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PELLA KNOXVILLE PLEASANTVILLE LAKE RED ROCK (IOWA)
2015
WHERE THE
LOCALS GO
www.redrockarea.com
INSIDE
15 MUST-EATS
in the Red Rock Area
Visit HOLLAND
without leaving the U.S.
Make a date with
ROMANCE
Where LEGENDS
are made...
Live like a LOCAL
at the lake
Seasonal Celebrations
300+ Places to Eat, Shop & Play!
Restaurants
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A SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to our Friends
who made contributions
to help fund this publication:
Publication
Highlights
18 Events
John & Kay Jensen
Fly Creek Farms
Lake Red Rock
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Thank you to our Advertisers
for your support in promoting
the Red Rock Area (See pages 39-44):
AmericInn Hotel & Suites
Baymont Inn & Suites
Bos Landen Golf Course
Central College
Jaarsma Bakery
Knoxville Raceway/Marion Co. Fair
Marion County Conservation Board
Marion County Veterans Affairs
33 Things to See & Do
Lodging
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Pella Corporation
Tassel Ridge Winery
Town Crier, Ltd.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Vermeer Corporation
Thank you to Studio92 for
sprint car racing photos.
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2015 Red Rock Area Visitor Guide
Visitor Services
VISITOR SERVICES
STATE & REGIONAL INFORMATION
DISTANCE FROM...
Iowa Tourism Office
www.traveliowa.com
800.345.IOWA
Des Moines, IA
Quad Cities, IA
Omaha, NE
Kansas City, MO
Minneapolis, MN
Chicago, IL
45 miles
149 miles
165 miles
212 miles
281 miles
320 miles
Central Iowa Tourism Office
www.iowatourism.com | 800.285.5842
LOCAL INFORMATION CENTERS
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
www.winwithknoxville.com | 641.828.7555
217 South 2nd Street | Knoxville
Marion County Development Commission
www.redrockarea.com | 641.828.2257
214 East Main Street | Knoxville
Pella Visitors Center
www.pella.org | 641.628.2626
818 Washington Street | Pella
Red Rock Visitor Center
www.lakeredrock.org | 641.828.7522
1105 North HWY T-15 | Knoxville
Lake Red Rock Camping Information
Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.gov | 641.842.6008
Marion County Conservation Board
www.mycountyparks.com | 641.828.2213
US Army Corps of Engineers
www.recreation.gov | 877.444.6777
HOW TO GET HERE
The Des Moines International Airport is the closest
commercial airport to the Red Rock Area, located 45
minutes away. Major highway routes into the Red
Rock Area include 4-lane highways 163 and 5. Off of
Interstate 80, take the highway 14 exit south. To find
out about road construction and road closings due
to snow, go to www.511ia.org or call 800.288.1047.
CLIMATE
The Red Rock area experiences four distinct seasons.
In the spring and fall, layers of clothing are a good
idea since temperature changes from daytime
highs to evening lows can be over twenty degrees
in difference. The warmest month on average is
July. The area averages 26 days above 90 degrees
in the summer. The area receives an average of 33
inches of precipitation each year with May and
June having the most days of precipitation, so pack
your umbrella if you are coming for Tulip Time. In
winter, the area averages 28 inches of snow with
most snow falling in January. Elevation is 863 feet.
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What’s Happening?
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3) GRAND THEATER
IN KNOXVILLE
After a fire in 1922 that devastated the south side
of the square, the Grand Theater was built. A group
of Knoxville citizens have been working to revive
the theater and it is expected to re-open in early
2015. The theater will be utilized for film series,
presentations, special events and community
functions. To find out more about the project,
go to www.grandtheaterknoxville.org.
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4) HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY
A Hydroelectric Facility is under construction
at the Red Rock dam. Visitors should check
lakeredrock.org or redrockarea.com for potential
road closures. This facility is being constructed by
Missouri River Energy Services. To keep updated
on the project, go to redrockhydroproject.com.
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5) KNOXVILLE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
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WHAT’S NEW
1) CORDOVA SHELTER
A new picnic shelter (capacity 400) has been completed
at Cordova Park. This new large shelter is great for
reunions, weddings and corporate gatherings.
2) PELLA STORES OPEN LATE
From April to December, several retail stores in
downtown Pella will be open late on Thursday nights
until 7 p.m., Friday nights until 8 p.m. and Saturday
nights until 6 p.m. This makes a great girlfriend
shopping weekend trip with an overnight at
one of the local hotels or B & B’s.
Go to pella.org for more information.
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The Knoxville Performing Arts Center is the new
auditorium at 1811 W Madison, Knoxville, Iowa
which seats 700.
6) PELLA SPORTS PARK
Phase 1 construction of the Pella Sports Park is
planned to be completed in 2015. This facility will
add 6 new ball fields and several multipurpose
fields on Pella’s east side. To find out more, go to
pellasportspark.org.
7) KNOXVILLE STREET SCAPE
During 2015 the north side of the Knoxville square
will be under construction as part of a multiyear downtown street scape project. The block
effected during 2015 will be Main Street between
South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street.
What’s Happening?
FARMERS’ MARKETS
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KNOXVILLE
Tuesdays, from 2:30-6 p.m
Saturdays, from 8 a.m.-Noon
Downtown square | 641.943.2223
PLEASANTVILLE
Wednesdays, from 4-7 p.m.
905 W. Pleasant Street | 515.848.3316
PELLA
Thursdays, from 3-6 p.m.
Saturdays, from 9-11 a.m.
603 Broadway Street | 641.628.2626
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BEST OF RED ROCK
Results from the 2014 Best of the Red Rock Area
can be found on page 10. The contest highlights
the best in shopping, dining, entertainment
and activities within the area. Visitors are
encouraged to vote at redrockarea.com for
the 2015 contest.
ONLINE
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Visit Holland without leaving the U.S.
Just 45 minutes from metro Des Moines in central Iowa is the Dutch town of Pella. Dubbed “a touch of Holland”
Pella offers way more than a pinch of the European flavors, culture and architecture of Holland…it screams
Dutch at every corner. It is a great way to leave your passport behind and enjoy Europe without leaving the US.
Best known for their May Tulip Time Festival, the town is brimming with Dutch culture year around. No matter
what season you plan to visit, you will find of course tulips everywhere in spring, beautiful blooming gardens in
summer months, the rich colors of fall in leaves around town and in winter a town all lit up for Sinterklaas.
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Pella’s history began back in 1847 when Dominie
Scholte led a group of Dutch immigrants to found Pella.
Most of the town can trace their family roots back to
Dutch ancestors. Great pride is taken around town in
residences and businesses where the Dutch traditions
for tidiness, frugality and hard work are quite visible.
To experience Pella’s beginnings, the Vermeer Mill
& Pella Historical Village (p. 37) and the Scholte
House Museum (p. 37) are fascinating spots to linger
for several well-spent hours. You will learn about
Pella's history as the early settlers began their new life
in Iowa, and you will also understand the Netherlands
Visit Holland without leaving the U.S.
which the Pella settlers left. The miniature Dutch
village display on the 2nd floor of the Pella Historical
Village interpretive center, is a must stop when touring
the mill. This miniature village display depicts all
seasons and different regions of the Netherlands in
unbelievable detail right down to the type of hats
worn at the church. The Vermeer Mill is open for tours
inside and is a real working windmill. Anyone who is
a somewhat mechanically minded will enjoy seeing
how the pieces all work together to grind wheat. After
visiting the mill and interpretive center, continue
your tour outside to the historical village. The village
includes several buildings with antiques from the past
including some authentic Dutch costumes and musical
instruments. It is a self-guided tour, so you can spend
as much or as little time as you would like. They even
have a building showing the wooden shoes being made.
The Scholte House is just a few blocks from the
Vermeer Mill & Historical Village on the north side
of the downtown square. This is a grand 28-room
house of Pella’s founder, Dominie Scholte. Scholte was
a great visionary of his day, while his elegant wife,
Mareah, found life on the prairie to be challenging.
Their stories put very interesting light on the events
of their days. On Franklin Street, make sure to take
time to hear and watch the Klokkenspel (p. 36).
This 147-bell computer driven carillon includes
eight four-foot mechanical figurines. MondayFriday, the Klokkenspel plays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3
p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. On Saturday and Sundays,
it plays at the top of each hour from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Visit the downtown area for great shopping especially
for unique gifts and Dutch specialty items such as
Dutch lace. Pella is a favorite “Girlfriend Getaway”
for many in the area. The combination of unique
shopping and fun dining experiences make it a great
local to gather with friends. In the downtown area,
you can find Jaarsma Bakery (p. 15) who has the
4th generation operating the business and just a few
storefronts to the east you will find Vander Ploeg
Bakery (p.15). Both bakeries offer several types of
Dutch fair including the famous “Dutch Letter.”
Also, on the downtown square is a Dutch meat
market, Int’Veld’s Meat Market (p. 15). They
make Dutch bologna as well as beef sticks, summer
sausage and many other meat specialties. Dutch
bologna comes in a ring and offers a peppery taste
that is quite different from a summer sausage.
Food isn’t the only experience in downtown
Pella, the true Dutch feel is created by the entire
town’s Dutch architectural influences. The
details on downtown storefronts are applied
to roof lines and several buildings are adorn
with Hindeloopen style embellishments. So, as
you are strolling through downtown be sure to
look up and enjoy the great architecture.
To find out what is going on in town while you are
visiting, stop at the information windmill located at
the intersection of Main Street and Franklin Street
in downtown Pella or visit the Pella Welcome Center
which is located at 818 Washington Street. While
at the information windmill downtown, make sure
to snap a shot with your friends or family with the
“big” yellow wooden shoes which can be found just
outside the information windmill. This makes a great
photo for your Christmas card and is especially cute
when kids put their tiny feet inside the big shoes.
PELLA TULIP TIME
FESTIVAL, MAY 7-9
For complete schedule information go to
www.pellatuliptime.com.
Event Highlights:
Wednesday @ 7 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. @ 1 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. @ 2:30 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. @ 7 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. @ 8:30 p.m.
Klompen Classic 5K
Grandstand Show
Afternoon Parade
Grandstand Show
Lighted Evening Parade
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Where Legends are Made
WHERE
LEGENDS
ARE MADE
It is always exciting to meet a true legend whether it
be a rock star, politician or athlete. There are certain
lessons that can be learned from hearing their stories.
In Knoxville, which is located just 40 minutes from the
Des Moines metro is the National Sprint Car Hall of
Fame & Museum (p. 37). The museum was opened
in 1991 and located just off the Knoxville Raceway’s
(p. 36) second turn. The museum showcases a
rotating exhibit of sprint cars from various eras
displaying the evolution of open wheel racing.
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame presented
by Pella Rolscreen Foundation, is located on the
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museum’s 2nd floor and designed to honor outstanding
achievers. Here you can learn about legends in all
aspects of the sprint car racing industry drivers,
owners, mechanics, officials and media members who
all have been part of the open wheel racing sport.
Take some time to also view videos in the theater. The
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum archives
houses one of the largest collections of vintage
racing photographs, books, newspapers and film.
If you want a legendary view of a race at the
Knoxville Raceway, contact either the Knoxville
Raceway or the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Where Legends are Made
& Museum to see living legends as they race each
week during the racing season. Both entities have
expansions being planned that with heighten the
experience of sprint car racing in Knoxville. The
museum’s Expand the Dream campaign will construct
a new 3-story climate controlled staging and storage
facility. At the raceway, plans are underway to
build a new structure which will include enhanced
facilities for viewing the races and visitor services.
If you are a first timer coming to Knoxville for
Nationals, check out the visitor information at www.
knoxvilleraceway.com. This handy resources will
give you event basics, plus rules, key terms, logistics
information and everything else you need to know
to make your first visit to Nationals legendary. The
greatest half-mile dirt track in the world will offer all
the racing action each night and leave plenty of time to
explore the area during the day. Many race fans enjoy
spending time at Lake Red Rock, the Dutch town of
Pella or visiting the Iowa State Fair during nationals.
For weekly races at the Knoxville Raceway, parking
is available starting at 3 p.m. Grandstand gates,
concessions and merchandize stands open at 6
p.m. To get the best deal, consider purchasing a
season ticket package. For up-to-date information
on rainouts or other issues affecting the race
schedule, text “Knoxville” to 84483. In the event of
a race delay or cancellation, you will receive a text
message. Seat cushions are permitted for weekly races
and Nationals events, however seat backs are not
necessary since the Grandstand benches have backs.
If you have kids that enjoy coming to the races during
regular weekly races, there is a family seating section
(where alcohol is not permitted). And if you have kids
interested in racing, check out the Junior Fan Club at
the Knoxville Raceway website. Many families who
come during the Nationals enjoy also taking in all the
garage sales around the area for some great bargains.
55TH ANNUAL KNOXVILLE
NATIONALS, AUGUST 12-15
For complete schedule information
go to www.knoxvilleraceway.com.
Event Highlights:
Wed.-Sat. @ 6 p.m.
Saturday @ 10 a.m.
Saturday
Knoxville Nationals Racing
Nationals Parade
Knoxville Nationals Auction
Other legends in the area include Dixie Cornell
Gebhardt (p. 35) who was the creator of the
Iowa Flag and a resident of Knoxville. There is a
memorial on the southeast courthouse lawn as
well as her portrait inside on the first floor rotunda.
Just up the road in Pleasantville, you will find in
the downtown area a mural that honors sprint
car driver Earl Wagner (p. 35). Over in Pella, you
can visit the boyhood home of western lawman,
Wyatt Earp, (p. 37) at the Pella Historical Village.
Make a day of it and put together a foursome for a
round of golf at one of the area courses such as Pine
Knolls Country Club (p. 35) in Knoxville or Bos
Landen Golf Resort (p. 35) in Pella. Or if you want
to “play out” your fantasy of being a legendary sprint
car driver bring your family or a group of friends to
Slideways (p. 38) located just north of Knoxville on
Highway 14 to drive their sprint car looking go-karts.
If you need of a great idea for a bachelor party or guys
night out, Slideways is a fantastic destination to bring
the group to do some racing and then perhaps go to
Peace Tree Brewing Company (p. 15) after to sample
some of their world gold medal winning Blonde Fatale.
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Best of the Red Rock Area
Best of the
Red Rock Area
TOP 10 EVENTS
TOP 10 ACTIVITIES
TOP 10 BEST PLACES
FOR FOOD & DRINKS
TOP 10 RETAIL SHOPS
4TH OF JULY IN PELLA (JULY)
BIKE NITE (SUMMER)
KNOXVILLE SPRINT CAR NATIONALS (AUG)
LAKE RED ROCK BALLOON FEST (JULY)
LIVING WINDOWS (NOV)
PELLA TOUR OF HOMES (DEC)
RVTV (FALL)
THURSDAY NIGHTS IN PELLA (SUMMER)
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL (MAY)
WEEKLY SPRINT CAR RACES (SUMMER)
CHECKERBOARD RESTAURANT
GEORGE’S PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE
IN’T VELD’S MEAT MARKET
JAARSMA BAKERY
KALDERA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
MANGO TREE
MONARCH’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
PEACE TREE BREWING COMPANY
RED RIBBON
SMOKEY ROW OF PELLA
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ATTENDING UNION STREET PLAYERS SHOWS
BIKING THE VOLKSWEG TRAIL
BOATING AT LAKE RED ROCK
CHEERING ON THE CENTRAL DUTCH
CLIMBING THE CORDOVA TOWER
MOVIES AT THE PELLA CINEMA
PERFORMANCES AT THE OPERA HOUSE
RACING AT THE KNOXVILLE RACEWAY
RACING SLIDEWAYS GO-KARTS
TOURING THE VERMEER MILL
BEST OF THYMES
BOAT’S HOME FURNISHINGS
BRICK & MORTAR
EMBELLISH
MAIN STREET MARKET
SILVER LINING
SIMPLE TREASURES
THE SANCTUARY
THISTLES
WORK OF OUR HANDS
Best of the Red Rock Area
BEST COFFEE
Smokey Row of Pella
BEST WEDDING RECEPTION PLACE
Pella Opera House
BEST THRIFT STORE
Bibles for Missions Thrift Center
BEST BREAKFAST
Windmill Café
BEST PLACE TO GO ON A DATE
Peace Tree Brewing Company
BEST SALAD
Kaldera Restaurant & Lounge
BEST LOCAL PERFORMING GROUP
Union Street Players
BEST APPETIZER
Checkerboard Restaurant
BEST HISTORICAL/CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Mill
BEST ANTIQUE SHOP
Simple Treasures (tie)
Funky Junque (tie)
BEST CLOTHING, JEWELRY
OR ACCESSORIES SHOP
emBellish
BEST PIZZA
George’s Pizza & Steakhouse
BEST HOTEL
Royal Amsterdam Hotel
BEST ETHNIC FOOD
Casa Grande
BEST B & B OR CABIN
The Cheesemaker’s Inn
BEST STEAK
Monarchs Restaurant & Lounge
BEST CAMPGROUND
Howell Station Recreation Area
BEST GIFT SHOP
Silver Lining
BEST PLACE TO PURCHASE
LOCALLY MADE ITEMS
Jaarsma Bakery
BEST BURGER
Culver’s
BEST PARK
Marion County Park
BEST RETAIL CURB APPEAL
Boat’s Home Furnishings
BEST SWEET TREAT
Jaarsma Bakery
BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS
Pella Aquatics Center
BEST TENDERLOIN
Northcote Locker
BEST PLACE FOR CONFERENCES
Central College
BEST BUFFET
Pizza Ranch
BEST GOLF COURSE
Bos Landen Golf Club
BEST LOCAL SOURCE FOR NEWS
KNIA-KRLS
BEST PLACE TO WORK
> 50 EMPLOYEES Vermeer Corporation
< 50 EMPLOYEES Marion County Bank
BEST CATERER
Central College
BEST PLACE TO WORKOUT
Anytime Fitness of Pella
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Checkerboard Restaurant
BEST PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Cordova Observation Tower
BEST OUTDOOR EATING LOCATION
Reed’s Kone Korner
BEST SPA SERVICES FOR MANI/PEDI
Pella Nail Salon
BEST PUB OR BAR
Peace Tree Brewing Company
BEST PLACE TO SHOP AFTER 5 P.M.
Silver Lining
BEST HISTORIC OR RURAL ROAD ROUTE
FOR AUTO/BIKE RIDE
G-28 on the north shore of Lake Red Rock
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Applebee’s
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Pella Opera House
BEST PLACE FOR A RUN
Volksweg Trail
BEST SHOP FOR FRESH MEATS
In’t Veld’s Meat Market
BEST SERVICE BUSINESS
Raceway Tire & Exhaust
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Home Realty
BEST BANK
Marion County Bank
BEST NEW COMMUNITY PROJECT
Pella Sports Park
BEST HOSPITALITY
In’t Veld Meat Market
BEST BUSINESS SUPPORTER
OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Vermeer Corporation
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15 Must-Eats in the Red Rock Area
MUST-EATS
IN THE RED ROCK AREA
Most Iowans would agree that happiness is mom’s home cooked meals. These meals featured locally
grown beef, pork and poultry as well as vegetables from the garden. Desserts come packed with butter
and topped with real whipping cream. These childhood memories can be found in foods all around the
Red Rock Area in central Iowa. Here are some favorites you will want to try on your next visit:
Marion County, you can find their products at D
& S Grocery (Melcher-Dallas), Hometown Meats &
Deli (Knoxville), Hy-Vee (Knoxville & Pella), Int’Veld
Meat Market (Pella), Katy-Did’s General Store
(Bussey), Pleasantville Grocery (Pleasantville), Ulrich’s
Meat Market (Pella), Dairy Shoppe (Pleasantville),
Downtown Diner (Knoxville), Mr. C’s Steakhouse
(Knoxville) and The Fox Pub & Grille (Knoxville).
4) ONION RINGS
Winner of the best appetizer in the Red Rock area,
the Checkerboard Restaurant (p. 14) onion rings
are a must order item. These onion rings are made
with fresh onions and fried to mouthwatering
perfection. These are the thin stringy type onion
rings that come in a nice sized heaping plateful. The
Checkerboard Restaurant is located in downtown
Pleasantville. And while you are there, also check
out their homemade pizza and Ron’s Wild West
dinners which include steaks hand-cut fresh
after ordering and crispy breaded chicken.
5) HOMEMADE PIE
1) DUTCH LETTER
Baked from old world recipes these treats feature
almond filling surrounded by a flaky pastry exterior.
They can be found at Jaarsma Bakery (p. 15) and
Vander Ploeg Bakery (p. 15) on the south side of
Pella’s square. In addition, check out the many other
fresh Dutch treats that will tempt your taste buds.
2) BLONDE FATALE BEER
Peace Tree Brewing Company’s (p. 15) Blonde
Fatale received a gold medal at the 2014 World
Beer Cup in the Belgian-Style Blonde Ale or Pale
Ale category. The brewery began in 2009 and is
located on Main Street in Knoxville. The names of
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their beers have connections to the places in their
past in the community and state. Their menu of
handcrafted, full-flavored beers change seasonally.
3) HAND-BREADED
TENDERLOINS
Located on the south side of the square in MelcherDallas, Northcote Locker & Wholesale Meats
(p. 15) is known around the region for their hand
bread tenderloins. A tenderloin is a pork tenderloin
which is pounded flat, breaded and deep fried. It is
similar to the German schnitzel. Northcote started
in 1972 and serves wholesale meats to hotels,
restaurants and other entities in the region. Around
Who doesn’t love homemade pie? A great stop
to satisfy your sweet tooth is Red Ribbon
Bakery (p. 14, 15) located on the west side of the
Knoxville square. They have daily dessert specials
featuring different pies, cobblers, cheesecakes
and other desserts. Some of the favorites include
banana cream pie, snickers pie and warm apple
crisp. They also have other sweet treats, fresh
sandwiches and soups on their lunch menu.
6) LOCAL WINES
The wine industry is booming in Iowa. Within the Red
Rock Area, you can enjoy Grape Escape Winery (p.
15) near Pleasantville which features Wine-In Movies
on select Friday and Saturday nights from June to
September. The Nearwood Winery (p. 15) tasting
room in downtown Knoxville hosts special events.
Nearwood Winery received a 2014 bronze medal for
their Ten Speed Sweet at the recent Mid-American
Wine Competition. Just east of Pella on Highway
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163, the Tassel Ridge Winery (p. 15) offers tours,
tasting and several special events. They also received
honors at the 2014 Mid-American Wine Competition
including a silver medal for their Iowa La Crescent
and a bronze medal for their White Blossom.
7) LOCALLY-ROASTED
COFFEE
The Smokey Row Coffee House (p. 14) started in
Pleasantville, Iowa and now has locations also in
Pella, Oskaloosa and Des Moines. They roast their
own line of coffee which includes favorites such as
Crème Brulee, Dutch Chocolate Almond, Peace Fair
Trade Organic Blend and Brazil Yellow Bourbon just
to name a few. You can try it out at one of the coffee
shops and take some home for a great gift or souvenir
for that coffee lover in your life. The Pella Coffee
Company is another local company that air-roasts
direct-trade organic coffee and offers flavored coffees,
instant cappuccinos and hot chocolate. To find them,
visit their website at www.pellacoffeecompany.com.
8) SWEET CORN
Starting in mid-July, signs start popping up in town
and around the countryside selling sweet corn by the
dozen. This is some of the sweetest best corn you will
ever taste and an Iowa treat you won’t want to miss.
The season extends into early August. Fresh sweet
corn can be used is salads and salsas, but many prefer
to eat it right from the cob. Ask a local and they will
be able to direct you to the closest stand in the area.
9) SAGANAKI
Although Pella is a Dutch town, Kaldera Restaurant
& Lounge (p. 15) features menu items from the Greek
heritage which includes the appetizer called Saganaki.
Cheese is melted in a small flying pan until it is
bubbling then it is flambéed at the table (sometimes
with a shout of “opa”) and the flames are extinguished
with a squeeze of lemon juice. It is a fun experience
and goes great with many of the other Greek inspired
items on the menu. The menu also include Italian and
American cuisine in addition to the Greek items.
10) WINDMILL FLOUR
The Vermeer Mill located at the Pella Historical
Village (p. 37) is an actually working windmill.
Wheat is ground into flour which can be purchased
at the Pella Historical Village gift shop. This flour
does not have preservatives, but makes great whole
wheat items. In addition, Jaarsma Bakery (p. 15)
makes bread using the flour. This is a great souvenir
gift to purchase for that foodie on your list.
11) DUTCH BOLOGNA
One of the Dutch treats in Pella is a ring bologna
which is made in a tube with salami type meat
curled into a horse shoe shape. The meat is then
smoked and cured. The Dutch bologna can be sliced
and eaten cold as a snack…or warmed as part of a
heart hot meal. The In’t Veld Meat Market, (p.15)
is located on the east side of the Pella square and
makes these tasty treats. Check out many of their
other meat products including Int’Veld Meat Market’s
Iowa State Fair 1st place winning Summer Sausage.
12) CHEESES
Around the Red Rock Area, you will find three
distinctive cheese companies. In rural Knoxville, is
Reichert’s Dairy Air, www.reichertdairyair.com,
which produces farmstead cheese from LaMancha
dairy goat’s milk. The cheese is made in small batches,
by hand, on a daily basis to ensure freshness and
quality. At the 2013 American Dairy Goat Cheese
Competition honors were given as follows: 1st placeChevre, 1st place & reserve best of show-Bobiola
di mia Nonna, 3rd place-Basil Feta and 1st place &
Best of Show-Robiolina di Reba. Reichert Dairy Air
cheeses can be purchased at Coffee Connection in
downtown Knoxville. Just 10 miles east of Pella is
located Frisian Farms, www.frisianfarms.com, which
produces farmstead cow’s milk Gouda cheese in the
Dutch style. Their products can be purchased at Int’
Velds Meat Market in Pella. Maytag Dairy Farms,
www.maytagdairyfarms.com, is famous for their blue
cheese which they have been making since 1941. Their
operations are located in Newton, but the famous
blue cheese can be purchased in most of the grocery
stores and meat markets within the Red Rock Area.
13) MULLING SPICES
For centuries, people have sipped hot, spiced wines
and other drinks in winter months. Bisschopswijn,
www.bisschopswijn.com, the Dutch name for this
type of drink, is part of the seasonal festivities in
the Netherlands. The Dutch enjoyed this drink
while waiting for the arrival of Sinterklaas and
when browsing through Christmas markets during
the holiday season. Bisschopswijn is different from
other mulled wines because it uses oranges instead
of lemons in the spice mix. These spices can also
be used in recipies and spiced ciders or other fruit
juices. During the holidays you will find their booth
at local craft shows and online at any time of year.
14) FARM CRAWL
Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 4, 2015
to experience Farm Crawl. This is a one-day event
which features seven family farms in southwest
Marion County and northern Lucas County. All
farms are within an easy drive of each other. You
will experience farm tours, visit animals, meet the
farmers, see demonstrations, sample the goodies and
purchase some of the great locally grown & produced
products. The event is free, but the farms request no
pets. To find out more, go to www.farmcrawl.com.
15) CHOCOLATE
A family tradition has turned into a sweet
business at Van Veen Chocolates. They closed
their store, but you can still find them on-line at
www.vanveenchocolates.com. If you are planning a
wedding or reunion in the Red Rock Area, they offer
a flowing tower of chocolate that is always a hit.
Their other specialties include peanut brittle, handwrapped caramels, pecan stukjes and turtle eggs.
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RESTAURANTS
Restaurants
ASIAN CUISINE
BARBEQUE
DENG’S GARDEN
221 E. Main Street, Knoxville
641.842.2525 |
RIB SHACK
1102 North Lincoln Street, Knoxville
641.828.8788 |
LUCKY BUFFET
114 S 2nd Street, Knoxville
641.842.3538 |
COFFEE & TEA
ORIENTAL EXPRESS
706 Main Street, Pella
641.620.1199 |
PANDA GARDEN
807 E. 1st Street, Pella
641.620.8833 |
YAMATO STEAK HOUSE OF JAPAN
1590 Washington Street, Pella
641.620.9988 |
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
MEETING ROOM
CATERING
ALCOHOL SERVED
OUTDOOR SEATING
WIFI
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COFFEE CONNECTION
213 East Main Street, Knoxville
641.828.8141 |
THE PERK OF PELLA
1011 ½ Washington Street, Pella
641.628.8222
APPLEBEE’S
641.620.8646 | www.applebees.com |
SMOKEY ROW COFFEE CO.
639 Franklin Street, Pella
641.621.0008 | www.smokeyrow.com
111 East Monroe Street, Pleasantville
515.848.5959 | www.smokeyrow.com
( Pleasantville only)
EXCIT-A-BOWL RESTAURANT
204 SE 9th Street, Pella
641.621.1134 |
TULIP TEA ROOM & GIFTS
641.620.9036 |
FROSTY’S PUB ‘N GRUB
107 North Jefferson Street, Pleasantville
515.481.9053 | www.facebook.com/frostyspubngrub
DINER
BAR & GRILL
DINING KEY
THE BREW COFFEE HOUSE
641.621.0068 | www.brewcoffeehouse.com
MONARCHS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
705 East 1st Street, Pella
641.628.1633 | www.royalamsterdam.com
SPORTS PAGE GRILL
1111 West 16th Street, Pella
641.620.1149 | www.thesportspagegrill.com
THE FOX
116 North 2nd Street, Knoxville
641.842.5221 |
CHECKERBOARD RESTAURANT
108 East Monroe Street, Pleasantville
515.848.3742 | www.checkerboardrestaurant.
com
DOWNTOWN DINER
119 West Main Street, Knoxville
641.828.2050 |
MR. C’ STEAKHOUSE
HWY 14 North, Knoxville
641.828.8909 |
PELLA FAMILY RESTAURANT
313 Oskaloosa Street, Pella
641.620.1420 |
PELLA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
600 Elm Street, Pella
641.628.4564 | www.pellagolfandcountryclub.com
WINDMILL CAFÉ
641.621.1800 |
TASO’S
124 South 2nd Street, Knoxville
641.842.4500 |
FAST CASUAL
CENTRAL MARKET
812 University Street, Pella
641.628.7491 | www.central.edu/diningservices
| Ad page 42.
D & S DELI
104 SE A Street, Melcher
641.947.3111 |
HOMETOWN MEATS & DELI
111 East Robinson Street, Knoxville
641.842.5622 |
OPA’S DELI AT IN’T VELD’S
641.628.3440 | www.intvelds.com |
RANDOM CAFE AND BAKERY
641.620.1474 |
RED RIBBON
641.842.2575 | www.rrbakery.com |
FAST FOOD
ARBY’S
903 W. 16th Street, Pella
641.628.1713 | www.drmarbys.com
CULVER’S
641.620.1557 | www.culvers.com |
DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL-OJ
1204 South Lincoln Street, Knoxville
641.828.7317 | www.dairyqueen.com
DAIRY QUEEN
641.628.2301 | www.dairyqueen.com |
HARDEE’S
1102 W. Pleasant Street, Knoxville
641.842.2346 | www.hardees.com |
HY-VEE DELI
809 W. Rock Island Street, Knoxville
641.842.4717 | www.hy-vee.com
118 SE 9th Street | Pella
641.628.1590 | www.hy-vee.com
JIMMY JOHN’S
641.204.0025 | www.jimmyjohns.com
KFC/TACO BELL
641.842.5719 | www.kfc.com
www.tacobell.com |
MCDONALD’S
641.828.8444 | www.mcdonalds.com
309 East Oskaloosa Street, Pella
641.628.8004 | www.mcdonalds.com
SUBWAY
641.842.2333 | www.subway.com
714 Liberty Street, Pella
TACO JOHN’S
911 West 16th Street, Pella
641.628.8818 | www.tacojohns.com |
GREEK & ITALIAN
BIANCHI BOYS PIZZA AND PASTA
641.828.8085 | www.bianchiboys.com
BREADEAUX PIZZA
803 East 1st Street, Pella
641.628.2809 | www.breadeauxpizza.com
GEORGE’S PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE
641.628.2802 |
HAPPY JOE’S
718 Broadway Street, Pella
641.628.4600 | www.happyjoes.com
KALDERA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
641.628.3339 |
PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE & BAKE PIZZA
641.628.7272 | www.papamurphys.com
PIZZA HUT
Highway 14 North, Knoxville
641.842.5000 | www.pizzahut.com
PIZZA RANCH
641.628.8844 | www.pizzaranch.com
MEXICAN
CASA GRANDE
110 East Main Street, Knoxville
641.842.3800 |
EL CHARRO
641.628.2307 |
SPECIALTY FOODS
Restaurants
BAKERIES & SWEET TREATS
DAIRY SHOPPE
407 South Business Hwy 5, Pleasantville
515.848.5220
DE SCOOP
600 Main Street, Pella | 641.621.0887
JAARSMA BAKERY
727 Franklin Street, Pella | Ad page 42.
641.628.2940 | www.jaarsmabakery.com
THE MANGO TREE
720 Main Street, Pella | 641.204.0042
THE PERK CUP
113 East Main Street, Knoxville | 641.842.5152
RED RIBBON
641.842.2575 | www.rrbakery.com |
REED’S KONE KORNER
405 West Pleasant Street, Knoxville
641.842.5441
VANDER PLOEG BAKERY
641.628.2293 | www.pellabakery.com
GROCERY STORES
D & S GROCERY
104 SE A Street, Melcher-Dallas | 641.947.3111
FAREWAY
1308 S Lincoln Street, Knoxville
641.842.5141 | www.fareway.com
641.628.9995 | www.fareway.com
HY-VEE
809 W. Rock Island Street, Knoxville
641.842.4717 | www.hy-vee.com
641.628.1590 | www.hy-vee.com
KATY-DID'S GENERAL STORE
419 Merrill Street, Bussey
641.994.5423 |
PLEASANTVILLE GROCERY
104 West Monroe Street, Pleasantville
515.848.5611
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER
814 W. Bell Avenue, Knoxville
641.828.7584 | www.walmart.com
1650 Washington Street | Pella
641.628.9881 | www.walmart.com
MEAT MARKETS
HOMETOWN MEATS & DELI
641.842.5622 |
IN’T VELD MEAT MARKET
641.628.3440 | www.intvelds.com |
NORTHCOTE LOCKER & WHOLESALE MEATS
114 SE A Street, Melcher-Dallas
641.947.2011 | www.northcotemeats.com
WINE & BEER
GRAPE ESCAPE VINEYARD & WINERY
1185 40th Place, Pleasantville
515.848.3094 | www.grapeescapeiowa.com
HY-VEE WINE & SPIRITS
641.828.6222
641.628.2004
NEARWOOD WINERY
641.891.2469 |
PEACE TREE BREWING COMPANY
107 West Main Street, Knoxville
641.842.2739 | www.peacetreebrewing.com
ROUND WINDOW LIQUOR
703 West Pleasant Street, Knoxville
641.842.7292
TASSEL RIDGE WINERY
1681 220th Street, Leighton | Ad page 43.
641.672.9463 | www.tasselridge.com
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Make a Date with Romance
Romance can be found by just getting away together
with the one you love. But having beautiful surrounds,
things to do and great food adds to the entire experience.
When anniversaries, birthdays and Valentine’s Day
roll around, you now have a new destination to visit — the
Red Rock Area. Each couple has their own style,
so here are some ideas that might help with your planning:
WOODS LOVERS: If your special loved
one and you enjoy nature, pack your gear for a
weekend adventure in one of the largest public land
areas in Iowa. Launch your kayak or canoe from
the Elk Rock boat ramp (p. 23) to explore the Red
Rock Water Trail (p. 39). Go through the “sea cave”
on your way to an evening stay at Hickory Ridge
(p. 25). Hickory Ridge is a primitive campsite, so no
modern amenities just the stars for your enjoyment.
Cook a meal by the campfire and enjoy the sounds
of nature as you snuggle roasting s’mores.
If primitive isn’t your thing, book a cabin at Cordova
Park (p. 27) or Horn’s Ferry Hideaway (p. 27) to
enjoy all the modern amenities while still enjoying
nature. In the afternoon, couples also enjoy relaxing
at one of the beaches at Lake Red Rock or bringing
your boat to water ski. Both cabin locations are close
to hiking trails, so you might want to pack a picnic
basket for a hike or enjoy a cozy dinner inside the
cabin. After dinner, climb to the top of the Cordova
Observation Tower (p. 35) to watch the sunset.
SPORTS LOVERS: For those couples
who enjoy working out together and living an active
lifestyle, plan a getaway around one of our fall events
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such as the Tour de Rock fall bike ride or the Dirty
Wooden Shoe Cyclecross Race in September. We
have tons of gravel roads if you enjoy getting out to
see the Iowa countryside and enjoy the newest trend
of gravel road riding. If summer works better in your
schedule, the Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k run
in July at Lake Red Rock combines a great run with
several other activities such as the morning & evening
hot air balloon lift. Throughout the recreation season,
you both can enjoy playing a round of disc golf at
Roberts Creek Park (p. 25) and running the Volksweg
Trail from Roberts Creek to North Overlook. The
Slideways Karting Center (p. 38) can rev up some
fun racing around the track for a great evening activity.
In winter months, enjoy some bowling at Pella ExcitA-Bowl (p. 38) or Fairlane Bowl (p. 38). There are
some great recreational facilities at the Knoxville
Recreation Center (p. 38) and Pella Recreation
Center (p. 38) that can keep your work out in shape
while away from home. If you plan to add golf to
your schedule, you can stay at the Holiday Inn
Express (p. 26) at Bos Landen (p. 35) which is
practically on the course. If you are in Knoxville,
Pine Knolls Country Club (p. 35) is a great course.
HISTORY LOVERS: Do you have roots
in the Red Rock Area? Area city libraries and the
Marion County Recorder’s office on the 2nd floor of
the Marion County Courthouse (p. 36) are good
places to start your genealogy search. Spend some time
traveling the rural roads to trace historical landmarks
for old roads, schools, churches, towns and other
points of interest. Pick up the brochure completed
by the Marion County History Buffs at one of the
local visitors’ centers or email ruralhistorybuffs@
yahoo.com to get a map of the landmark locations.
There are several markers along the “Crooked Road”
which runs between Knoxville and Melcher-Dallas.
A museum not to miss on your visit is the Marion
County Historical Village & Museum (p. 37) near
Marion County Park on the west side of Knoxville.
Contact the museum ahead of your visit to check
their hours. While at the Marion County Historical
Village & Museum be sure to drive into Marion County
Park and visit the 1891 Marysville Covered Bridge
(p. 36). This is a great photo opportunity for your
Christmas card. For your evening meal, plan to visit
Checkerboard Restaurant (p. 14) in Pleasantville.
The food is great and the entire restaurant is decorated
with antiques. Book a night at one of the area B &
B’s to enjoy a cozy home feel and historic charm.
DUTCH LOVERS: Give her all the charm
of Europe in a Dutch Romantic weekend in Pella. Book
your stay at the Cheesemaker’s Inn (p. 26). Plan time
to stroll the streets enjoying the Dutch architecture,
food and specialty shops. The Scholte House
(p. 37) story includes the tales of Dominie & Mareah
Scholte as they came from Holland to settle in Pella.
GETTING HITCHED: Thinking of
where to pop the question can be stressful. That very
important question has been asked atop the Cordova
Observation Tower (p. 35) at sunset. There have been
guys on their knees at the Knoxville Raceway (p. 36),
or my favorite the draw bridge on the Molengracht
(p. 36) canal in Pella. The Red Rock Area also provides
those beautiful gardens or private nature trails in
the woods also. Area florists can make you a great
bouquet for the occasion. So if you are looking for a
location, check out our venues for even more ideas.
If you dream of an outdoor wedding, contact
Cordova Park (p. 23) to rent their new picnic
shelter. This shelter has the capacity to handle up
to 400 guests. Cordova Park is located just east of
Highway 14 on county road G-28. Another great
option at Lake Red Rock is the Fifield Recreation
Area (p. 23). Pella Rental has tents which you
can use at Fifield Recreation Area. Both of these
areas offer a great view of the setting sun for an
evening wedding reception. Contact us through
our website at www.redrockarea.com and we can
send your specific request to all our facilities which
can handle receptions of 50 or more people.
KNOXVILLE COBBLESTONE HOTEL & SUITES
641.828.6100 | www.staycobblestone.com
CROSSROADS HALL
641.891.6666 | www.crossroadshall.com
DYER HUDSON HALL
641.842.5431 | www.knoxvilleraceway.com
THE FOX
641.842.5221
NATIONAL SPRINT CAR
HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
641.842.6176 | www.sprintcarhof.com
PINE KNOLLS COUNTRY CLUB
641.842.3730 | www.pineknollscountryclub.com
SPRING VALLEY BED & BREAKFAST
641.828.9021 | www.springvalleybb.com
MELCHER-DALLAS COMMUNITY CENTER
641.947.5043
PELLA AMERICINN & SUITES
641.621.1421 | www.americinn.com
BOS LANDEN GOLF CLUB | Ad page 41.
641.204.0165 | www.boslanden.com
CENTRAL COLLEGE | Ad page 42.
641.628.7679 | www.central.edu/eventplanners
CHEESEMAKER’S INN
641.628.1448 | www.cheesemakersinn.com
COUNTRY INN & SUITES
641.620.1111
www.countryinns.com/hotels/iapella
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AT BOS LANDEN
641.628.4853 | www.hiexpress.com/pellaia
PELLA COMMUNITY CENTERJOAN KUYPER FARVER AUDITORIUM
641.628.4571 | www.cityofpella.com
641.628.4564
www.pellagolfandcountryclub.com
PELLA HISTORICAL VILLAGE
641.628.2409 | www.pellatuliptime.com
PELLA MEMORIAL BUILDING
641.628.9880
PELLA OPERA HOUSE
641.628.8625 | www.pellaoperahouse.com
PLEASANTVILLE MEMORIAL HALL
515.250.5153
101 North Jefferson Street | Pleasantville
ROYAL AMSTERDAM - MONARCH’S
641.620.8400 | www.royalamsterdam.com
(rehearsals and meetings only)
WEDDING & CONFERENCE SERVICES
WEDDING & CONFERENCE VENUES
VERMEER GLOBAL PAVILION | Ad page 43.
641.621.7319 | www.vermeer.com
ATTIRE
FRANKLIN STREET CLOTHING
641.628.3301 | www.franklinstclothing.com
Pella
PHOTO AND/OR VIDEO
Knoxville
STORYBOOK PHOTOS
641.828.7874
CITY FLORAL & GIFTS
641.947.4044 | Melcher-Dallas
STUDIO 92 PHOTOGRAPHY
641.820.0000 | www.studio92photography.com
CAKES
TREASURED PORTRAITS
641.828.8120 | www.treasuredportraits.com
HY-VEE
641.842.4717 | Knoxville
641.628.1590 | Pella
www.hy-vee.com
PLEASANT STREET CAKES
641.891.8611 | www.pleasantstreetcakes.com
Knoxville
RED RIBBON
641.842.2575 | www.redribbon.com
Knoxville
FLOWERS
CANDI’S FLOWERS
641.828.7720 | www.candisflowers.com
Knoxville
CITY FLORAL & GIFTS
641.947.4044 | Melcher-Dallas
THISTLE’S
641.628.9360 | www.thistlesflowershop.com
Pella
Pella
DE FOTOGRAAF
641.628.4855
DESIGNER IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY
641.628.9129
www.designerimagesphotography.com
DIGITAL GALLERIA DESIGNS
641.628.2408 | www.digitalgalleriadesigns.com
IN THE NOW PHOTO
515.975.1797 | www.inthenow.photo
OFF THE SQUARE PORTRAIT STUDIO
641.628.1426
www.offthesquareportraitstudio.com
VANDER BEEK PHOTOGRAPHY
641.628.8660 | www.danvanderbeek.com
TRANSPORTATION
PELLA TAXI SERVICE
641.620.8294 | Pella
RED ROCK LIMO
641.891.5585 | Knoxville
TENT/OTHER
PELLA RENTAL & SALES
641.628.2848 | Pella
Contact the local chamber of commerce
for church and park venue information.
See pages 14-15 for catering information.
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SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS
Who doesn’t like to celebrate? It gives us a reason
to gather with family or friends, eat some great
food and take a break from the everyday routine
of work. The Red Rock Area has several seasonal
celebrations in addition to the two main events: Pella
Tulip Time Festival and Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals.
For many people, Tulip Time and Nationals are bucket
list type events, but there are some other less known
events that should also be on your bucket list…
SPRING: Racing season opens, morel
mushrooms spring up in the forests around Lake Red
Rock and crappie fishing is king at Roberts Creek. It
is a great time to visit and experience the wonders
of spring. And if the weather turns cloudy for one
of those spring showers, head indoors to one of the
theater events. You can also find some very interesting
special meals at Tassel Ridge Winery and weekend
special events at Peace Tree Brewing Company.
SUMMER: Each year when the Lake Red Rock
Balloon Fest rolls around, visitors enjoy watching
hot air balloons travel over Iowa’s largest lake. The
best spot to view the event is either on a boat near
the dam area or at North Overlook Beach. The Night
Glow on Saturday night is a great way to see the
balloons up close and it shows off their beautiful
colors. The event also includes activities for kids on
the beach and a 5k/10k run/walk along the trail.
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FALL: One of the most unique events in the area
is Farm Crawl. Several local farms in the southwest
portion of the county open their doors to visitors
for a one day event. The farms are located on gravel
roads, but the experience is well worth the dust. The
farms are in close proximity to each other, so your
miles on gravel are not long. At the farms, you will
find food to sample, items for purchase and tons of
activities. You can find that perfect pumpkin to carve
and learn about raising heirloom tomatoes all in one
day. You get to talk directly with the farmers who care
for the land. It is a great opportunity for kids who
may live in town to see how their food is raised.
WINTER: November and December are times
when people yearn for the Norman Rockwell setting
to “get you in the spirit.” Knoxville has a lighted
windows event where different groups decorate
and occupy store windows in the downtown area to
depict holiday scenes, there is also a lighted parade.
In Pella, the quaint downtown has expanded retail
hours during the holidays with a special retail holiday
open house, which is called de Kerstdagen. In early
December, the Pella Tour of Homes is an event
which includes several local homes decorated by
community members for the holiday season. Not only
do you get to tour the home, but the event includes
a tea and tons of ideas for holiday decorating.
SELECT FESTIVALS
& EVENTS
March 12
One Night of Queen at the
Pella Opera House
March 28
Branson on the Road at the
Pella Opera House
April 3-5
International Reel Wheel
Film Festival
May 7-9 Pella Tulip Time Festival
May 23 & 24
Civil War Days at Marion County
Historical Village
May 30
26th Annual NSCHFM
Induction Banquet
May-Sept. Knoxville Bike Nites (1st Friday of each month)
June-July Thursday Evenings:
Thursday Nights in Pella
June 5 & 6 Pleasantville Pig Out
Summer Solstice at
June 20
Nearwood Winery
July 4
4th of July in Pleasantville
July 10-12
Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest
July 10-16 Marion County Fair
August 12-15 Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals
September 12
Pella Cycling Club Tour de Rock
October 3
Knoxville Late Model Nationals
October 4 Farm Crawl
November 19 Knoxville Living Windows &
Lighted Parade
November 27 24th Annual Dettmann
Turkey Trot
December 3-5 53rd Annual Christmas
Tour of Homes in Pella
For a complete listing of all area tourism events,
go to www.redrockarea.com.
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Live Like a Local at the Lake
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
AT IOWA’S LARGEST LAKE
PLAYSCAPE
Your kids will enjoy the new playscape located
near North Overlook (p. 23) in the Dam District,
this area provides a great break for those little ones
that need to burn off some energy. Included at the
playscape for kids to explore is an eagle’s nest, sand
pit, balancing course and living willow tunnel.
crappies birding playscape campfire
CRAPPIES
Each spring you start to see a flurry of activity at
Roberts Creek (p. 23), located just north of G-28
between Cordova Park and Fifield Recreation Area.
This activity is focused on one thing, some of the
best crappie fishing you will find. Crappies are great
fun for fishermen of all skills and the equipment
needed is inexpensive. The Roberts Creek area has
both black and white crappies with sizes around
9 to 13 inches. Crappies can also be caught during
the summer, fall and winter as well as during the
spring spawning period. Fishing on Lake Red
Rock include good supplies of channel catfish,
largemouth bass, bluegill, white bass and crappies.
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BIRDING
Spring and fall are good times for ducks and
other waterfowl which during peak times can
number over 100,000. During March to early May,
thousands of gulls move quickly through the area
and Pelicans also return in March with peak season
in September. Winter months are great for Bald
Eagles. To spot your favorite feathered friend, go
to the Swan Overlook, Pinchey bottoms, South
Elk Rock, Horns Ferry Bridge (p. 36), Cordova
Park (p. 23) or Whitebreast Recreation Area (p.
23). Last year the Lake Red Rock Area was even
visited by a Ross’s Gull which are usually only seen
in Alaska. Lake Red Rock is listed as an important
birding area by the Iowa Audubon Society and as a
Globally Significant Bird Area by the American Bird
Conservancy. To find out more go to iowabirds.org.
CAMPFIRE
The US Army Corps of Engineers provides a
complete schedule of several different campfire
programs of interest to people from young to old.
Some of the popular programs include: Let’s Go
Muddin’!, Let’s Go Paddling, Crawly Creatures,
Geocaching, Sounds of Nature and Iowa’s Furry
Friends. To check the schedule during your visit,
go to lakeredrock.org or call 641.828.7522.
Live Like a Local at the Lake
TOWER
If you are a photographer looking for a view or a
fitness buff looking for a challenge, plan some time
to visit the Cordova Observation Tower (p. 35) at
Cordova Park in the Bridge District. The tower is
the tallest observation tower in a public park in the
Midwest. There are 170 steps to the top, but the climb
has landings every couple of steps which makes the
climb quite doable for most people. A favorite time to
visit is during sunrise hours or sunset hours. Migratory
birds also make the experience quite memorable
during spring and fall migration. The record for fitness
buffs climbing one way up the tower is 27 seconds.
Many fitness folks like to climb the tower and then
run the nearby Karr Nature Trail for a great workout.
SHELTER
New at Cordova Park is a shelter house that can
accommodate large groups up to 400. This shelter
has great access to the Karr Nature Trail and Cordova
Observation Tower. Cordova Park is located in the
Bridge District on the north side of the lake just
east of Highway 14. The shelter can be used for
wedding receptions, family reunions, corporate
retreats, church services and school reunions.
GEAR-UP
Take the kids (or yourself) outside to explore nature.
If you don’t have gear, stop by the Red Rock Visitor
Center (p. 36), to borrow gear free of charge. The
gear includes pond study adventure kits, Birdwatching exploration packs, bug packs, life jackets,
GPS units for geocaching, disc golf sets and volleyball
equipment for the nets at North Overlook Beach.
tower paddle shelter hydro snowshoe
PADDLE
The 36-mile loop of the Red Rock Water Trail (p.
39) is designated as a national water trail by the
National Park Service. It is one of only 14 around
the US to achieve this designation. Paddling along
the trail, you can see rocky cliffs and bluffs, a variety
of birds and wildlife, a “sea” cave and beautiful
wooded nature areas. There are 8 different points to
access the trail around Lake Red Rock and one of
the favorite areas is Elk Rock State Park (p. 23).
HUNTING
There are designated areas at Lake Red Rock which
are open for hunting. Be sure to check with park
rangers (641.828.7522 or 641.259.2095) to clearly
understand where hunters are able to hunt. At Roberts
Creek you can enjoy the Archery Range (p. 38),
and to find out more about events at the Archery
Range contact 641.627.5507 or email sedwards@
co.marion.ia.us. You can also enjoy “hunting” morel
mushrooms during the spring at Lake Red Rock.
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Lake Red Rock
LAKE RED ROCK MAP
KEY
Paved Trail
Nature Trail
Equestrian Trail
Reservable Shelter
Non-reservable Shelter
Camping
Beach
Boat Ramp
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Lake Red Rock
PARKS AT
LAKE RED ROCK
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
641.628.8690 | 641.828.7522
www.lakeredrock.org
lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
FIFIELD
1672 HWY G-28, Otley
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
641.842.6008 | www.iowadnr.gov
ELK ROCK
811 146th Avenue, Knoxville
MARION COUNTY
CONSERVATION BOARD
641.828.2213 | www.mycountyparks.com
MARINA COVE/RED ROCK MARINA
1768 HWY G-28, Pella
CORDOVA PARK
1378 HWY G-28, Otley
641.627.5935 | cordovacopark@gmail.com
WALLASHUCK
890 190th Ave, Pella
ROBERTS CREEK PARK
1617 Fillmore Drive, Otley
641.627.5507 | robertscreek@windstream.net
Ro
ad
IVANS RECREATION AREA
1125 198th Place, Knoxville
Clo
se
d
(Closed)
BEACHES
HOWELL STATION
1081 198th Place, Pella
NORTH OVERLOOK
1007Hwy T-15, Pella
SOUTH OVERLOOK
1105 HWY T-15, Knoxville
SOUTH TAILWATER
1104 HWY T-15, Knoxville
WHITEBREAST
971 HWY S-71, Knoxville
NORTH OVERLOOK BEACH
www.lakeredrock.org | 641.828.7522 or
641.628.8690
1007 Highway T-15, Pella
Open April 23-September 28
$
WHITEBREAST BEACH
971 Highway S-71, Knoxville
Open April 23-September 28
$
BOAT RAMPS
Trail Closed
HOWELL STATION
Located on the river below the dam
RENTALS
RED ROCK MARINA
Closed at elevation 780’ or over
IOWA BIKE & FITNESS
641.628.1373 | 814 Main Street, Pella
4 hrs @ $15, 24 hrs @ $20
$
ROBERTS CREEK EAST
Open during high water.
ROBERTS CREEK WEST
Closed when Lake Red Rock is
at elevation 775’ or over
CORDOVA
SOUTH OVERLOOK
ELK ROCK WEST
WALLASHUCK
Closed at elevations less than 765’
ELK ROCK EAST
(near Ranger Residence)
WHITEBREAST
BIKES
BOATS
RED ROCK MARINA
www.boatredrock.com | info@boatredrock.com
641.627.5743 | 515.782.4545
1768 Hwy G-28, Pella
Pontoon rentals
$
CANOES
MARION COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
cordovacopark@gmail.com | 641.627.5935
$
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Camping
MARION COUNTY
Ivan’s
Recreation Area
Wallashuck
Recreation Area
Reservable Sites
Non-Reservable Sites
CAMPGROUNDS
* 50 Amp Sites
Marion County Park (Knoxville)
Elk Rock State Park
Modern Campground
Elk Rock State Park
Equestrian Campground
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North Overlook
Recreation Area
Federal
2015 SEASON
SENIOR DISCOUNT
ACCEPT MAJOR
CREDIT CARDS
DUMP STATION
VOLKSWEG
TRAIL ACCESS
PETS ALLOWED
BOAT RAMP
BEACH
SHOWERS
GROUP
RESERVATIONS
INDIVIDUAL
RESERVATIONS
RATE PER NIGHT*
CAMPGROUND INFORMATION
SITES WITH
ELECTRICITY
TOTAL # SITES
Robert’s Creek
West
Type of Camping
Camping
Hickory Ridge
www.lakeredrock.org
Jersey Drive, Knoxville
641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
Email: lakeredrock@usace.army.mil
8
0
Free
4/9 - 10/26
$18
4/16 - 10/19
$16
4/23 - 9/28
Howell Station Recreation Area
Federal
www.lakeredrock.org
641.828.7522 or 877.444.6777
Reservations: www.recreation.gov
Ivan’s Recreation Area
www.lakeredrock.org
641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
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21
North Overlook Recreation Area
www.lakeredrock.org
1007 Highway T-15, Pella
641.828.7522 or 877.444.6777
Federal
Robert’s Creek
East
$10-18
4/23 - 9/28
$18
4/23 - 9/28
Wallashuck Recreation Area
www.lakeredrock.org
890 190th Ave., Pella
641.828.7522 or 877.444.6777
Federal
Whitebreast Recreation Area
$18
State
County
4/23 - 9/28
Whitebreast Youth Camp Area
www.lakeredrock.org
Inwood Drive, Knoxville
641.828.7522
Note: Open area for primitive camping
for Youth Groups Only
Email: lakeredrock@usace.army.mi
4/23 - 9/28
Elk Rock State Park
County
Howell Station
Recreation Area
www.lakeredrock.org
971 Highway S-71, Knoxville
641.828.7522 or 877.444.6777
811 146th Ave., Knoxville
641.842.6008
877.IAPARKS
Note: Equestrian Camping Available.
62
Equestrian wash station.
100’ x 200’ riding area.
Horse stalls & hitching rails.
Reservations: www.iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com
PEAK SEASON:
$16 electric
$11 non-electric
equestrian
$19 electric
equestrian
$14 non-electric
equestrian
OFF SEASON:
$11 electric
$6 non-electric
$14 electric
equestrian
$9 non-electric
equestrian
Marion County Park
306 Willetts Drive, Knoxville
641.828.2214
Reservations: www.mycountyparks.com
Email: marioncopark@iowatelecom.net
128
128
$14-20
135
$12-20
Roberts Creek Park
1617 Fillmore Drive, Otley
641.627.5507
Reservations: www.mycountyparks.com
Email: robertscreek@iowatelecom.net
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Private
Knoxville Raceway Campgrounds
www.knoxvilleraceway.com
North Lincoln, Knoxville
641.842.5431
RV’s Full Facility Campgrounds
www.vandonsler.com
1714 N. Lincoln, Knoxville
641.842.3055
Email: vandonsler@iowatelecom.net
Camper Rental: Red Rock RV Rental | www.redrockrv.com | 712.830.6097
Van Ko Camper Rentals | www.vankocampers.com | 641.780.3696
SOUTH DISTRICT
AT LAKE RED ROCK
BRIDGE DISTRICT
AT LAKE RED ROCK
NORTH DISTRICT
AT LAKE RED ROCK
DAM DISTRICT
AT LAKE RED ROCK
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Lodging
HOTELS
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BED & BREAKFASTS
COBBLESTONE HOTEL & SUITES
1212 Eric Dr., Knoxville
641.828.6100 | 888.693.8262
www.staycobblestone.com
knoxville@staycobblestone.com
36 rooms, hot breakfast, whirlpool suites,
indoor pool, conference room, on-site
convenience store. |
COUNTRY INN & SUITES
315 Roosevelt Road, Pella
641.620.1111 | 800.456.4000
www.countryinns.com
69 rooms, indoor pool, meeting rooms
and breakfast included.
THE CLOVER LEAF
641.204.1496
www.cloverleafbandb.net
4 rooms, full breakfast included.
1892 restored home furnished with
antiques, located 3 blocks from
downtown Pella.
RED CARPET MOTEL
1702 N. Lincoln Street, Knoxville
641.842.3191
redcarpetmotelia.com
41 rooms, 1 room featuring a
whirlpool and breakfast included.
DUTCH MILL INN
641.628.1060 | 800.647.6684
www.dutchmillinn.com
24 rooms and breakfast included.
THE CHEESEMAKER’S INN
420 Idaho Drive, Pella
641.628.1448
www.cheesemakersinn.com
kim@cheesemakersinn.com
4 rooms, meeting rooms and
breakfast included. |
SUPER 8 MOTEL
641.828.8808 | 800.800.8000
knoxvillesuper8@hotmail.com
www.super8.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
at the Bos Landen Golf Resort
2508 Bos Landen Drive, Pella
641.628.4853 | 800.916.7888
www.hiexpress.com/pellaia
and breakfast included.
THE DWELLING PLACE
935 Main Street, Pella 641.660.4962
www.dwellingplacepella.com
bev@dwellingplacepella.com
3 bedrooms, full breakfast included.
AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES
910 W. 16th Street, Pella
641.621.1421 | 800.634.3444
and breakfast included. Ad page 42.
ROYAL AMSTERDAM
705 E. 1st Street, Pella
641.620.8400 | 877.954.8400
www.royalamsterdam.com
manager@royalamsterdam.com
38 rooms, meeting rooms, restaurant
on-site and breakfast included.
SPRING VALLEY
1567 Rutledge Street, Knoxville
641.828.9021 | springvalleybb.com
springvalleybb@gmail.com
3 rooms in B&B and 2 cabins.
Breakfast included. Meeting room,
game room, camping, ponds and
farm tours available. |
BAYMONT INN & SUITES
641.628.0085 | 877.229.6668
www.baymontinnpella.com
and breakfast included. Ad page 42.
SUPER 8 MOTEL
105 E. Oskaloosa Street, Pella
641.628.8181 | 800.800.8000
www.super8.com
pellaias8@supertelinc.com
Pet friendly.
THE PARSONAGE B&B
641.628.2675 | www.facebook.com/
theparsonageinpella
Located in a Pella historic
neighborhood, close to downtown,
bike trails, and Central College. |
Lodging
CABINS
GUEST HOUSES
CORDOVA PARK CABINS
Lake Red Rock
1378 Highway G-28, Otley
641.627.5935
www.mycountyparks.com
cordovacopark@gmail.com
7 modern cabins. Ad page 40.
PELLA HOME AWAY
515.250.5447
www.homeaway.com/
vacation-rental/p3165628
pellahomeaway@gmail.com
5 rooms |
HORN’S FERRY HIDEAWAY
641.780.9440
www.hornsferrryhideaway.com
owner@hornsferryhideaway.com
2 modern cabins.
RED ROCK LODGING
990 146th Avenue, Knoxville
641.891.1146
www.redrocklodging.com
lcrobuck@iowatelecom.net
2 bedrooms with queen size beds,
1 with queen size bunk bed. |
SPRING VALLEY
1567 Rutledge Street, Knoxville
641.828.9021 | springvalleybb.com
springvalleybb@gmail.com
3 rooms in B&B and 2 cabins.
Breakfast included. Meeting room,
game room, camping, ponds and
farm tours available. |
SPRINGDALE CROSSING
1595 30th Avenue, Pleasantville
641.891.9999 | 515.848.3518
www.springdalecrossing.com
plowboy1957@hughes.net
Sleeps up to 6 adults plus room
for 4-6 additional adults in the loft.
50s to 60s era Sinclair gas station
setting. Meeting room.
GUEST HOUSING
KNOXVILLE NATIONALS
Stay at a private home during Nationals
or find a place to park your camper.
WIFI KEY
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Red Rock Area Made
RED ROCK AREA MADE
Destinations are shaped by the people who live and work in the area. The values of
the people are reflected in the businesses and communities they create. The Red Rock
Area has been shaped by entrepreneurs for the past hundred plus years. The region
remains not only a favorite destination to visit while vacationing, but also a premier
location for new residents to find meaningful employment and safe communities.
Marion County is home to 12,722 households and a population of 33,252 residents. The
county ranks in the top 13 percent of US counties for median household income and has
an average unemployment rate for 2013 of 4.5% percent. And here, home ownership is
more than a dream with over 70% of housing being owner occupied. With 24% of residents
holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, the workers in the region are skilled and productive.
Energy costs, state/local taxes and office rent all rate lower in cost for businesses than
the national average. These factors are part of the reason companies like Microsoft,
Facebook and others have located facilities in nearby Greater Des Moines. This region
provides the mix of low cost, nationwide access, talented workforce and positive
business climate that make successful ventures happen. The area is also aligned with
several regional economic development clusters including the Greater Des Moines
Partnership, Opportunity2, Central Iowa Tourism Region and the Cultivation Corridor.
To learn more, go to: marioncountyiowa.com.
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MANUFACTURING
There are 43 manufacturing firms within Marion County that employ 6,326 people.This
ranks the county 55th of all 3,141 counties in the US for having the highest percentage
of jobs in manufacturing. Vermeer Corporation, Pella Corporation, Precision Pulley &
Idler, Heritage Lace, Weiler Corporation and LDJ Manufacturing are just a couple of the
many manufacturing companies that were started by local entrepreneurs. In addition,
the area is home to internationally known companies such as 3M, Hormel and Lely.
Companies within the area make hundreds of different products such as trusses,
windows, doors, pulleys, robotic milking machines and fuel trailers which make
their way to markets in the US and around the globe. To find out more about area
manufacturing companies, job opportunities and products made in the area, visit:
AMERICAN WOOD FIBERS
www.Awf.com
Animal bedding
PRECISION PULLEY & IDLER
www.ppipella.com
Idlers, pulleys and bearings.
CASCADE
www.cascade-mfg-co.com
Wood and cold-formed steel trusses
RING-O-MATIC
www.Ring-o-matic.com
Pit cleaning equipment, vacuum tanks
and jet vacs.
CHEM-TECH
www.neogen.com
Animal and pest control products
HERITAGE LACE
www.Heritagelace.com
lace curtains and home décor items
HORMEL FOODS
www.hormelfoods.com
Pepperoni
LDJ MANUFACTURING
www.Ldj-products.com
Fuel trailers
PELLA CORPORATION
www.Pella.com
Windows and doors.
3M
www.solutions.3m.com
Tapes, adhesives and fastening systems.
VAN GORP CORPORATION
www.vangorp.biz
Conveyor pulleys and assemblies.
VERMEER CORPORATION
www.Vermeer.com
Round balers, trenchers, stump cutters,
directional drills, brush chippers and more.
WEILER
www.weilerproducts.com
Equipment for the paving market.
HEALTH & EDUCATION
After manufacturing, the next largest sectors in
the region are Health care and Education. The Red
Rock Area is home to the Pella Regional Medical
Center, Knoxville Area Hospital & Clinics and
several care facilities which include memory care,
assisted living, independent care, catered living
and skilled care. Located within Marion County
are 5 public school districts, 1 private school district
and Central College. Central College is a four year
liberal arts college located in Pella. 2015 will mark
the opening of a new Career Academy in Pella
which is being implemented in partnership with
the Des Moines Area Community College.
www.Central.edu
www.dmacc.edu
www.pellahealth.org
www.knoxvillehospital.org
EMPLOYMENT
If you are interested in making Marion County your
permanent address, check out some of these site for
new resident information and employment listings:
www.iowajobs.org
www.op2iowa.com
www.pella.org
www.positivelypella.org
www.seizedesmoines.com
www.winwithknoxville.com
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Our Towns
KNOXVILLE
PLEASANTVILLE
BUSSEY
ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
CITY OF KNOXVILLE
www.knoxvilleia.gov
641.828.0550
CITY OF PLEASANTVILLE
www.discoverpleasantville.com
515.848.3316
CITY OF BUSSEY
cityofbussey@iowatelecom.net
641.944.5532
KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Commercial business development
www.winwithknoxville.com
641.828.7555
PLEASANTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.pleasantvillechamber.org
515.848.3903
BUSSEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
www.bussey.lib.ia.us
641.944.5994
WEBB SHADLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
515-848-5617
Lconn27769@aol.com
TWIN CEDAR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
www.twincedars.k12.ia.us
641.944.5241
WWW.WINWITHKNOXVILLE.COM
KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.knoxville.lib.ia.us
641.828.0585
KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
www.knoxville.k12.ia.us
641.842.6552
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WWW.PLEASANTVILLECHAMBER.ORG
PLEASANTVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
www.pleasantville.k12.ia.us
515-848-0555
Our Towns
MARION COUNTY
ORGANIZATIONS
MARION COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Co.marion.ia.us | 641.828.2231
MARION COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Economic Development Info:
www.marioncountyiowa.com
Tourism Info:
MELCHER-DALLAS
PELLA
ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
CITY OF MELCHER-DALLAS
mdcityhall@iowatelecom.net
www.melcherdallasiowa.com
641.947.6501
CITY OF PELLA
www.cityofpella.com
641.628.4173
PELLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.cityofpella.com/library
641.628.4268
PELLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PELLA AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Retail and industrial business development
www.pella.org
641.628.2626
PELLA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
www.pellaschools.org
641.628.1111
WWW.MELCHERDALLASIOWA.COM
MELCHER-DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.melcher-dallas.lib.ia.us
641.947.6700
MELCHER-DALLAS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
www.melcher-dallas.k12.ia.us
641.947.2321
WWW.PELLA.ORG
PELLA CVB & PELLA VISITORS CENTER
818 Washington St.
www.visitpella.org
888.746.3882 or 641.628.2626
POSITIVELY PELLA
New Resident Services
www.positivelypella.com, www.pella.org
641.628.2626
PELLA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
www.pellachristian.net (K-8)
641.628.2414
www.pceagles.org (9-12)
641.628.4440
CENTRAL COLLEGE
www.central.edu
641.628.9000
877.462.3687
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The Rustic Road Route
THE
RUSTIC
ROAD
ROUTE
There is nothing quite like traveling a country road at harvest time. The
colors of the trees pop at each turn while the silhouette of the combine in
the field and geese flying overhead paint the sky against the rich autumn
sunset. The aroma of the first fires of the hearth and the crunch of leaves
below your feet are unmistakable signs that harvest time is here in the
heartland of Iowa. Rural life is in tune with the rhythm of the seasons.
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See & Do
DAY ONE:
DAY TWO:
Start your trip in Pleasantville where you can visit an
old fashioned grocery store, enjoy a cup of coffee at
Smokey Row Coffee House (p. 14), and then walk
over to see the Earl Wagner mural (p. 35). If you are in
Pleasantville around for lunch or dinner, make sure to
stop at Checkerboard Restaurant (p. 14). Their onion
rings were voted the best appetizer in the county and
they also have antiques. The Cora Shadle Park, located
on the west side of Pleasantville is where the Chimney
Swift Tower (p. 35), is located. This unique structure
tells about Iowa’s bird lady, the late Gladys Black.
Next, travel south on S-45 for 10.5 miles to MelcherDallas. Once there, visit the Melcher-Dallas Coal
Mining Museum (p. 37), and mural which depicts
the old depot. Make sure to contact the museum
prior to visiting to make an appointment so they will
be open during your visit. This portion of the county
once produced thousands of pounds of coal and the
museum tells the story of this portion of history. The
downtown square features a coal car which is a great
photo opportunity. Here you will also find another
great country grocery store, D & S Grocery (p. 15),
located on the south side of the square and while there
make sure to purchase some of the Northcote (p. 15),
tenderloins or stop by the deli to order one already
cooked! They were voted the best tenderloin in the Red
Rock Area. The D & S Deli makes a great lunch stop.
IOWA’S BIRD LADY
After your fun in Pleasantville, travel to the country
to visit the Grape Escape Vineyard & Winery (p.
15), located 3.5 miles south of Pleasantville. Check
out their website for weekend events and sample
their wines for a great way to unwind. Spend the
evening at the Spring Valley B & B (p. 27) or the
Springdale Crossing Guest House (p. 27).
COAL MINING HISTORY
COVERED BRIDGE:
From Melcher-Dallas travel east 14 miles on G-76,
where you will see signs for the North Cedar Creek
Hammond Covered Bridge (p. 36).This bridge
is located off the pavement on a gravel road, but
it is a great trip back to the 1870’s with its 60-foot
single span which stands as a quiet reminder of
the old Iowa countryside. This is a great spot for
a photo. From there, travel to the town of Bussey
via Highway 5 and G-71 to see their mural which
depicts local towns folk and area businesses.
While in Bussey, stop at Katy-Did’s General Store
(p. 15) for a great small town grocery store or travel
over to Wilson’s Corner for some ice cream.
COUNTRY SIGNS: On your journey
through the country, you will find signs for old
roads, schools and mines which have been placed
by the Rural History Buffs of Marion County. Stop
by one of the local welcome centers to pick-up a
brochure that shows the signs locations or email
ruralhistorybuffs@yahoo.com to have one sent to you.
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See & Do
SEE
& DO
ANTIQUES
BRICK & MORTAR
www.brickandmortarfurniture.com
641.629.6962
CHECKERBOARD RESTAURANT & ANTIQUES
515.848.3742
108 E Monroe St, Pleasantville
FUNKY JUNQUE RESTORE
www.funkyjunquepella.com | 641.628.4800
HOUSE NEXT DOOR ANTIQUES
641.628.3461
SIMPLE TREASURES
641.628.2662
710 W 1st St, Pella
THIS THAT AND THE OTHER
641.842.4200
101 South 3rd Street, Knoxville
WINDMILL MALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
641.628.1095
637 Franklin St, Pella
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
ART 101
www.art101knoxville.com | 641.842.5100
109 S 4th St, Knoxville
Art 101 features the work of local
artists, including pottery, photography,
metal work and more.
DOUWSTRA AUDITORIUM —
www.central.edu | 641.628.9000 | 641.628.5236
Central College Campus, Pella
Douwstra is the largest auditorium on
campus and seats over 600 people. | $
THE GRAND THEATRE
www.grandtheatreknoxville.org | 641.828.7555
JOAN KUYPER FARVER ART GALLERY
www.cityofpella.com | 641.628.4571
712 Union Street, Pella
Free admission. Changing exhibits of
various artists throughout the year.
Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | 
JOAN KUYPER FARVER AUDITORIUM
www.cityofpella.com | bross@cityofpella.com
641.628.4571
This 329-seat auditorium hosts musical
performances, theatre productions and
public meetings. | $ (For performances)
KNOXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE
641.891.2868
P.O. Box 396, Knoxville
KNOXVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
www.knoxville.k12.ia.us | 641.842.2176
1811 West Madison St., Knoxville High School
This new theater seats
approximately 700 people.
KRUIDENIER CENTER THEATRE —
www.departments.central.edu/
theatre | 641.628.5335
Central students perform and direct
many plays each year in Central’s
two black box theatres.
MILLS GALLERY — CENTRAL COLLEGE
www.central.edu/finearts | 641.628.5334
Central College Campus, Pella | Ad page 42.
The Mills Gallery offers both student and
professional artists’ exhibitions free of charge
to the college, community and travelers.
Open: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | $
MELCHER-DALLAS COMMUNITY CENTER
641.947.5043
112 N. Main Street, Melcher
The theatre seats approximately
325 people. Country music jam 2nd
Thursday of each month. | $
PELLA CINEMA
641.621.0329
Located on the Molengracht, Pella
Tri-plex movie theater with
stadium-style seating. | $
UNION STREET PLAYERS
www.unionstreetplayers.com
FARMS
COYOTE RUN FARM
www.coyote-run-farm.com | 515.689.8216
1841 20th Place, Lacona
Open by appointment only.
GRAPE ESCAPE VINEYARD & WINERY
www.grapeescapeiowa.com | 515.848.3094
1185 40th Place, Pleasantville
HEART OF IOWA WINE TRAIL
www.heartofiowawinetrail.com
Regional wine tour.
NEARWOOD WINERY
210 East Robinson Street | 641.891.9330
Knoxville
PIERCE’S PUMPKIN PATCH
Jpjoypierce4@gmail.com | 641.344.2052
2491 Highway 14, Chariton
Open in October.
TASSEL RIDGE WINERY
www.tasselridge.com | 641.672.9463
1681 220th Street, Leighton | Ad page 43.
PELLA COMMUNITY CENTER
www.cityofpella.com | bross@cityofpella.com
641.628.4571
Numerous class offerings. Arts’ events for
students Pre-K through senior citizens.
Please call for class schedule.
Open year-round.
PELLA OPERA HOUSE
www.pellaoperahouse.org | 641.628.8625
boxoffice@pellaoperahouse.org
Built in 1900, this historic treasure was
completely renovated in 1990. The Pella Opera
House theatre has seating for 324 and features
a Barton theatre organ.
Open Monday-Saturday. | $
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GOLF
BOS LANDEN GOLF CLUB
www.boslanden.com | 641.204.0165
2411 Bos Landen Drive, Pella | Ad page 41.
The wooded 18-hole public course also
has golf packages available. Course length:
5,155-6,932. Par: 72. Driving range, cart/
club rentals and club house. | $
www.pellagolfandcountryclub.com
641.628.4564
600 Elm Street, Pella
This is a pleasant 9-hole course.
Par: 36. Club/cart rentals available.
Open April-November depending
on daylight hours. | $
PINE KNOLLS COUNTRY CLUB
www.pineknollscountryclub.com | 641.842.3730
1202 South Attica Road, Knoxville
This lovely semi-private 9-hole golf course
is located in southeast Knoxville. Open 7
days a week, March-October. | $
PLEASANTVILLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
www.pleasantvillegcc.com | 515.848.5716
957 Highway 5, Pleasantville
Semi private 9 hole golf course. Course
also has outdoor swimming pool and Bar
& Grill. Located just 25 miles southeast
of the Des Moines Metro area.
Open Summer 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (Closed after
12 p.m. on Wednesdays for league);
Fall & Spring 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | $
EARL WAGNER “THANKS FOR
THE MEMORIES” MURAL
515.848.5463
110 East Monroe, Pleasantville
Tribute to Earl Wagner, Pleasantville’s very
own sprint car driving legend. Features
eight cars and many other significant career
achievements and historical memorabilia.
LANDMARKS
AMSTERDAM SCHOOL
www.pellatuliptime.com | 641.628.2409
Built in 1880 as a one-room
schoolhouse, the Amsterdam school
provides a glimpse into the past.
Open by appointment year-round. | 
BESSIE SPAUR BUTTERFLY GARDEN
tmddykstra@iowatelecom.net
1002 S. Lincoln St., Knoxville
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER
Butterflies are attracted to the area
because of the plantings. Garden
area with picnic table & gazebo.
Open all year, outdoors. | 
BIRDING AT LAKE RED ROCK
Spring and fall are good times for ducks and
other waterfowl which during peak times can
reach over 100,000 in the area. During March
to early May, thousands of gulls move quickly
thru the area. Pelicans return to the area in
March and peak season where large flocks
gather occurs in September. Late fall and
winter months are good for Bald Eagles. Good
areas for viewing include the Swan Overlook,
Pinchey Bottoms, South Elk Rock, Horns Ferry
Bridge, Cordova Park and Whitebreast.
BIRTHPLACE OF THE IOWA FLAG
217 S. 2nd Street, Knoxville
Drive by the home of Dixie Cornell
Gebhardt, designer of the Iowa flag.
DUTCH STOREFRONTS & ARCHITECTURE
www.pella.org | 641.628.2626
Downtown, Pella
The storefronts in Pella resemble
traditional Dutch architecture.
ENGLISH CREEK RACE TRACK
www.englishcreekspeedway.com | 641.842.5454
10 miles south of Knoxville on G-76.
Iowa’s premier Outlaw Dirt Kart Race Track. | $
BUSSEY MURAL
Downtown Bussey
Mural depicting local businesses and leaders.
CARLSON-KUYPER FIELD STATION —
CENTRAL COLLEGE
www.central.edu | 641.628.9000
812 University, Pella
The Field Station hosts several
environmental events each year.
Open by appointment.
CENTRAL COLLEGE
www.central.edu | 641.628.9000
812 University, Pella | Ad page 42.
Central College, founded in 1853, is a private
four-year liberal arts college affiliated with
the Reformed Church in America.
CORDOVA TOWER
1378 Highway G28, Otley | Ad page 40.
This tower is the tallest observation tower in
a public park in the Midwest. The observation
deck measures 106 feet tall with 170 steps
to the top. It also has the longest continuous
fiberglass staircase in the world.
Open all year, outdoors 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
GLADYS BLACK BALD EAGLE REFUGE
515.281.4815
Below the Red Rock Dam
(south side), 198th Place
This 38-acre refuge is prime habitat
for bald eagles as well as neo-tropical
migrants and other wildlife.
Open April-November, outdoors
(Refuge is closed to all public access
and use December 1-March 31).
GLADYS BLACK MEMORIAL GARDEN
AND CHIMNEY SWIFT TOWER
www.gladysblackeagle.org | 515.848.3316
Cora Shadle Park, Pleasantville
This beautiful, little garden with a 20-foot
chimney swift tower and shelter as a focal
point serves as a reminder of Gladys Black, the
bird lady of Iowa and noted conservationist.
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MARYSVILLE COVERED BRIDGE
marioncopark@msn.com | 641.828.2213
Marion County Park,
306 Willets Drive, Knoxville
The 1891 bridge features criss-crossed
planks on the sides. In the late 1960’s,
the bridge was cut in half. The north 40
feet of the bridge can be seen at the
Marion County Park and the south 40 feet
is in the Wilcox Reclamation area.
Open all year, outdoors 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | 
MELCHER-DALLAS COAL
MINING MUSEUM MURAL
641.947.5651
101 NE Center, Melcher
The mural was created to honor MelcherDallas’s coal mining heritage. The mural
is located on the north of the Coal
Mining & Heritage Museum building.
HORN’S FERRY BRIDGE
641.828.2213
198th Place, near the Howell
Station Recreation Area
The 1881 Horn’s Ferry Bridge was Marion
County’s first river crossing and Wagon Bridge
over the Des Moines River. The bridge is an
excellent location to watch bald eagles soar
over the river and observe other wildlife.
THE MOLENGRACHT
www.molengracht.com | 641.628.2246
Half block southeast of square, Pella
The Molengracht, which means “mill canal,” is a
complex of 5 buildings that combines 21st century
entrepreneurial spirit with Old World charm.
Open year-round.
KLOKKENSPEL
www.pella.org | 641.628.2626
Half block east of square on Franklin Street, Pella
Eight four-foot mechanical figures perform at
regular intervals to the music of a 147-bell computer
driven carillon.
Klokkenspel plays Monday-Friday at 11 a.m., 1
p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday
at the top of each hour from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
KNOXVILLE RACEWAY
www.knoxvilleraceway.com | 641.842.5431
1000 N. Lincoln Street, Knoxville | Ad page 44.
This fabulous 25,000 seat, half-mile track
is the home of the legendary Knoxville
Nationals each August and weekly races
from April-October. The track also has 52
luxury suites. Two classes of sprint cars
(360s and 410s) race to the checkered
flag each week during April-October.
Starting time for races is 6:45 p.m. | $
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NORTH CEDAR CREEK HAMMOND
COVERED BRIDGE
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South of Attica, 170th Place just south of G-76
The 19th century Hammond covered bridge
has a 60-foot single span. It stands as a
quiet reminder of the old Iowa countryside.
Open year-round, outdoors. | 
MARION COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The 1896 Richardson Romanesque
style courthouse houses many
offices of county government.
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PELLA VISITORS CENTER
www.visitpella.com
888.746.3882 | 641.628.2626
RED ROCK DAM
1105 North HWY T-15
The Red Rock Dam was built to reduce
flood damage along the Des Moines River.
Group tours available by appointment.
RED ROCK LINE
Dragoons first explored this area in 1835.
These soldiers patrolled the Red Rock Line
from 1842 to 1845. This line extended north
and south through much of Iowa and was
named after the town of Red Rock which
was located on the shores of the Des Moines
River in Marion County. After 1845, settlers
were allowed west of the Red Rock Line.
RED ROCK VISITOR CENTER
1105 Highway T-15, Knoxville | Ad page 41.
In addition to the exhibits, the center provides
a great view of the lake, and the center’s staff
and volunteers are available to provide lake
information. Red Rock was the first permanent
river town in Marion County and received its
name from the red sandstone, which is nearby.
Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb: Open by Appointment
March-April: Sat & Sun Noon-4 p.m.
May: Mon-Fri Noon-4 p.m.; Sat
& Sun 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Memorial Day-Labor Day:
Everyday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
September: Sat & Sun Noon-4 p.m. | 
RURAL HISTORY BUFFS OF MARION COUNTY
ruralhistorybuffs@yahoo.com
PO Box 401, Knoxville
This group of local history buffs has two
projects currently. The first project is a
brochure that identifies the towns now
under Lake Red Rock. The second project
identifies with signs historical landmarks
such as rural schools, roads and coal mines.
TULIP TOREN
www.pella.org | 641.628.2626
Downtown square, Pella
The Tulip Toren was built in 1968
and measures 65 feet tall.
Open year-round.
WINDMILL WELCOME CENTER
www.visitpella.com | 641.628.2626
SE Corner of Pella’s Downtown Square
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MUSEUMS
COAL RIDGE CHURCH & MUSEUM
S-71 near Whitebreast Recreation Area
This stately white church is all that
remains of Marion County’s first
mining community, Coal Ridge.
HARVEY MUSEUM
641.949.6600
402 West Street, PO Box 105, Harvey
The museum contains displays of the
school and the town’s history.
Open by appointment.
MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL
VILLAGE & MUSEUM
641.842.4895
306 Willets Drive, Knoxville
The village features a log cabin, Pleasant
Ridge School, country store, stagecoach inn,
valley chapel, machine annex and depot.
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day,
Saturday & Sunday 1-5 p.m. | $
MELCHER-DALLAS COAL MINING
& HERITAGE MUSEUM
gramspop_1@hotmail.com | 641.947.5651
101 NE Center, PO Box 412, Melcher
The museum, which is located in the former
Miners’ Hall, includes a reconstructed
coalmine, mining tools, blacksmith’s
shop, local history memorabilia and
Rock Island Railroad items.
NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL
OF FAME & MUSEUM
www.sprintcarhof.com | 641.842.6176
or toll free at 800.874.4488
One Sprint Capital Place, Knoxville
This is the world’s only museum dedicated to
preserving the history of big car, sprint car and
super modified racing. Tour the 1st Floor Donald
Lamberti National Sprint Car Museum. On the 2nd
Floor enjoy the theater, library and research center,
and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame presented
by the Pella Rolscreen Foundation year-round.
Open April-September: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6
p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Except
race days, open until the races are over).
October-March: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Saturday & Sunday Noon- 5 p.m. | $
PELLA DEPOT MUSEUM
www.pella.com | 888.84.PELLA
102 Main Street, Pella | Ad page 41.
Located adjacent to Pella Corporation
Headquarters. The current structure,
built in 1908, replaced the original depot
constructed shortly after the Civil War.
Exhibits include early railroad artifacts
and information about Pella Corporation
from its founding in 1925, until today.
Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and
8 a.m.-8 p.m. during Tulip Time. | 
PELLA HISTORICAL VILLAGE & VERMEER MILL
www.pellatuliptime.com | 641.620.9463
The Historical Village is a step back in time. The
boyhood home of Wyatt Earp, blacksmith shop,
general store, Heritage Hall and more are filled
with artifacts from a bygone era. Don’t miss the
miniature Dutch Village built at a scale of 1/24.
The Windmill is the tallest in the United States.
Open March-December, MondaySaturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
(last tour begins at 4 p.m.); Summer
Holidays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Open by appointment in January
and February. | $
SCHOLTE HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
www.scholtehouse.com | 641.628.3684
The Scholte House, built in 1847, displays
the life of Pella’s founder; the 22 rooms are
carefully laid out for self guided tours.
Open March-December, Monday-Saturday
1-4 p.m. or by appointment. | $
VERMEER CORPORATION MUSEUM
www.vermeer.com | 641.621.7319
2110 Vermeer Road E, Pella | Ad page 43.
The Vermeer Museum chronicles the history
of Vermeer Corporation and the development
of its industrial construction, environmental
and agricultural product lines, as well as
the community. The museum is located
in the Vermeer Global Pavilion, a 75,000
square foot, world-class training facility.
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4
p.m., by advanced appointment
only on Friday & Saturday.
RECREATION
ANYTIME FITNESS
www.anytimefitness.com | 641.628.FITT (3488)
We offer a welcoming, clean environment for
everyone. You can rely on our 24/7 availability
and superior service to get results. Open 24
hours, “Drop-ins” during staffed hours only. | $
ANYTIME FITNESS
www.anytimefitness.com
204 North Roche Street, Knoxville
641.842.2447
Come enjoy our welcoming atmosphere
and 24/7 availability. Open 24 hours,
“Drop-ins” during staffed hours only. | $
BENSINK FARMS HUNTING PRESERVE
www.bensinkfarms.com | 641.891.3026
798 HWY G-40, Pleasantville
Open September 1-March 31, 8 a.m.-sunset. | $
CENTRAL COLLEGE — A.N. KUYPER
ATHLETICS COMPLEX AND RON SCHIPPER
FITNESS CENTER | Ad page 42.
www.central.edu/athletics/
facilities | 641.628.5131
The Ron Schipper Fitness Center features a
7200 square foot strength and conditioning
area and a 1200 square foot multipurpose room for exercise classes. | $
CROSSFIT PELLA
www.crossfitpella.com
641.780.9230 | 641.780.7366
1400 Fifield Road, Pella
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CURVES
www.curves.com | 641.842.2237
101 W. Main Street, Knoxville
Women’s fitness and weightloss facility.
Open Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.Noon and 3:30-7 p.m.,
Friday 6 a.m.-Noon and 3:30-6 p.m. | $
PELLA SPORTS PARK
www.pellasportspark.org
Located on the eastside of Pella just off
Business 163.
PELLA RECREATION CENTER
www.pellarec.com | 641.628.4622
Fitness Center with racquetball and
gym. Work Systems Rehab and Fitness
is a complete and fulfilling exercise
facility for individuals and families.
Open Monday-Thursday 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m.,
Friday 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Sunday 1-6 p.m. | $
FAIRLANE BOWL
fairlanebowl@iowatelecom.net | 641.828.7173
Bowling entertainment for all ages.
Call for seasonal hours of operation. | $
HUNTING AREAS AT LAKE RED ROCK
www.lakeredrock.org
Lake Red Rock US Army Corps of Engineers
641.828.7522 or 641.628.8690
Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources,
Wildlife Unit, 641.259.2095
Certain areas of land at Lake Red Rock
are open for hunting. There are areas that
are closed to hunting also. Please check
with Park Offices for more information.
KNOXVILLE RECREATION CENTER
www.knoxvilleia.gov | 641.828.0580
800 South Park Lane, Knoxville
Fitness facility that includes a gymnasium,
racquetball court, strength training room,
cardio room, studio cycling, indoor pool,
sauna, whirlpool and fitness classes.
Open Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 7 a.m.-7p.m. & Sunday 1-5 p.m. | $
KNOXVILLE SKATE & BMX PARK
www.knoxvilleia.gov | 641.828.0550
1812 W. Madison Street, Knoxville
One of the largest outdoor skate parks in Iowa.
PELLA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Gym and recreational classes. | $
KNX FITNESS & TRAINING
www.knxelitefitnes.com | 641.891.5985
203 E. Main Street, Knoxville | $
PELLA EXCIT-A-BOWL
scott@excitabowl.com | 641.628.3010
14-lane bowling alley with cosmic
bowling available. | $
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SLIDEWAYS GO-KART TRACK
www.slidewayskartingcenter.com | 641.828.6337
1230 Highway 14, Knoxville
Test your skills racing around the Slideways
track in Go-Karts that resemble sprint cars. | $
PELLA RECREATION CENTER FIELD HOUSE
www.pellarec.com | 641.628.4622
405 Truman Road, Pella
PELLA AQUATICS CENTER
www.cityofpella.com
mherring@cityofpella.com | 641.628.1882
602 E. 8th Street, Pella
Indoor and outdoor facilities. Indoor pool
is a 6-lane, 25-meter facility. The Aquatic
Center is outdoors with various features
and slides. Indoor pool open
year round. Outdoor pool open
Memorial Day-mid August. | $
MARION COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB
mcsportsman.com | mcsportsman@yahoo.com
1702 Old Highway 92, Knoxville
SKATE PIT
641.842.6741 | Rentals: 641.828.7812
Roller skating rink open Fridays, 7 p.m.9 p.m., October- May. Available to rent
for parties and special events. | $
ROBERTS CREEK ARCHERY RANGE
www.redrockarea.com
sedwards@co.marion.ia.us
641.627.5507
1617 Fillmore Drive, Otley | Ad page 40.
ROBERTS CREEK DISC GOLF COURSE
www.redrockarea.com |
sedwards@co.marion.ia.us
641.627.5507
1617 Fillmore Drive, Otley | Ad page 40.
New 9-hole disc golf course.
Fun for the whole family.
Open April-October, 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m
PELLA SOCCER COMPLEX
907 218th Street, Pella
6 soccer fields.
Open April-June and August-October.
See & Do
ELK ROCK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL
One of only a handful of equestrian trails in
Iowa, the Elk Rock Equestrian Trail provides
several scenic views of Lake Red Rock along
a 13-mile route. There are also facilities
for equestrian camping, hitching rails, 100
x 200 ft. riding arena and horse stalls.
KARR NATURE TRAIL
This one-mile trail was named after a small
early village which was located within the
confines of Cordova County Park. A portion
of the trail is designated as a self-guided
interpretive trail with 24 points of interest.
TRAILS
DRAGOON TRAIL
The Dragoon Trail is a 200-mile scenic driving
road route along the Des Moines, Boone
and Racoon Rivers. This trail marks the
route used by Dragoons who were lightly
armed cavalry soldiers who first explored
this area. A marker on highway 14, three
miles north of Knoxville marks their trail.
EAGLE LAIR LOOP
This 0.6-mile earthern path below Red Rock
Dam was named after the many bald eagles
that feed and rest below the dam. The path
connects directly to the Volksweg paved trail,
and is located near Ivan's Campground.
MAKOKE TRAIL
Central Iowa offers some of the most
diverse birding opportunities in the state.
The birding trail was named Makoke (MAHkoh-kay) because it means bird or owl in
the language of the Ioway tribe. At Lake
Red Rock, over 300 species of birds have
been recorded. Red Rock is listed as an
Important Bird Area by the Iowa Audubon
Society and as a Globally Significant Bird
Area by the American Bird Conservancy.
To find out more about the trail
go to www.iowabirds.org.
STU KUYPER TRAIL
A 1.17-mile grass/earthern path in the
Whitebreast Recreation Area features
a lovely view of Lake Red Rock.
VOLKSWEG TRAIL
Volksweg is a Dutch word meaning “people’s
path,” and this unique trail serves as a path
connecting the picturesque city of Pella
to the recreation areas of Lake Red Rock.
During 2015 due to construction of the
Hydroelectric Facility at the dam, the Volksweg
Trail with be partially closed. The section
from Roberts Creek to North Overlook and
from Howell Station to Pella will be open.
NORTH OVERLOOK TRAIL
A beautiful 1.1-mile trail, ideally suited for
family and group use. A nearby picnic offers
relaxation after hiking this wooded trail.
RED ROCK WATER TRAIL
The 36-mile loop of the Red Rock Water
Trail is designated as a national water
trail by the National Park Service. It is one
of only 14 nationally designated water
trails in America. Along the trail you can
see rocky cliffs and bluffs, a variety of
wildlife, a sea cave and much more.
JOSEPH STUBBS MEMORIAL TRAIL
This one-mile trail in Pleasantville winds
through Shadle Park and the Pleasantville
Sports Complex. This is a great trail for small
children with a playground and pond at the
park for stops. To find out more go to www.
discoverpleasantville.com or call 515.848.3316.
RED ROCK
WATER TRAIL
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10,344 population
County Seat: Knoxville,
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214 East Main Street, Suite 1
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