August Newsletter - Storm Lake United

FREE Fishheads
Concert
Pg. 2
Storm Lake United News
Pg. 3
Taste of Storm Lake
Pg. 4
Ridiculous Days
Pg. 5
Storm Lake’s
New Look
Pg. 6
B.V. County Fair!
Pg. 7
Voted Best Place
to Fish! Pg. 8
Dream Big
Grow Here pg. 9
Western Iowa Tourism
Pg. 10
SPLASH
into August
Pg. 11
Stats & Labor Day
PG . 12
119 West 6th Street * 712.732.3780 or 888.752.4692 * www.VisitStormLake.com
The Fishheads will be performing in
Storm Lake on August 13th from
7:30-11:30pm. The concert will be
held at Awaysis Beach and will be
free of charge! Storm Lake United is
sponsoring the concert so the
community and visitors can enjoy one
last fun concert before the end of the
summer!
The Fishheads are the ultimate island party band out of Omaha, NE. They have 5
band members, and are ready to have a good time in Storm Lake! The Fishheads
have been singing and having a good time since 1989.
Billing themselves as “The Island Party Alternative Band,” The Fishheads
breathed new life into the Midwestern entertainment scene with their unique
blend of music, comedy and mayhem, and the party keeps getting bigger!!
“The focus is on the fun,” says guitarist Steve Eisenberg. “People naturally want
to cut loose and have a good time, and that’s something we focus on.” This is
easy to see whenever the group starts playing
their “Fishhead-ized” versions of reggae, ska,
modern rock and oldies tunes.
Storm Lake United is sponsoring the Fishheads
for one last summer hurrah! If you have any
questions about the free concert, feel free to
call Storm Lake United at (712) 732.3780 or go
to www.VisitStormLake.com!
United Reflections * August 2011 * Free Fishheads Concert pg 2
The New Teacher's Luncheon
will be held on August 11th! If
your company would like to
include an item in their Storm
Lake Welcome Bag,
please contact Kelli or drop
them off at Storm Lake United
by August 5th. Twenty-five
new teachers will be at this
luncheon. If you have any
questions, feel free to call our
office at (712) 732.3780 or
email
kberg@stormlakeunited.com.
Storm Lake United Events
August 2011
August 3
August 13
August 30
August 31
September 4
Color-ize United Coffee
FishHeads Concert
Retail Meeting
KCAU BAH
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
10:30a.m.
7:30 p.m. @ Awaysis Beach
5:30 p.m. @ Legacy Steakhouse
5 p.m. @ Kings Pointe
Chautauqua Park
Interested in having a Ribbon Cutting, United Coffee or Business After Hours? Contact us any time!
United Reflections * August 2011 * Storm Lake United News pg 3
A large crowd showed up for
Faith, Hope, & Charity’s taste of
Storm Lake on July 14.
Photo from Faith, Hope, & Charity.
March of Dimes and Tyson
Fresh Meats
July 7
Habitat for Humanity hosted
the July 28th Taste of Storm
Lake. They also had help from
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
teens!
Photo from Storm Lake Times.
United Reflections * August 2011 * Out and About pg 4
Maurices participates in Ridiculous
Days! Much of their on sale
merchandise was displayed outside
for viewing and shopping!
Velvet Crush
Picture taken by
Pilot Tribune.
Another year of Ridiculous Days has
come and gone, which provided
bargains for all. Thank you to all the
retailers and shoppers that were
involved. After three full days of
shopping we relaxed and had a lot of
fun during the street dance with the
band Velvet Crush! We hope
everyone got some great deals and
had some fun!!
A couple dancing at
the street dance!
Photo taken by Pilot
Tribune.
Andrew, bass player and back
up vocalist from Velvet Crush.
Picture taken by Pilot Tribune.
Sugar Bowl had
lots to
offer in their
basement!
United Reflections * August 2011 * Ridiculous Days pg 5
Storm Lake, IA – Storm Lake has recently gotten a new look at the entrances to
the community! The two billboards north and south of the lighthouse on Hwy 71
are newly designed and installed! The
entrance signs at Frank Star Park and
Faith Hope & Charity have also gotten a
face lift!
The billboards on Hwy 71 were
designed by La Fleur Design, printed by
Pilot Rock Signs, and installed by Taylor
Contracting – all Storm Lake United
Members.
Storm Lake United’s Marketing & Activities Director Kelli Berg comments, “The
previous billboards were installed 15 years ago, so we are so excited to have a
new look!”
The entrance sings by Faith Hope & Charity and
Frank Star Park have also been repainted by
Pilot Rock Signs. Fresh paint has truly given the
signs new life.
Both projects were funded by Storm Lake
United, the Chamber, Tourism & Area
Development Office in Storm Lake. To learn
more about Storm Lake United, feel free to call
(712) 732.3780 or go to
www.VisitStormLake.com!
United Reflections * August 2011 * New Look! * pg 6
The 2011 Buena Vista County Fair took place July 20-24 in Alta, IA. There were many
activities provided at the Fair Grounds. This years activities included the stock car races,
Demolition derby, tractor ride, car and tractor show, BV County Fair Queen crowning and
Little Miss crowning. Along with the many 4-H Livestock exhibits and shows, there were
also Sky High Bounce Inflatables and pony rides for the kids. There was plenty of food
offered including the hamburgers provided by the BV county Cattlemen below!
All photos on this
page were taken
by the Storm Lake
Times.
The Buena Vista County Fair Queen this year was
Alyssa Sievers from Storm Lake. She will be a senior
this fall at Storm Lake High School. The Little Miss
winner was Sofia Santos of Storm Lake.
United Reflections * August 2011 * Buena Vista County Fair * pg 7
Storm Lake, IA – The Western Iowa Tourism Region recently named Storm Lake as
best place to fish in Western Iowa. The Region announced the award to Storm
Lake at their last meeting on June 22nd in Dow City, IA.
The award was given based on a survey that was conducted by the Western Iowa
Tourism Region.
Executive Director of Storm Lake United, Gary Lalone, states, “We have been
earning quite the reputation this past year when it comes to fishing. Between
this award and Bob Jensen coming to shoot an episode of Fishing the Midwest in
Storm Lake, we hope the fishermen are going get hooked on Storm Lake.”
The 200+ private member organization works to
connect communities, attractions and businesses
interested in developing and promoting travel and
tourism in western Iowa. The Western Iowa Tourism
Region is funded by the Iowa Department of
Economic Development, County Boards of Supervisors
in the region and private memberships.
For more information about the Western Iowa
Tourism Region, contact the Region's Director,
Michele Walker, at 888-623-4232 or go to
www.VisitWesternIowa.com.
For more information about Storm Lake, and all the community has to offer, go to
VisitStormLake.com.
United Reflections * August 2011 * Voted Best Place to Fish! pg 8
The Iowa Lakes Corridor is one of eight
regions in Iowa hosting the Dream Big Grow
Here competition. This is a virtual contest for
entrepreneurs to win $5,000 for their
business. Business owners explain why they
should win the money on
www.dreambiggrowhere.com.
Their submission can be in the form of a
video, pictures, text, or any combination of
these. The submission period will be from August 1-31. From September 1-16,
voters can go on to the website and vote once a day for whoever they believe
deserves to win the money.
The winner will then compete against the seven other regional winners at a state
competition for an additional $10,000.
Each region makes their own rules. Iowa Lakes Corridor is not putting restrictions
on industry or age. Applicants must live in Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson or Emmet
county, or have their business in one of the counties. It must be a small business,
from 0-30 employees.
If you have any questions please feel free to
contact Samantha Heerdt at the Iowa Lakes
Corridor, (712) 264-3474 or email
SHeerdt@lakescorridor.com.
United Reflections * August 2011 * Dream Big Grow Here pg 9
Kelli Berg, Marketing and Activities Director for Storm Lake United, was elected to
serve on the Western Iowa Tourism Region Board of Directors at their recent annual
meeting in Dow City.
“Buena Vista County and the City of Storm Lake have a long history of support for the
promotion and development of the tourism industry in western Iowa. Looking back at
the 25-year history of the Western Iowa Tourism Region, it is evident that business
leaders, the Chamber of Commerce and Buena Vista County have provided leadership
and funding to match the annual investment of the Iowa Department of Economic
Development” said Michele Walker, Regional Director.
“Kelli’s education, enthusiasm, energy and commitment to the development and
marketing of tourism opportunities in western Iowa make her an excellent addition
to our Board of Directors” said Shirley Phillips, President of the Region and Director of
the Sac County Economic Development office.
The 200 + private member organization works to connect communities, attractions
and businesses interested in developing and promoting travel and tourism in western
Iowa. The Western Iowa Tourism Region is funded by the Iowa Department of
Economic Development, County Boards of Supervisors in the region and private
memberships.
Regional bi-monthly meetings are held throughout the 36-county area, the public is
invited to attend.
For more information about the Western Iowa Tourism Region, contact the Region’s
Director, Michele Walker, at 888-623-4232. www.visitwesterniowa.com
Matt Pearson was recognized for his outstanding service to the Board of Directors of
the 36-county Western Iowa Tourism Region at their recent annual meeting. “Matt
has been our “Go To” person as we pursued technology to promote the Region, His
input and guidance as we developed policies, determined our market areas, sold
memberships and raised marketing funds has been invaluable”, said Kenneth Kahl,
Region President.
United Reflections * August 2011 * Western Iowa Tourism pg 10
August 2011 SPLASH!
Wednesday, August 3
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10:30am – Color-ize United Coffee (317 E 5th St)
Sunday, August 14
7:00pm - Buena Vista County Races (Alta, Ia)
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Thursday, August 4
Tuesday, August 16
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4:00-6:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV County
Courthouse Square)
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5:00-7:00pm – Taste of Storm Lake (Chautauqua Park) –
Friends of the Library
Friday, August 5
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3:00-8:00pm – Friday Night Splash Bash (King’s Pointe
Waterpark)
Saturday, August 6
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4:00-6:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV
County Courthouse Square)
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5:00-7:00pm – Taste of Storm Lake, BV Historical
Society (Chautauqua Park Shelter House)
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7:00pm – BV County Conservation Programs, Owls.
South Cove Park (located on the southern edge of
Storm Lake), RSVP 712-295-7985.
Saturday, August 20
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12:00 &2:30pm – Summer Merchant Matinee Movie
“Rango” (Vista 3 Theatre)
Wednesday, August 10
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12:00 &2:30pm – Summer Merchant Matinee Movie
“Rango” (Vista 3 Theatre)
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7:00pm - Buena Vista County Races (Alta, Ia)
8:00am – 12:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market
(BV County Courthouse Square)
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4:00pm – 6:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV
County Courthouse Square)
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5:00-7:00pm – Storm Lake High School Beach Party
(Downtown)
Saturday, August 27
Thursday, August 11

4:00-6:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV County
Courthouse Square)
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5:00-7:00pm – Taste of Storm Lake (Chautauqua Park) –
Witter Gallery
Friday, August 12
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8:30am – Hanover Tractor Ride
Thursday, August 25
12:00pm – New Teachers’ Luncheon – Welcome to
Storm Lake!
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6:30am – Bus pick up for the Iowa State fair! Pick up
at Wal-Mart, call to book (888)494-6378.
Thursday, August 18
8:00am-12:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV
County Courthouse Square)
Tuesday, August 9
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Albert City Thresherman & Collectors Show
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8:00am – 12:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market
(BV County Courthouse Square)
Sunday, August 28
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12:00-7:00pm - Hanover Festival (Hanover Village)
Wednesday, August 31
Albert City Thresherman & Collectors Show
7:00pm - BV County Conservation Program, Iowa Snakes.
South Cove Park (located on the southern edge of Storm
Lake), RSVP at 712-295-7985.
Saturday, August 13
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Albert City Thresherman & Collectors Show
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7:30-11:30pm – Fishheads in Concert at Awaysis Beach
(Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & beverages to enjoy the
show!)
8:00am-12:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV
County Courthouse Square)
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5:30pm – Business After Hours, KCAU @ Kings
Pointe
Thursday, September 1
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4:00-6:00pm – Storm Lake Farmers Market (BV
County Courthouse Square)
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5:00-7:00pm – Taste of Storm Lake, Genesis
Development (Chautauqua Park Shelter House)
United Reflections * August 2011 * Splash into August * pg 11
2011 Office Activity Statistics to date
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Answered 1,490 phone requests
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Helped 350 walk-ins
To Date Internet Statistics
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Gave 98 business referrals
These statistics are from our website
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Had 22,935 visits to our website
www.VisitStormLake.com
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Held 7 United Coffees
81,655 pages were viewed!
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Held 5 Business After Hours
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Held 5 Ribbon Cutting
Labor Day Celebration Schedule of Events
* Chautauqua Park ~ Sunday, September 4th *
7:30am—Storm Lake “Jump Right In” & Run Event
~Half-Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K Run/Walk
~Starts & Finishes at King’s Pointe
10:00am-3:00pm—Hy-Noon Kiwanis Car Show
~Awards Ceremony at 3:00pm
~Sponsored by Rasmussen Ford/Mercury, Fitzpatrick Auto Center
& Bob’s Garage & Auto Sales
11:00am-4:00pm— Activities in the Park
~Pony Rides, Petting Zoo
~Carnival Games, Inflatables
~Kenpo Karate Demonstration Featuring Lauren Kearney
United Reflections * August 2011 * Stats * pg 12