Vol XXVIII, No 3
Fall 2009
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Integrity ~ Teamwork ~ Caring ~ Open-mindedness
F.O.R.C.E. Provides Funds for NISH Project
Genesis recently received a $2,000 donation from Boone County F.O.R.C.E. (Foundation Offering Recreation & Community
Enrichment) to help fund start-up costs for the newest Genesis vocational program – Genesis Custodial Training Services. Their
mission to ‘build strong individuals, families, and communities by nurturing the mind, body and spirit’ meshes very well with the
Genesis mission to ‘create opportunities, choices and support for people with disabilities.’
The custodial training program provides specific job skills training that will better enable
those who complete the program to be successful in community employment. Genesis will
assist in placing those who complete the training in independent community jobs or on
subcontracted work crews. On August 1, the first custodial crew to complete the training began
work on a government contract secured through the NISH AbilityOne Program. NISH, a
national nonprofit agency, assists in securing federal contracts and
employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities.
The Genesis contract provides custodial services at the Military
Entrance Processing Services (MEPS) complex at Camp Dodge in
Johnston. A Genesis crew cleans over 24,500 sq ft of offices, exam
rooms, waiting areas, bathrooms and the cafeteria from 7:00 am to 4:00
pm. Monday thru Friday. Nine individuals from the Boone area took
part in the initial training and learned proper cleaning procedures, how
to use equipment and products effectively and safely, time
management, how to follow directions, respect for property, the importance of teamwork and requesting assistance when needed. The
crew members rotate days at the work site under the direction of Mike Larsen, Genesis Work Supervisor. Mike transports the crew
from Boone to Camp Dodge and is on-site with them every day as a job coach and trainer and to manage quality control.
“The NISH contract has been very successful,” commented Carrie Wilde, Genesis Vocational Director. “The Custodial Training
program will provide excellent work opportunities for those who complete the training.” Genesis plans to expand the program to
other Genesis sites, secure other government and non-governmental contracts, and provide more opportunities to earn a competitive
wage to those desiring community employment. Additional funding is being sought to make this training opportunity possible for
many more who desire to participate in the program.
New Baler Increases Productivity
As part of the vocational program in Boone, Genesis has been operating the Boone County Recycling Center since Good
Connections Inc (GCI) closed January 1, 2008, and Genesis took responsibility for the provision of services to those previously served
by GCI. The Recycling Center is a component of the Boone County Landfill's operations. The Landfill partners with Genesis to
operate the processing facility, drop-off center, and workplace recyclables collection program on the Landfill's behalf. The partnership
has been successful in diverting an increasing amount of materials from landfill disposal according to Scott Smith, Boone County
Landfill Administrator/Recycling Coordinator.
On Wednesday, August 26th a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Center to
celebrate a new horizontal baler that was purchased with funding assistance from the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Representatives from Boone
County, the Iowa DNR and Genesis Development were present for the ceremony.
“The new baler which replaced a 20 year old baler has significantly increased the
operating efficiencies of the recycling center,” commented Smith. “It has also
allowed the baling of recyclables that could not be baled previously resulting in
Picture by Greg Eckstrom
expanded market opportunities.” Purchase of the new baler was funded by the Boone
County Landfill (25%) and the Iowa DNR through its Solid Waste Alternatives
Program (75%). The baler is the latest in a series of improvements made to the facility by the Boone County Landfill during the past
18 months.
Board Members Honored
Tim Heisterkamp of Jefferson was presented with a
commemorative plaque recognizing his service as President of
the Genesis Board for the past year at the final Board meeting
of the fiscal year. Steve Raymond of Winterset made the
presentation
as
President-elect for
the new fiscal year.
Other
officers
elected
at
that
meeting
were
Wayne Vader Tuig
of Indianola and
Gail Rueter of
Grand
Junction
who will retain
their positions as Vice President and Secretary respectively
and Jim Last of Grand Junction as Treasurer.
Plaques were also presented to Ken Putzier of Storm Lake
and Ken Curell of Boone as they completed their second 3year terms and left the Board as mandated by Board policy.
Putzier and Curell joined the Genesis Board in 2003. Putzier,
a retired CPA, has served as Treasurer for the past four years.
During their terms on the
board, Putzier and Curell
have helped guide Genesis
through some challenging
times as the economy has
altered funding streams and
strained budgets. They have
helped
direct
Genesis
through expansion in many
areas. Cedar Lane Estates
(CLE) became part of
Genesis and three new group
homes were opened in
Jefferson when county supervisors made the decision to close
CLE in 2005. A Genesis office, two group homes and a
commercial laundry were opened in Indianola. A group home
was opened in Adel. Offices in Vinton, Belle Plaine,
Indianola and Boone moved to new locations. Genesis in
Jefferson went through a major expansion and building
campaign bringing all services and offices to one location
there. Storm Lake remodeled their building to accommodate a
larger Discovery program, and Jefferson and Boone both
added Discovery to their list of services. Jefferson Recycling
Services upgraded equipment and entered into a partnership
with Mid America Recycling moving that facility from a low
volume to high volume recycling service provider. Storm
Lake entered into a partnership with Jack Links to provide an
on-site work crew for that company in Laurens and purchased
a screen printing operation that now produces printed rain
gauges for distribution throughout the US and Canada. The
corrugated box operation in Jefferson now has customers in
every state in the union and beyond. A Genesis Mental Health
Services office was opened in Perry and an office was opened
in Waukee. Genesis in Boone took over provision of services
to former Good Connections Inc clients when that
organization closed its doors, which also led to seven more
group homes in
Boone and a
recycling
transfer station.
Services
in
eastern Iowa
have expanded
into Poweshiek
County
and
Tama County
with
the
addition of a
residential care facility north of Toledo. In 2003, when
Putzier and Curell joined the Board of Directors, Genesis
employed 164 people. That number has now risen to
almost 325.
The staff of Genesis would like to thank both Ken
Putzier and Ken Curell for their time, skills and dedication to
Genesis and the people we serve.
New Board Members
New board members replacing Putzier and Curell for fiscal year 2010 are Mary Bilden
of Boone and Phillip Nelson of Storm Lake. Mary Bilden is an accountant in Boone. She
and her husband, Pete, own a pharmacy in Nevada plus he manages the Boone Hy-Vee
pharmacy. Mary serves on the city civil service commission and is an active member of the
Boone Rotary and several other Boone organizations.
Phillip is the Director of Plant Operations and Security at the Buena Vista Regional
Medical Center. Before attending Upper Iowa University in Fayette, he received electrical
and electronics training in the US Navy. He also attended nuclear power school and
advanced submarine electrical power maintenance school while in the Navy as well as
serving aboard the attack submarine, USS John Marshall. Phillip and his wife Cheryl, who
is the Executive Director of Gingerbread House Child Development Center, have five
children ranging in age from 18 months to 20 years and are expecting another in February.
“Genesis is a vital advocate for some of the most vulnerable among us,” commented
Nelson. “Many men and women rely daily upon its continued success and growth – it is my
honor to serve on this board to that end.”
Activity at our Sites
And the winners are………….
Genesis in Storm Lake captured the The Storm Lake
Times Admiral’s Award for the best entry in the Star Spangled
Spectacular parade in that city’s July 4th city celebration. The
coveted imprinted buoy was accepted by Dorothy, a
scarecrow, lion and tin man accompanied by flying monkeys,
a couple of witches and the Lollipop Guild.
Judges
commented on the entry’s attention to detail and that the
Wizard of Oz characters were very enthusiastic and all in
character in the spirit of the parade theme – “Home
Spectacular
Home”. Of
course, this
is also in
keeping with
the Genesis residential sentiments that “we try to give our people not just a place to
live, but a HOME.”
Genesis in Jefferson also captured an award for their entry in the Bell Tower
Festival parade there. With their float theme of “30 Years of Bell Tower Magic – 35
Years of Genesis Miracles”, a replica of the town’s Mahanay Bell Tower decorated
with 30 candles and streamers, and surrounded by an assortment of gift wrapped
boxes, they earned the Best Use of the 30th Anniversary Theme award.
With sponsorship
from
Meridian
Manufacturing, Genesis in Storm Lake participated in the Relay for
Life walk again this year. The sixteen person team, New Beginnings,
raised over $100 dollars for the event. They dedicated their efforts this
year to Genesis staff member, Brice Jepsen, who was recently
diagnosed with cancer. The Genesis team believes in community
involvement. By dedicating this
walk to Brice and his recovery, they
want everyone to know that what
you can do is so much more
important than what you can’t do.
Consumers from the Lamoni area took a day trip to Des Moines in July as a social activity and
to do some shopping. Games, luggage and a bedroom make-over were among their purchases.
Shopping, ice cream and being with friends made for a fun day away from home.
Chris Albright, a Boone consumer, was rewarded for
his BBQ expertise at the Boone County Fair when he participated in the Farm Bureau BBQ
cookout contest. He prepared both chicken and ribs in the combination category along with
six other contestants. Preparation began the night before as Chris marinated his entry and
then spent all of the next day at the fairgrounds cooking his special recipes. Lots of friends
cheered him on as his hard work paid
off with a second place award and a
check for $50.
In August the Jefferson and
Indianola Discovery groups met at
Union Park in Des Moines for Wacky
Wednesday at the Carousel. After enjoying the park and their sack lunches, they
all went for a spin on the Heritage Carousel, one of the few wood carousels built
since the 1930's. It’s been crafted in the traditional way with 30 menagerie
animals, and a band organ for a traditional sound. It’s also handicap accessible.
The two groups also traded names and addresses with plans of developing pen-pal relationships.
More Site Activity………….
Jennie Bethards and Team Leader Todd Crase of Winterset made a five hour trip to
Monticello for Jennie’s second year at Camp Courageous this summer. Camp Courageous of
Iowa provides 40 acres of year-round recreational and respite care activities in a camp
setting. The camp provides opportunities for social and personal growth and gives campers
an opportunity to try a variety of creative and
challenging activities. Jennie was able to go
swimming, canoeing, for a carriage ride, to a
petting zoo, and experienced a zip line (picture
at left), in addition to meeting new and old
friends.
Cassie Munson of Winterset caught a big
ol fish! During a summer fishing excursion she
showed her SCL staff how to catch the big ones and then showed her how to take the fish
off the hook!
Staff Honored for Years of Service
Steve Raymond, president of the
Board of Directors of Genesis,
recently presented a commemorative
clock to Terry Johnson, Genesis
CEO, in honor of his 30th year of
service to the organization. Over the
past 30 years, Terry has directed
Genesis through several mergers and
acquisitions that have taken the
organization from a very small
agency providing services from
rented space at the Greene County
Fairgrounds
to
a
multi-site
organization that is now providing
services to almost 1,200 individuals
across the state. When Terry came to
Jefferson in 1979, the Greene County Sheltered Workshop and
Activity Center had four staff and operated on a budget of
$120,000. Since then that budget has increased by almost
10,000% to nearly $12 million and the number of staff has
grown to almost 325.
Terry holds a degree in Sociology from
Luther College.
He has been in the
rehabilitation field since 1975 and with
Genesis Development since July 1979. He
has been a consultant to several
organizations in Iowa, Indiana and Missouri
and has been a presenter at the State
Rehabilitation Associations in Iowa and
Minnesota. He was a surveyor for CARF,
an international accreditation commission
for rehabilitation facilities, from 1985 to
2005 and a member of various state, county
and regional committees and task forces. He
is a past president of the Iowa Association of
Community Providers and a member of
various professional associations.
Terry and his wife Darla, who works for Iowa Hospice, have
three grown children and a four-year old grandson. In the
little spare time he has, Terry enjoys growing Bonsai trees,
golf, and a white MG.
Crystal Pepples, Residential Training Staff at the Bradley Home in Jefferson, has also
reached a major milestone at Genesis. In August she received a plaque recognizing her for 15
years of service to Genesis in the residential department. Crystal started in 1994 at the
Harrison Home and transferred to the Bradley Home five years later. She is also a Medication
Manager. “I have learned a lot in my job that carries over to my family – the big one being
patience,” commented Crystal. “I really enjoy my job – the consumers kind of consider me a
member of their extended family.”
Five-Year Milestones
Genesis commemorates five-year anniversaries for all staff members.
The following have reached a milestone since June.
Terry Johnson, Jefferson – 30 years
Crystal Pepples, Jefferson – 15 years
Sandy Pingel, Storm Lake – 10 years
Jackie Belger, Boone – 5 years
Mary Rhoades, Boone – 5 years
Dorothy Kuehnhold, Storm Lake – 5 years
Tricia Wilwerding, Storm Lake – 5 years
Chris Miller, Indianola – 5 years
Meet Our Staff in Eastern Iowa
Brenda Larkin
The Genesis offices in Vinton and Belle Plaine have collectively been referred to as the Benton County site since joining Genesis in
2003 when Lutheran Family Services ceased providing services there. The number of staff and consumers at each site was small, but
because of the distance between the two sites combining them was not feasible, so offices were created at each location. In the beginning
each site had a Team Leader that supervised services provided in their town. With changes in staff, a steady increase in the number of
people receiving Genesis services in eastern Iowa, and the recent addition of the residential care facility (RCF) in neighboring Tama
County, a greater degree of leadership was warranted in that area.
Brenda Larkin of Brooklyn was chosen to take on those responsibilities in the position of
Eastern Iowa Site Director. Brenda began her career with Genesis in 2003 as the Team
Leader in Belle Plaine. In 2006 she became Team Leader for both the Belle Plaine and
Vinton offices. In 2008 she was promoted to Residential Coordinator overseeing Team
Leaders in Vinton, Belle Plaine and Poweshiek County. Her duties now include supervision
of the Vinton and Belle Plaine offices, the Tama County RCF, and Community Living
Services in Poweshiek County.
Brenda has also been very involved with Special Olympics taking aspiring athletes to
regional and state competitions for many years and winning the Special Olympics Coach of
the Year award at the East Central Iowa competition in 2007. She attended the Iowa
Association of Community Providers Leadership Training series in 2004. Before coming to
Genesis, she worked for Lutheran Family Services for nine years. She and her husband
Oliver, a retired Lutheran minister and UNI professor, together have five children and nine grandchildren.
Lou Brown
On June 1st of this year, the residential care facility (RCF) north of Toledo became part of the Genesis family. Renamed Pheasant Ridge – A
Genesis Development Facility, the RCF is now fully staffed. The new administrator for the facility is Lou Brown of Tama. In that position she
will be responsible for the oversight and development of all programs, departments and the budget for the RCF.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Lou comes to Genesis with extensive experience working with
and counseling people of all ages. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the
University of Oklahoma and two Master’s degrees in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and
in Education in Training and Development. She is also a certified Legal Assistant. Her vast
employment experience includes various positions in the Oklahoma DHS, supervisor of child
welfare workers for Meskwaki Family Services, Promise Jobs counselor for the Iowa Valley
Community College district, advanced clinician for Quakerdale Family Services and adjunct
professor at Buena Vista University.
Lou and her companion, Henry Walker, Jr, came to Iowa in 2006 and have enjoyed
participating in RAGBRAI and touring and experiencing Iowa. Lou comes from the Chickasaw
Nation and also has family members who are direct descendents of the Ioway Nation. As such,
they were invited to participate in the Iowa State Historical Society’s documentary regarding the
first descendents of Iowa. Lou’s hobbies include making full-sized rocking horses, bead work,
shawl making, and appliqué work.
IBM Orders Genesis Boxes
IBM found www.customboxesonline.com on the internet and now we’re “making beautiful boxes together!” Early in April, Betty Niles,
Marketing Rep for Custom Boxes, received a call from Dan Young at IBM in Colorado, and that was the beginning of another outstanding
business relationship. IBM needed several small orders for boxes filled and needed them quickly. That’s exactly where the Genesis box
operation excels – short orders with quick turn-around times. The first 10,000 boxes went to Pennsylvania. The style of the next 14,000 box
order required that every box be hand-glued. In order to meet the deadline, staff volunteered to come in at 6:00 am and work into the evening
to complete the order on schedule – actually ahead of schedule. To date over 40,000 boxes have been sent to various IBM locations and more
orders are being processed. By coincidence, Young is also from Iowa, so when he was visiting family in Ankeny in August, he made a trip to
Jefferson to tour the Genesis box manufacturing plant. Consumers and staff were impressed with his interest in our facilities and want to thank
Dan and IBM for giving Genesis the opportunity to meet their business needs.
Let Your IRA Work for Genesis
For 2009 there is still a tax break for people over 70 ½ who wish to give to a charity. If you wish to use part of your IRA for a contribution
to assist people with disabilities, have your IRA custodian send a contribution directly to Genesis from your IRA. You will not pay tax on
your contribution to Genesis. You won’t even need to itemize your deductions – the amount sent to the charity is not treated as income. You
may have a “double win” – the reduction in your income may cause less of your social security income to be taxable. Contact your tax
consultant for more information
The Listening Post ……
You asked and we heard you
Genesis Development has long prided itself in its ability to respond to the wishes,
suggestions and questions of our consumers, their families, case managers, funders and
staff. The Listening Post will let you know what issues are being addressed and what
changes are being made.
Consumer concern: The Discovery group in Storm Lake learned that one of their friends,
Brice Jepsen, who has a long association with Genesis, was diagnosed with cancer. The
group was determined to help Brice in any way they could. They also learned that there are
a lot of expenses associated with his treatment that insurance doesn’t cover, so with the help
of Genesis staff and extraordinary support from the community, they organized a
fundraiser. Several members of the Discovery group are race car fans and a few Genesis
staff have family members that own race cars so the focus of the fundraiser became race
cars. Ten racers from the BV Raceway brought their cars to the Genesis parking lot on the
afternoon of August 19th where over 170 people from the community came to get
autographs, look at the cars and enjoy a pulled pork meal
served by Genesis staff and consumers. Members of the
Discovery group acted as hosts as people arrived. With the
help of supporting funds from Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Discovery was able to present Brice with more
than $1,100. The group would like to thank Don Altena for
his help with the Thrivent application; the Storm Lake PilotTribune, the Storm Lake Times, Mediacom, and radio
stations KAYL and KKIA for advertising; the BV Raceway
for their cooperation; and Larson Oil, Lobo's Restaurant and
Bar, Truesdale Bar and Grill, Arby's, Fitzpatrick Auto Center, City of Storm Lake, Brown Shoe Fit, Pepsi, Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, Loew's Carpet
One, and Bomgaars for everything from ice to barricades; and the following race car drivers and owners: Brian Blessington, Tony Pogeler,
Mike Bailey, Alex Bailey, Justin Nehring, Erick Purhamann, Josh Egesdal, Cory Flanigan, Gary Duitsman, Chris Duitsman, and Mike
Duitsman. Consumers asked if they could help ………….……..and they did!
EBCE in Third Year
EBCE (Experience Based Career Exploration), a collaborative
program between Genesis and the Boone High School, is in its
third year and has proved to be a valuable transition opportunity
for students with disabilities that are nearing graduation. Thirteen
junior and senior students spend two class periods four days a
week working at various community businesses to gain a better
understanding of careers and their own potential. One day a week
is spent in the classroom where their teacher works with them on
work ethics, career clusters, and other topics directly related to the
“real working world.” Kathi Stirling, Genesis Employment
Services staff, acts as their mentor and Genesis coordinator. Barb
Hardy is the Job Coach for students who require assistance on the
job. Thanks to Barb’s coaching last year, two students are able to
work independently this year. Many Boone area businesses have
been involved in this program providing career exploration
opportunities to these students, but we are always looking for more
business partners.
Wish List
Homes & Discovery
Men’s electric razors
Dining chairs
Storage bins or tubs
Weather radios
Lawn mowers
Vacuum cleaners
Picnic tables
Brooms, mops, XL dust pans
Beanbag toss games
Bocce ball sets
DVD players
DVD games
Rhythm band instruments
Read along books
Fishing poles & equipment
Learning programs - 1st Aid,
birds, weather, tornados,etc
Footballs/basketballs/
volleyballs
Softballs/gloves/bats
Kick balls for outside
Foam balls for inside
Croquet sets
Lasso Golf game
Movies
Elmer’s glue, craft glue
Arts & crafts supplies
Colored chalk & pencils
Scissors – adult size
Ziploc baggies – all sizes
Pens, markers, crayons
Stencils – alpha & numbers
Watercolor paints
Tempera paints
Hot glue guns
Old CDs & DVDs
Used Christmas cards
Ink pads
Foam trays
Squeeze bottles
Knit gloves, any size, singles
or pairs
Cake decorating tubes
Everywhere
Bookshelves
Desktop copiers/printers
Step ladders
Outdoor benches
Paper shredders
Shop vacs
Computers – Pentium IV
or newer
Vans
Work centers & Offices
8’ or 6’ tables
20+ cup coffee maker
Industrial floor fans
Locking file cabinets
Podium
Thank You for Your Help
We Appreciate Your Generosity!
Contributions made June 2009 through August 2009
Chris Eldred, Storm Lake
John & Kathy Nichols, Alta
Storm Lake Genesis SCL Dept.
Violet Sigler Family
Bonnie Kendall, Jefferson
Wanda Thompson, Grand Junction
Citizen’s First National Bank,
Storm Lake
Former Oasis-Warren Co. Domestic
Violence Shelter
Krieger’s Flower Shop &
Greenhouses, Jefferson
Jefferson Community Chest
Harold & Laberta Hoyle, Jefferson
United Way of Boone County
United Methodist Women, Storm Lake
MetaBank, Storm Lake
United Way of Central Iowa
Memorials
In Memory of Jackie & Sam Langstaff
By Wendell & Darlene Hoskins
By Rita Dunivan
By Terry & Cindy Wiemold
In Memory of Sandra Weiss
By Pat Rusnak
In Memory of Violet Sigler
By Ed & Marcia Calvert
In Memory of Raymond Hazel
By Terry & Cindy Wiemold
By LeDen & Sandy Pingle
In Memory of Jim Walker
By Curly & Helen Eason
In Memory of T.H. Fitzpatrick
By Robert & Dorothy Ohrlund
In Memory of Dr. Merton Hawk
By Donna Blair
By Violet Vaughn
By Ned & Janice Johnston
By Dr. Elvin & Patti Thompson
By Rita Dunivan
By Meryl & Aldora Youngblood
By Pat Rusnak
Donations to the Jefferson Expansion and Building Fund
Glen & Cheryl Christensen
Home State Bank
Warren Robson
Francis & Joan Tasler
Terry & Darla Johnson
Linda & David Redfern
Alana & John Curnyn
Cathy Miller
Janet Moore
Sandi Drewry
Gifts-in-Kind
Will Lange & family, Storm Lake
David Goin, Jefferson
Jim & Jeanne Daubendiek, Jefferson
Tri-County Lumber, Jefferson
Jeane Burk, Jefferson
Traci Wharton, Indianola
Denise Pfaff, Indianola
Beth Hermes, Indianola
Kim Williams, Indianola
Jefferson Telephone Co
Cassandra Overton, Indianola
Boone County Landfill
Shirley Stapleton, Jefferson
Noah & Judy Thompson, Bagley
Mike & Dianne Piepel, Jefferson
Hy-Vee, Storm Lake
Sam Wandrey, Storm Lake
Robin Stephan, Storm Lake
Connie Wandrey, Storm Lake
Angela Duitsman, Storm Lake
Heather Christiansen, Storm Lake
Christy Hoefling, Storm Lake
Mike Newkirk, Storm Lake
Brad Williams, Storm Lake
Lisa Hopkins, Storm Lake
Anita Schable, Storm Lake
Rosa Carmichel, Storm Lake
Dale Carver, Storm Lake
Missy Wandrey, Storm Lake
Ronda Watkins, Storm Lake
Sandy Pingel, Storm Lake
Jack’s Links, Laurens
Silk Screen Ink, Storm Lake
Storm Lake Bowl
Hardee’s, Storm Lake
Goodyear, Storm Lake
Subway, Storm Lake
King’s Point, Storm Lake
Sparky’s, Newell
Gary Harbaugh, Jefferson
Marcella Oatts, Jefferson
Greene County Medical Center
Jefferson Fire Department
Pat Rusnak, Jefferson
Arletta Raymer, Panora
Crystal Pepples, Jefferson
Carolyn Butler, Jefferson
Genie Eason, Jefferson
Laura & Justin Andersen, Grand Junction
Shadran Industrial & Sanitary Supplies,
Jefferson
Kim & Gail Rueter, Grand Junction
Lori Anderson, Boone
CompuSense – Brian Hoffman, Jefferson
Nancy & Pat Wilson, Storm Lake
Office Elements, Storm Lake
Ed & Cora McBride, Storm Lake
Jan Alderton, Storm Lake
Del & Wanda Zmolek, Jefferson
Judy Boyken, Paton
Jefferson Fareway
Alana Curnyn, Jefferson
Kathy Pittman, Jefferson
Deana Shriver, Jefferson
Don Altena, Storm Lake
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Storm Lake Times
Mediacom, Storm Lake
KAYL and KKIA
BV Raceway, Storm Lake
Larson Oil, Storm Lake
Lobo's Restaurant & Bar, Storm Lake
Truesdale Bar and Grill
Arby's, Storm Lake
Fitzpatrick Auto Center, Storm Lake
City of Storm Lake
Brown Shoe Fit, Storm Lake
Pepsi Coloa Bottling
Hy-Vee, Storm Lake
Wal-Mart, Storm Lake
Loew's Carpet One, Storm Lake
Bomgaars, Storm Lake
Brian Blessington, Storm Lake
Tony Pogeler, Storm Lake
Mike Bailey, Storm Lake
Alex Bailey, Storm Lake
Justin Nehring, Storm Lake
Erick Purhamann, Storm Lake
Josh Egesdal, Storm Lake
Gary Duitsman, Storm Lake
Chris Duitsman, Storm Lake
Mike Duitsman, Storm Lake
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