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5 Welcome to Boone County 19 Ledges State Park
6 Ogden, Iowa 22 Area Maps
6 Don Williams Park 25 Boone Speedway
8 Kate Shelley Park & Museum 27 Seven Oaks Recreation
8 Mamie Doud Eisenhower 28 Hunting & Fishing
Birthplace
29 DMACC
10 Boone, Iowa
30 Boone County Fair
12 Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
32 Iowa Municipal Band
14 Pufferbilly Days™
32 Boone County Hospital
17 Golf
34 Boone County Historical Society
PHOTO CREDITS: Ty Smedes, Justin Rogers, Chuck Hackenmiller and Bill Gebhart
EDITING ASSISTANCE: Sara Jordan-Heintz
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Welcome!
COUNTY
Rocks!
BOONE COUNTY is an amazing place.
It contains some of the richest soil in the world
and its farmers regularly produce more food per
acre than anywhere else. At the same time, a deep
valley cuts through its middle, leaving to its east
and west a wide swath of natural beauty, flora,
and fauna that exists in a level of diversity found
nowhere else in the state. Many people flock to
our county to enjoy a peaceful float down the
river, or a scenic bike ride across the High Trestle
Trail Bridge. Others come for a memorable trip on
the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. Still, others
to camp, fish, hike or walk through our amazing
(there’s that word again!) collection of historical
museums. Along the way, they enjoy a wide
array of homegrown restaurants and unique local
shopping. We hope you’ll make us a part of your
next trip. We think you’ll agree that Boone County
is an amazing place!
35 One Room School Houses Where to find Boone
County tourism information
36 Madrid, Iowa
We’ve made finding your way around Boone
36 High Trestle Trail County easy. From our detailed Boone County
38 Boone County Economic Visitors Guide and Family Fun brochures, to our
website at www.visitboonecounty.com and
39 Iowa Arboretum large Family Fun signs scattered around the
county at various attractions. Our friendly service
40 Swede Point Park provided at our home office at 903 Story Street in
40 Madrid History Center downtown Boone. Of course, we’re only a phone
call away (515) 432-3342 and we’d love to help
41 Snus Hill Winery you plan your trip.
41 Boone Valley Brewing
42 Central Iowa Expo
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Ogden! Our Town,
Make it Yours.
OGDEN, Iowa’s rich history goes back
to 1866. Laid out by the railroad, Ogden
is located in the heart of the midwest
conveniently 20 minutes from Ames and
45 minutes from the Des Moines metro.
When driving through downtown on the
famous Lincoln Highway, you can find
many modern businesses to serve both
the wants and needs of the community.
Ogden Legacy Ogden is always looking for ways to attract
and promote, offering grants to beautify the community’s
homes as well as the business district. Ogden Legacy helps
sponsor events like Ogden Fun Days, City-Wide Garage Sales,
Oktoberfest and the Christmas celebration.
“Certified Connected Community”
In 2015, Ogden was recognized as a “Certified Connected
Community”, demonstrating success in technology and
fiber readiness. Their success has allowed them to expand
to rural Ogden, as well.
“Go Bulldogs!” Ogden takes a lot of pride in their
school district. In 2017, the district went through a $10M
transformation making the new high school addition
home to grades 6-8 and the middle school became the
new elementary school. In mid-2020, construction on
a new gymnasium began at the high school.
Always Something to Do! Ogden offers access to
their City Park that includes a playground, band shell, two
open shelter houses as well as one enclosed shelter house.
A beautiful nature trail runs from the high school down
through Lincoln Prairie Park to the community center.
Other great and popular places would be Spinning Wheels
Skating Rink and The Lucky Pig Pub & Grill, which
was awarded Best Pork Tenderloin in Iowa in 2014!
Just a few short miles north of town, you will find Don
Williams Campground/Golf Course and just east is Seven
Oaks Recreation for skiing and snowboarding in the winter
months as well as hiking and canoeing in the spring and summer!
Contact Us! For further information please contact
cityofogden@netins.net, ogden.legacy@gmail.com or
515-275-2917.
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Don Williams
PARK
The rolling hills and valley of this 600-acre
park contain a full-service campground with 150
campsites, (many including electric and hydrants),
three luxury cabins, a 150 acre lake, swimming
beach, hiking trails, fishing dock, nine-hole golf
course and more. Located in the northwest reaches
of the county, just six miles north of Ogden,
Iowa, it is a recreational oasis that draws outdoor
enthusiasts from near and far. Campsites are
booked on a first-come, first-serve basis so keep
this in mind when traveling to Boone County.
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Kate Shelley Memorial High Bridge
July 6, 1881, is a date over frothing black waters
forever rooted in Boone that lapped beneath her,
County’s history. As the she advanced to save the
shadow of midnight lives of those in danger in
encroached on the land- an oncoming train. Kate
scape of the river valley of Shelley’s bravery made
Moingona, Iowa, and a her instantly famous from
ferocious storm raged in California to New York
the vicinity of the Shelley where her story played out
Homestead, 15-year- in national headlines. The
old Kate Shelley was medals she received for
considering the fates of heroism are on display at the
others. Boone Co. Historical
Dressed in a simple prairie Society, along with the
dress, Kate Shelley left the lantern she carried that
safety of her home in the night. Other mementos and
pelting rain. Crawling across accolades of her heroic act
the Des Moines River Bridge can be viewed at the Park “If you must go, do what you can.”
under thundering skies and and Museum.
Mamie Doud Eisenhower
Birthplace
“Mamie Eisenhower is fondly expected to touch off
a social renaissance and to lend a new warmth to
the affairs of the presidency.”
—TIME MAGAZINE, JANUARY 19, 1953
Mamie Geneva Doud was born on November 14, 1896, Colorado where they eventually settled in Denver.
at 718 Carroll St. in Boone. Mamie was the second of four However, Mamie never lost contact with her mother’s
daughters born to Elvera Mathilde (Carlson) and John Boone family, the Carlsons. Throughout the 1940s
Sheldon Doud. She grew up to become the wife of the 34th to the 1960s, the Eisenhower family regularly visited
president of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower. Boone. After Ike’s death in 1969, the Eisenhower family
While Mamie was still an infant, the Douds moved from frequently visited Boone. Mamie continued to return
Boone to Cedar Rapids. In 1905, after making a fortune to Boone, making her last trip in 1977, two years
in the meat packing industry, Doud moved his family to before her own death.
Over the years, the Birthplace was inhabited by
many families, at one time housing three individual
apartments that meant extremely close quarters for
residents. By 1970, the Eisenhower Birthplace home
was set for demolition and local citizens were quick
to sound the alarm. The Friends of the Mamie Doud
Eisenhower Birthplace raised thousands of dollars to
obtain the home, and the land was donated for the
relocation of the Birthplace in 1975 to a location
across the street. Following five years of restoration,
the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace opened
on June 22, 1980.
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AMERICAN 1215 S Story St.
INN & SUITES BOONE
515.432.4322
Single King Rooms • Double Queen Rooms • Free Local Calls
Free Wi-Fi • Continental Breakfas • Laundry • Swimming Pool
Lounge & Restaurant adjacent • AARP, AAA, Military Discounts
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Heart
of the
County. Boone!
Founded in 1866, the city of Boone was
originally named Montana. By 1871 it had been
renamed BOONE after Capt. Nathanial Boone,
youngest son of Daniel Boone, who led Company
H of the Dragoons across what became the state
of Iowa back in 1835. Not too far away, another The city remains intrinsically tied to its railroad
small town called Boonesboro had popped up. heritage with many displays reflecting this history,
Eventually it became a part of its larger neighbor. as well as a major attraction, the Boone &
It was the railroad that led to the incorporation Scenic Valley Railroad operating tourist
of this community, and was a major player in its excursions throughout the year into the nearby
growth for the first century of its existence. Boone Des Moines River Valley. Boone is also host to
also laid claim to a rich coal mining operation one of the state’s largest community festivals,
for the better part of the early twentieth century. appropriately named “Pufferbilly Days™”
Due to these two industries, Boone quickly grew after the little steam engines that were used in
to a community of 12,000 people by 1920 with coal mines. With tons of neat specialty shops,
a bustling mainstreet topped by two domineering and plenty of places to eat, drink or enjoy time
(at the time) bank buildings, First National Bank with your family, Boone is a fantastic destination
(now US Bank), and Boone National Bank. located in the heart of Boone County.
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St ays!
Boone County
American Inn & Suites (see ad on page 9)
1215 S. Story Street • Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-4322
www.americaninn-boone.com
Baymont Inn & Suites
1745 SE Marshall Street • Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-8168
www.baymontinns.com
Cobblestone Inn & Suites
1900 Lakewood Drive • Boone, IA 50036
(515) 212-8823
www.staycobblestone.com/ia/boone
Super 8 of Boone (see ad on page 31)
1715 S. Story Street • Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-8890
www.super8.com
Van Hemert’s
Dutch Oven Bakery
❖ Breakfast & Lunch Menus
❖ Dutch Letters & Pastries
❖ Donuts & Sweet Rolls
❖ Homemade Breads & Pies
❖ Gourmet Co ee & Espresso Drinks
❖ Smoothies
605 Story Street 219 Duff Avenue
BOONE AMES
515-432-9567 515-232-9244
Monday-Saturday 5:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Saturday 6:00AM-5:00PM
“A little
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th hheartt off IIowa.”” Check out our menus and product list on our website
est. 1983 www.DutchOvenBakeryIowa.com & like us on Facebook!
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BOONE COUNTY Rolls!
For more information about the museum, train rides, fares, schedules and preservation efforts,
visit www.bsvrr.com or call 1.800.626.0319.
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
and the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum
Each year, thousands of people from across the state, the nation, and around the world make the trek to Boone,
Iowa to ride the rails of the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, “The Scenic Line.” The line, known for its
156’ Bass Point Creek High Bridge (offering a breathtaking view of the Des Moines River Valley), its Chinese
steam locomotive, dinner trains, and special events such as Sunset BBQ Train and the New Wolf Lunch
Train, exists today due to the need to move coal out of the Des Moines River Valley.
Operating daily from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31, plus special events
throughout the year (including Day Out With Thomas, Santa Express, Pumpkin, Valentine Train and other
special trains), we truly do offer something for everyone.
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BOONE COUNTY
Pufferbilly Days™
Huge crowds, great weather, activities, arts and crafts show,
community, entertainment, and bingo, BBQ contest, a football
events are what PUFFERBILLY tailgate party and so much more!
DAYS™ is all about! In 2021, What’s a Pufferbilly you may
due to canceling 2020 Pufferbilly ask? Pufferbilly Days™ got its
Days, Pufferbilly Days™ will name from Boone’s railroad
celebrate its 44th year. Pufferbilly heritage. Puffing Billies were
Days™ has established itself as small steam train engines that
one of Iowa’s largest community were commonly used around coal
festivals. Beginning in 2021, the mines. The City of Boone was
festival date will move to the first platted by the railroad in 1865
weekend in August, kicking off and retains its strong ties to the
Friday, August 6 and goes railroad tourism and transportation
through Sunday, August 8. industry. Be sure to mark your
The festival features the calendars and plan to join us in
trademark parade up Story Street, downtown Boone for yet another
live music Friday and Saturday unforgettable Pufferbilly Days™.
night, a classic car show, mud See you in August!
volleyball tournament, kids
Give the Boone County Chamber of Commerce a call for more
information at 515.432.3342, or visit www.pufferbillydays.com.
14Now, the first weekend of August!
Live Music One of Iowa’s Mud Volleyball
Largest
5K / 10K Parade
Carnival Car Show
Craft Fair Much More!
Festivals!
Visit our website for festival details and event registrations.
515-432-3342 www.pufferbillydays.com Downtown Boone, IAFore!
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From beginners to pros, Boone County offers golf for all
different levels. CEDAR POINTE GOLF COURSE
is a beautiful and unique course with the original front
nine holes designed in the early 1900’s and known to
be one of Iowa’s oldest. The back nine is more moderate
and came roughly 100 years later. No matter what style
this course is known to be fun and make sure you stop
in the lounge after to grab refreshments. HONEY
CREEK GOLF CLUB is nestled in the River Valley
offering beautiful trees, rolling hills and scenery of the
Ledges State Park. This exceptional course will offer many
memories. The 9-hole “Boone County” course at DON
WILLIAMS features a par 36. This course was opened
in 1962 and continues to stay busy every season. Add
golfing to the list of things to do in Boone County!
17Boone County CVB Members
AMERICAN INN & SUITES CENTRAL IOWA IMPACT HUNZIKER & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS OGDEN LEGACY
1215 So Story Street 2520 Eastgate Drive 700 Story Street (515) 275-4529
(515) 432-4322 (515) 432-3212 (515) 432-2467 www.ogdeniowa.net
www.americaninn-boone.com www.iowaranges.com www.hunzikerrealty.com
PORTABLE PRO INC
AMES CONVENTION COBBLESTONE INN & SUITES HY-VEE 1880 Opal Lane
& VISITORS BUREAU 1900 Lakewood Drive 1111 - 8th Street (515) 231-6581
1601 Golden Aspen Dr, Ste 110 (515) 212-8823 (515) 432-6065 www.portableproiowa.com
(515) 232-4032 staycobblestone.com/ia/boone www.hy-vee.com
www.visitames.com
RE/MAX JEN BURKAMPER
COLE SCHOOL IOWA ARBORETUM INC 610 Prairie Avenue
AVAILA BANK 843 R Avenue 1875 Peach Avenue (515) 708-1045
1530 S. Duff Avenue (515) 298-2212 (515) 795-3216 www.unlockingthedoor.com
Amew, IA 50010 www.boonehistorymuseums.org www.iowaarboretum.org
(515) 223-2033
SAM’S CLUB
www.availa.com
COLORADO GRILL JIMMY’S BAR-B-QUE PIT 305 Airport Road
1514 So Marshall St 717 Story Street (515) 233-9750
BAYMONT INN & SUITES (515) 433-7020 (515) 433-1227 www.samsclub.com
1745 SE Marshall St www.thecoloradogrill.com www.jimmysbbqpit.com
(515) 432-8168
SCHROEDER-STARK-WELIN
www.baymontinns.com
CONDON’S SERVICE JOJO’S COFFEE FUNERAL HOME
1403 8th Street 1328 S. Marshall 607 7th Street
THE BOOK SHOPPE INC. (515) 432-2467 (515) 236-9016 (515) 432-6692
817 Story St www.jojocoffeedepot.wixsite.com/ www.schroederfuneral.com
(515) 432-2556
DES MOINES YMCA CAMP jojocoffeedepot
www.thebookshoppe.net
1192 - 166th Drive SCOOTER’S COFFEE
(515) 432-7558 KATE SHELLEY PUBLISHING 327 Story Street
BOONE & SCENIC VALLEY y-camp.org 7236 Belleview Avenue (515) 421-9199
RAILROAD (816) 260-7663 www.scooterscoffee.com
225 10th Street DESTINY HOMES www.kateshelley.com
(515) 432-4249
750 SE Alice Road, Waukee SCOTT AMUSEMENTS
www.bsvrr.com
(319) 533-5713 LEDGES STATE PARK 345 H Avenue
destinyhomesusa.com 1519 - 250th Street Pilot Mound, IA 50223
BOONE BANK & TRUST (515) 432-1852 (515) 351-0684
716 8th Street DMACC-BOONE CAMPUS www.iowadnr.gov
(515) 432-6200
1125 Hancock Drive SEVEN OAKS RECREATION
www.boonebankiowa.com
(515) 432-7203 LUCKY PIG PUB & GRILL 1086 222nd Drive
www.dmacc.edu/boone 113 W. Walnut Street – Ogden (515) 432-9457
BOONE COUNTY FAIR BOARD (515) 275-9946 www.sevenoaksrec.com
1601 Industrial Park Road DUTCH OVEN BAKERY www.facebook.com/LuckyPig.Ogden
(515) 432-5899
605 Story Street STORY STREET INN, THE
www.boonecountyfairia.com
(515) 432-9567 MADE TO GAZE 906 9th Street
www.dutchovenbakeryiowa.com 325 W. Walnut Street – Ogden (612) 251-3233
BOONE HISTORY CENTER (515) 230-6815 thestorystreetinn@gmail.com
602 Story Street FAREWAY GROCERY STORE madetogaze.com
(515) 432-1907
1711 Hawkeye Drive SNUS HILL WINERY
www.boonecountyhistory.org
(515) 432-7519 MADRID AREA CHAMBER 2183 320th Street
www.fareway.com PO Box 133 (515) 795-3535
BOONE NEWS-REPUBLICAN/ 515-795-2775 www.snushillwine.com
SHOPPING NEWS FARNHAM AVIATION madridiachamber.com/mac
2136 Mamie Eisenhower Ave 424 Snedden Drive SUNSTREAM RETREAT CENTER
(515) 432-1234 (515) 432-1018 MCDONALD’S 1130 Juneberry Road
www.farnhamaviation.com 1227 S. Marshall Street (515) 275-3078
www.newsrepublican.com
(515) 212-8421 www.sunstreamretreat.org
BOONE PIZZA RANCH FARM PROGRESS COMPANIES www.mcdonalds.com
1703 So Story Street 255 38th Ave Suite P SUPER 8 OF BOONE
(515) 432-2222 (630) 462-2900 MCFARLAND EYE CENTER 1715 S. Story Street
pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/ www.farmprogress.com & EYE WEAR (515) 432-8890
718 Story Street www.super8.com
boone/1703-s-story-avenue FLAT TIRE LOUNGE (515) 432-2020
BOONE SPEEDWAY 304 S. Madison
www.mcfarlandclinic.com
TRAILSIDE RENTALS LLC
3163 Ute Avenue (515) 795-4174 326 W 2nd Street
(515) 987-1220 www.flattirelounge.com MEMBERS 1ST COMMUNITY (515) 230-6712
CREDIT UNION www.trailsiderentals-madrid.com
www.raceboone.com H & R BLOCK INC 1021 So Marshall Street
BOONE VALLEY BREWING 814 Story St
(515) 432-1062
UNITED BANK OF IOWA
816 7th Street (515) 432-8743 1609 Hawkeye Drive
www.members1st.com
(515) 432-1232 www.hrblock.com (515) 432-2028
MIDLAND POWER www.unitedbk.bank
www.boonevalleybrewing.com HOLLY’S 2005 S. Story Street
CEDAR POINTE GOLF COURSE 701 Story Street
(515) 386-4111
US BANK
601 So Cedar Street (515) 432-8606 724 Story Street
www.midlandpower.com
(515) 432-6002 www.hollysinboone.com (515) 432-7611
NEW MOON MERCHANTILE, THE www.usbank.com
www.cedarpointegolfcourse.com HONEY CREEK GOLF CLUB 325 W. Walnut, Ogden
CENTRAL IOWA EXPO 1323 Noble Lynx Drive
(515) 275-2264
WALMART
1827 217th Street (515) 432-6162 1515 SE Marshall Street
www.thenewmoonmerc@gmail.com
(515) 433-6900 www.golfhoneycreekiowa.com (515) 432-2416
walmart.com
www.centraliowaexpo.com
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Amazes!
BOONE
COUNTY
Consistently voted one of Iowa’s Top Five most-
beloved state parks, LEDGES STATE PARK is a
hiker’s dream. With miles of paths that take you high above the
sandstone cliffs, to an overlook above the Des Moines
River, into pristine backwoods, around hidden lakes, along
small streams, there are endless activities to explore.
While hiking or picnicking, marvel at one of the most
unique geological wonders anywhere in Iowa,
the Ledges Canyon. Opportunities exist to participate in special
events, interpretive programs, or guided hikes as well. The
Ledges campground offers 96 sites with amenties ranging
from full hook-up to hike-in camping. Showers, modern
restrooms, a playground, and youth group campsite all add
to one of central Iowa’s best campgrounds.
Camping reservations are important and can be made online
Park Reservation System at iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com
or by calling (877) 427.-2757.
19Restaurant Guide
Adobe Lounge La Carreta The Colorado Grill*
915 W. Mamie Eisenhower Avenue, 1215 S. Story Street, Boone 1514 S. Marshall Street, Boone
Boone (515) 432-5100 (515) 433-7020
(515) 432-2774 Great friends, great food,
L & M/Northern Lights Pizza great fun describes this
Asian Buffet 320 W. Mamie Eisenhower, Boone locally owned grill and
804 Story Street, Boone (515) 433-7888 bar. Opened in 1997
(515) 432-1765 The Colorado Grill serves steaks, pasta,
McDonald’s* salads, burgers and many of today’s
Belucci’s Pizza 1227 S Marshall Street, Boone favorite dishes.
824 Story Street, Boone (515) 212-8421
(515) 432-3612 O’Brien Family McDonald’s is The Filling Station
a family-owned McDonald’s 129 S. Water Street, Madrid
Blue Lights Coffee House & Bakery that owns and operate 23 (515) 460-5193
305 Annex Road, Madrid McDonald’s restaurants
(515) 795-3445 in Iowa The Lucky Donkey Bar & Grill
401 2nd Street, Boxholm
Burger King New China Restaurant (515) 846-9335
1720 S. Story Street, Boone 716 Story Street, Boone
(515) 432-1805 (515) 432-8089 The Lucky Pig Pub & Grill*
113 W. Walnut Street, Ogden
Casey’s* Papa Murphy’s (515) 275-9946
102 W. Veterans Drive, Ogden 528 Story Street, Boone oted Iowa’s Best Pork
V
(515) 275-4545 (515) 432-1086 Tenderloin Sandwich!
Full service restaurant
1127 Story Street, Boone Pit Stop Smoothie & bar. A unique small
(515) 432-2022 town dining experience.
320 S. Kennedy Avenue, Madrid
114 Mamie Eisenhower Avenue, Boone (515) 460-4822 Open Monday-Saturday
(515) 432-1840 11 am - 10 pm
Pizza Ranch*
117 N. Kennedy Avenue, Madrid 1703 S Story Street, Boone Tiger Bowl
(515) 795-2624 (515) 432-2222 205 Annex Road, Madrid
1303 SE Marshall Street, Boone (515) 795-2695
(515) 432-1557 Pancho Villa
605 S. Kennedy Avenue, Madrid Toby K’s Lounge
Don Willimas Club House (515) 795-2027 1735 Mamie Eisenhower, Boone
& Restaurant* (515) 432-2081
610 H Avenue, Ogden Red Rooster
702 Allen Street, Boone Town & Country Café
(515) 353-9225
(515) 212-8548 213 W. 2nd Street, Madrid
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant (515) 795-3855
1304 S. Story Street, Boone Saints Avenue Café*
1312 S. Story Street, Boone Van Hemert’s Dutch
(515) 432-6645 Oven Bakery*
(515) 432-7399
Flat Tire Lounge* 605 Story Steet, Boone
304 S. Madison Street, Madrid Scooter’s Coffee* (515) 432-9567
(515) 795-4174 (May-September) 327 Story Street, Boone
(515) 421-9199 Water’s Edge
Hy-Vee Market Grille* 341 W. Walnut Street, Ogden
1111 8th Street, Boone Sisters in Cheese (515) 275-4434
(515) 432-6065 203 S. State, Madrid
(515) 795-5160 Whatcha Smokin BBQ
Ice Cream Daddy 403 Iowa Avenue, Luther
145 S. State Street, Madrid Subway (515) 257-7490
(281) 460-9899 1704 S. Story Street, Boone
(515) 432-6236 Whistle Stop Café*
Jimmy’s BBQ* 1102 Story Street, Boone
403 Annex Road, Madrid (515) 432-9422
717 Story Street, Boone (515) 795-4433
(515) 433-1227
422 Story Street, Boone
JoJo’s Coffee Depot* (515) 432-8044 *Chamber Members
1328 S Marshall, Boone
(515) 236-9016 Taco John’s
415 Story Street, Boone
(515) 432-7600
20ATTRACTIONS LODGING &
S Ave
CAMPGROUNDS
Rose Rd
1 Boone & Scenic Valley
Railroad & James H. Andrew
Railroad Museum
2 Boone County History Center
1 American Inn
2 Baymont Inn & Suites
3 Boone County Fairgrounds
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Swede Point Dr
Pete
Jonathan Dr
3 Boone Speedway 4 Cobblestone Inn & Suites Maple Ridge Dr
4 Cedar Pointe Golf Course 5 YMCA Camp
N Kennedy Ave
Fairview Dr
Kingman Blvd
Newton Rd
5 Central Iowa Expo 6 Don Williams Recreation –
W 22nd St
6 Central Iowa Impact Ogden
N Market St
W 22nd St E 22nd St
Gerald St
N Main St
N Locust St
Annex Rd
N Water St
7 Cole Schoolhouse 7 Sunstream Retreat
Grigsby Ct
W 21st St E 21st St
N Union St
8 Farm Progress Show 8 Super 8
N State St
334th Rd W North St E North St 330TH S
Little St
N Locust St
N County Line Rd
S Dalander St N Dalander St
N Walnut St
9 Hickory Grove Schoolhouse 9 Swede Point Park – Madrid
Cyclone Ln
Linden Ln
W First St E First St
10 High Trestle Trail Bridge 10 Story Street Inn
S Union St
S State St
S Market St
S Madison St
W Second St W Second St E Second St E Second St
11 Honey Creek Golf Course
S Sycamore St
7
S Walnut St
S Green St
W Third St E Third St High
12 Iowa Arboretum – Madrid
E Third St
S Cedar St
e Trail
High Trestl S Madison ST
4
13 Kate Shelley Memorial W Fourth St
9
High Bridge
S Walnut St
W Fifth St E Fifth St
S Milwaukee St
S Kennedy Ave
S Market St
14 Kate Shelly Railroad
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S Water St
W Sixth St E Sixth St
Museum & Park
S Madison St
S Washington St
S Green St
Taylor Ln
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1 Boone Valley Brewing 1 Boone Visitor Center &
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2 Colorado Grill 340th St
Chamber of Commerce 340th St
3 Dutch Oven Bakery 2 Boone County Hospital
W Vine St 4 Flat Tire Lounge – Madrid 3 Boone Police Department
W Chestnut St
5 Jimmy’s BBQ 4 Boone Municipal Airport-
W Chestnut St
W Cherry St E Cherry St 6 Pizza Ranch
Farnham Aviation
NW 7th St
5 Herman Park & Pavillion –
7 Snus Hill Winery – Madrid
N 1st St
W Elm St E Elm St
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NW 8th St
NE 2nd St
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8 McDonalds
6 Little League Park – Boone
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9 Lucky Pig Pub & Grill – Ogden
7 McHose Park – Boone
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W Locust St E Locust St 11 Jojo’s Coffee
1 W Locust St 9 Dalander Park – Madrid
W Walnut St 12 9 E Walnut St
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SE 3rd St
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1 Made to Gaze
SW 8th St
SE Duke St 12 Destiny Homes
SW 6th St
2 Fareway Grocery
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W Oak St E Oak St
SW 9th St
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W Veterans Dr E Veterans Dr 7 Trailside Rental – Madrid
Haws Cir 8 United Bank – ATM
Haws Dr 9 US Bank – ATM
10 Vision Bank – ATM
11 Walmart Super Center
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12 The New Moon Mercantile
13 Sam’s Club
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Carroll St
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Boone St
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Keeler St
Arden St
Short St
Allen St
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Greene St
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Harrison St
7th St 7th St
Jefferson St
Washington St
Fremont St
Runyen St
Carroll St
W 6th St
Webster St
Ringold St
State St
6th St
Benton St
Main St
Clay St
Tama St
5th St 5th St
W 4th St
Boone St
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Crawford St
Marshall St
Monona St
Underhill St 3rd St
Greene St
Benton St
Franklin St
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Tama St
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Clay St
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S Main St
Union St
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Linwood Dr
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S Story St
1 Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & 10 High Trestle Trail Bridge 1 American Inn
James H. Andrew Railroad Museum 11 Honey Creek Golf Course 2 Baymont Inn & Suites
2 Boone County History Center 12 Iowa Arboretum – Madrid 3 Boone County Fairgrounds
3 Boone Speedway 13 Kate Shelley Memorial High Bridge 4 Cobblestone Inn & Suites
230th St
4 Cedar Pointe Golf Course Kate Shelley Railroad Museum
Noble Lynx Dr 5 YMCA Camp
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Crawford St
Carroll St
20th St
Cedar St
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Clinton St
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18th St 18th St
195th
Cedar St
Linn St
Curtis St
Champa St
Clinton St
BOONE
Benton St
Boone St
Meridian St
Marshall St
Argo St
Tama St
Hanley St
S Ave
St 10th St 16th St
Nebraska St
Heinrich Dr
Curtis St
9th St
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Monona St
Industrial Park Rd
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200th St
Cedar St
14th St
Linn St
Division St
Mamie Eisnehower Ave
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Brainard St
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Linn St
Meridian St
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Morningside St
Aurora St
Sunrise St
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Crestwood Dr
Greene St
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Cedar St
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Technology Dr 3
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Story St
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Crown Flair Dr
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Crawford St
Marshall St
Monona St
3rd St
Greene St
Lakewood Dr
Benton St
Tama St
Linn St
2nd St
RESTAURANTS & DRINKS SHOPPING OTHER AMENITIES
1 Boone Valley Brewing Made
1 227th Pl
to Gaze 10 Vision Bank – ATM 1 Boone Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce
1st St Grocery 11 Walmart Super Center 1st St County Hospital
Pullman Pl
2 Colorado Grill 2 Fareway 2 Boone
3 Dutch Oven Bakery 3 Holly’s 12 The New Moon Mercantile 3 Boone Police Department 10 Ogden City Park – Ogden
4 Flat Tire Lounge – Madrid 4 Hy-Vee 13 Sam’s Club
230th St
4Union St Airport-
Boone Municipal 11 Remax, Jen Burkamper Union St
Quill Ave
5 Jimmy’s BBQ 5 Members 1st Credit Union – ATM Farnham Aviation 12 Destiny Homes
6 Pizza Ranch 6 The Book Shoppe 5 Herman Park & Pavillion – Boone 13 DMACC
7 Snus Hill Winery – Madrid 7 Trailside Rental – Madrid 6 Little League Park – Boone Garst Ave
14 Availa Bank
Peony Ln
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8 McDonalds 8 United Bank – ATM 7 McHose Park – Boone 15 Condon’s Service
Linn St
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9 Lucky Pig Pub & Grill – Ogden 9 US Bank – ATM 8 Memorial Park – Boone Aldrich Ave& Associates
16 Hunziker
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10 Scooter’s Coffee 9 Dalander Park – Madrid
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ATTRACTIONS RESTAURANTS & DRINKS 7 Trailside Rental – Madrid OTHER AMENITIES
1 Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & 1 Boone Valley Brewing 8 United Bank – ATM 1 Boone Visitor Center &
James H. Andrew Railroad Museum 2 Colorado Grill 9 US Bank – ATM Chamber of Commerce
2 Boone County History Center 3 Dutch Oven Bakery 10 Vision Bank – ATM 2 Boone County Hospital
3 Boone Speedway 4 Flat Tire Lounge – Madrid 11 Walmart Super Center 3 Boone Police Department
4 Cedar Pointe Golf Course 5 Jimmy’s BBQ 12 The New Moon Mercantile 4 Boone Municipal Airport
5 Central Iowa Expo 6 Pizza Ranch 13 Sam’s Club Farnham Aviation
6 Central Iowa Impact 7 Snus Hill Winery – Madrid 5 Herman Park & Pavillion – Boone
7 Cole Schoolhouse
LODGING & CAMPGROUNDS
8 McDonalds 6 Little League Park – Boone
1 American Inn
8 Farm Progress Show 9 Lucky Pig Pub & Grill – Ogden 7 McHose Park – Boone
2 Baymont Inn & Suites
9 Hickory Grove Schoolhouse 10 Scooter’s Coffee 8 Memorial Park – Boone
3 Boone County Fairgrounds
10 High Trestle Trail Bridge 11 Jojo’s Coffee 9 Dalander Park – Madrid
4 Cobblestone Inn & Suites
11 Honey Creek Golf Course 10 Ogden City Park – Ogden
SHOPPING 5 YMCA Camp
12 Iowa Arboretum – Madrid 11 Remax, Jen Burkamper
1 Made to Gaze 6 Don Williams Recreation – Ogden
13 Kate Shelley Memorial High Bridge 12 Destiny Homes
2 Fareway Grocery 7 Sunstream Retreat
14 Kate Shelley Railroad Museum & Park 13 DMACC
3 Holly’s 8 Super 8
15 Ledges State Park 14 Availa Bank
4 Hy-Vee 9 Swede Point Park – Madrid
16 Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace 15 Condon’s Service
5 Members 1st Credit Union – ATM 10 Story Street Inn
17 Seven Oaks Recreation 16 Hunziker & Associates
6 The Book Shoppe
24Roars!
#visitboonecounty
BOONE COUNTY
Boone Speedway
BOONE SPEEDWAY will again be the place for
racing this year. Dubbed “Iowa’s Action Track,”
the 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval will draw race fans
from all over the region for its weekly racing programs Prior to Super Nationals, weekly racing – Saturday
and from all over the country for special events. nights from April through August – will highlight the
The home of the IMCA (International Motor Contest racing calendar for most of the season. Modifieds, Stock
Association) Super Nationals, hundreds of race teams Cars, Hobby Stocks and Northern SportMods return to
converged on the facility for six days of racing action. battle in weekly action this season. Added to the weekly
The event kicks off beginning Labor Day program will be IMCA sanctioned RaceSaver Sprint
running through Saturday. Cars. The weekly program will start the middle of April.
Modified, Stock Car, Late Model, Hobby Stock, Other special events on the schedule include the
Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod and Sport annual visit by the Deery Brothers Summer Series for
Compact champions will be crowned throughout the IMCA Late Models on Memorial Day and the annual
week during the season-ending special event. Eve of Destruction, held on the July 4th holiday.
More information is available by visiting www.raceboone.com.
25Flight & Aircraft Aircraft
Ground Repairs & Rentals &
Instruction Maintenance Aviation Fuel
515-289-7656
Farnham Aviation Services Boone Municipal Airport
www.farnhamaviation.com 424 Snedden Drive
515-432-1018 Boone, IA 50036
Count on Us! Walk-in Clinic
9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday
Two convenient locations with extended
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday
hours to serve you best! 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday
Main - 716 8th Street 120 South Story Street, Boone
Branch - 1326 S. Story Street Treated conditions:
● Sore throat and sinus ● Simple wounds
Three full-service, accessible infection ● Skin rash
ATM Locations! ● Nausea/diarrhea ● Nose bleed packing
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Main - 716 8th Street
● Urinary tract infection ● Allergic reaction
Branch - 1326 S. Story Street ● Migraine ● Ear infection
● Upper respiratory ● Superficial foreign body
Hy-Vee - 1111 8th Street infection removal
More serious illnesses/injuries need
Scan the QR Code with to be seen in the Emergency Room.
your phone and visit our
website today!
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www.boonebankiowa.com www.boonehospital.comPlays!
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BOONE COUNTY
Seven Oaks
Recreation
Complete and detailed information regarding everything at Seven Oaks may be found at SevenOaksRec.com or follow us on Facebook.
Located 4 miles west of Boone on U.S. Highway 30, or make a reservation for their group to play paintball.
SEVEN OAKS RECREATION offers outdoor Scenic river floats on the Des Moines River will
activities during the spring, summer, fall take you under the longest and highest double-track
and winter months. Seven Oaks features a snow railway bridge in the world.
tubing park, and 11 ski and snowboard trails ranging The Lodge at Seven Oaks and Seven Oaks
from beginner to expert that are serviced by two triple Conference Center seats up to 400 guests and is
chair lifts and two surface lifts. Ski and snowboard equipped with a fast food restaurant and Coal Creek
equipment is available for rent in a wide variety of sizes. Lounge. This popular facility is used during the non-ski
Free beginner ski and snowboard lessons are available. months for numerous weddings, receptions, parties, and
You may also purchase private lessons. Weekly specials meetings. Seven Oaks will host the 10th Gladiator
are offered. Assault Challenge which is a mud/obstacle course
From May through October, Seven Oaks visitors that is designed to test participants’ endurance, speed,
may take a full service canoe, kayak or river tube float agility, strength and mental stamina.
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Hunting
Fishing
&
Boone County is one of the RICHEST AREAS IN IOWA
FOR HUNTING ACCESS, boasting over 10,000 acres of public
land. Opportunities to find deer, turkey, waterfowl and all types of small
game abound. Areas like the rugged Barkley and Holst State Forests, the
McCoy Wildlife Area, Harrier Marsh, and the forests and floodplains
along the Des Moines River Valley provide some incredible settings
for any hunting excursion. Access points, aerial maps and more can
be found online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/places-to-hunt-shoot/
wildlife-management-areas.
GREAT FISHING can be found in Boone County at any time of
year. The spring and fall are particularly good for hungry walleyes in the
Des Moines River at places like the Fraser Dam and Tilley’s Hole. You’ll
pull catfish out of most any stretch of the river throughout the summer
months too. Don’t overlook Don Williams Lake either; you’ll keep your
lines tight in the summer with bass and through the winter ice with an
abundance of crappie and bluegill.
Basecamp for any hunting or fishing expedition begins with the
CABINS AT DON WILLIAMS RECREATION AREA.
These rustic 4-season cabins provide a cozy place close to some
of the best hunting and fishing the county has to offer. Visit
www.mycountyparks.com/County/Boone/Facility/Search.aspx
to find out more on their details and availability.
28BOONE COUNTY Studies!
DMACC
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY DMACC Boone students’ academic
COLLEGE (DMACC) Boone provides excellence is evident in the Academic
excellent affordable community college Honors program and national research
education with the feel of a private opportunities.
college. The campus, founded in 1966, The apartment-style living, many
is set among mature trees and red brick extracurricular and student activity
buildings. Within this collegiate façade, are opportunities are designed to engage
academic and athletic programs steeped students and provide an environment
with tradition. for personal growth. These opportunities
DMACC offers small classes taught by include use of a new 28,500 square foot
full-time professors. Students may choose recreation center: Fairway Field House.
from many academic pathways including Intramural and DMACC’s eight
transfer and career-based education. intercollegiate athletic teams utilize the
Check out www.dmacc.edu/pathways/ high-quality space to train and compete.
Pages/welcome.aspx for a full listing. DMACC Bears intercollegiate athletics
include men’s and women’s golf, cross
country, basketball and women’s volleyball,
women’s softball, and men’s baseball.
No matter the season, there is always
something happening on campus and
always an opportunity to show your
Bear pride. DMACC is Bear Country!
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Boone County Fair
Nothing says summer fun better than the County Fair! Join us next
year at the BOONE COUNTY FAIR. Four great days packed
with fun, food and a fair-tastic good time! From traditional favorites
such as food on a stick to the 4-H and FFA livestock shows and
exhibits, to new and exciting carnival thrills and grand-stand shows,
you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun! Daytime fun includes
free kids shows, pedal tractor pulls, talent shows, as well as dozens of
exhibitors inside and out. From crafters to commercial exhibitors we
have it all. When the fair is all over, don’t worry there is still plenty to
do at the Boone County Fairgrounds. From craft shows and auctions
to fundraiser events and horse shows, the fairgrounds is host to a
number of events throughout the year. They have recently expanded
their campgrounds and full hook-ups which are now available! No
matter what type of fun you’re looking for, from fair-tastic foods and
attractions to weekend craft shows and relaxing camping, you can
find it all at the Boone County Fairgrounds! For more information check out our website
www.boonecountyfairia.com,
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Strike up the Band THE BOONE MUNICIPAL BAND
has hosted Iowa Municipal Band Festival for the
past several years on the 2nd Saturday in
July in Boone, Iowa, at the beautiful Herman
Park Pavilion. Eight community bands from
across the state and Midwest will perform at the
Pavilion that Saturday. The performances begin
at 11:00 a.m. with each band playing a forty-five
minute concert to a very appreciative audience.
This event is FREE to the public!
The Boone Municipal Band also performs
every Wednesday at the Herman
Park Pavilion from the Wednesday after
Memorial Day through mid-July. They
also will be performing a patriotic concert and
at the Iowa Municipal Band Festival on July 4.
There is an ice cream social offered by community
churches at each concert. Come and enjoy some
good music, good food, and good company at the
Herman Park Pavilion on Wednesday evenings.
All concerts start at 7:30 pm.
For more information about
Boone County Hospital, log on to
www.boonehospital.com.
Boone
County
Hospital
BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL (BCH) offers a wide BCFM in Ogden, and the Madrid Family Practice Clinic
array of services, state-of-the-art technology, and caring staff in Madrid. BCH offers a wide array of services including
for all of your healthcare needs. Whether you live in Boone Home Care/Public Health Services, F. William Beckwith
County or are visiting the community, it’s nice to know you Adult Day Services, 3D mammography, the Family Birth
can receive quality care when you need it. Center, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, a Diabetes Center,
BCH owns and operates the Boone County Family a Pain Center, Rehabilitation Services in Boone and Ogden,
Medicine North Walk-in Clinic. The clinic is a Wound and Hyperbaric Center, and Foot and Ankle
available for individuals that need medical care, but don’t Surgery/General Surgery.
feel their illness or injury is serious enough to be seen in the A program called Healthcare Heroes allows
Emergency Room. The clinic is located at 120 South Story grateful patients, visitors or family members to recognize the
Street and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., outstanding services they received while at Boone County
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hospital or to recognize an employee who went above
BCH also owns and operates Boone County Family and beyond. For more information, log on to the BCH
Medicine (BCFM) North and BCFM South, both in Boone, website and click on “Say Thank You” on the home page.
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mBoone County Historical Society Where brave deeds & heroes meet Take a look at the intriguing stories of Boone County as bus-tour friendly with a lower level community room available you journey back to central Iowa’s bygone era set in the scenic for group tours, reunions, social events, and business meetings, River Valley. The central holdings of the Boone County and is available year-round. The lower level offers a completely historical collection are maintained in a 1907 Masonic furnished and modern commercial kitchen equipped to serve Temple that sets the stage for your discovery of the past. The up to 130 guests. History Center is a perfect stop for visitors of all ages who Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; come to delight in stories about fascinating characters such Friday & Saturday 10 a.m-4 p.m. Admission to the museum as Kate Shelley, Mamie Eisenhower, and Carl Fritz Henning. is $5 for adults, $3 for youth, and FREE entry for children Observe the handwritten journals and ages 6 and under. photographs of the first and longest serving caretaker The Boone History Center Lower Level also offers a of Ledges State Park, consider first American industries that wonderful rental facility for private parties, graduations, were developed at the turn of the 20th Century, realize the weddings, showers, and anniversary events. Please call importance of natural resources in Boone’s Des Moines River 515-432-1907. Valley, and the bustling beginnings of downtown Boone. For more information check out our website The BOONE CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY is www.boonehistorymuseums.org 34
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19TH CENTURY
Every Two Miles
a Schoolhouse
COLE SCHOOL HICKORY GROVE
The Little Brick Schoolhouse SCHOOL
on the Prairie Slates and Schoolmates
Cole School operated from 1888-1933 Hickory Grove School was originally built in 1889 in
and is located northeast of Boone on R Avenue. This school is the northeastern corner of Yell Township. A visit allows
notable due to the unique brickwork of this historic structure youngsters to sit in desks once occupied by students, and for
that supports three layers of brick. The school was adopted guests of all ages to remember a time that echoes a simpler era
by the De Shon Chapter of the Daughters of the American that can feel both comforting and primitive. Historical maps,
Revolution (DAR) who completely and accurately restored the world globes, teaching tools, school primers, encyclopedias
site. The restoration process at Cole School included extensive and a variety of country school artifacts amplify a
masonry work with complete tuck pointing, a whole new floor collection that spans from 1889 to 1956. The
to replace the floor lost to time and elements, great cleaning (due museum now sits on the site of the Battin Chapel, which
to sheep once housed inside of Cole School for some time) and contains a well-preserved railroad depot in addition to the
chapel and school. Boone History Museums and the Battin
new blackboards which came from a local high school. School
Heritage Association jointly sponsor the museum located
desks were acquired from local auctions, and a variety of books,
at the juncture of old Highway 30 (E41) and J Avenue
school-related artifacts, a potbelly stove and teacher supplies
between Ogden and Boone.
are all part of the Cole School collection. The Country School
Association of America has recognized the facility on their
national registry of rural school houses. DAR maintains the site
and visits to Cole School can be arranged by contacting DAR
Member: Marilyn Tagesen at 515.490.2207.
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under newsletters tab. 35Gateway to the trestle.
Madrid!
MADRID (pronounced (MAD-rid) is an energetic, growing community in the southeast corner of Boone County. The
continued development of the High Trestle Trail, which cuts through its center along the downtown’s south side, attracts
tens of thousands of people each year. This 25-mile trail has received international recognition for its centerpiece, the High
Trestle Trail Bridge, which sits just over two miles to Madrid’s west and at 130’ high, spans the valley at one-half mile
long! Dalander Park is a favorite spot to park, offload the bikes and head down the trail in either direction. Plenty of
food and beverages are available from many local establishments situated a stone’s throw from the trail. Didn’t bring a bike?
Don’t worry, they’ve got bike rentals covered too! Madrid Labor Day Celebration runs from Friday-Monday
Labor Day Weekend and the Christmas Extravaganza is the first Saturday of December.
The paved recreational trail opened April 30, 2011, and has had
Ledges
State Park Where countless pedestrians bask in the beauty that is the thirteen-story
bridge that overlooks the Des Moines River Valley. The 25-mile trail
to find
TO HWY 30
goes from Ankeny to the south, through the cities of Slater & Madrid
the High
LUTHER before ending in Woodward, Iowa to the west. The focal point to
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the High Trestle Trail is the bridge itself which features cribbing on
Trestle Trail the deck directly above the water that is lined with Blue LED lights.
This serves to illuminate the deck as well as mirror the water flowing
Peach Ave
below. The lights are made to be turned on and off for events and
minimize disruption to the wildlife in the valley. From April 1 until
TO AMES
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October 31, the bridge lights are on from sunset to 12:00 a.m.,
Des oine
Violet Ave
Story County
then during the winter months from approximately November 1
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through March 31 from sunset until 9:00 p.m. The elevated columns
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region. The High Trestle Trail Bridge has been named the best bike
accessible bridge in Iowa by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition several times,
and was named by the BBC as one of the worlds eight most amazing
footbridges. Come see this amazing attraction in Boone County!
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B IKE R EPAIRS
B IKE & T RIKE RENTALS
FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS
515-230-6712 515-720-5237
1875 Peach Ave., Madrid, IA
326 & 330 West 2nd Street | Madrid | TrailsideRentals-Madrid.com Located 3 miles south of Ledges State Park
trailsiderentals.madrid@gmail.com www.IowaArboretum.org | 515.795.3216Boone County Economic Growth
The Boone County Economic Growth Corporation is recreation year-round. The city of Boone was recently
the private-public partnership between Boone County, named the best small-town in America by Realtor.com
and the cities of Boone, Madrid and Ogden, along with a and the “best up and coming” housing market in Iowa by
number of private businesses supporting its development Insurify. Boone and Ogden are experiencing their most
efforts. In 2018 BCEGC announced the certification of the dramatic growth in new housing starts in years while the
Boone Industrial Park – Phase II site, a strategically located city of Madrid’s Tiger Run development will offer up to
industrial development near the I-35 and I-80 corridor, forty-five new single-home lots by the end of 2021. Each
just a few minutes north of US Highway 30 in Boone, of the communities are being wired for gigabit-speed
Iowa. This greenfield site is truly shovel-ready for light or internet with many areas already online. Boone County
heavy industrial development and is fed by short line rail communities boast great public and private schools pre-K
provided by the BSVRR, and Union Pacific Railroad’s through 12 and the city of Boone is the site of a Des Moines
transcontinental freight service. The property is within one Area Community College campus serving more than 3,000
mile of four-lane U.S. Highway 30, which connects directly students and housing all of the college system’s athletic
to U.S. Interstate 35 only seventeen minutes to the east. programs. Boone County sits immediately west of a major
The city of Boone is Boone County’s primary hub for research institution, Iowa State University, and little more
commercial and industrial development with three distinct than one-half hour north of the Des Moines metro with
parks offering various options for development. Everything a laborshed measured at over 420,000.
from a large manufacturing site, to a corporate office complex, Boone County is truly a great place to live, play and
to smaller commercial or light industrial needs. Boone build a business. For more information about development
County boasts an incredibly lush and diverse habitat along opportunities contact Kurt Phillips, Executive Director,
the Des Moines River Valley, which provides a high quality at 515-298-1253 or director@booneiowa.us.
of place with its numerous opportunities for outdoor
Boone County Fun
Word List
BOONE MADRID OGDEN
SKIING PUBLIC GARDEN
RACES HIKING TRAINS
BIKING HISTORY EAT
SHOP SHOWS GOLF
CELEBRATE HUNTING FISHING
MUSIC FLOAT DRINK
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Blooms!
BOONE COUNTY
Iowa Arboretum
For more information call 515.795.3216 or visit the Arboretum’s website at iowaarboretum.org.
Founded in 1968, the IOWA ARBORETUM AND GARDENS has become Iowa’s premier public garden.
Located near Madrid, the 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds features plants, both native and introduced
to Iowa. Visitors walking the circular trail system can see the Arboretum’s major collections of trees, shrubs and flowers along
with significant collections of dwarf conifers, hostas and daylilies. The Children’s Garden will entertain the youngest
of guests with a secret tunnel, one-room schoolhouse playhouse and gardens. Across from the main campus, visitors can
stroll along extensive trails in a native Iowa woodland and prairie.
Modern facilities are available for hosting meetings, retreats, parties and weddings. Find unique home and garden décor
at the Arboretum’s gift shop. Special events, educational workshops and plant sales are offered throughout the year.
Guided tours are available for individuals of all ages (call for a reservation).
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