FREE DELAWARE COUNTY IOWA Fun, Adventure, Relaxation 2016 Delaware County Tourism AND MORE! ACTIVITY GUIDE Welcome to DELAWARE COUNTY! TABLE OF CONTENTS Edgewood’s historic water fountain ....Page 4 Child of the river .................................Page 6 Manchester celebrates 150 years ... Page 11 Backbone State Park ....................... Page 13 Enjoying the outdoors ...................... Page 17 Step back in time with the Delaware County Historical Society ................ Page 19 Eastern Iowa Carriage Glow ........... Page 24 Everything Edgewood ..................... Page 27 2016 FUN FAMILY www.delawarecountytourism.com 3 Edgewood’s historic water fountain returns to working order By Ilo Rhines Register. The WCTU organization in Edgewood disbanded in 1961. Visitors to Edgewood can take a drink For some time the fountain had not from a historic water fountain recently been working. It was refurbished in 2014, restored back to working condition. The and water flows once again for all to stop fountain, only one of two remaining in and enjoy a drink. When you do so, be the state, was placed on the corner of sure to linger on the bench a minute and N. Washington and Madison Streets listen to the Westminster chimes com- by members of the WCTU (Women’s ing from the Historic Clock nearby. Both Christian Temperance Union) in the treasures remind us of days gone by. 1920s. It has an interesting story. What a super preservation of our town’s The WCTU was formed in Edgewood history. in 1894. One of the highlights of this organization was their flower mission day in June, at which time bouquets were made for the sick and shut-ins. Another highlight of the Edgewood group was the installation of the water fountain on a downtown street corner. Fountains were installed by the WCTU in towns all over the country to discour- age men from drinking stronger bever- ages. The one in Edgewood was placed with the idea that as men went toward the block where the taverns were situ- ated, they would stop for a drink and not be so tempted. The fountain was dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Thera B. True, the first president of the WCTU in Edgewood. She died in 1922, so it was soon after that when the fountain was placed on that Westminster Chimes that had corner. It was fed by a well, it ran all the time with an overflow that ran on down been silent since the 1930s can the street. be heard once again from the There are only two of these WCTU century-old town clock located fountains left in the state of Iowa, one in in downtown Edgewood. The Edgewood and the other in Shenandoah. Some fountains across the country have clock is located near the WCTU been placed on the National Historic drinking fountain. Water flows again from a Windows / Mac OS restored drinking fountain Thede’s located on the corner of N. 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Call to schedule (leave message) or text (641 number) for an appointment! 563-822-1143 or text 641-781-9195 4 Creating Healthy Smiles for Life We Treat Infants to Adults • Preventive • Restorative • Cosmetic • Oral Surgery • Implants • Ortho including • Invisalign • Digital X-Rays • 3D Imaging Gordon Goettsch, DDS Tim Collier, DDS Zach Stecklein, DDS Early AM and late PM appointments available 120 East Fayette Street Members of a bus tour Manchester, IA 52057 563-927-6038 adno=455201-01 from Des Moines took time to stop for a drink. While in Edgewood, the tour group ADVANCED EYECARE sampled wine at Café Rose, Comprehensive Eye Care stopped at the Edgewood Contact Lens Care Locker and toured Kendrick Medical Eye Care Forest Products. During Full Service Optical their trip, they also visited Surgical Co-Managment many other interesting sites Emergency Eye Care in Delaware County. Dr. Beth Zingula, OD & Dr. Shawn Beilby, OD 105 E. Butler St., Manchester, IA 52057 563-927-3759 COMING SOON Our New Facility at 225 W Main St., Manchester HOURS: Mon- 8:15-5:00 Tue- 8:15-6:30 Wed- 8:15-5:00 Thr- 8:15-5:00 Fri- 8:15-1:00 Sat- By Appointment ADVANCED EYECARE ASSOCIATES Sun- closed OF EASTERN IOWA, PC www.advancedeyecareassociates.com adno=455778-01 5 Child of the river By Hannah Ray J and whitewater continues to grow, I have been enthralled with water I was fortunate to and the river since early childhood, be able to help sending stick boats down farm- bring whitewater yard rainstorm rivers to watch their to my hometown, course as they tumbled, submerged Manchester. and reemerged over imaginary rap- What made ids and waterfalls. I loved pitting my Manchester’s stick boats against each other, racing whitewater park Photo by Marty Colbert downstream just to see which would project success- Hannah looping her Jackson Rockstar kayak. survive and finish first. I’ve carried this ful was Iowa’s first fond memory of playing in the water whitewater park, undertaking for the numerous people into adulthood, as whitewater kayak- Charles City Whitewater. This success- involved. Many individuals and groups ing and stand up paddleboard (SUP) ful park and subsequent whitewater have devoted time and/or financial river surfing now occupy a large part parks being built in Iowa are because help to bring this project to life. I of my free time. of Ty Graham’s endless enthusiasm extend my heartfelt thanks to every- Most weekends and many week- and hard work. one who helped bring the Manchester nights you will find me paddling small I have been kayaking and surfing at Whitewater Park to fruition. whitewater boats or tiny paddleboards Charles City since it opened, and I was Instructing is another way to share thrilled when I heard Manchester was my passion for the river, build camara- looking for ideas for their riverfront. derie in the community and promote With Ty’s encouragement, I knew just river safety and stewardship. Now, what my hometown needed: a white- with our own whitewater park, you water park! I got in touch with Ryan Wicks to pitch the idea of a whitewater park on the Maquoketa River in down- town Manchester. This idea took off. Next thing I knew, meetings were happening, excitement was growing at Iowa whitewater parks, local rivers, and, in short order, we had and other whitewater rivers around our own whitewater park. the country. Manchester and Charles I’m grateful for wher- City whitewater parks are among my ever I could help with the favorite “home” paddling spots. I’ve Manchester Whitewater Photo by Marty Colbert also had the opportunity to paddle Park project. It was a huge Hannah river surfing her Badfish River Surfer. whitewater in Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Restaurant - Golf- Events - Golf Simulator Virginia, Wyoming, Colorado and Canada. I am a No Coast SUP Team Rider, Badfish SUP Team Rider, CrawDaddy Outdoors, Ambassador, and Werner adno=455805-01 Paddles Ambassador. Paddling is the embodiment of my soul; it’s my zen. My dreams, day and night, are con- sumed by the rushing water and what Located off Highway 20 adventures lie ahead. exit 277 in Manchester Sharing my passion for paddling with the people around me is an ongoing endeavor. As my passion for paddling 563-927-GOLF (4653) www.pinoakpubandlinks.com 6 can experience the thrill of navigat- Departments. For more information ing your whitewater kayak down the about the Manchester kayaking clin- rapids, water splashing everywhere, ics please see, “Whitewater Kayaking adrenaline pumping and the sense of Clinic” on page 9. accomplishment as you safely eddy Check the Manchester Whitewater out into the calm pool below, turning Park Facebook page for the most up- upstream to watch your friends’ water to-date details. For more information splashed faces as they lurch to and fro about the Charles City clinics, check paddling down the same invigorat- the Charles City Whitewater Facebook ing rapid you just finished. Does that page. Details coming soon. sound like fun to you? With the help of the Manchester Photo by Marty Colbert Parks and Recreation Department, SYOTR Hannah river surfing her Badfish River I will be instructing kayaking clinics See You On The River Surfer. at the Manchester Whitewater Park this summer. I will also be instruct- ing kayaking clinics and Iowa’s first SUP river surfing clinic at Charles City Whitewater with the help of both Manchester and Charles City Parks Photo by Marty Colbert Hannah kayaking Sullivan Falls, Wolf River, Wis. 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Water-appropriate tom of your first rapid, loving the clothing and footwear (low-volume- feeling of navigating your whitewater- water shoes or water socks work kayak with the swift water splashing well and fit well in whitewater kay you from every direction while avoid aks) No strappy sandals or flip flops.