Madrid Iowa

Welcome to Madrid, Iowa 50156
Community Pride--A Sign of Progress!

...Mac's "City Wide Garage Sale" is May 10 from 8:00am to 3:00pm...."Help Stamp out Hunger" - May 10 - US Postal Carriers, place canned goods at your mailbox ... Chief Brown is no longer employed by the City of Madrid and if anyone has police administration concerns to please contact the Mayor - 795-3127

Links on the Madrid Web Site:

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MAC News:

2008 MAC Officers

Annual Dues for Individuals: $25.00 or Business: $50.00 Bronze - $100, Silver- $250, and Gold - $500 with each Business Membership you can request a static webpage. Your web address will be http://www.madridiowa.com/___________.htm
Send to: Madrid Action Committee, P.O. Box 133, Madrid, Ia. 50156

MAC Meetings - 7:00AM
May 7 - @ City State Bank
Last Meetings Minutes
President of MAC - Nate Clegg
When e-mailing please put: Madridiowa.com in the subject area Web Designer

MAC'S "Leader of the Year" - Mark Cosens
MAC'S "Volunteers of the Year" - Carol Wilcox & Madrid Boy/Cub Scout leaders
MAC donates $5000.00 to the Trail/Bridge fund over the next 2 years
MAC has successful Blood Drive - with 46 people (43 units & 6 double red cell units) 7 first time donors
MAC's 2007 $500.00 Scholarships - Ross Peterson & Sean Byrnes
MAC host a "Meet the Candidates Forum" for 2007 City Council
MAC continues to support tax abatement on homes, businesses and the rezoning of the downtown area for TIF.
MAC offers improvement grants to businesses
MAC contributes $1000.00 to MCEF

A video tape,produced by MAC, showing what Madrid has to offer is available at the library

What Madrid has to offer
Madrid offers a 5 year tax abatement on residential development and 5 years on commercial businesses.

The local option sales tax took effect in 2004. The sales tax fund will be used for community improvement. Money spent in local businesses provides property tax dollars that support our school and city. It also creates new jobs for people in our community and gives them the ability to reinvest their paychecks locally.

Check with local realtors for possible store front office space in the downtown Madrid area for small businesses needing a place to work out of.

JOBS:

Area and Regional positions taken from the Des Moines Register, Mid-Iowa News & Iowa Jobs

The City of Slater is now taking applications for Lifeguards and Instructors. LG & WSI certifications are preferred. Applications may be picked up and returned to: City Hall, 105 Greene St., Slater, Iowa between the hours of 7am & 5pm, Monday through Friday or via email at slateria@iowatelecom.net.
Applications close May 15

Madrid Home (795-3007)
Dietary Aide - Full & Part-time
CNA - Full & Part-time
Nurse - Full & Part-time
Activity Aide - Full-time

The Cedars (795-4097)
Personal Companion/CNA - Part-time

Ballard Creek (597-2555)
CNA - Part-time-(Various Shifts,Overnights & 2:00-10:00)
Lead Cook

Camp Mitigwa (278-9774)
Summer Food Service -June 1 thru July 19

New Beginnings (795-2070)
Full-time position

Hospice of Central Iowa
Social Work - Relief
erChaplin - Part-time

Mediacom (783-1569)
Full & Part-time

Local Meetings:

Dates & Times are subject to change
City Council: May 5 &19 @ 5:30pm - City Hall (Council chambers)
American Legion Post 341: June 3 @ 7:00pm - Legion Hall (1st Tues)
Madrid Action Committee: June 4 @ 7:00am - City State Bank
Planning & Zoning: June 12 @ 6:30pm - City Hall (Board room)
Lions: May 6 & 20 @ 6:30pm - Madrid Home (1st & 3rd Tues)
Trail Project Committee: May 9 @ 9:00am-Snyder & Associates, Ankeny
Alzheimers Discussion Group: May 11 @ 2:00pm - Madrid Home (2nd Sun)
School Board: May 12 @ 5:30pm - Administration building
Labor Day: May 12 @ 7:00pm - City Hall (Board room)
Park Board: May 13 & 27 @ 7:00pm - City Hall (Council chambers)
Public Library: May 13 @ 5:30pm - Library
Friends of the Trail: May 13 @ 7:00pm - City Hall (Board room)
V.F.W: May 13 @ 7:00pm (2nd Tues) VFW Hall
Starlodge 115 Masonic Temple: May 13 @ 7:00pm - Masonic Temple (2nd Wed)
Madrid Historical Society Board:May 17 @ 2:00pm - Museum
VFW Aux: May 20 @ 6:30pm - Aux. Hall (3rd Tues)
AMVETS POST 210: May 21 @ 7:00pm - VFW Hall (3rd Wed)
Garden Club: May 27 @ 7:00pm-Museum "Children's Gardens"
poster contest
Madrid Home Board of Directors: June 23 @ Main Campus
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Boone Area Breast Cancer Support Group: @ 7:00pm - Boone Hospital (1st Mon)
Boone County Genealogical Society:@ 7:30pm - Boone County Historical Center (4th Tues)
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Senior Assoc. of Madrid: Mon - Fri , 9:30am to 3:30pm
Greater Love Ministries: Mon - Fri- 9:00am to 10:00am, Wed- 2:00pm to 3:00pm and 3rd Sat. - 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Madrid AA: Tuesdays @ 7:00pm - Madrid Home
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Narcotics Anonymous: 515-244-2277
Battered Women's Support: 1-800-203-3488
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Boone County Transportation Service available to Madrid residents - Call 795-3007 or 515-432-5038

School Calendar:.............................................

Madrid music students receive 18 Superior ratings at State ___________________________________________________________
May 9 - Golf-Boys Sectionals @ Plesantville
May 10 - District Track-Varsity - Coed @ TBA
May 12 - HS Conf Art Fair
Golf-Girls Districts @ Coon Rapids
School Board Meeting @ 5:30pm
7:00pm - 7-12 Band/Vocal Concert
May 13 - 5th Grade Field Trip
7:00pm K-1st Grade. Concert @ high school
May 14 - 6:00pm Booster Club Mtg
May 15 - Coed State Track @ Drake
9:30am High School Awards Ceremony
May 16 - Ele. Track & Field days @ High School
Coed State Track @ Drake
Golf-Boys Districts @ Anita, Crestwood Hills
May 17 - Coed State Track @ Drake
May 19 - Girls’ Regional Golf @Lake Panorama
5:30/7:30 PM JV/V BB w/Ogden HERE
May 20 - 5:30/7:30 PM JV/V BB w/CMB HERE
6:00/8:00 PM V/JV SB w/Coon Rapids-
Bayard @ Coon Rapid
May 21 - 5:30 PM 9th DH BB w/W-G @ Granger
May 22 - 5:30/7:30 PM JV/V BB w/Ballard @ Slater
6:00/8:00 V/JV SB w/Panorama @Panora
May 23 -1st Grade Field Trip
4:00/6:00 PMM V/JV SB w/Ogden T
May 24 - 5:00 PM GRADUATION
May 26 - Memorial Day Observed
May 27 - High School Semester Test Day (odd)
5:30/7:30 PM JV/V BB w/Earlham HERE
6:00/7:45 PM JV/V SB w/Earlham HERE
May 28 - High School Semester Test Day (even)
8:30-9:00 AM K-8 Report Card Pick-up
End of 4th Qtr/2nd Semester
May 29 - Teacher In-service
6:00/8:00 PM JV/V BB w/West Central Valley @Stuart
May 30 - 4:00/6:00 PM JV/V BB w/Van Meter T
6:00/7:30 PM JV/V SB w/Van Meter T
May 31 - 10:00 AM Varsity BB Woodward-Granger Invitational @Granger
Varsity SB Ogden Tournament
June 2-6 - Grades K-12 Basketball Camp @ HS
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District Activity Calendar has daily schedule
MAY - JUNE - JULY Calendar

Madrid Park and Recreation News:

Madrid Park Board has created a Local Rec Guide. Check the Park Boards webpage for more events in the Madrid area.
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Soccer Sign-up - May 18, 1-4pm @ Library
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Madrid Milers Walking/Running Club is starting a "Get into shape" club every Saturday mornings at the ele. school parking lot.
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Swimming Lesson Program will be offered July 7-18 - more information

Church News:

Knights of Columbus presented their charter
Hopkins Grove UMC participates in the "30 Hour Famine" Drive

Events:

Area Events of Interest
"On the Wild Side" 2008 Boone County Fair theme - July 16-21
"U Gotta Love it!" 2008 Iowa State Fair - Aug. 7 - 17
2008 Farm Progress Show - Aug. 26 - 28

Madrid's Proud History
Childhood Remembrances By Josephine Pagliai

Local News :

Labor Day Pop Can drives scheduled for Memorial Day weekend and July 4, 2008
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Susan G. Koman Foundation for breast cancer research fundraiser - June 26 @ Snus Hill Winery
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Jensen Trust donates $10,000.00 to Recreational Trail over the next 2 years
Madrid City Council donates $5000.00 to the Recreational Trail
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Civil War Re-Dedication Ceremony : May 24 @ 2:00PM at Fairview Cemetery with 75 to 100 Re-enactors. A 21 gun & artillery saluate honoring the 14 Civil War soldiers buried there.
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Water Salesman on Highway 17 opens April 18, 2008
Spring Yard Waste Days - April 15-May 31 - Boone County Landfill
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VFW & Jensen Trust donate toward the WII at The Cedars
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Checkout the Kate Shelley Bridge
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MCEF applications are now available @ Public Library, City Hall and on-line - deadline May 15, 2008
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Annual Dog and Cat Licenses at City Hall ( proof of shots needed) $5.00 fee
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Habitat for Humanity is look for a lot to build a house for a local Madrid resident
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The Ankeny to Woodward Trail Steering Committee urgently need your help!
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Donations need for After-Prom Party Contact: 795-3740, 795-2182 or 795-3251
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KWBG in Boone is looking for a Madrid resident to do the Madrid News on air weekdays. Listen on your computer
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Heritage Quilts donate $300.00 to MLDC
Garden Club donates $100.00 to Museum Madrid Lions donate $500.00 to the Historical Society
Madrid Register News recognized for 125 years of service to the community
Jensen Trust awards money to Madrid Schools -$11,838.00, City of Madrid - $500.00 for maintenance of Jensen Park & Madrid Public Library - $1,100.00
MCEF Grant Award Program over $3200.00 given out to Madrid Park Board, Cub Scouts, PAC, Junior Achievement, Tiger Tots & RSVP

Live shot from Madrid Web Cam on the Madrid Home
Click your browser "refresh/reload" for latest picture

Business News:
Check out a list of businesses on the Business web page

The Filling Station - Ice Cream Store
OPENS: April 30, 2008 @ 3PM
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Mother's Day Secial - Lobeufe's Chocolates
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Card's by Trish-Handcrafted cards, gift tags ,stationery. bath salts & more!!
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City Council accepts preliminary plans for Southern Prairie Development Construction will start in mid-July
Tentative Plans are proposed for housing development around the Trailhead/Park Development site in Madrid
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Mid-West Tech purchased by David Hoit
Hairworks in the Parlor opens in Madrid
Lorenzo’s Bar and Grill has opened in the former Beaner’s location
SNUS HILL Winery wins top honors in wine competition. Wi-Fi internet is now available within the winery. come out for "Front Porch Friday " 6:00 - 9:30pm and Sundays from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Berg Custom Design does ornamental irons, garden art & welding and repairs has opened in Madrid.
Jordan & Mahoney Law Firm, P.C. formed in Madrid
New Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration business comes to Madrid - Scott Moore owner
Cuts in the Country expand hours
Sipper's Paradise Gourmet Teas offers fine teas from India and China
Wilcox Printing & Publishing expands their present building.
Madrid Service Center opens doors in formerly Buck's Motor
Lobeufe's Chocolates offers different kinds of chocolate
Hometown Kitchen Classis Inc now Corn Crib Catering

Congregate Meals - Calendar Meal Reservations are taken Monday - Friday before 3:00pm for the next day. Serving is 12:15pm @ Cedars-515-795-4097
Friday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
May 9 Baked Scrod Lyonnaise Potatoes Creamed Asparagus Pineapple Tidbits Lemon Chiffon	May 12 Swiss Steak Baked Potato Sour Cream / Marg Green Beans Chilled Peaches Cookie	May13 Barbecued Chicken Red-Skin Potato Wedges Buttered Corn Orange Juice Banana Cream Dessert	May14 Beef Cube Steak with Fried Onions Ranch-Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower / Pimento Chilled Pears	May 15 Glazed Meat Loaf Scalloped Potatoes Savory Carrots Chilled Applesauce Pound Cake	May16 Turkey Tetrazzini Buttered PeasCreamy Coleslaw Bread Stick /Marg Fruit Bar

Guestbook updated3/2008

MAC Calendar - 2008

Highlights of 2007

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