Provided by the City of Madrid Iowa.
City Hall News & Information:
Open Burning - is closed for the spring

Public Notice - Parking in front of City Hall is limited to 15 minutes

Public Notice - Please remember there is a City Ordinance about "lawns & grass clipping discharge" not being blown on the streets because the clog the storm drains.

Remember to call 811 before digging.

Weed Notice: Chapter 317, Code of Iowa
Group 1 - May 20 to June 5
Group 2 - June 1 to June 16
Group 3 - July 1 to July 15

Community Visioning Presentation

The City of Madrid offers a 5 year tax abatement on residential development
and 5 years on commercial businesses. Contact City Hall

The local option sales tax took effect in 2004. The sales tax fund will be used
for community improvement. Money spent in local businessesprovides
property tax dollars that support our school and city. It also creates new jobs
for people in our community and gives them the abilityto reinvest their
paychecks locally. Website: www.cityofmadrid.org

What Madrid has to offer

The original MadridIowa website started by Chris Davis & Todd Kilzer in 1998
Public Notices of City Ordinances:
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Links on the Madrid Web Site:

Search the Madrid web site

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What Madrid has to offer you! Information

A New DVD, produced by MAC, showing what Madrid has to offer is available. Contact City Hall

 
Emergency - 911 (Emergency Use ONLY)
Non Emergency - 515-433-0527 (Crime Reporting/Assistance)
Madrid Police Department - 515-795-3113
(Answering Machine - will return your call within 24 hrs)
City Hall: 795-3930
Community Room: 795-2703
Edgewood Park: 795-2714
Post Office - 795-2561
Public Library: 795-3846
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Alliant Energy - 800-255-4268
Black Hills Energy - 888-890-554 (800-694-8989 Emergency)
Boone County Humane Society - 765-485-8888 or 877-473-6722
Iowatelecom/Windstream - 611 or 877-901-4692
Mediacom - 866-755-2225
Walters Sanitary - 515-432-2866
Local News & Information:
Madrid Alumni Assoc. gearing up for Annual Banquet Sept 1st call 795-3559 or email madridalumni@gmail.com
The Madrid Museum is looking for more volunteers, so the hours that the museum is open can be extended during the summer.
Mac's Volunteers of the Year: Bruce Baumgarn & Tammy and Jerry Loew
Mac's Leaders of the Year - Andy & Lisa Timm
Jensen Trust donates $10,715.00 to the Jensen Park & Trail Access.
Mason's donate $1500.00 to Madrid school for scholarship and field trips and $200.00 to the Booster Club for popcorn.
Mac donates to Greater Love from their "Avenue of Trees" project.The Madrid Home wins MAC's "lighted parade contest" and donates the money to Greater Love
Boone County Cattlemen donate $400 to Greater Love
The Knights of Columbus donate to Iowa Special Olympics, Woodward Resource Center & M Foundation
This year the Madrid Lions Club collected 393 pairs of used eyeglasses & 12 used hearing aids for the "Recycle for Sight" project and gave out $10, 360.28 in contributions to local organizations and Lion supported projects.
Box Tops for Education & Campbell Soup Label drop box is at Market of Madrid

Join "Growing up in Madrid, Iowa" on Facebook

Madrid Community Blood Drive
Each donation earns you points to spend at the Online Store - www.bloodcenterofiowa.org

Free Blood Pressure Checks - Mon-Wed-Fri @ 8-9AM at Madrid Family Practice Clinic- No appt needed

Today in History.......................Daily Cartoons
Business News:
Check out a list of businesses on the Business web page
Brown's Pizzeria - New Hours with lunches Wed, Thurs & Fri
The Filling Station opened April 15 @ 1PM
Elmo's Bar & Grill opens in Who's Lounge
Saddle's ( BBQ Bistro) - Thurs thru Sunday (lunch & supper)
New Beginnings Massage & Reiki opens in Century 21 Rehab Building
Maid Better Home Cleaning service is available in Madrid
Freshair - full service salon opens in Madrid
Kurt Kruse purchased Scott Olsen's computer repair business - PC Not Working?
Pizza Hut Mobile Unit - opened in Madrid on Tuesdays from 11AM to 8PM
Blake's Antiques and Flea Market opened Labor Day weekend
TITUS Repair & Towing opens in town
Dollar Store opens in the South Prairie Development
Development News:
Construction continues on Southern Prairie Development. The development will have businesses, family homes, townhomes & apartment complexes.
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Tentative Plans are proposed for housing development around the Trailhead/Park Development site in Madrid
Area Jobs:
Area and Regional positions-Mid-Iowa News,Iowa Jobs & Madrid Register News & the Boone County Shopping News
These weekly postings maybe filled before the next posting/update

Madrid Home: 795-3007
CNA - Part-time - Hours will vary
Laundary Aide - Full-time
Dietary Aide - Part-time

The Cedars: 795-4097
CNA or Companion - PRN available

Madrid Schools: 795-3241
7-12 Family Consumer Sciences w/Health & FCCLA advisor
See job page for deadlines

Truck Drivers: various companies
800-955-8757
888-635-1678
Local Calendar of Meetings & Events:
Dates and Times are subject to change!

June 20 - PLANT SALE - 9AM - 4PM @ Iowa Arboretum
May 21 - City Council: 5:30PM @ City Hall (1st & 3rd Mon)
Adult Book Discussion Group : 7:00PM @ Library (3rd Mon)
May 26 - SHARE Delivery @ Community Room (moved to May 19)
May 27 - Dementia Discussion Group: 2:00PM @ The Cedars (Last Sun)
May 29 - Youth Fishing Clinic: 6:30PM @ Don Williams Lake - 432-3882
May 31 - Youth Fishing Clinic: 6:30PM @ Don Williams Lake - 432-3882
June 2 - Madrid Historical Museum: Open 10:00AM to Noon @ Museum - The Coffee is on, come and reminiscence (1st & 3rd Sat)
June 3 - 3rd Annual Duathon (starts at 8AM) & 5K(starts at 10AM) @ BCH
June 4 - City Council: 5:30PM @ City Hall (1st & 3rd Mon)
June 5 - Legion Post 341: 7:00PM @ Legion Hall (1st Tues)
Primary Election Day
SHARE: 5:00 to 6:00PM - Registration @ City Hall - call 433-7836 (1st Tues of a full week)
June 6 - Madrid Action Committee: 7:00AM @ City State Bank (1st Wed)
June 7 - Friends of the Boone County Trail & Madrid Trail Subcommittee: 6:30PM @ Community Room (1st Thurs)
June 8 - HTT Steering Committee: 9:00AM @ Synder & Assoc. Ankeny (2nd Fri)
June 11 - School Board: 5:30PM @ Admin Building (2nd Mon)
Labor Day Commission: 7PM @ Board Room (2nd Mon)
June 12 - Library Board: 5:30PM @ Library Board Room (2nd Tue)
Park & Rec Board: 7:00PM @ Council Chambers (2nd Tues)
V.F.W: 7:00PM @ VFW Hall - (2nd Tues)
VFW Aux.: 6:30PM @ Aux. Hall (2nd Tues)
Madrid Library -Toddler programming - 9:15AM - "See What I Can Do "
Kindergarten – Third Grade - 10:30AM Dream On! Craft: Superhero masks and power bands.
Fourth – Sixth Grade - 1:30PM - Dream On! Craft: City Nightscapes
June 13 - Starlodge 115: 7:00PM @ Masonic Temple (2nd Wed)
Madrid Library - Preschool programming - 9:15AM - Dream On! Craft: Superhero masks and power bands.
Kindergarten – Third Grade - 10:30AM Dream On! Craft: Superhero masks and power bands.
Big Brothers/Sisters Sibling Class: 6:00PM on the 4th floor conf. rm of BCH - 433-8400
June 14 - Planning & Zoning: 6:30PM @ Board Room (2nd Thurs)
June 16 - Madrid Historical Museum Board Mtg :10:00AM to Noon @ Museum(1st & 3rd Sat)
June 19 - Madrid Library -Toddler programming - 9:15AM - "Did you hear that "
Kindergarten – Third Grade - 10:30AM Night Eyes Craft: Paper plate owls
Fourth – Sixth Grade - 1:30PM - Night Eyes Craft: Owl art
June 20 - AMVETS POST 210:7:00PM @ Legion Hall (3rd Wed)
Madrid Library - Preschool programming - 9:15AM - Dream On! Craft: Superhero masks and power bands.
Kindergarten – Third Grade - 10:30AM Night Eyes Craft: Paper plate owls
May 19 - SHARE Delivery @ Community Room
June 26 - Madrid Library -Toddler programming - 9:15AM - "Going to the moom "
Kindergarten – Third Grade - 10:30AM Space Exploration & Night Adventures Craft: Alien Puzzle Pieces
Fourth – Sixth Grade - 1:30PM - Space Exploration & Night Adventures Craft: Flying saucers
June 27 - Madrid Library - Preschool programming - 9:15AM - Space Exploration & Night Adventures Craft: Alien Puzzle Pieces
Kindergarten – Third Grade - 10:30AM Space Exploration & Night Adventures Craft: Alien Puzzle Pieces

Madrid Lions Club: No Meets in the summer (1st & 3rd Tues)
Greater Love Ministries: Mon-Fri- 9:00-10:00AM & Wed. 4:00-5:30PM - 795-3913 (closed Nov 22-27 & Dec 22-Jan 1)
Senior Assoc. of Madrid: Mon - Fri , 9:30AM to- 3:30PM
Madrid AA: Tuesdays @ 7:00PM - Madrid Home
Narcotics Anonymous: 515-244-2277
Boone County Information: Website
Boone Community Theatre - 7:00PM @ Playhouse (3rd Tues)
Boone County Transportation Service - Call 795-3007 or 432-5038
Boone County Superviors: Every Tuesday @ 8:30pm (one Board member will be available every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00am to 11:00am) 433-0500
Boone Area Breast Cancer Support Group: @ 7:00pm - Boone Hospital (1st Mon)
Boone County Genealogical Society:@ 7:30pm - Boone County Historical Center (4th Tues)
Boone County Auditor: 433-0502
Boone County Driver License: 433-0522
Boone County Human Services: 433-059
Boone Humane Society: 432-6112 - Website
Boone County Landfill: 433-0591 - Sharps Disposal Program - a red sharps container or a hard plastic detergent bottle that has the lid screwed on and taped when delivered
Boone County Prevention & Community Services: 432-7995
Boone County Extension: 432-3882

Boone County Hospital - Programs & Services:
Anticoagulation Management Service (Mon, Tues & Thurs)- 432-2335
Beckwith Family Adult Day Service (Mon thru Fri)- 432-2775
Blood Pressure Checks(Every Fri - 8AM to Noon) Madrid Family Clinic (Mon, Wed & Fri 8 to 9AM)
Boone Community Blood Drive call 800-287-4903
Nutrition Programs (Home Deliveries & Congregate Meals) - 432-1127
CPR Classes - 433-8190
Car Seat Safety Checks - 2nd Tue 4-8PM - 433-8196
Diabetes Ed. Classes - 433-8624
First Aid Classes - 433-8190
Home Care Service - 432-1127
Hospice Rooms - 433-8264
Lab Wellness Profiles - 6:30 to 10:30 AM Everyday - 433-8170
Outpatient Nutritional Services - 433-8624
SHIIIP - 432-1127 (advice on Medicare Drug Plans)
Vestibular Rehab - 432-7729
Volunteer Aux. - 433-8139
Veterans
make sure you are getting all your benefits
call 515-433-4904 or email: veterans@co.boone.ia.us


Make a difference become a RSVP Volunteer call 433-7836


Iowa Arboretum
Upcoming Events:

Nature Drawing Class - June 9, 16 Learn from local artist Carla Frost the art of drawing. Adult - $25.
Spring Plant Sale- May 18, 19, 20 - 9am - 4pm. Find unique plants for your Iowa garden.



KWBG-1590AM is looking for a Madrid resident to do the Madrid News weekday mornings. Please contact KWBG, if you are interested.

Listen to games on your computer and checkout KWBG on Facebook.

"Coaches Corner" every Wednesday has Ryan Wendt talking to Madrid Coaches.





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.........District Activities Calendar
Drake Head Start Program is still taking applications for the next school year. Head Start is open to eligible 3 & 4 year olds - 1-800-44-DRAKE ext. 1854 (location Ele. School)
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ACT Test - June 9, 2012 (Late Fee - May 5–18)
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TR - track, GF - golf, BSB - baseball & SB - softball

May 20 - Graduation - 2:00 pm @ high school gym
May 21 - HS Semester Tests
6:30 PM – High School Girls Track Banquet in the Student Center
May 22 - End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester
HS Semester Tests
11:00 AM Elementary Dismissal
11:00 AM - Jr. High Dismissal
BSB - 5:30 pm @ Ogden
SB- 6:00 pm @ Ogden
May 23 - Teacher Inservice/Staff Development
May 24 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Guthrie Center
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball @ Guthrie Center
May 25 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Huxley
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM H.S. Report Card Pick-up (Pick-up between May 25th – June 3rd)
May 26-12:00 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Madrid vs. Martensdale-St. Mary
Time TBA – Varsity Softball @ Ogden Ogden Tournament
May 29 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Madrid vs. Des Moines Christian
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball @ Madrid vs. Des Moines Christian
May 31 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varisty Baseball @ Madrid vs. Woodward-Granger
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball @ Madrid vs. Woodward-Granger
June 1 - 3:45/5:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Van Meter
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball vs. Van Meter @ Van Meter
June 2 - 10:00 AM – Varsity Baseball @ Woodward Woodward Classic Tournament
June 4 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Panorama
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball vs. Panorama @ Panora
June 5 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Madrid vs. Earlham
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball @ Madrid vs. Earlham
June 7 - 5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball @ Coon Rapids-Bayard
June 8 - 4:00/6:00 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball vs. CMB @ Collins 6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball vs. West Central Valley @ Madrid
June 9 - ACT Testing Date
10:00 AM/12:30 PM – Varsity Baseball @ Madrid, Madrid Tournament
Time TBA – Varsity Softball @ Woodward Woodward-Granger Classic Tournament
June 11 - 8:00 AM – Noon - Basketball Camp (June 11th – 15th, High School Gym)
5:30 PM – Board of Education Mtg.
5:30/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Baseball vs. West Central Valley @ Stuart
6:00/7:30 PM – JV/Varsity Softball vs. West Central Valley @ Stuart

Dates and Times are taken from Tiger-Times Calendar and do not reflect any cancellations and or any rescheduled dates!
Administration Office: 201 North Main 515-795-3241...fax 515-795-2121
Jr. and Sr. High School: 599 North Kennedy Ave. 515-795-3240...fax 515-795-4408
Elementary School: 213 West 1st 515-795-2359 or 515-795-2471...fax 515-795-2121
Transportation : 515-795-2191
Madrid Historical Museum News & Information: website

The afternoon arrival of the Hiawatha in to Madrid



Courtesy of Stewart Buck
Read Stewart's memories"Tracks of My Life"


Childhood Remembrances By Josephine Pagliai
Join the Madrid Historical Society $10.00 a year Dues
The Historical Museum is open Saturdays from 2-4PM and by appointment.

The Museum has acquired the Madrid Schools and Luther Consolidated Schools senior class composites
Library Information: Visit your local Library this week
Book Discussion Group for Adults 3rd Monday
Check out ebooks at the Library call for more info.
Families & Adults Be sure to read again this summer. Reading logs will be available for a chance to win prizes again this year. If you would like to volunteer to help please stop in and talk with us. We welcome any and all help.

July 12 at 7pm the library will be hosting a teddy bear sleepover. Children ages 3 to 10 can come dressed in pajamas and be sure to bring teddy bear or other stuffed animal because your teddy will stay overnight at the library for a special sleepover. Enjoy stories, a craft and a bedtime snack. Then be sure to pick up your friend the next day along with a special souvenir. Pre-registration is required. Please call 795-3846 to sign up.
July 13 will be a lock in for 4th through sixth graders from 7 pm to 12 pm. Many cool activities are planned. A parental permission form must be signed to attend. Space is limited to 50 participants. If you have any questions about this event please contact the library at 795-3846.
July 20 the library will be showing an outdoor movie. It will be like a drive-in but instead bringing a car, be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets. This will be a family friendly movie and we will provide the snacks but please bring your own drinks. If it does rain the movie will be postponed to another date.
July 24 - Teen Summer Reading Program:will begin with “Own the Night” and will last until August 10th. Here is a sneak peek at what is planned. Zombie Survival Camp, Teens Only Gaming Day, Duct Tape Creations and Super Sized version of the board game Clue. Have an idea for a program stop in and share with us.

Download the Summer Program HERE

Madrid Park and Recreation News: webpage
Opens - April 1, 2012 & Closes - November 1, 2012

Sauer-Danfoss Donates $1000.00 to the Park Expansion Project
The Jeff Neff family donate $3640.00 to the park expansion
Casey's donates scoreboard to the Edgewood Park Expansion
Gerald & France Cowles donate money to purchase bleachers for the ball diamond in the Edgewood Park Expansion

How a Baseball is made!
Church News:Attend the church of your choice this week!
Check the Madridiowa.org church webpage for times of services and other information

40 adults, youth & kids took part in the 2012 Passion Walk

June 10-14 from 6-7:30PM VBS @ St Malachy's, also Now thru August - taking registrations for the 2012-13 Religious Classes - 795-3928

Prayer Shawl Ministry resumes the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 7PM @ St John's
Congregate Meals - Calendar Meal Reservations are taken Monday - Friday before 4:00pm for the next day. Serving is 12:15pm @ The Cedars-515-795-4097 (High in Sodium)
FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
5/18
baked scrod
oven-fried potatoes
peas
diced peaches
ww bread/butter
banana cream dessert		 5/21
swiss steak
baked potato
asparagus cuts
orange juice
ww bread / butter
butterscotch pudding		 5/22
roast chicken
parslied potatoes
baked beans
diced pears
ww bread / butter
molasses cookie		 5/23
country fried steak
mashed potatoes / gravy
peas
grape juice
ww bread / butter
yellow cake		 5/24
glazed meat loaf
baby baker potatoes
green beans
sweet cherries
ww bread / butter
chocolate ice cream		 5/25
tuna noodle casserole w/peas
sliced carrots
cranberry juice
ww bread / butter
lemon cake cookie
School Meals - Calendars - GRADES 9-12 JUICE AND FRUIT DAILY FOR LUNCH
Juice/Fruit
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Milk

Hot Dog/bun
Oven Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
Coleslaw
Pudding
Milk		 Juice/Fruit
Muffins
Milk

Deli Sandwich
Potato Chips
Fruit Cup
Carrot Sticks
Assorted Cookies
Milk		 Juice/Fruit
Poptarts
Milk

NO LUNCH SERVED 		     
 

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