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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Norwalk Site Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site
ayor Tom Phillips and Representatives from the Ancell/Knox family join
Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor
Reynolds and Director Debbie Durham during the Certified Site announcement
at the Rotunda. Norwalk is
one of six sites in the State of Iowa receiving this economic development
designation. Photo submitted.
Governor Terry Bran-
stad and Lt. Governor Kim
Reynolds have announced
six additional industrial
sites to achieve certifica-
tion through the Iowa Eco-
nomic Development Au—
thority (IEDA) certified
site program. A Norwalk
site was among the six. The
other sites certified are lo-
cated in Cedar Rapids,
Davenport, Marion, Ma-
son City, and Perry.
Norwalk’s Ancell/Knox
Site is a logistically conve—
nient 55 acre property that
is perfectly suited for; food
processing, technology
and data center locations,
logistics park, distribution
centers, light industrial,
manufacturing and ware-
house types of companies.
"Having a Certified Site
will allow us to compete
for projects we would not
have been eligible for be-
fore,” said Hollie Askey
the Executive Director of
Warren County Economic
Development. "The
amount of due diligence
that has been done on this
site makes it extremely at-
tractive to companies be-
cause it is lower-risk and
allov. . them to expedite
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tification is the culmina—
tion of the Council’s vision
to enhance the residential/
commercial balance in
Norwalk and more than 18
months of work. This will
serve as an excellent asset
for Norwalk's economic
development efforts.”
In an effort to address
the lack of project-ready
industrial sites in the state,
the IEDA rolled out the
Iowa Certified Site Pro—
gram in May 2012. It is an
independent, third—party
certification program that
uses the nationally recog-
nized site selection firm of
McCallum Sweeney Con-
c
‘Love is Waiting” Event
3rd Annual Classic
Car Show August 2nd
Love is Waiting 3rd Annual Classic Car Show is Sun-
day, Aug. 2, 1-5 pm. in the Norwalk Fareway Parking
lot, 1711 Sunset Dr. Car registration is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Early registration is $15 or $20 day of Show.» To pre-reg—
ister call Deanne at 515-418-0269. Judging of cars is at 3
p.m. with awards and raffle winners announced at 4
pm. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 9.
“Love is Waiting” is an organization formed by
Deanne Dooley and her family to raise funds for fami-
lies who are trying to adopt children. Dooley formed
"Love is Waiting” in 2013 to help her family when they
adopted her first grandchild. Her family went through
the foster program having five children. After the chil-
dren were reunited with biological parents, Deanne’s
family decided that the foster care program wasn’t for
them and decided to adopt. After successfully adopt-
ing a granddaughter, the family chose to continue try-
ing to raise monies to help other families with adoption
costs. They do try to have money raised go to Norwalk
area or Warren County families. I
The fund raiser grows each year according to Dooley.
The car show is a free event with may activities includ-
ing a vendor fair, Classic Cars, kids activities, food tent,
Debbie’s Tropical Snow, Kettle corn and Lemonade by
‘~..' nrth River Concessions. Also raffles, music by
“‘- Vicked" and a 50/50 raffle. Anyone wishing to have a
. nd-ai‘, swap spot or food booth, contact Jill.
2‘, 'f.2isy"%80@aol.corzi or Deanne 515-418—0269.
Regency Care Center is providing a carnival for the
f. canisters.
Concluded p. 13
suiting (MSC) as the sole
certifying agent. The Iowa
Certified Site Program is
designed to consider a
combination of national
site location standards as
well as Iowa’s natural as—
sets and industry needs of
the state’s targeted sectors.
Concluded p. 13
Warrior
Football
Camp
A The 12th annual
Norwalk High School
Youth Football Camp for
boys entering grades 7—8 is
Monday, July 27, through
Thursday, July 30, from 8-
10 a.m. at Warrior Sta—
dium. Registration is $30.
The non-padded camp
is a four-day skill develop-
ment camp with an em-
phasis on the important
skills needed to be a suc-
cessful football player at
any position. In each camp
game and tournament
play is included. Daily
scheduled will include
stretching/agility routine,
skills contests, awards and
guest speakers. There are
three camps in one.
Fundamentals Camp:
Each camper will concen-
trate on all the skills
needed to become a better
football player. Running,
blocking, tackling, ball
skills and game play will
be emphasized.
Concluded p. 8
Three Council Seats Up for Election
New process for submitting candidacy papers
Three City Council seats will be up for election this
fall. These seats all carry a four—year term and are cur-
rently held by incumbents Eric Delker, Kyle Jackson and
Council appointee Tom Greteman.
New this year, all completed candidacy papers are
to be filed with the Warren County Auditor’s office at
301 N. Buxton in Indianola. The filing period runs from
August 24, 2015 to 5 pm. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. P0-
tential City Council candidates may still pick up their
nomination papers and affidavits of candidacy at
Norwalk City Hall or online at www.morwalkiowa. gov.
The top vote getter of the November 3, 2015 election
will be seated at the November 19, 2015 Council meet-
ing. Mr. Greteman, appointed by the council last fall to
fill the seat vacated by Ms. Jamie Sylvester upon her
untimely passing, currently fills this seat. Questions can
be directed to Norwalk City Clerk Jodi Eddleman at 981—
0228 ext. 2232 or the Warren County Auditor’s Office at
961-1020.
NHS Athletic Hall of Fame
The Norwalk Athletic/Activities Office is excited to
announce the creation and establishment of the Norwalk
High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
The mission of the HOF is to recognize and honor
former athletes, coaches, and others who have made sig-
nificant contributions to the athletic programs of
Norwalk High School and to the growth and success of
Norwalk Athletics while educating our current athletes
about the history of Norwalk Athletics.
The HOF ceremony will be held in conjunction with
homecoming week with the actual Hall of Fame induc-
tion to be held during the community pep rally Thurs-
day, Sept. 10, and recognition of those inductees at half-
time of the Homecoming Football Game on Friday.
The by—laws, nomination and selection criteria, as
well as the nomination form, can be found on the
Norwalk Athletic/Activities website located at
wwwnorwalkwarriors.org. Nominations of candidates
must be submitted to the Norwalk Athletic/Activities
Office postdated no later than August 15, 2015. Contact
the Norwalk Athletic/Activities Office for additional
information or clarification.
Ghost Players Here Saturday
Area residents are reminded that the Field of Dreams
Ghost Players, "The Greatest Show on Dirt,” will re-
turn to Norwalk’s McAninch Sports Complex, 200
Wright Road, Saturday, July 25, with festivities begin-
ning at 4:30 pm. The cost is a free-will donation with a
suggestion of $5 per person. .
Ghost Players support children and adults living with
type 1 diabetes (T1D) with proceeds of the event to ben—
efit Camp Hertko Hollow Inc., Iowa’s camp for children
with diabetES and the JDRF Greater Iowa Chapter.
The group will perform their entertaining comedy
routine that incorporates children from the audience. A
Celebrity game, which includes Ghost Players versus
N orwalk Police Officers and Norwalk Fire Fighters will
follow the comedy routine.
In addition to the entertainment, there will be a 50/
50 raffle and food to purchase. Seating is limited, so lawn
chairs are recommended.
Last year the Norwalk event raised more than $2,400
for children and families living with T1D.
For more information, contact Jacquie McGee at
jmmcgee50211@gmail.com
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