakery items available Mondays 8:15 AM - Noon St. Elizabeth Pastorate Faith Formation building Donations accepted