Welcome to Madrid, Iowa

Community Pride - - a Sign of Progress!

Madrid Action Committee
P.O.133
Madrid, Ia. 50156

2008 Officers

President-Nate Clegg,Vice President- Becky Roorda,
Treasurer- Don Fatka, Secretary- Keith Kudej

 
Annual Dues of Individual: $25.00 or Business: $50.00

(one web page for businesses with your membership) 
Bronze - $100, Silver- $250, and Gold - $500


MAC Calendar for 2008

Our Mission

To advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the Madrid area, to encourage the growth of existing industry and business while giving necessary assistance to any firm or individual seeking to locate in the Madrid area, to support those activites which are beneficial to the Madrid community, and to promote the general welfare of all citizens.

MAC Welcomes new businesses to Madrid

"Leader of the Year for 2008" Mark Cosens

MAC visits Snus Winery during one of their " Front Porch Friday" Event

MAC welcomes "Madrid Service Center" owners Tracey Janssen and Tim Parcel

MAC welcomes "Filling Station" owners Jill and Reese Polich

21st Century Rehab,P.C.
 


Madrid Power Wash

Hands on Therapeutic
A DVD is available on "15 Years of MAC" - Special thanks to Karl Schmitz for the making of the DVD and to all who helped compile the photos.

2008 MAC Calendar
if a business is interested in hosting a meeting, please contact MAC
January
February
March
April

2- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

16- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m.@ City State Bank

6- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

20- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m.@ Mid-National Graphics

Leader & Volunteer of the Year Nominations Deadline-Feb. 20

5- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

8 - MAC Annual Banquet - Happy Hour 5:30 - Supper at 6:30

19- Regular Meeting-7:00am @ City State Bank

2-Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

16-Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

May
June
July
August

7- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

10- Community Garage Sale


Mac Leadership Award @ High School

4- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

 

2-Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ Jensen Park - Breakfast

Boone County Fair and Parade

 

6- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ Hansen Hall(?)

Iowa State Fair Boone County Booth

 

September
October
November
December

3- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

1-3 Labor Day Weekend

 

1- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

15- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ TBACity State Bank

5-Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

19- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m.@ TBA

ChristmasExtravaganza Open House & Parade (6pm)

3- Regular Meeting-7:00 a.m. @ City State Bank

Our Community's History

 Location

Located in Central Iowa approximately 25 miles northwest of Des Moines, 20 miles southwest of Ames and 17 miles southeast of the county seat of Boone.

Population

1980 Census: 22811990 Census: 2395 2000 Census: 2418

Founded

June 9, 1883

Brief History

Originally known as Swede Point, Madrid was first settled in 1846, and is the oldest continuously inhabited Swedish settlement west of the Mississippi River.In 1882 Swede Point was renamed Madrid.  The town of Madrid was officially incorporated on June 9, 1883.  With the construction in 1881 of both an east-west and north-south railroad line through Madrid, the town began to grow and prosper.

A major portion of Madrid's heritage grows out of the coal mining era of 1910-1945. The mines employed people of Swedish, Norwegian, Italian, Croation, English and Welsh descent. Today, Madrid is considered a "bedroom" community due to its convenient location to various metropolitan areas. Its businesses are primarily service-oriented, with some light industry. Many residents seek employment in Des Moines, Ames, Boone, Ankeny and Perry. All of these cities are well within communting distance from Madrid.Madrid has a history of controlled growth and development in which it hopes to continue in the future.Examples of this are found in the Maple Ridge housing/town house development located on the North side of town.Along with the Cedars Assisted Living Facility and the housing developments by Edgewood Park and West of town. Madrid offers a 5 year tax abatement,& a 3 year tax abatementfor businesses which has spurred the recent increase in new housing and businesses.There are also land south of town on highway 17 to develop . Interested party's should contact City Hall or the president of MAC for assistance.

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