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The Carlisle High School Alumni Association hosts community events to raise scholarship money for students. In September they host Carlisle Pickers with a Side of Bacon. Photo: Judy Russell

Carlisle’s #1 Best-tasting Water starts with groundwater drawn from the alluvial aquifer. Photo: Ethel Lee Carlisle is the jewel in the metro with a high quality of life offering outdoor activities associated with two rivers and the river basin, valleys and vistas, nature trails and bike trails, and an abundance of natural habitat. You can enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of two worlds: a charming small town set in an inviting natural setting and the entertainment, dining, shopping, and sports offerings Photos by Ethel Lee of the state’s Capitol and largest metro. Carlisle is the suburb on the southeast edge of Des Moines. Businesses locating in Carlisle benefit from the metro’s vibrant regional economy and welcoming Residents and visitors love the abundant beauty of the Chamber’s opportunity documented by research and recognized by downtown beautification program. From planting seeds to watering national business magazines and media. each hanging basket twice a day for months, volunteers create and maintain the planters from Memorial Day through fall. Photo: Ethel Lee The residents love the small town feel where they know their neighbors, support their community and appreciate Carlisle’s small town personality shines the brightest the outstanding life-long learning, recreational and at downtown community events, and night after night, cultural opportunities that are on their doorstep. They and weekend after weekend when residents support also appreciate the natural beauty that creates the students, groups and teams at sports competitions, backdrop for their lives. concerts, plays and more. Students can excel in Carlisle. The administrators, The Carlisle Chamber of Commerce represents a strong teachers and staff in our quality school system motivate vibrant and thriving business community encompassing students to be smarter and stronger educationally, and everything from award-winning Mom and Pops also through the variety of music, art, theater, sports and and regional and national brands to a Fortune 500 club opportunities available to all. manufacturer and an international exporter. The city of Carlisle also leads the way in safety for its citizens. In the fall of 2014, SafeWise.com named Carlisle one of the top 30 safest cities in Iowa. They too said Carlisle residents have “the best of both worlds where they can enjoy the hustle of the city and escape back into their country home. Tucked between rolling hills and river valleys, this woodland village strives to make everyone feel at home.” And, in March of 2016, Officials at the Iowa Rural Water Association found the best-tasting water in the state in The drama, excitement, hard-working athletes and cheerleaders bring Carlisle. The program, Quality On Tap!, emphasizes the the crowds to Carlisle sporting events. high quality, standards and, consequently, taste of water Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography in rural America. TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 Chamber Members 30 Carlisle Map 2017 Business & 10 Chamber Business Mix 32 Exploring Carlisle Community Guide 11 Chamber Members 33 Cycle Carlisle by Category 34 Welcome from the Mayor 14 Professional History TABLE OF 35 Public Safety 16 Medical Services 36 Public Library CONTENTS 17 Banking and Retail 18 Housing and Construction 37 Youth Activities Welcome from 19 AgriBusiness 38 City Parks the Chamber! 20 Schools 39 Exciting Time in Carlisle 23 Area Churches 40 Government 2 Welcome to Carlisle 24 Community Calendar 41 Numbers to call 25 Making Memories in Carlisle 42 Hartford 4 Carlisle Chamber Board 26 Attractions 44 Warren County Economic 5 Carlisle Chamber Office 27 Things to do Development 6 Champion Sponsors 28 Community Visioning 45 Everyone Wins 7 Chamber Sponsors Events 29 Downtown Carlisle Map 46 LOSST & Chamber Bucks

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Cover Photos Clockwise from upper left: Shannon Godwin, Terry Pauling, Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography, Summerset Winery, and Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography. 2017 Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide editor Barbara Rasko with IMPACT! by Barb, Inc. Layout and design by Teresa E. Faidley and Kaity Morrow. Champion Sponsor banner, page 6, by etc!graphics, Inc. Cycle Carlisle logo, page 33, by Webster Creative Design, page 45, by etc!graphics, Inc. DISCLAIMER: All reasonable care has been executed to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this guide. The Record Herald and Indianola Tribune, IMPACT! by Barb, Inc., and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledge that printed material is subject to error and do not warrant or guarantee the information contained herein. The 2017 Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide is a joint project of The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune, IMPACT! by Barb, Inc., and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce published in February, 2017. For advertising information contact Cindy Nelson or Steve Danielson at The Record-Herald. Phone: (515) 961-2511. Fax: (515) 961-4833. These materials are the joint property of The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune, IMPACT! by Barb Inc., and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce and are not to be used without written permission of all three entities.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 3 CARLISLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2017 Carlisle Chamber Board of Directors CHAMBER COMMITMENT: Improve the Local Economy and Enhance the Quality of Life FOR ALL

Mission Back Row: Andrew Lent, City of Carlisle; Dr. Brandon Eighmy, Carlisle Community Schools; Steve Danielson, The Record Herald and Indianola The Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce exists Tribune; Matthew Monson, Fareway Stores, Inc.; Lynn Schattner, Cyber to promote the economic vitality of its members, Solutions, Inc.; Scott James, James Oil, LLC.; Bryce Amos, Carlisle encourage economic development, and to enhance Community Schools. Front Row: Dan Crum, Carlisle Christian Church; the quality of life. Stephany Goodhue, Iowa Realty; John Sinclair, Peoples Bank, Barbara Rasko, Executive Director of Carlisle Chamber; Janie Norton, Peoples Bank. Vision Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography The Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce will be the focal point for the business community of Carlisle, Iowa. The Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce • Is the “go to” resource for advocacy, education, and Welcomes Businesses, Organizations resources for Carlisle businesses and for the Carlisle and Individuals community overall. If you have a business to build, products or services to sell, organizations to grow, or, as an individual are • Is the catalyst for change and growth in the local interested in supporting and giving back to Carlisle, economy to create a prosperous business climate the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce extends an in Carlisle. invitation to you to join us. • Develops and nurture relationships with government, The relationships you build, the opportunities available educational organizations, and other community to you, and the good you will do, are well worth the sectors to facilitate the needs and interests of the investment. business community. Our goal is for you and the Carlisle business community Vision for Member Involvement to benefit from your membership in the Carlisle Chamber Chamber members rely on and respect the value of Commerce, and for the Chamber and community to and benefits we consistently deliver. As a result, our benefit from getting to know you, and being involved members participate in our programs because they with you and your business or organization. are relevant, pertinent to our members. They feel the Chamber and our programs are integral to their Memberships range from $100 for individuals, single financial and organizational success. entrepreneurs, non-profits and those on a family farm, to the basic $300 membership. Champion sponsors join for Our Chamber Board working committees and task $400 and up with special membership packages. forces are well-led and enjoy strong support and Chamber member participation. To learn more about the benefits of belonging to the Chamber, please call 515-989-4216 or visit www.carlisleiachamber.org.

2017 Community Betterment Grant winners are announced. Pictured: The Chamber met for the 2017 Annual Dinner at Summerset Winery. Carlisle Chamber President Bryce Amos, Carlisle Librarian Stacy Goodhue, Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography Board Treasurer Janie Norton, Carlisle Parks & Rec Director Ronda Frost. Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography

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Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, 27 School Street, September, 2016. Photo by Barbara Rasko

Red Crown Filing Station, 1930. Photo submitted by Dan Crum from Red Crum’s collection.

Kibbey Quarry & Limestone Co. Elmer F. Kibbey and Grandson Perry Hansen. Photo provided by the Carlisle Area Historical Society.

Leo Brennan’s Produce, 1938. Photo submitted by Great-Granddaughter Amy Dickson.

Months before Iowa officially became a state, the land In 1891, Mr. Randleman built a hotel on this prime that the Carlisle Chamber office sits on was given by property which was not far from the railroad tracks. the United States to the State of Iowa through an Act In the 1930s, Red Crown Filing Station, and later, of Congress which was approved on August 8, 1846. Brennan’s Produce, occupied the building. The Great Flood of Iowa, caused when a still-standing In 1959, Carlisle Sand and Gravel, Inc. was record-breaking 74.5” of rain fell in the recently settled incorporated. Kibbey Quarry and Limestone owner Des Moines River basin, forced settlers from Dudley to Elmer Kibbey operated the company from 27 School scramble to higher ground. The State of Iowa sold the Street and over the last 50+ years the building land at the now 27 School Street to Jeremiah Church & housed several different businesses. Daniel Moore on June 19, 1851. Mr. Church laid out the town and called it Carlisle after a town in Pennsylvania. The Chamber of Carlisle received the building as a gift from the Elmer F. Kibbey family in 2015. The By 1856, The Steam Flouring Mill of Carlisle, Iowa, Chamber renovated the building with the help of purchased the land, and, sold shares in the mill for local contractors, and held the ribbon cutting in $100 each. It cost $10,500 to erect the mill. In 1875, October, 2016. $6,000 of improvements were made, which made this one of the most complete plants of this kind in Central Iowa. The name was later changed to Carlisle Grist Mill.

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6 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber THE CHAMBER SPONSORS EVENTS THE CHAMBER SPONSORS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO SERVE Chamber Members and the Community The Chamber Golf Tournament raises funds for youth activities. Photo: Barbara Rasko ANNUAL CHAMBER PROGRAMS Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner in January celebrates the Carlisle Business Community, and honors the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Employee of the Year, and Friend of Education. Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Grants are also awarded. All Carlisle community non-profit and for-profit businesses and organizations are eligible to receive grants. Welcome Back to School Breakfast is held in August for the Carlisle Community Schools teachers The Chamber invites children to Photos with Santa Photo: Barbara Rasko and staff. Chamber Golf Outing in August provides a day of Luncheon, Affiliate Presidents and Executive Directors fun and raises money for youth activities. of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Chamber PumpkinFest in October features a costume parade Night at the Iowa Cubs. through downtown Carlisle, Trunk or Treat, most Cooperates with City of Carlisle and Warren County original carved/decorated pumpkin contest, dance Economic Development on economic development, the demonstrations, photos, and more. Community Visioning Project, and soliciting grants for Light-Up Carlisle & Photos with Santa in December needed improvements. draws kids of all ages for Photos with Santa. Encourages tourism in cooperation with the Warren County Board of Supervisors. CARLISLE CHAMBER Offers Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Bucks which can be redeemed at any GIVES BACK Chamber business. Annual Donations to the community include the P.E.A.C.H. AFFAIR for Dollars for Scholars, the Welcome Back Teacher and Staff Appreciation Breakfast, the 4th of July parade, the annual Chamber Golf Outing to raise money for Carlisle Little League and the Carlisle Girls Softball Association, the Downtown Beautification program, and PumpkinFest and Photos with Santa for the community. Since 2014 the Chamber has offered the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Grants. Participates in Iowa Legislative Opening Night Reception, co-hosts the Warren County Excellence in Business Awards, the Warren County Business Grant Contest and the Warren County Leadership Institute with area Chambers and the Warren County Economic Development Corporation, Warren County Legislative The Chamber celebrated Peterson Funeral Home’s remodel with a ribbon cutting. Photo: Barbara Rasko

www.carlisleiachamber.org 7 MEMBER DIRECTORY Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Membership 21st Century Rehab, P.C. Carlisle Chiropractic Clinic Chad Johnson at General Mills, Inc. (515) 989-0100 PC & Acupuncture Cross The T Photography (515) 346-3925 Physical Therapy (515) 989-0097 [email protected] Manufacturing/ Food Chiropractor/ Acupuncture Family/Weddings/Senior Photos AJ’s Service Goldsberry Giraffix (515) 989-2036 Carlisle Christian Church City of Carlisle 515-210-0118 Automotive/ Service Station (515) 989-0176 (515) 989-3224 Advertising/ Custom Apparel/ Church Government Promotion Items Antique Tractor Museum (515) 321-9275 Carlisle Citizen Coldwell Banker Goodhue-Nolte Insurance Tourist Attraction (515) 989-0525 Paula Mahnke (515) 989-3200 Communications/ Publishing (515) 224-3019 Insurance AvaLayne Hair Studio Real Estate (515) 689-0010 Carlisle Community Schools Great Western Bank Hair Studio (515) 989-3589 Communication Innovators (515) 989-3255 Education (515) 262-7686 Banks Avondale Veterinary Voice, Data, Security and AV Health Care Complex Carlisle Dental Greater Des Moines Services (515) 262-6111 (515) 989-0447 Partnership Veterinarian Dental Contemporary Catering (515) 286-4950 (515) 989-9080 Business Support/ Economic Back Alley Smokehouse Carlisle Girls Softball Catering Development (515) 989-4410 Association Restaurants/ Catering (515) 240-8670 Crown Homes Greenwood’s Sewer Service Youth Organization Andrew Long (515) 989-2772 Barbara Rasko with Nerium (515) 650-0723 Sewer Service International Carlisle Little League Contractors/ Home Builders/ (515) 210-3571 (515) 480-7719 Heartland Co-op Remodeling Anti-Aging/ Brain Health/ Youth Organization (515) 266-4215 Wellness Cryo Health and Wellness Agribusiness Carlisle Public Library (515) 371-0659 Bartholomew Construction (515) 989-0909 Holy Cross Lutheran Church Cryotherapy (515) 989-0901 Library (515) 989-3841 Contractor/Home Builder/ Cyber Solutions, LLC Churches Carlisle Soccer Club Remodeling (641) 352-5290 (515) 306-7056 Hubbell Realty Technology Solutions and Bartholomew Farms Ltd. Youth Organization (515) 280-2059 Services (515) 249-1497 Real Estate, Town Homes Carlisle True Value Hardware Individual Membership D. Wright Construction 515-259- 9872 Hunter, Carroll and Wanda (515) 989-0706 Bishop Electric Hardware (515) 989-3330 Contractor/General (515) 989-0909 Individual Membership Carlisle United Methodist Contractor/ Electrical Dance 2 Xtreme Church Iowa Elevator Systems and [email protected] Bubba’s Washboard (515) 989-3552 Service, Inc. Dance and Tumbling Instruction (515) 971-6017 Church (515) 989-0679 Laundromat Dental Professionals, P.L.C. Grain Storage/ Welding/ Crane Carlisle Veterinary Clinic (515) 989-3180 Service Cal’s Fine Food & Spirits (515) 989-4075 Dental (515) 989-2000 Veterinarian Iowa Realty Company Inc. Restaurants/ Catering Edward Jones Stephany Goodhue Carlisle VFW – Post 2099 (515) 989-4100 (515) 720-9684 Carlisle Alumni Association (515) 989-9394 Investments Real Estate (515) 212-4685 Bar Alumni Association etc!graphics, Inc. Iowa Realty Company Inc. Casey’s General Store #14 (515) 989-0900 Andrew Long Carlisle Area Chamber of (515) 989-4011 Advertising/ Signs (515) 650-0723 Commerce (515) 989-3153 Pizza Real Estate (515) 989-4216 Convenience Stores Fareway Store, Inc. Business Support/ Economic (515) 989-2083 Casey’s General Store #1676 Development (515) 989-2016 Grocer Carlisle Area Historical (515) 989-0011 Pizza Fiss’ Ice Cream • Subs • Society Convenience Stores Salads (515) 360-0981 (515) 989-0040 Casey’s General Store #3404 History/ Museum/ Events/ (515) 989-4028 Restaurants/ Catering Buffet (515) 989-4035 Pizza Four Seasons Floral Carlisle Auto Wash Convenience Stores (515) 989-0040 (515) 371-5115 Florist/ Gifts Central Iowa Insurance Car Wash Services, Inc. Freedom Self Storage 24/7 Carlisle Center for (515) 989-0047 (515) 809-1018 Wellness and Rehabilitation Insurance Storage (515) 989-0871 Assisted Living/ Nursing Home/ Rehabilitation 8 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber MEMBER DIRECTORY

Record Herald and Indianola Stuyvesant, Benton Tribune and Judisch (515) 961-2511 (515) 989-3263 Communication/ Publishing Attorneys River Bottom Raceway Subway of Carlisle (515) 975-8487 (515) 989-5262 Tourist Attraction Restaurants/ Catering Roadside Tacos Food Truck & Summerset Winery Catering (515) 961-3545 (515) 943-8385 Wineries/ Weddings/ European Restaurants/ Catering Tours Roberts Heating and Cooling TMC Auto Body (515) 989-0106 (515) 989-0089 Heating/ Cooling Automotive/ Repair Sandstone Management Three Rivers Community (515) 989-0557 Church, Carlisle Construction/ Site Grading/ (515) 528-6070 Photo from LaVille Mexican Restaurant Utilities Churches Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Uglee Lawn Service Warren County (515) 989-0911 (515) 961-6237 Lawn Service Education Warren County Economic James Oil Company, LLC Development Corporation (515) 989-3314 (515) 961-1067 Petroleum Distributor Business Support/ Economic Development Jenkins Garden Market & Landscaping Watkins, Larry 641) 891-1647 (515) 989-9999 Trees/ Shrubs/ Plants Individual Membership Johnny & Mike’s Pizza Webb’s RV Park (515) 989-0222 Photo from Peter Kasper Woodworks (515) 989-0574 Campgrounds Restaurants/Catering NCPG, LLC dba National LaVilla Mexican Restaurant Playground Compliance Sauter Automotive Webster Creative (515) 528-9647 (515) 989-0829 (515) 989-0089 (515) 681-2572 Restaurants/ Catering /Banquet Construction/ Playgrounds Automotive/ Repair Graphic Design Room Ohnemus Construction School Street Scholars Wildcat ABC Child Care Lee, Ethel (515) 202-1805 Daycare (515) 989-3972 (515) 494-6875 Contractors/ Home Builders/ (515) 989-4515 Daycare Remodeling Individual Membership Day Care Wildcat Chiropractic Lucky Nails Optometric Associates of Scotch Ridge, LLC. (515) 989-4335 (515) 664-0809 Warren County, P.C. (515) 255-3306 Chiropractors (515) 989-0889 Nail Salon / Waxing Developers Woodhouse & Lee Optometrists McClure Engineering Scotch Ridge Vineyard Construction Company P & E Engineering (515) 989-4221 (515) 989-3893 (515) 964-1229 (515) 989-3083 Agribusiness/ Grapes Contractor/ Concrete Engineers Engineers Snap Fitness Wright’s Auto Sales Medicap Pharmacy Peoples Bank (515) 989-2025 (515) 989-0760 (515) 989-3216 (515) 989-3600 Fitness Auto Sales Pharmacy Banks South Park Apartments Wyckoff Heating & Cooling Mercy Carlisle Family Peter Kasper Woodworks (515) 707-1222 (515) 287-6000 Practice Clinic (319) 530-8030 Apartments Heating/ Cooling (515) 358-7300 Woodworking/ Custom Spectrum Financial Physicians Kitchens/ Art (515) 224-3306 Metro Waste Authority Peterson Funeral Home Investments (515) 224-0021 (515) 989-3510 St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Waste Management Funeral Home Church MidAmerican Energy Randleman House (515) 989-6059 (515) 251-6444 (515) 360-0981 Churches Utility Buffet/ Events/ Venue/ Tourist Attraction Stadium View Murphy Tower Service LLC (515) 989-4169 (515) 989-9225 Restaurants /Catering Communications/ Cellular

www.carlisleiachamber.org 9 BUSINESS MIX CHAMBER’S BUSINESS MIX Serves Carlisle, Iowa, the Nation and the World The vibrant and diverse business mix in Carlisle provides good jobs, has a positive economic impact on the community, and contributes to the quality lifestyle enjoyed by area residents. Take a look. Carlisle has a Fortune 500 manufacturer, General Mills, who produces most of the Bisquick®, and many tasty cookie mixes for the nation. The international exporter, Heartland Co-op, regularly ships grain to China, and well-known national brands such as Edward Photo provided by Jenkins Garden Market Jones, Snap Fitness, Subway, and True Value Hardware offer quality products and services in town. entertainment, dining, and youth activities. Churches, State-wide giants such as Casey’s, Fareway Stores, organizations with tourist attractions and individual Inc., Iowa Realty, and Medicap Pharmacy, started memberships round out the membership. in Iowa and now in dozens of states, are important The unique business mix of Carlisle Chamber members of our business community. We are proud members, along with our fine school system, where of 70-year-old statewide petroleum distributor, James students rank high on every measure of academic Oil Company, Inc. Our high-climbing, communications performance and have tremendous opportunities to supplier, Murphy Tower Service and, award-winning participate in the arts and athletics, is the catalyst for entrepreneurs such as Carlisle Center for Wellness & community growth and a strong local economy. Rehabilitation, Carlisle Veterinary Clinic, etc!graphics, Inc., Fiss’ Ice Cream • Subs • Salads, LaVilla Mexican Retaining and strengthening local businesses, as well Restaurant, and Sandstone Management deliver the as expanding the business community by concentrating finest medical, professional and construction services, on economic development, creates a tax base that pays as well as good things to eat. for our schools and our city government, our public safety, and our parks and recreational opportunities. The Carlisle Chamber has a diverse and professional membership with experts in banking, health care, The business community supports a better construction, home services, financial services, quality of life for everyone in our community. legal services, auto services, marketing, technology,

10 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber MEMBERSHIP BY CATEGORY ACUPUNCTURE AUTOMOTIVE GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP Carlisle Chiropractic Clinic PC & AJ’s Service Meg Schneider Acupuncture Amy Craig 700 Locust St., Suite 100 Dr. Mark Gvist 840 School Street Des Moines, IA 50309 204 S. First Street P.O. Box 111 (515) 286-4950 P.O. Box 133 Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-2036 www.desmoinesmetro.com (515) 989-0097 http://ajs-service.com/ WARREN COUNTY ECONOMIC [email protected] Sauter Automotive DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION www.carlisle-chiropractic.com/ (515) 989-0557 Rachel Gocken www.facebook.com/ Chris and Beth Sauter 111 N. Buxton CarlisleChiropracticClinic/ 11 School Street Indianola, IA 50125 ADVERTISING/CUSTOM APPAREL & P.O. Box 355 (515) 961-1067 PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] Goldsberry Giraffix [email protected] www.wcedc.com Connie Goldsberry/Travis Goldsberry www.sauterautomotive.com CAMPGROUNDS P.O. Box 83 TMC Auto Body Webb’s RV Park Hartford, Iowa 50118 Warren County Economic Craig Peters Dale Webb Development Business of the Year: (515)-210-0118 410 S. Garfield Street 22905 Buchanan Trail [email protected] P.O. Box 187 Hartford, IA 50018 Carlisle True Value https://www.facebook.com/ Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-0574 goldsberry.giraffix (515) 989-2798 [email protected] Three Rivers Community Church ADVERTISING/SIGNS (515) 989-2799 Fax CAR WASH Pastor C.J. Nissen etc!graphics, Inc. [email protected] Carlisle Auto Wash Carlisle Recreation Center Kevin Seiberling www.tmcautobody.com Brian Winslow 1220 S. 5th Street 150 First Street Wright’s Auto Sales Highway 5 Frontage Road Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle, IA 50047 David Wright Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 528-6070 (515) 989-0900 325 Garfield Street (515) 371-5115 [email protected] [email protected] P.O. Box 550 www.threeriverscarlisle.com www.etcgraphics.com CATERING Carlisle, IA 50047 Contemporary Catering COMMUNICATIONS/ CELLULAR AGRIBUSINESS (515) 989-0760 Kent Kearney Murphy Tower Service, LLC Heartland Co-op (515) 989-0866 60 School Street Pat Murphy Mike Sibert [email protected] P.O. Box 178 20220 Highway 5 5550 SW 64th Avenue BANKS Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle, IA 50047 P.O. Box A Great Western Bank (515) 989-9080 (515) 989-9225 Carlisle, IA 50047 Shannon Daniels [email protected] [email protected] (515) 266-4215 www.murphytower.com 100 First Street CHIROPRACTORS [email protected] P.O. Box D www.heartlandcoop.com Carlisle Chiropractic Clinic PC & COMMUNICATIONS/ PUBLISHING Carlisle, IA 50047 Acupuncture Carlisle Citizen Scotch Ridge Vineyard (515) 989-3255 Dr. Mark Gvist Sara Davis Greg Gruss (515) 989-3259 Fax 204 S. First Street 210 S. First Street 15234 Bluff Trail [email protected] P.O. Box 133 Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle, IA 50047 www.greatwesternbank.com Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-0525 (515) 989-4221 Peoples Bank (515) 989-0097 [email protected] [email protected] Janie Norton [email protected] Record Herald & Indianola Tribune ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2720 Gateway Drive www.carlisle-chiropractic.com/ Amy Duncan/Steve Danielson Carlisle Alumni Association P.O. Box 810 Wildcat Chiropractic 112 N. Howard Street Judy Russell Carlisle, IA 50047 Dr. Kyle Thrap Indianola, IA 50125 (515) 221.4685 (515) 989-3600 125 1st Street (515) 961-2511 [email protected] 515-989-2653 Fax Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] https://carlislealumni.wikispaces.com/ [email protected] (515) 989-4335 www.indianolarecordherald.com www.mybankpsb.com ANTI-AGING/ BRAIN HEALTH/ WELLNESS www.wildcatchiro.com CONTRACTORS/ CONCRETE Nerium International TruBank https://www.facebook.com/ Woodhouse & Lee Construction Barbara Rasko, Brand Partner Keith Welling WildcatChiropractic/ Tom Woodhouse (515) 210-3571 1401 N. Jefferson Way CHURCHES 17923 Cleveland Street [email protected] P.O. Box 257 Carlisle Christian Church Carlisle, IA 50047 http://www.BarbaraRasko.Nerium.com Indianola, IA 50125 Rev. Cliff Haider (515) 989-0574 APARTMENTS (515) 961-5880 305 Market Street [email protected] (515) 961-6188 Fax South Park Apartments Carlisle, IA 50047 CONSTRUCTION/ PLAYGROUNDS John Gruebel kwelling@trubank/bank (515) 989-0176 trubank.bank.org NPCG, LLC. Dba National Playground P.O. Box 597 www.carlislechristianchurch.com Compliance Carlisle, IA 50047 BARS Carlisle United Methodist Church Amy Dickson (515) 707-1222 Carlisle VFW – Post 2099 Rev. John Dodds 205 S. Garfield [email protected] Jamie Pratt 405 School Street Carlisle, IA 50047 ASSISTED LIVING 34 School Street Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-0829 Carlisle Center for Assisted Living P.O. Box 532 (515) 989-3552 [email protected] Kathy Beal Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] www.Npcg.typepad.com 685 Cole Street (515) 989-9394 https://www.facebook.com/ [email protected] CONSTRUCTION/ ELEVATORS Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle-United-Methodist- Iowa Elevator Systems and Service (515) 989-7022 BUSINESS SUPPORT/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Church-308171368794/ Rod Blackford (515) 989-7023 Fax Carlisle Area Chamber of Holy Cross Lutheran Church 225 Garfield Street ATTORNEYS Commerce Rev. Kevin Johnson P.O. Box 195 Stuyvesant, Benton and Judisch Barbara Rasko 1040 Market Street Carlisle, IA 50047 Robert Stuyvesant P.O. Box 487 Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-0679 1005 Highway 5 27 School Street (515) 989-3841 [email protected] P.O. Box 517 Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] http://www.iowaelevatorsystems.com/ (515) 989-4216 Carlisle, IA 50047 www.holycrosscarlisle.org CONTRACTORS/ ELECTRICAL (515) 989-3263 [email protected] www.carlisleiachamber.org St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Bishop Electric [email protected] Father James Kirby Jerry Bishop 2566 Scotch Ridge Road 130 S. Garfield Carlisle, IA 50047 P.O. Box 448 (515) 989-0659 Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] (515) 989-0909 www.stelizabethcarlisle.com [email protected]

www.carlisleiachamber.org 11 MEMBERSHIP BY CATEGORY CONTRACTORS/ GENERAL DAY CARE FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENT SENIOR APARTMENTS D. Wright Construction School Street Scholars Daycare Peterson Funeral Home Carlisle Center for Independent Living Dane Wright Lindsay Goldsberry Jon Peterson Kathy Beal, Director 325 Garfield Avenue 80 School Street 415 School Street 695 Cole Street Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle, IA 50047 P.O. Box 488 Carlisle, Iowa 50047 (515) 989-0706 (515) 989-4515 Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-3124 [email protected] schoolstcares@aol (515) 989-3510 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS CONTRACTORS/ HOME BUILDERS/ Wildcat ABC Day Care [email protected] Bartholomew Farms Ltd. REMODELING 405 School Street www.petersonfuneralservice.com/ Rob Bartholomew Bartholomew Construction Carlisle, IA 50047 GOVERNMENT 210 Garfield Street Don Bartholomew (515) 989-3972 City of Carlisle Carlisle, IA 50047 200 School Street DENTAL Andrew Lent (515) 249-1497 P.O. Box BB Carlisle Dental 195 N. First Street [email protected] Carlisle, IA 50047 Dr. Phil West P.O. Box 140 Hunter, Carroll & Wanda (515) 989-0901 500 S. Second Street Carlisle, IA 50047 1900 Normandy Drive [email protected] Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-3224 Carlisle, IA 50047 Crown Homes (515) 989-0447 (515) 989-4395 Fax (515) 989-3330 Andrew Long [email protected] Dental Professionals, P.L.C. www.carlisleiowa.org Lee, Ethel PO Box 418 Dr. John Vespa 810 Stuart Street Carlisle, IA 50047 65 School Street City of Carlisle Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 650-0723 Carlisle, IA 50047 Mayor Ruth Randleman (515) 494-6875 www.crownhomes.build 195 N. First Street (515) 989-3180 Watkins, Larry Ohnemus Construction (515) 989-2071 Fax P.O. Box 140 Carlisle, IA 50047 5640 S.E. 68th Ave Troy Ohnemus [email protected] Carlisle, IA 50047 2740 183rd Avenue www.dentalprofessionalsplc.com (515) 989-3224 (515) 989-4395 Fax (515) 989-9999 Carlisle, IA 50047 DEVELOPER (515) 202-1805 [email protected] INSURANCE Scotch Ridge, LLC. www.carlisleiowa.org Central Iowa Insurance Services, Inc. (515) 989-0155 Bill Elson [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGNER Todd Isley/Carroll Isley (515) 255-3306 120 S. First Street CONSTRUCTION/SITE GRADING AND Kelly Webster EDUCATION Webster Creative P.O. BOX 150 UTILITIES Carlisle Community School Carlisle, IA 50047 Sandstone Management 117 N. Buxton, Ste A Superintendent Bryce Amos Indianola, Iowa 50125 (515) 989-0047 Brandon Van Vleet 430 School Street [email protected] 15 School Street 515.681.2572 Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] www.centraliowains.com P.O. Box 547 (515) 989-3589 Carlisle, IA 50047 www.webstercreative.me Goodhue-Nolte Insurance [email protected] Paul Nolte (515) 989-0557 www.carlislecsd.org GROCER (515) 989-4447 Fax Fareway Stores, Inc. 100 Highway 5 [email protected] Iowa State Extension and Outreach Matt Monson P.O. Box 1000 www.sandstonemgmt.com Warren County 1115 Bluestem Drive Carlisle, IA 50047 Cortney Garrington (515) 989-3200 CONVENIENCE STORES Carlisle, IA 50047 909 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite E (515) 989-2083 [email protected] Casey’s General Store #14 Indianola, IA 50125 www.goodhuenolte.com Melinda Brooks-Carrel [email protected] (515) 961-6237 www.Fareway.com INVESTMENTS 105 Highway 5 (515) 91-6017 Fax Carlisle, IA 50047 HARDWARE STORE Edward Jones [email protected] Joe Schettler (515) 989-4011 www.extension.iastate.edu/Warren Carlisle True Value Hardware (515) 989-3153 Pizza Kelly Wentzel 90 Highway 5 www.caseys.com ENGINEERS 190 North 1st St. P.O. Box 462 McClure Engineering Company Carlisle, IA 50047 Casey’s General Store #1676 Carlisle, IA 50047 Jeff Schug (515) 259- 9872 (515) 989-4100 Terry Thompson 1360 N.W. 121st Street [email protected] 1001 highway 5 [email protected] Clive, IA 50325 http://ww3.truevalue.com/ www.edward-jones.com Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 964-1229 (515) 989-2016 carlisletruevalue/Home.aspx Spectrum Financial Services (515) 964-2370 Fax Bill Elson (515) 989-0011 Pizza [email protected] HAIR STUDIO www.caseys.com AvaLayne Hair Studio 3705 Grand Avenue www.mecresults.com Des Moines, IA 50312 Casey’s General Store #3404 Kimberly Meador P & E Engineering 220 S. 1st street (515) 255-3306 Aren Mears Al Powers www.sfsplanners.com/ 1020 Gateway Drive Carlisle, IA 50047 245 S. Fifth Street (515) 689-0010 LAUNDROMAT Carlisle, IA 50047 P.O. Box 620 (515) 989-4028 https://www.facebook.com/ Bubba’s Washboard Carlisle, IA 50047 Avalaynehair/ Matt Olson (515) 989-4035 Pizza (515) 989-3083 www.caseys.com HEATING AND COOLING 125 Garfield Street (515) 989-3138 Fax Carlisle, IA 50047 CRYOTHERAPY [email protected] Roberts Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (515) 971-6017 Cryo Health and Wellness www.peengr.com [email protected] Gerilynn Shinn Andrew Roberts FAMILY/WEDDINGS/SENIOR PHOTOS 290 S. First Street LAWN SERVICE Shaye Watermeulen Chad Johnson at Cross The T 125 North 1st Street P.O. Box 366 UgLee Lawn Service Photography Carlisle, IA 50047 Chris Lee Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 371-0659 [email protected] [email protected] (515) 989-0106 1020 Woodland Drive cryohealthwellness.com FITNESS (515) 243-7800 Carlisle, IA 50047 Snap Fitness [email protected] (515) 979-6465 DANCE/ TUMBLING INSTRUCTION Suzanne Askelsen www.robertsheatingandcooling.com [email protected] Dance 2 Xtreme 115 N. First Street Kendra Mestdagh Wyckoff Heating and Cooling LIBRARY Carlisle, IA 50047 Job Cooper, Andy Wyckoff Carlisle Public Library 85 School Street (515) 989-2025 Carlisle, IA 50047 95 Highway 5 Stacy Goodhue [email protected] P.O. Box 700 135 School Street [email protected] www.snapfitness.com/carlisle www.dance2xtreme.com Carlisle, IA 50047 P.O. Box S FLORIST/ GIFTS (515) 287-6000 Carlisle, IA 50047 Four Seasons Floral (515) 287-6539 (515) 989-0909 Lavena Owens [email protected] (515) 989-4328 50 School Street www.wyckoffind.com [email protected] Carlisle, IA 50047 HISTORY/ MUSEUM/ EVENTS/ www.carlisleiowa.org (515) 989-0040 BUFFET Carlisle Area Historical Society (515) 360-0981 http://cahs.webs.com/ 12 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber MEMBERSHIP BY CATEGORY MANUFACTURING/ FOOD Hubbell Realty STORAGE VOICE, DATA, SECURITY AND AV General Mills, Inc. Joe Pietruszynski Freedom Self Storage 24/7 SYSTEMS Kellan Longenecker 6900 Westown Parkway Jim Widmann Communication Innovators 6101 S.E. 52nd Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 3000 Gateway Drive Kirk Glawe Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 280-2059 Carlisle, IA 50047 1301 Northeast 56th Street (515) 262-9353 [email protected] (515) 809-1018 P.O. Box 57037 (515) 346-3922 Iowa Realty Company. Inc. [email protected] Pleasant Hill, IA 50317 [email protected] Andrew Long www.freedomselfstoragecarlisle.net/ (515) 262-7686 www.generalmills.com 1265 Lyle Murphy Drive TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS (515) 262-7896 Fax NAIL SALON/ WAXING Carlisle, IA 50047 Cyber Solutions (800) 424-5168 Lucky Nails (515) 650-0723 Lynn Schattner http://www.gotoci.com/ 230 S. 1st Street andrewlong@ iowarealty.com 1210 Blue Bonnet Drive WASTE MANAGEMENT Carlisle, IA 50047 andrewlong.iowarealty.com Carlisle, IA 50047 Metro Waste Authority (515) 664-0809 Iowa Realty Company. Inc. (641) 352-5290 Michael McCoy https://www.facebook.com/ Stephany Goodhue [email protected] 300 East Locust, Suite 100 luckynailscarlisleia/ 7105 S.E. 52nd Street www.getcybersolutions.com Des Moines, IA 50309 NURSING HOME/REHABILITATION Carlisle, IA 50047 TOURISM (515) 244-0021 Carlisle Center for Wellness and (515) 720-9684 Antique Tractor Showcase (515) 244-9477 Fax Rehabilitation [email protected] Don Russell [email protected] www.mwatoday.com 680 Cole Street RESTAURANTS/ CATERING 55 Main Street Carlisle, IA 50047 Back Alley Smokehouse Carlisle, IA 50047 WINERIES, WEDDINGS, LIVE MUSIC Admission Inquiry # (515) 202-9366 John Plumb (515) 321-9275 Summerset Winery OPTOMETRISTS 90 School Street Carlisle Area Historical Society Ron Mark Optometric Associates of Warren Carlisle, IA 50047 The Randleman House 15101 Fairfax Street County, P.C. (515) 989-4410 Carol Murphy Indianola, IA 50125 Dr. Craig Winjum www.facebook.com/Back-Alley- 245 Pennsylvania Street (515) 961-3545 55 School Street Smokehouse-505269519496649/ P.O. Box 137 [email protected] www.summersetwine.com P.O. Box 265 Cal’s Fine Food & Spirits Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle, IA 50047 Cal Leonard (515) 360-0981 WOODWORKING/ CUSTOM (515) 989-0889 20 Vine Street http://cahs.webs.com/ KITCHENS/ ART http://www.yelp.com/biz/optometric- P.O. Box 537 River Bottom Raceway Peter Kasper Woodworks associates-of-warren-county-pc- Carlisle, IA 50047 Doug Baber Peter Kasper carlisle (515) 989-5200 Carlisle, IA 50047 7414 S.E. 52nd Street PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTOR [email protected] (515) 975-8487 Carlisle, IA 50047 (319) 530-8030 James Oil Company, LLC Fiss’ Ice Cream•Subs • Salads http://www.cilmra.com/ Scott James https://www.facebook.com/ Tom Thiel TREES/ SHRUBS/ PLANTS PeterKasperWoodworks/ 110 S. Garfield Street 120 Highway 5 Jenkins Garden Market & P.O. Box 328 Carlisle, IA 50047 Landscaping YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-0040 Joe Jenkins Carlisle Girls Softball Association (515) 989-3314 [email protected] 1054 150th Avenue P.O. Box 361 (515) 989-9370 Fax Carlisle, IA 50047 Johnny & Mike’s Pizza Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] (641) 891-1647 (515) 240-8670 www.jamesoil.com Johnny Cataldo www.carlislesoftball.org 120 S First Street, Suite B [email protected] PHARMACY Carlisle, IA 50047 https://www.facebook.com/ Carlisle Little League Medicap Pharmacy (515) 989-0222 jenkinsgardenmarket/ P.O. Box 566 Pamela Goode https://www.facebook.com/Johnny- UTILITY Carlisle, IA 50047 800 School Street and-Mikes-Pizza-226158942417/ MidAmerican Energy (515) 480-7719 Carlisle, IA 50047 www.carlislelittleleague.org LaVilla Mexican Restaurant Kathryn Kunert (515) 989-3261 4299 N.W. Urbandale Drive Carlisle Soccer Cub (515) 989-4140 Fax Luis Hernendez 30 School Street Urbandale, IA 50322 P.O. Box 254 [email protected] (515) 251-6444 Carlisle, IA 50047 www.medicap.com/carlisle P.O. Box 125 Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 252-6410 (515) 989-1527 PHYSICAL THERAPY (515) 528-9647 [email protected] www.carlislesoccer,.org 21st Century Rehab, P.C. https://www.facebook.com/La-Villa- www.midamericanenergy.com Rebecca Phillips Mexican-Restaurant-in-Carlisle- VENUES, TOURIST ATTRACTION 130 N. First Street IA-824900247591334/ Randleman House P.O. Box 542 Carol Murphy Carlisle, IA 50047 Roadside Tacos Grant Montour 245 Pennsylvania Street (515) 989-0100 P.O. Box 137 (515)989-0195 Fax (515) 989-0106 https://www.facebook.com/ Carlisle, IA 50047 [email protected] (515) 360-0981 www.21stcenturyrehab.com roadsidetacos Summerset Winery PHYSICIANS Stadium View Patti Isley Ron Mark Mercy Carlisle Family Practice 15101 Fairfax Street Clinic 130 S. First Street, Suite A Carlisle, IA 50047 Indianola, IA 50125 Jennifer Olson DO (515) 961-3545 Marvin Huff DO (515) 989-4169 [email protected] [email protected] JoEllen Heims DO www.summersetwine.com Jessica Rogers NP Subway of Carlisle Brady Gerber PA Craig Olson VETERINARIAN 2755 South Gateway Drive 1105 Scotch Ridge Road Avondale Veterinarians Carlisle, IA 50047 Carlisle, IA 50047 Health Care Complex (515) 358-7300 (515) 989-5262 Dr. Denny Woodruff [email protected] [email protected] 4318 S.E. Army Post Road www.subway.com Des Moines, IA 50320 REAL ESTATE (515) 262-6111 Coldwell Banker Mid-American SEWER SERVICES (515) 262-6017 Fax Group Greenwood’s Sewer Service [email protected] Paula Mahnke Michael Greenwood / www.avondalevet.com 1401 50th Street, Suite 105 Linda Greenwood West Des Moines, IA 50266 PO Box 21086 Carlisle Veterinary Clinic (515) 224-3019 Des Moines, IA 50321 Dr. Kylie Sloan (515) 244-8899 Fax (515) 989-2772 550 S. Second Street [email protected] [email protected] Carlisle, IA 50047 www.PaulaMahnke.com (515) 989-4075 [email protected] www.carlisleveterinaryclinic.com/ www.carlisleiachamber.org 13 Strong History of Professional Services HISTORY OF CARLISLE Rich with Fine Merchants Who Employed and Served Residents

Edd Young (1862-1916) was the first known undertaker in Carlisle and did business from 1887 until at least 1910. Photo: Carlisle Area Historical Society (CAHS)

Today, the members of the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce are the backbone of the business community in Carlisle. With the goals of continuing to provide meaningful employment for local residents and improving their offerings of products and services to the community, while generating a profit and creating a good life for their families, Carlisle’s business men and women, educators, city servants, and non-profits, stay up-to-date on the latest in their own industries, as well as pursuing professional growth and invaluable business know-how through their involvement with John Smith Livery around 1916 on School Street next to the the Chamber. Carlisle Hotel (showing on the left). Photo: CAHS Before Carlisle, when Iowa became a state, a little down river by steamboat, with the intent of selling to community existed on the river beginning in the winter the towns along the Mississippi. of 1846-7. It was called Dudley. On January 8, 1850, Dudley sat on the Des Moines River and the Great Jeremiah Church established the Post Office and Flood of 1851 changed everything for the Pork House was also the first merchant in Dudley, along with early and the town of Dudley. The town, and its young shopkeepers, Abraham and Jack Shoemaker. Dr. W.H. businesses moved two miles west to the homestead of Ward was the first Doctor. Early on Dudley had the Jerry Church, and was renamed Carlisle. Scotch Ridge Pork House where pork was packed in barrels and sent United Methodist Church was the first in the county in

14 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber Strong History of Professional Services

1900s street scene painted by Phyllis McClain Nelson and used by permission of the Carlisle Area Historical Society. Business fronts can be seen including Beauchamp’s, the Carlisle Hotel, Depot and Lumber yard.

1853. In June, 1856, a flour mill was built at a cost of $10,500. Mr. W.H. Randleman operated a general store which housed the post office at First and School Street. The Great Western Stage Coach Company brought customers, and the mail, a five hour trip from Indianola to Carlisle to Des Moines. Scotch Ridge Country School was first built in 1859. Rail service arrived in 1879, and the first long distance telephone line was built from Indianola to Carlisle in 1898.

By 1911 three people owned automobiles on Scotch Carlisle Hotel. Photo: CAHS Ridge (2 ordered from Sears) and frequent trips were made by thrifty, up-to-date, well-to-do farmers, dairymen and stock raisers to Carlisle to shop, see the doctor, buy medicine, consult with the veterinarian, and visit with friends and neighbors.

Today, companies like Goodhue-Nolte Insurance, a third-generation family-owned business which opened in 1932, and James Oil, Inc., started by Robert James in 1947, link the past to present day Carlisle. The long tradition of professional services, and the commitment “to treat customers right” have earned business for locally-owned companies generation after generation. Carlisle School, burned 1918. Photo: CAHS

The professionals in Carlisle have been meeting as a Chamber of Commerce since 1990, and prior to that, The Businessmen’s Luncheon was the place to discuss business over delicious home-cooked meals and pie. Today’s Chamber members, including our newest, have dreams and action plans, determined to join the long list of successful businesses in the Carlisle area. James Oil Co.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 15 MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Support Well-Being for Area Residents

Carlisle Chiropractic Clinic. care services. Health and nutrition information and Mercy Carlisle Family Practice Clinic opened their classes are available through Iowa State Education and new facility in 2016. Photo: Barbara Rasko Outreach Warren County. Wellness and a sense of well-being in mind, body and A variety of programs to help people get in and stay in spirit is a top priority in Carlisle from professionals who shape are available through the City, Carlisle Schools, want people to experience a real joy in living. Putting and Snap Fitness. The two bike trails in Carlisle, illness, disease, injury, depression, pain, and the effects The Carlisle Nature Trail and Summerset Bike Trail, of old age behind patients is the goal of the health care encourage biking, hiking and fresh air. and related specialists and service providers in Carlisle, Area churches offer spiritual and social services support, Indianola and the Des Moines Metro. and a local food pantry is in place to help feed the Carlisle health and wellness providers offer acupuncture, hungry, with no regard for age or circumstances. chiropractic, dental and eye care, pain relief, and Finally, those needing quality long-term care, assisted physical therapy. The pharmacy offers a variety of health living or nursing home care will find it in Carlisle.

16 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber BANKING & RETAIL FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL SERVICE Hallmark of Carlisle’s Restaurants, Banks, Insurance providers, and Retailers

Men and women enjoy being pampered at Lucky Nails. Photo Submitted.

Carlisle’s retailers are also focused on providing goods In Carlisle, your banker can call you by name and and services that meet the needs of Carlisle area take care of your banking needs in person. You can residents. Most of Carlisle’s business owners live in the also access the drive up tellers and Automatic Teller area and are some of the folks you will see at school and Machines (ATM) in town, or on your way home from sporting events, in church and in local restaurants. They work in Des Moines or Indianola, or use online banking want to provide you with the best service, products and services from your office, home or phone. No matter services when you walk into their mom and pop, regional how you choose to pay your bills, make deposits, or national chain store. transfer money, of finance your dreams, Carlisle’s banks Whether you are in need of home, auto, business, farm, are ready to serve. organization, umbrella or apartment or stored goods The offerings in Carlisle continue to expand as new insurance, the friendly and professional insurance businesses come to town. Entrepreneurs, local and providers here can get the quotes and help you make national businesses see the potential for success in the best decision. Carlisle, and they are on their way!

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and in 2017 CARLISLE is beginning construction on Has Grown Over upgrades to the The Last 55 Years band room and other areas of the Carlisle has consistently grown over the last 55 years, high school. and is now a thriving community of 5.56 square miles that continues to grow at a controlled rate. Over the Major projects last 10 years, Carlisle has joined with various partners such as the new and done the necessary work to get ready for major Fareway store, development. Those efforts are paying off as new the Carlisle True businesses are coming to town and more housing options are in place. At the present time there are Value Hardware 28 single family and 4 townhome lots available in Downtown Sign on Highway 5. store, and the 3 residential developments. Another 184 lots are Photo: Barbara Rasko 3rd Casey’s, being planned. along with the construction of the Scotch Ridge Nature • These include the beautiful “Hubbell Conservation Trail, new homes starting on an almost daily rate, a Community”, a residential development featuring growing community school district population and nature trails, a reduction in impervious surfaces, and new businesses opening in the downtown area has an emphasis on natural habitat and landscaping breathed new life into this metro suburb. that reinvigorate the natural ecosystem. The Scotch Ridge Business Park and Gateway • The elegance of “Randleman Ridge and Business Park offer medium-size and larger Randleman Ridge Townhomes” offer a wide range of homes and exceptional community features. development sites for businesses to choose from, and there are options downtown and around the community • Hubbell Construction has completed 22 duplex for retail and commercial as well. townhomes in Dannamere Village Townhomes. Carlisle Community Schools recently installed synthetic The Carlisle Chamber has a number of contractors turf in the Dr. Doane Hakes Memorial Stadium, created and members in the building trades. They have good a new 114 car parking lot, installed a new scoreboard reputations and are known for quality work.

18 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber AGRIBUSINESS AGRIBUSINESS is BIG BUSINESS in the Carlisle Area

As a suburb of Des Moines, Carlisle sits in the midst of Photo from Iowa Elevator Systems farm country. The small town residents are used to school James Oil Company delivers petroleum to the field, buses traversing the area, watching for slow-moving farm homes, service stations, businesses and airports in the equipment in the spring, and following semis of grain on form of gasoline, diesel fuel, biodiesel, lubricants, aviation the way to the elevator in the fall. fuel or heating oil. There are other examples of Carlisle’s agribusiness Scotch Ridge Vineyard plants and tends vines and chamber members that might not be quite so obvious. harvests native and cold-hearty grapes used in popular From agricultural production on farms and vineyards, to local wines. chemicals, breeding, distribution, processing, veterinarian General Mills, one of two operations in Iowa, is a high- services, education, loans, grants, marketing and retail, tech flour milling and mix plant operation, where the the rural residents and chamber members on farms and focus every day is on food safety for consumers and acreages, and the supporting agribusiness surrounding plant safety for the employees. Carlisle, are important to the area’s financial success. The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Heartland Co-op has a grain storage capacity of recently celebrated 100 years of delivering research- 5,381,000 bushel and ships Iowa grain by rail to world- based educational programs and workshops to youth, wide customers that delivers optimal returns for their parents, the elderly, child care providers, homeowners, owner members. farmers, growers, small business owners, city leaders, schools and college students. From 4-H to baby-sitting The care for farm animals and family pets ranges from clinics to Master Gardener classes to classes on grape annual shots and wellness programs to assistance at birth growing, pesticide applicator training and farm leasing to surgery at Avondale Veterinary Health Care Complex meetings, ISU Extension continues its long tradition of and the Carlisle Veterinary Clinic. serving the residents of this area.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 19 SCHOOLS WELCOME TO Carlisle Schools The Carlisle Community School District is an exciting place to be. Opportunities are numerous for the more than 2100 students who make up the Carlisle School Community. The Carlisle Community includes quality, caring teachers, dedicated staff and supportive families. It’s great a place to live and learn. Each year, evidence of academic progress and quality of instruction will be visible throughout our buildings and on our website. We are proud of the comprehensive programming we are able to offer all students in the areas of academics, the arts and athletics. Patrons take great pride in our educational program and student achievement. More than 80 percent of our graduates go on to some form of postsecondary pathway. Our students rank high at state and conference levels on every measure of academic performance. Our faculty and staff strive constantly to provide a world-class education for our students.

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Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography We are working hard to remove any ceilings on student progress and achievement, providing increasingly advanced coursework and instruction at all levels. Carlisle is one of only a few districts in the state to provide a comprehensive K-12 STEM program for students. Learning and continuous improvement is always our focus at Carlisle. In addition to academics, Carlisle Schools features a successful extra and co-curricular programs. Our growing vocal, band and related arts programs perform at the highest levels. Athletically, students compete at the Class 3A level for statewide purposes and are a member of the Raccoon River Conference. Whatever your child’s interest may be, Carlisle Schools provides opportunities for success and growth. Community Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography support has provided the district the opportunity to continue growing programs and improving our facilities for our students. The list is long, and the ways to be involved and support the district are numerous. Enjoy the experience – get involved with your school. We welcome your feedback and your participation – call, email, or stop at our central office to get information. Be a part of the Carlisle family. Photo: Submitted By Carlisle High School

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Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography

Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography DID YOU KNOW? Carlisle Community Schools Serves the communities of Palmyra, Easter Lake, Avon, Carlisle, Hartford and Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography portions of southeast Des Moines. • 91 students enrolled in DMACC Career • 2150 students enrolled and attending 2 elementary Academy programs schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school • 2375 college credits earned • 95% of graduates attend a post-secondary institution Elementary Students or serve active military • 97% of PK-3rd graders missed less than 10 percent • 77% of students involved in extra-curricular activities of the school year at CHS • 209,759 hours PK-3rd graders read last summer • 2014-2015 Raccoon River Conference All-Sports Champions High School Students • Raccoon River Conference Team Championships and 71 all-league or district performers • $1,685,970 amount of scholarship money awarded to Carlisle High School graduates last year • 201 Raccoon River academic All-Conference Students • $47,350 monetary gifts presented by Dollars for Scholars to graduation seniors in 2015 • 21 Stand-outs named in extra-curricular activities • Average composite ACT Score 22.8 • 2147 community service hours 19 seniors accumulated, earning each the silver cord honor at • Top 10 among all central Iowa high school on Iowa graduation assessments of math and reading • 1807 food items donated to local food pantry by • Top 42 on the Iowa AP Index student-council led effort • 91 students taking advanced placement classes • 155 advanced placement courses taken Teachers • 1236 total years teaching experience • $650,000 TLC Grant for teacher leadership & compensation plan.

Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Winners. Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography

22 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber CHURCHES AREA HELP FIGHT HUNGER AND NEED IN THE CARLISLE AREA CHURCHES The Carlisle Food Pantry is at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Christian Community in Action (CCA) Carlisle school district only Welcome You! (Carlisle, Avon Lake, Easter Lake, Hartford, Palmyra) Kayla Price 989-0625 Avon Community Church CALL FOR HELP with partial deposit, rent, food, utility, Old Avon- 5975 SE 46th Street Christmas gifts & food and the local food pantry Route 1, Carlisle, IA 50047 Middle River Friends Church (515) 266-7926 4057 S23rd Street, Carlisle, IA 50947 [email protected] (515) 989-3319 http://www.avoncommchurch.com/ www.middleriverfriends.org Carlisle Christian Church Missionary Baptist Church 305 Market Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 615 Highway 5, Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-0176 (515) 989-3801 www.carlislechristianchurch.com www.missionarybaptist-carlisle.com Carlisle United Methodist Church Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church 405 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 1301 Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian (515) 989-3552 (515) 287-2162 www.facebook.com/ScotchRidgePCUSA www.facebook.com/Carlisle-UMC-118121161573713/ St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Community United Presbyterian Church 256 Scotch Ridge Road 315 North Vine Street Carlisle, IA 50047 Hartford, IA 50118 (515) 989-0659 (515) 989-3426 www.stelizabethcarlisle.com www.hartford.upc.org Three Rivers Community Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church, LCMS Carlisle Recreation Center 1040 Market Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 1220 S. 5th Street, Carlisle, IA (515) 989-3841 (515) 528-6070 www.holycrosscarlisle.org www.threeriverscarlisle.com

www.carlisleiachamber.org 23 CALENDAR OF EVENTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Check www.carlisleiachamber.org or www.carlisleiowa.org and www.carlislecsd.org and www.summersetwine.com/ for details and additional events. REGULAR MEETINGS AUGUST Chamber’s Golf Outing Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Heartland Challenge: Quarterly: January, April, The Premier ATV August, December Endurance Race Carlisle City Council SEPTEMBER 6:30 p.m., 2nd and Carlisle Picker’s with a 4th Mondays Side of Bacon by (CAA) Carlisle Community Homecoming Chili Supper Schools Board OCTOBER 6:00 p.m., 2nd Monday Carlisle Cities Week Carlisle Public Chamber’s PumpkinFest Library Board 6th Grade Band at PumpkinFest. Photo: Barbara Rasko Car Show (CAA) 7:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday Hartford City Council NOVEMBER Veterans Day Assembly at 6:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday Carlisle Schools Randleman House Breakfast Buffet, DECEMBER Chamber’s Light Up 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., Carlisle Photos with Santa 4th Saturday Victorian Christmas Tea, Summerset Winery tours, Randleman House tastings, and live music every week. Warren County Chamber Member’s Legislative JANUARY Luncheon Chamber’s Annual Dinner Opening Day Legislative GET OUTSIDE Reception AND PLAY: Alumni Night with Athletic Making Memories One Hall of Fame induction Great Experience at a Time in Carlisle MmMmGOOD-hue Pumpkins at PumpkinFest. Photo: Barbara Rasko FEBRUARY www.carlisleiowa.org Listen to live music and Feed the birds in your Father/Daughter Dance Summerset Trail: dance at Summerset own back yard. Carlisle Alumni Association Winery, or pick and stomp (CAA) Bike, rollerblade, jog, walk, Study the ecosystems at birding, watch for wildlife grapes. Scotch Ridge Center. Summerset Winery’s the 12 miles from Carlisle Take part in the Library’s Volunteer to help with Valentine Ball with Dinner to Indianola. Fun Walk/Run. and Dance youth events or sports, Webb’s RV Park: Full RV Stroll through the parks to weed the flower beds MARCH Hookups, tent camping, and enjoy the beautiful at North Park, or to help APRIL hiking. flowers and gardens or seniors with yard work. PEACH Affair Carlisle Nature Trail: take time for a picnic. Take a bike ride and end MAY Enjoy a trip through town Take photographs of the up at the Patio at Cal’s Dollars for Scholars from the Summerset Trail beautiful views. Fine Food or Stadium Awards Ceremony head through Scotch View the Veterans View. Ridge Nature Park to JUNE Memorial Honor Roll at Wear your costume in the bridge crossing Community Golf North Park. the parade and carve a Tournament and Annual North River. Fish for trout or practice pumpkin for the contest at Alumni Banquet (CAA) Garden: Chamber’s at the shooting range PumpkinFest. Beautification Program, JULY at Banner Lakes at Park Flower Beds, citizen Fourth of July Celebration Summerset State Park. and Parade lawns and gardens, Master STAY UP TO DATE Gardeners. Camp, fish, hike, boat WITH THE ACTIVITIES Alumni All Class Bash/ or swim at Lake Ahquabi Aquatic Center: swim, IN THE AREA. Dance (CAA) State park. slide, play, enjoy snacks. Just “Like” Us Warren County Fair Watch or participate in Picnic on the Randleman Carlisle Iowa www.warrencofair.com sports: Baseball, batting House Lawn. Chamber of cage, softball, soccer, Commerce Get excited at the National football, volleyball. on Facebook. Lawnmower Races and the Heartland Challenge ATV Races. 24 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber MAKING MEMORIES IN CARLISLE MAKING MEMORIES in Carlisle

JohnsrudTransport, Inc. brought this patriotic salute to honor area Veterans during Carlisle’s 4th of July parade. For information on attending or participating in the annual event, contact Ronda Frost at (515) 707-2020.

Jellyfish at PumpkinFest. Photo: Barbara Rasko

Citizens are reviewing the Community Visioning Project Drawings. Photo: Patty Reisinger

Carlisle Veterinary Clinic’s Trunk or Friends of the Carlisle Parks, Picking grapes at Treat Booth at PumpkinFest. Joe Jenkins, and his daughter, made Summerset Winery. Photo: Barbara Rasko ice cream for a local event. Photo: Summerset Winery Photo: Patty Reisinger.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 25 ATTRACTIONS TOURIST Attractions

Historic Randleman House, 245 Pennsylvania Street. (515) 989-0210 or (515) 321-6585

The house at the top of the hill on Penn was built for the Randleman family in 1907, and was considered one of the finest in the county. The Carlisle Area Historical Society was formed in 2007, purchased and restored the home as its headquarters and museum. The main floor of this elegant home is available to rent for small weddings, receptions and dinners. You can make reservations for the monthly Breakfast Buffet, the Victorian Christmas Tea, or inquire about the first-class educational and fund-raising events which include historical speakers, plays, and meals by calling (515) 989-0210 or sending an email to [email protected].

“Like” the Carlisle Area Historical Society on Facebook or to see photos of the house and upcoming events visit http://cahs.webs.com.

Antique Tractor Showcase, 55 Main Street, (515) 321-9275

The Antique Tractor Showcase, owned and operated by Don Russell, takes the visitor back in time. From the special order, one-of-a-kind tractors to the vintage green, orange and red models, these restored workhorses are in top shape and tell the story of another era. Tin signs and a scattering of other antiques keeps the visitor’s eyes darting from place to place, and few leave without an emotional tug for the days gone by. Tours are available by calling Don at (515) 321-9275.

26 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber ENDLESS THINGS TO DO

Legendary Wine Maker Ron Mark is your host THE LIST OF THINGS TO DO at Summerset Winery. Summerset grows cold Is Endless climate grapes and serves Carlisle residents benefit from the near-by activities in the award-winning wines. Take Des Moines Metro. Whether you want to go shopping a tour of the winery, sample or to the zoo; try your hand at ice skating, trout fishing, the wine, stomp grapes, tour or horseback riding; tour the Art Center, or the Science Summerset Inn, or celebrate Center; scream at a star-studded concert or attend a Valentine’s Day. Rent the game at the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild of Energy; be in an winery for a wedding, party opera or ride in a balloon; learn to cook or dance or fly; or event. Live bands provide camp, fish or swim at Lake Ahquabi; run the Dam to Dam; entertainment at Sunday or enter a photo contest or take a class; get a degree Tunes. Check the Website for or attend an event at Iowa State University, Simpson special events. Summerset Winery is the place for you College, Grandview University, or Des Moines Area and your friends to relax and have fun. Community College — it is a quick trip from Carlisle. www.summersetwine.com. Do you want to be in the seats or participate, volunteer or get a deal? You can find a list of things to do, places to dine, places to stay, and an almost endless list of activates from art and culture, history and books, and fitness and fun on these sites: Lawnmower Races, 55 Main Street, Catch Des Moines (515) 321-9275 www.catchdsm.com Greater Des Moines Partnership www.facebook.com/River-Bottom- www.desmoinesmetro.com Raceway-253388908039138/ Indianola, Iowa www.indianolachamber.com The Central Iowa Lawn Mower Racing Association hosts races at the River Bottom Raceway during the season. Warren County, Iowa The drivers race for trophies and bragging rights! It’s www.co.warren.ia.us roaring good fun for participants and spectators alike. Warren County Conservation Board For more information and the race schedule, follow on www.warrenccb.org/ Facebook. As they say, the MOW the merrier!

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In July 2016, based on needs and wish lists from citizen input during the Community Visioning Project, RDG Planning • Design created this concept for a Downtown Park and Bicycle Hub on the site of the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Office. The idea is currently being evaluated for cost and feasibility by the Chamber and the City of Carlisle.

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58 North Park N 2nd St.

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S 8th St. S 5th St. 5th S Linhardt 42 (South) City Aquatic Recreation Ash St. Park Cemetery Center Center 35 5 36 46 S Garfield St. 1. Fire Station 34 2. True Value Hardware 3. Etc!graphics, Inc. 47 Bike Trail 4. 21st Century Rehab 25. Central Iowa Insurance Services 45 43 Access 26. United States Post Office 44 5. Public Library Ash St. 6. Great Western Bank 27. Stadium View & Johnny and 7. Carlisle Elementary School Mike’s Pizza 37 8. Carlisle High School 28. Carlisle Chiropractic Clinic P.C. 43. Edward Jones 9. Carlisle Schools Administration & Acupuncture 44. Goodhue Nolte Insurance 10. Bob James Baseball Field 29. Carlisle Citizen 45. Casey’s 1st Street 11. Dr. Doane Hakes Stadium 30. AvaLayne Hair Studio 46. Carlisle Dental 12. Medicap Pharmacy 31. Lucky Nails 47. Carlisle Veterinary Clinic 13. City Hall 32. Community Building 48. Carlisle Care Center 14. Wildcat Chiropractic 33. Cal’s Fine Food and Spirits 49. Carlisle Car Wash 15. Cryo Health & Wellness 34. Fiss’ Ice Cream • Subs • Salads 50. Casey’s School Street 16. Snap Fitness 35. Wyckoff Heating and Cooling 51. Peterson Funeral Home 17. Carlisle Chamber of Commerce 36. River Bottom Raceway 52. Roberts Brothers Heating and Cooling 18. Carlisle High School Softball Field 37. Summerset Bike Trailhead 53. AJ’s Service 19. Back Alley Smokehouse 38. Dental Professionals & 54. Holy Cross Lutheran Church 20. School Street Daycare Optometric Associates 55. St. Elizabeth Seton Church 21. Four Seasons Floral 39. Dance 2 Xtreme 56. Wildcat ABC Child Care 22. Carlisle VFW #2099 40. Sauter Automotive 57. Carlisle United Methodist Church 23. LaVilla Mexican Restaurant 41. Bubba’s Washboard 58. Carlisle Christian Church 24. James Oil Company, L.L.C. 42. TMC Auto Body 59. American Legion www.carlisleiachamber.org 29 CARLISLE IOWA IN THE

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7 Legend 1. North Park 6. Aquatic Center 12. Lindhardt South Park 2. W ater Tower Park 7. Summerset Trail 13. Recreation Center 3. City Hall 8. T rail Parking System 14. Soccer Field 4. Carlisle Elementary 9. Carlisle Middle School 15. Fareway School 10. Carlisle Public Library 16. Subway 5. Carlisle High School 11. Carlisle Cemetery 17. Randleman House

www.carlisleiachamber.org 31 EXPLORING CARLISLE EXPLORING CARLISLE, By Bicycle or On Foot Air up the tires, grab a bottle of water, and ride the trails. Carlisle’s beautiful natural setting earned a Great Places Designation from the State of Iowa. Many of Carlisle’s highly-desired, happy and comfortable quality of life benefits can be accessed from the seat of a bike. A special reception and ribbon cutting was held to recognize those who helped bring the Carlisle Nature Trail to life. Photo: Mike Rolands The new Carlisle Nature Trail twists and turns and has

some great hills through scenic Carlisle. It is a result of 13 HowOften People Walk years of planning and funding from the City of Carlisle and HowOften DidYou Walk Duringthe Past Year?(129responses)

Vision Iowa. Cyclists and pedestrians can travel the off- SE Army Post Road Hwy 65 street trail from the Summerset Trail head through town SE 72nd Avenue SE Avon Drive Road

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to the Carlisle Middle School and on to the pedestrian 65 52 SE Survey participants were askedhow oftentheywl a kedduringthe past year.Morethan 95%of respondentsansweredthisquestion. Of thosepeople, 85%indicated that they walked.Morethan 21%ofrespondentswalkedatleast weekly,19% walked at leastmonthly,and nearly 20%walked less than once amonth.Morethan10% of survey participants walked daily. Of respondentswho bridge crossing North River at Scotch Ridge Nature Park 5 indicatedthattheywalk, 82.2%indicated that they walk more oftenduringwarmer-weathermonths. near Peoples Bank. Plans are to connect with the City of WhereTheyGo Des Moines’ Trail System and eventually terminate at the This mapshows thewalking routes identified by 110surveyrespondents. Thefrequencythatthe routes are used is depicted by theirthickness,withmostfrequentlyusedroutesbeing thethickest. Most Carlisle walkersuse thegrid of residentialstreets in “Carlisleproper” north of Highway5. Scotch Ridge Road Severalwalking routes lead to and/or pass throughthe localparks andthe soccer complex. Afew people walk outtothe Scotch Ridge Nature Park,and anumber of people walk on Summerset Principal Riverwalk. 165th Place Trailonthe south side of town.South 5thStreetsouth of Highway5and theloopofHighland WalkingRoutes(110responses) andPatterson Drives areheavily traveled by walkers. Routesinthe northernpartoftowninclude 1–8people SE Avon Drive, SE GoodhueDrive,SE72ndStreet, andSE52ndStreet. Afew people walk along 9–13 people Highway5,despite safety concerns expressedbysomesurveyparticipants. 14–19people

MapSource: Iowa Department of NaturalResources,“Natural ResourcesGeographicInformationSystems Library,”accessedOctober2015, http://www.igsb.uiowa.edu/nrgislibx/.Route Summerset Trail runs about 12 miles from 165th Place data derivedfromthe 2016 DesigningLivable Communitiessurveyconducted by Iowa StateUniversity. and Highway 5 in Carlisle to the Banner Lakes at Carlisle Summerset State Park and on to the McVay Trail in Transportation Behavior andNeeds |PreferredWalking Routes Iowa DepartmentofTransportation Trees ForeverISU Landscape ArchitectureExtension ISU Extension Communityand Economic Development Summer 2016 Indianola. The ride to Banner Lakes is relatively flat and 5e straight and offers many opportunities for bird and animal There is approximately .5 miles of trail from the watching. Going on to Indianola the trail is more winding Summerset trailhead to downtown Carlisle where friendly and hilly. At the village of Summerset, some business people welcome riders. Cyclists may pedal up hop off the trail, climb the hill, and ride to Summerset the hill to The Historical Randleman House or travel on to Winery for wine tasting and tours, or live music during North Park. The Farmers’ Market and the Aquatic Center Sunday Tunes. are also great destinations.

32 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber CYCLE CARLISLE OUR FINE, FRIENDLY BUSINESSES Welcome You! Carlisle Chamber of Commerce members welcome cyclists and hikers to come off the trails, relax and hang out with your friends. You will find friendly business people, good food and drink, water bottle fills, and clean restrooms. You can plug in your device, use free Wi-Fi, and relax in air-conditioned comfort, on hang out on a patio or in a park. Our businesses are ready to take good care of you. You can take time to get pampered at Lucky Nails, or choose Fiss’ Ice Cream • Subs • Salads. You can enjoy delicious a stunning new hair color or cut at AyaLayne Hair Salon. pizza on the patio or while catching the game at Johnny The 4th Saturday morning of the month, The Randleman and Mike’s Pizza. People travel from near House serves an all-you-can-eat homemade breakfast and far for authentic Mexican at La Villa Mexican buffet from 8:30 – 10:00. Worth it! Restaurant. And you can easily grab your favorites Stop and have some fun at Summerset Winery. Relax at Subway of Carlisle. with a glass of Iowa wine, and pop in to listen to live You can restock at Fareway, stop by the ATM at Peoples music (and dance) during their Sunday Tunes. Bank or Great Western Bank, and take care of needed We have some delicious food in Carlisle. You’ll love the bicycle repairs at True Value Hardware. barbeque at Back Alley Smokehouse. Find burgers, chicken, salads, fries and more at Cal’s Fine Food and Have an accident? Mercy Family Practice Clinic is here, Spirits. Our 3 Casey’s General Stores are well-stocked as is Carlisle Chiropractic Clinic PLC & Acupuncture, and waiting for you. A chocolate-dipped cone is the Wildcat Chiropractic, Cryo Health and Wellness, and perfect chaser to sandwiches, taco salads and subs at 21st Century Physical Therapy.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 33 MAYOR’S LETTER/CARLISLE BOARDS & COMMISSIONS CARLISLE, WELCOME The Natural Choice From The Mayor On behalf of the City Council, Hometown pride swells in Carlisle residents when they City Staff, Chamber of are on the bleachers cheering the Wildcats, attending Commerce and residents of community festivals, celebrating the Citizen of the Year, Carlisle, I welcome you to or seeing their kids, or the neighbor’s kids, excel. There Carlisle. We work diligently to is pride in our schools, city hall, city departments, our make Carlisle the place you trails and attractions and our one-of-a-kind businesses. are proud to call home. We are And there is pride in our prime setting in Central Iowa. building on our rich past and are happy with the progress we Carlisle has an ideal location, bordering Des Moines, and have made as we have moved located on 4-lane divided highways through Warren and from a small rural community to Polk Counties with quick access to air and rail service, a thriving and growing suburb. and the metro’s retail, dining, sports and entertainment We are designing our future and the vision is balanced with experiences. Residents can expect shorter trips than small town friendliness and a prospering economy with the from almost any other suburb in the metro to the services and amenities desired by our citizens. Des Moines International Airport, Jordan Creek Mall, I invite you to get involved, meet your neighbors, attend our Interstates 35 and 80, and most other points of interest community events, explore our attractions, and discover all in the metro. You can see downtown Des Moines from the possibilities in your new home. Carlisle. Carlisle is close to everything! Enjoy the view as you travel around the area. The backdrop Small Town Atmosphere of rivers, trails and rolling hills, our system of trails, and our Between 2000 and 2010, Carlisle’s population grew efforts to enhance and preserve our environmental assets, create a beautiful place for families to enjoy a comfortable, by ten percent and is on track to meet and even break active lifestyle. that statistic by 2020. Both Carlisle and Warren County outpace Iowa and the nation in population growth. And We are proud to be a jewel in the Greater Des Moines yet, with everything that is happening, Carlisle continues Metropolitan Area with our beautiful natural setting, safe to maintain its small town atmosphere. The train rumbles community, small town charm and easy access to all the metro offers. Our high-quality school system is large enough through town several times a day. People call each other to offer a broad array of choices and yet small enough for all by name. The Farmer’s Market brings town and rural students to get the education they need to be prepared for folks together. The latest news is exchanged in the their futures, as well as the opportunity to participate in the lobby of the bank or the post office. activities of their choice. The city is full of friendly people who know each We are proud of, and encourage you to support, our local other and are always welcoming to newcomers in businesses. With our 1% Local Option Sales Tax it makes a the community. As new businesses arrive offering fine bigger difference than ever when we do business in Carlisle products and services to residents of Carlisle, our and Warren County. No doubt the 1% will cost you less than neighbors to the South, as well as many in the Des a trip outside the county, and the money collected through Moines Metro, are stopping in Carlisle to do business, that tax adds up and is spent right here. It is used to improve enjoy good food and enjoy our small town festivals. streets and sidewalks in Carlisle, and fund our public safety department, which is good for all of us. With our convenient location on Highway 5 and the We also invite you to help shape the future of Carlisle by Purple Heart Highway, more and more people are getting involved in your neighborhood, local government, the likely to say “That wasn’t as far as I thought! school system, the church of your choice and other activities and organizations that you enjoy. We are proud of our trail system, and hope you and your family make it a healthy 2016 Women of Influence Honoree: habit to get out and hike or bike and take in the beauty of Ruth Randleman our area. Business Record Senior Staff Writer, Kent Darr, wrote, There is more good things on the way for Carlisle and her “Collaborative, progressive, energetic, hardworking. residents. The schools vision, goals and competencies will Complimentary adjectives all, and difficult to beat after a help students get the education they need to succeed in 16-year political career that has followed a guiding principle their own futures. Home Based Iowa will help our Veterans that you can’t please all of the people all of the time. find a place to be productive and a home in Carlisle. We Carlisle Mayor Ruth Randleman’s work in the city and are working to bring jobs and large and small businesses involvement in local, regional and state organizations have to Carlisle. This is an exciting time for Carlisle. Join us as earned her praise, so she must be pleasing plenty of the we work together, with our focus on families and friends, to people a good part of the time. make a positive difference right here where we live. Even before being on the City Council or becoming Mayor, We are “Carlisle, The Natural Choice” and we are glad you Ruth “got to work promoting development and nurturing a are here. vision for the future by organizing a very successful ‘Paving the Way’ celebration in 1994” and later helping to lay the groundwork for a pedestrian and bicycle trail that will Ruth Randleman, Mayor connect to the city to Des Moines and already provides a link to Indianola.

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CARLISLE Safewise.com Names Carlisle Public ONE OF 10 SAFEST CITIES IN IOWA Safety Violent Crimes per 1,000 - .76 Property Crimes per 1,000 – 7.37

CARLISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT CARLISLE FIRE RESCUE The Carlisle Police Department is a dedicated team The Carlisle Fire & Rescue Department is a specialized of professional men and women, focused on making team of committed men and women that serve with Carlisle a safe and desirable place to live and work. dedication and pride, responding to hundreds of The members of the police department are committed medical and fire calls a year to assist those in need. to saving lives, protecting property, and improving the The members of the fire and rescue department are quality of life for our residents and visitors, by providing committed to helping others, saving lives, protecting rapid and reliable services in all situations. While faced property and providing fast and dependable services with challenges of serving and protecting we are in all emergency and non-emergency activities. The confident the Department will continually enhance the department provides fire, medical, hazardous materials, quality of life for our community. and technical rescue response. Chief Eric Spring oversees the Carlisle police Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical department and is dedicated to providing a strong, and fire services in a caring and professional manner. well-trained staff that is community-focused and The department is a combined department of part-time proactive. The Patrol Division is operational 7 days a staff and volunteers that run 24 hour coverage. Mainly week, 24 hours a day. Our officers patrol the business operating on volunteer services, the department does districts, parks, recreation areas, walking/bicycling have part-time medics on day shift Sunday through path, and residential neighborhoods day and night. Thursday and 24-hours on Friday and Saturday. The Responding to thousands of calls a year, we are EMS department operates at a paramedic level, committed to the citizens by working hard to reduce providing the community with better medical care. crime and enhance the quality of life. The department works to be proactive in the The police department is very proactive in the community and various events. The department community, working to bring new services to our inspects and installs smoke detectors, offers fire patrons; such as the Prescription Drug Drop Box, safety classes, teaches first aid and CPR classes, vacation house watches, junior detective classes, works with elementary students and attends most safety presentations, shred event, kids bike safety all community events. program and several other events. The police Through our response efforts, our personnel stand department also works very closely with the school ready to respond. We expect our work to make a system, hiring a school resource officer, and is always difference in the quality of life in our city. To this end, helping to enhance a safer environment for students. we try to discover what is most important to do You may also go to the Carlisle Police Department on and focus our resources for the greatest, most Facebook to stay up to date with our department for enduring benefit. safety tips and the latest information. Our staff is dedicated to delivering the highest quality Through hard work and effort, in 2014, Carlisle was customer service whatever the opportunity and you named the 10th safest city in Iowa. have our commitment that we will do whatever we As the Department continues to move ahead, we look can to provide services that exceed you expectations. forward to providing the best police services possible, building a strong relationship with the public. We are optimistic that this Department will continue a path of Carlisle Police Department excellence as we address the needs of our community (515) 961-6911 Dispatch Non-Emergency with professionalism and determination. (515) 989-4121 Office 911 For Emergencies The Carlisle Police Department is committed to the service of the citizens and will continue to work hard Carlisle Fire Rescue to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. If we (515) 9961-6911 Dispatch Non-Emergency are able to assist you, please feel free to contact us (515) 989-3311 Office at any time at (515) 989-4121. 911 for Emergencies It is an honor to serve the citizens of Carlisle.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 35 CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARLISLE Public Library

Clifford reading at the library. The YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) hanging out at the Library. Photo: Stacy Goodhue Photo: Stacy Goodhue 135 School Street “Like” the Carlisle Public Library on Facebook to learn (515) 989-0909 about current events. Monday-Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM The library hosts book sales, story times, and a number Friday-Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM of free programs such as cribbage, overnights, and reading programs for all ages throughout the year. Closed Sundays Adults enjoy activities such as the Make and Takes. The Carlisle Public Library is a fun and friendly place The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a committed to visit. The library offers free wireless and public group of teens, 7th – 12th grade, who meet once a computer access, as well as books, audio books month to help build the teen book collection and plan and DVDs for all ages to check out. The library offers teen programming. scanning, printing, copying and faxing services for a The Carlisle Public Library got a beautiful fresh new minimal fee. The Carlisle library provides access to look in 2016. The Carlisle Library Foundation is a 501(c) thousands of digital titles for eBooks and Audiobooks. (3) non-profit organization that is raising money for All of these titles can be checked out online. library equipment and projects. Financial gifts of any Visit our Website at http://www.carlisleiowa.org or size are most welcome.

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Give me 5 Bam Bam. Photo by Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography Carlisle LITTLE LEAGUE We offer levels of play starting with T-Ball up to Carlisle SOFTBALL Carlisle Softball has teams in the age groups: Bam Bam, Intermediate League. We are a volunteer organization that has been in existence since 1971. We operate as a for 3 & 4 year old boys and girls; Petite for Preschool non-profit organization to serve all young people in our and Kindergarten girls; Rookie for 1st and 2nd grade boundaries that want to play baseball. girls, Minor for 3rd and 4th grade girls, and major for 5th www.carlislelittleleague.org and 6th grade girls. www.carlislesoftball.org Carlisle SOCCER CLUB Carlisle YOUTH ATHLETICS The Carlisle Soccer Club, Inc. is serious about making Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling are offered. soccer fun again. The Carlisle (Iowa) Soccer Club, Inc. For information about registration, schedules is a not-for-profit organization (501(c)(3) corporation) and parents information, please visit promoting youth soccer through coaching, training, http://www.carlisleyouthathletics.org/site example, and participation in league team soccer and to stimulate and encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and cooperation in sports among community’s children. www.carlislesoccer.org

www.carlisleiachamber.org 37 CARLISLE PARKS City Parks with the construction of parking facilities • North Municipal Park is located at North 1st at the Scotch Ridge Street and Park Street. The park features a Veterans Nature Park, continue Memorial Honor Roll, gardens, a walking trail, a log with tree plantings and cabin, picnic shelters and a baseball/softball field. replacements at all City The annual 4th of July Celebration is held here. parks, and conduct family • Lindhardt Park is located at South 5th Street and outdoor events involving Linden and features three baseball/softball fields, the new bike trail that a concession stand, a batting cage, and a wooded connects the City to the picnic area. Nature Park and the wild beauty in between. • Volunteer Park, with approximately 1.47 acres and a playground, is on South 5th Street. If you would like more information, or if you • Lynn Memorial Park is located under the city water Submitted Photo would like to get tower and features a playground. involved with these Visit our Website at http://www.carlisleiowa.org great outdoor activities, please contact Joe Jenkins to find out more about the city parks. To reserve at [email protected]. space at a park, call the city at (515) 989-224. Carlisle Aquatic Center Friends of Carlisle Parks 1230 S. 5th Street • (515) 989-2098 The Friends of Carlisle Parks is a 501c.3 Non-profit The Aquatic Center is a state-of-the art aquatics facility that was established in 2016 to support, enhance and designed to meet the health, fitness, and safety and help make progress in the Carlisle parks and green recreation needs of Carlisle area residents of all ages. spaces. Our mission to enhance these spaces is to The facility features a heated pool, 1 meter diving be accomplished by raising funds for park projects, board, super sidewinder slide, water cascade umbrella, organizing and installing projects, and raising awareness frog slide, bubbling beach, water’s edge snack bar, about the wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities umbrellas, shade structures and family changing rooms that are available to citizens of Carlisle and the with lockers. surrounding area. See http://www.carlisleiowa.org for season dates, For 2017 and the near future, FOCP hopes to help hours, admission and rental fees.

38 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber EXCITING TIME IN CARLISLE IT IS AN EXCITING TIME In The Carlisle Area

This is an exciting time in Carlisle. Good things are happening at the city, schools, businesses and organizations. Season after season, some things On Carlisle Nature Trail. Photo: Mike Rolands stay the same and are exciting, like going to the games and cheering for the teams, no matter the age of and more growth, they stay mindful the spectators or the players. that Carlisle is The Natural Choice. And other things change. Growth will continue. And Residents like to get out and enjoy nature whether it is it is exciting to see that, too. Single-family homes in their own back yard, or biking or walking past Robert are available at Randleman Ridge and Danamere and Susan Fleming’s Danamere Farm that continues Farms, and Danamere offers multi-family options, too. to change. This multi-use farm features the Congera Businesses will come to fill Scotch Ridge Business Park Family gardens; Aaron White’s grass-fed heifers; and and Gateway Business Park. There is space downtown restored prairie and oak Savanna. Those on the Carlisle and around the community for retail and commercial as well. Nature Trail might view a prairie seed harvest, take in the developing Scotch Ridge Nature Park, or look for birds Improvements, such as the underpass at Scotch and wildlife and the geocache on the Summerset Trail. Ridge Road, will focus on safety, as will sidewalk improvements and changes to Highway 5. Keep your eyes open and spot the new and exciting And while the City of Carlisle, Carlisle Area Chamber of changes just about everywhere you look. It all Commerce, and Warren County Economic Development contributes to the desirable quality of life for Corporation focus on more business, more citizens Carlisle residents.

www.carlisleiachamber.org 39 CITY GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES: Safety and Service The City of Carlisle is served by a representative government consisting of a City Council and the Mayor. The Carlisle City Council meets at 6:30pm every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in the Council Photo: Ethel Lee Chambers of the City Hall. Agendas and Minutes are posted on www.carlisleiowa.org. The public is needs of the growing population. The police, fire and encouraged to be informed, attend and speak during EMS departments have expanded their daily services the “Citizen Participation” period at each meeting. in order to respond quickly when the need arrives. Our Vision Statement HOME BASED IOWA “Carlisle aspires to be the City of choice by being Carlisle is a Home Based Iowa community and sensitive to its environmental resources, by embracing welcomes veterans to put down roots in Carlisle its hometown atmosphere and by providing excellent where businesses have pledged to hire qualified service and a safe environment for its citizens. veterans. To see the details of opportunities, tools, Carlisle will achieve its vision of sustainable growth education programs, assistance on down payment on and opportunity for enrichment by providing extensive a home, financial incentives and more, visit recreation and culture, high quality schools, active www.homebaseiowa.gov. citizen involvement, strong businesses and a vibrant downtown. GREATER CARLISLE Carlisle will demand innovative and accessible governance that is supported by fair and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION accountable funding.” The Foundation is a charitable public foundation established by community stockholders for the The City of Carlisle has many services that one might purpose of improving the quality of life in the Greater expect in a growing suburb. The city has a park and recreation department that includes an aquatic Carlisle Community. Foundation grants will focus on center, several parks, and a recreation center that encouraging and supporting programs and projects is continuously used by residents for private parties that enhance education, community betterment, arts, and ceremonies. The Carlisle library is seeking an culture, health, and human services. opportunity to expand into larger quarters to meet the www.greatercarlislefoundation.org.

40 Find us on Facebook /carlisleiachamber NUMBERS TO CALL IMPORTANT NUMBERS CITY HALL POLICE STATION GAS LEAKS (24 HOURS) County Treasurer 195 N. 1st Street 195 N. 1st 800-595-5325 Julie Daugherty Carlisle, IA 50047 (515) 989-4121 Mediacom 800-362-1895 (515) 961-1110 (515) 989-3224 Non-Emergency Century Link 800-244-1111 [email protected] [email protected] Chief Jason Doll COUNTY & STATE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF Monday – Friday, FIRE STATION ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISORS 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 135 N. 2nd Street State Senator District 1 Mayor Ruth Randleman (515) 989-3311 Non- Julian B. Garrett Dean Yordi (515) 249-49944 Emergency (515) 971-0883 (515) 961-1030 [email protected] Chief Cory Glover [email protected] [email protected] City Administrator AQUATIC CENTER State Representative District 2 Andrew Lent 1230 S. 5th Street Scott Ourth Crystal McIntyre [email protected] (515) 989-2098 (515) 208-7281 (515) 961-1029 [email protected] [email protected] CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY BUILDING MEMBERS 35 Vine Street County Attorney District 3 Dan McCulloch (515) 989-4367 Doug Eichholz Doug Shull (515) 201-3542 (515) 961-1014 (515) 961-1030 LIBRARY [email protected] [email protected] Doug Hammerand 135 School Street https://www.co.warren.ia.us/ (515) 681-5360 (515) 989-0909 SHERIFF County Auditor Brian Voss Eric Goodhue RECREATION CENTER Traci VanderLinden (515) 961-1122 (515) 724-9599 1220 S. 5th Street (515) 961-1020 Drew Merrifield (515) 989-2098 ALLEN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE [email protected] Sam Davidson (515) 989-9366 U.S. POST OFFICE 200 S. 1st Street County Assessor (515) 989-3984 Robert Van Ryswyk Brian Arnold (515) 989-3352 (515) 989-0210 ALLEN TOWNSHIP CLERK (515) 961-1010 Peggy Fogle WATER/ELECTRIC [email protected] CITY ATTORNEY (515) 989-4482 Robert Stuyvesant EMERGENCY NIGHT CALL (515) 961-6911 County Recorder www.carlisleiowa.org Polly Glascock ELECTRIC & GAS SERVICE (515) 961-1089 (MidAmerican Energy) [email protected] 888-427-5632

Volunteers maintain VOLUNTEER the flower gardens at North Park. You can Help Set the Photo: Rhonda Frost Direction for the Future. Although much of the work is done by city staff and Advisory boards, such as the Mayor’s Public Safety elected officials, some policy-making and planning Committee, the Citizen Budget Committee and decisions are researched and made by citizen the Scotch Ridge Park Steering Committee were volunteers who serve with their fellow citizens on created to solicit advice in public safety (police, fire, various boards, commissions and committees. Some and ambulance services), the annual budget, and of the boards are established by the state and city ordinances, others are ad-hoc committees established the creation of the Scotch Ridge Nature Park. Other by the city to gather input from the citizens. committees seeking volunteers are the Street and Sidewalk Committee that is working to help establish Two of these boards and commissions are the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of a street assessment policy for the city, and the Adjustments. The Planning and Zoning Commission Community Visioning Committee that is continuing the gives recommendations to the Council on site plans work on downtown improvements. for new construction and any proposed changes to the If you are interested in serving your community and zoning ordinances. The Zoning Board of Adjustments want a say in the direction that the city is heading, makes decisions when individuals request variances to the zoning ordinances or appeal decisions of the please fill out an application on the city website at zoning administrator. carlisleiowa.org. Click on the City Hall link and then the link on the left-hand side that says Other boards created by city ordinance are the Library Board, Park Board, and the Cemetery “Board and Commission Member Application.” Board of Trustees. These boards make decisions After completing the application, send it to or recommendation that affect the departments Carlisle City Hall, Attn: City Administrator, they oversee. PO Box 430, Carlisle, IA 50047. www.carlisleiachamber.org 41 HARTFORD, IOWA HARTFORD, IOWA The Little City With a Big Heart www.hartfordia.com Hartford is located in Richland Township, and is one of the oldest towns in Warren County. The town was laid out by John D. Hartman in 1849 when the area was part of Polk County. Hartman was the first merchant in town and brought goods to sell by horseback from Ottumwa and Oskaloosa. The Post Office was established in 1859, had weekly mail, and was called Three Rivers Post Office. Before the railroad came to Carlisle, Hartford was a prosperous town with churches, a justice of the peace, a physician, a school, a hotel and a variety of businesses including grist mills, dry goods, drug store, hardwood store, millinery, blacksmith, cabinet maker, plow factory, a cooper and more. In 2010 the population in Hartford was 771. Hartford prides itself on being a community where everyone Murphy Tower Service, LLC. Photo ©mollyrogallaphotography-wcedc is considered a neighbor and people are it’s most valued asset. Today Hartford businesses include, besides farmers and livestock operations, a convenience store, a sportsman’s club, a restaurant, a photographer, several in-home day cares, a custom apparel and promotional items supplier, a construction company, a Masonic Lodge, and more. Citizens are active with the Beautification Committee which hosts a Beautiful Yard Contest each month and a Lighting Contest at Christmas. Soup suppers support the Hartford Volunteer Fire Department. Currently citizens are working on a City Plan. The Hartford Upper Elementary is part of the Carlisle Community School District.

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Park Flower Planters Photo: Connie Goldsberry Volunteers rebuild the park. Photo: Connie Goldsberry Hartford City Hall City Attorney Electric Mark Goldsberry 150 Elm Street Robert Benton MidAmerican Energy (515) 989-4029 P.O. Box 910 (515) 989-3263 (515) 252-6900 Richland Township Phone: (515) 989-0267 Fire Chief City Council Trustee [email protected] Zach Prickett Meets the third Tuesday of each Tom Smith Monday – Friday 515-238-8238 month at 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Richland Township Street, Water and Council Members Clerk Mayor Maintenance Stephanie Johnson Jim R. Richards Caroline McNamar Superintendent (515) 306-5159 (515) 989-0267 U.S. Post Office Doug Peebler Kim Dingeman 130 S. Vine Street City Clerk/ 515-989-9171 (515) 313-8479 (515) 989-4238 Treasurer 515-321-1803 Brad Herrold William Hammond (515) 989-0267 (515) 989-0284

www.carlisleiachamber.org 43 WCEDC WARREN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Supporting New & Existing Businesses Warren County Economic Development Corp (WCEDC) is a non-profit organization that works to grow the economy in Warren County and its communities by Carlisle & Warren County: assisting new businesses in opening their doors, helping Poised for Growth existing businesses through the process of expansion Great things are happening in Carlisle and Warren projects, responding to leads from companies looking County, see for yourself! to enter new markets, and seeking out businesses that could potentially call Warren County home. From the • Carlisle’s laborshed area includes approximately initial process of feasibility studies to finding a location 330,000 individuals ages 18-64 and working with the city or county governments to assist with the progress, WCEDC is always available to • Warren County is currently the 3rd wealthiest county assist in every stage of business progression. in the state In order to garner attention and make Warren County • Warren County has the highest land value per acre known, WCEDC has created a business-ready and thriving economic environment, one initiative at a time: in South-Central Iowa • Small Business Grant Contest - Grants $10,000 to • Warren County’s employment base has increased by Warren County Businesses each year 15% since 2006, more than Iowa or the U.S. averages • Economic Impact Awards Event - Annual awards • Warren County’s population grew by 5.2% between and recognition for top economic contributors in the County 2010 and 2015, which outpaces the national and statewide average growth rate • Commercial Property Inventory – WCEDC keeps a searchable database of available commercial sites • Warren County’s unemployment rate was 3.3% in and buildings in Warren County at www.wcedc.com 2015, the lowest level since 2008. and continuously works to match properties with potential businesses. Warren County is also outpacing Iowa and the United • SBDC Advisor Days – Every 2nd Thursday of States in Median Household Income, Population Growth, the month WCEDC offers small business assistance High school Graduation rate and our unemployment rate in partnership with the Small Business is lower than the state and national averages. Development Center. • Financial Assistance – WCEDC established a Revolving Loan Fund, an Opportunity Fund, a HELPING THE COMMUNITY GROW Veteran-Owned business incentive and works to find Mercy Clinic additional funding sources/assistance for businesses. The Carlisle Mercy Medical Center has finished • Warren County Leadership Institute - Facilitates annual institute that trains and informs leaders living construction and has opened at the highway 5/65 or working in Warren County. bypass in the Gateway business park. This project • Learn|Grow|Succeed - established to provide had a capital investment of $3-5 million, resulted in a resources, technical assistance and education to help dozen high quality jobs, and is estimated to generate Warren County businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. $50,000 in yearly property taxes. To help make this To take advantage or these opportunities or to learn project possible, Mercy Clinics was awarded $25,000 how WCEDC can help you, contact: from WCEDC’s Opportunity Fund to assist with land and WCEDC at [email protected] or 515-961-1067. development costs.

La Villa Mexican Restaurant WCEDC Supports Our Military La Villa Mexican Restaurant was the first to utilize Service Members WCEDC’s newly established revolving loan fund. WCEDC works in partnership with ‘Home Base Iowa’ and the communities within Warren County to provide $15,000 was awarded for the purchase of equipment for a comprehensive Incentive package for Veterans their new location in Carlisle. La Villa has seen enormous purchasing homes or opening/expanding businesses success and has already expanded since opening. in Warren County. WCEDC offers a $1,000 grant to any veteran who opens or expands a business in Warren Learn more about Warren County Economic County (up to ten annually). Development Corp at WWW.WCEDC.COM.

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The advantage of small town living is the relationships you build with the people you interact with as you grow to know, like and trust them. The people are the heart Submitted Photo of our community, and that makes everything just a little more comfortable and enjoyable. How do you benefit from doing business in Carlisle? It is also to everyone’s advantage to keep the dollars • You will enjoy quality meals, goods, attractions, they spend in Carlisle. Our desirable quality of life and services depends on a strong Carlisle economy and a thriving • You and your family will have more local business community and accountable funding of our job opportunities tax dollars. • You will see improved streets and sidewalks in this community Where do our taxes go? In part, to educate Carlisle’s • Your business-owning family, friends and neighbors kids and prepare them for their future, travel on well- will stay in business maintained roads and sidewalks, be protected by quality • Your schools, city, churches and organizations police and fire departments, a fine library, parks and will thrive other amenities that support a quality lifestyle. • Your Natural Choice recreational activities will increase The dollars spent outside the county or charged online • Your business-to-business relationships will hurts the local economy and does not support the be strengthened Carlisle tax base. How much money, for example, do • You will benefit from living in a friendly, happy, you want to spend to support the kids and roads in Des full-service community as more businesses open Moines, West Des Moines, and Ankeny. Some? Fine. to serve your needs The Carlisle Chamber encourages you to keep a good • You will give welcomed gifts when you wrap up share of your business in Carlisle or in the county. Carlisle Chamber Bucks!

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LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICE TAX In March 2016, the citizens of Carlisle approved a Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) that added a 1 cent per dollar spent on items normally subject to a sales tax. This money is returned to Warren County with an estimated $537,000 to be appropriated to the City of Carlisle. The LOSST referendum stated that 50 percent of the funds would be used for public safety. The LOSST revenue has allowed the City to build an addition onto the existing fire station to allow for more vehicle storage and a living area on the second floor to allow medics to stay at the station during their scheduled shifts. The department’s call volume has increased over the past few years climbing to an estimated 600 calls a year. CHAMBER BUCKS from $5 and Up… A Great Gift Idea!

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The Carlisle High School Alumni Association hosts community events to raise scholarship money for students. In September they host Carlisle Pickers with a Side of Bacon. Photo: Judy Russell

Carlisle’s #1 Best-tasting Water starts with groundwater drawn from the alluvial aquifer. Photo: Ethel Lee Carlisle is the jewel in the metro with a high quality of life offering outdoor activities associated with two rivers and the river basin, valleys and vistas, nature trails and bike trails, and an abundance of natural habitat. You can enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of two worlds: a charming small town set in an inviting natural setting and the entertainment, dining, shopping, and sports offerings Photos by Ethel Lee of the state’s Capitol and largest metro. Carlisle is the suburb on the southeast edge of Des Moines. Businesses locating in Carlisle benefit from the metro’s vibrant regional economy and welcoming Residents and visitors love the abundant beauty of the Chamber’s opportunity documented by research and recognized by downtown beautification program. From planting seeds to watering national business magazines and media. each hanging basket twice a day for months, volunteers create and maintain the planters from Memorial Day through fall. Photo: Ethel Lee The residents love the small town feel where they know their neighbors, support their community and appreciate Carlisle’s small town personality shines the brightest the outstanding life-long learning, recreational and at downtown community events, and night after night, cultural opportunities that are on their doorstep. They and weekend after weekend when residents support also appreciate the natural beauty that creates the students, groups and teams at sports competitions, backdrop for their lives. concerts, plays and more. Students can excel in Carlisle. The administrators, The Carlisle Chamber of Commerce represents a strong teachers and staff in our quality school system motivate vibrant and thriving business community encompassing students to be smarter and stronger educationally, and everything from award-winning Mom and Pops also through the variety of music, art, theater, sports and and regional and national brands to a Fortune 500 club opportunities available to all. manufacturer and an international exporter. The city of Carlisle also leads the way in safety for its citizens. In the fall of 2014, SafeWise.com named Carlisle one of the top 30 safest cities in Iowa. They too said Carlisle residents have “the best of both worlds where they can enjoy the hustle of the city and escape back into their country home. Tucked between rolling hills and river valleys, this woodland village strives to make everyone feel at home.” And, in March of 2016, Officials at the Iowa Rural Water Association found the best-tasting water in the state in The drama, excitement, hard-working athletes and cheerleaders bring Carlisle. The program, Quality On Tap!, emphasizes the the crowds to Carlisle sporting events. high quality, standards and, consequently, taste of water Photo: Chad Johnson at Cross the T Photography in rural America. AREA AR CHAMBER OF CARLISLEC LISLECOMMERCE 2017 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY GUIDE

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