Provided by the City of Madrid Iowa.
City Hall News & Information:
Starting Jan 27, 2012 a free Income tax help on Fridays from 9:30AM to 3:30PM @ DMACC in Boone. The VITA program is available to those with income less then $49,000.00 call 433-5029 to schedule an appointment .

Scam Alert:
Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls. To add your number to the Registry you can call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you wish to register, or go to www.donotcall.gov and click on “Register a Phone Number” in the left column of the page.

Boone County Snow Ordinance


Community Visioning Presentation

Notice of Proposed - storm water improvement project (the project is to belocated in a floodplain or wetland) contact City Hall if you have questions.

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:

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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

Madrid's Proud History


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 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 10AM-Noon and by appointment. 795-3990,795-3559 or 795-3627

The Museum has acquired the Madrid Schools and Luther Consolidated Schools senior class composites

United Way Project - $110,000.00 - We are at about 70%
Local Calendar of Meetings & Events:
Dates and Times are subject to change!

Jan. 27 and 28 Iowa Bicycle Summit @ Iowa Events Center – Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines call 515-233-7733 or 515-309-2867
Jan 28 - SHARE Delivery - 8:30AM to 9:30AM @ Community Room
Winter Snowshoe Hike: @ Swede Point Park Call 353-4237
Jan 29 - Dementia Discussion Group: 2:00PM @ The Cedars (Last Sun)
Jan 30 - Resume Writing Class 9:00AM to 3:00PM - The Madrid Public Library will partner with Iowa Workforce Development @ Library 515-795-3846 to register
Jan 31 - Story Time: 10:00AM - Shapes and Sizes @ Library
Randon Seminar: 7PM BC Fairgrounds
Feb 1 - Madrid Action Committee: 7:00AM @ City State Bank (1st & 3rd Wed)
Feb 4 - BRR-Bike Ride: Downtown Perry - 465-4601
Winter Snowshoe Hike: @ Mc HosePark Call 353-4237
Feb 6 - City Council: 5:30PM @ City Hall (1st & 3rd Mon)
Feb 7 - Story Time: 10:00AM -Teeth @ Library
Legion Post 341:7:00PM @ Legion Hall (1st Tues)
Madrid Lions: 6:30PM @ Madrid Home (1st & 3rd Tues)
SHARE: 5:00 to 6:00PM - Registration @ City Hall - call 433-7836 (1st Tues of a full week)
Lego Creation Day: 1:30PM @ Library
Feb 8 - Starlodge 115 Masonic Temple: 7:00PM @ Masonic Temple (2nd Wed)
Big Brothers/Sisters Sibling Class: 6:30PM on the 4th floor conf. rm of BCH - 433-8400
Feb 9 - Planning & Zoning Board: 6:30PM @ Board Room (2nd Thurs)
Feb 10 - HTT Steering Committee: 9AM @ Snyder & Assoc. Ankeny ( 2nd Fri)
Boone County Endowment Grant - deadline - 432-3882
Feb 13 - School Board: 5:30PM @ Admin Building (2nd Mon)
Labor Day Commission: 7PM @ Board RM (2nd Mon)
Feb 14 - Story Time: 10:00AM - Valentine's Party @ Library please bring 14 signed Valentine cards
Library Board: 5:30PM @ Library Board Room (2nd Tue)
V.F.W: 7:00PM @ VFW Hall - (2nd Tues)
Park & Rec Board: No Mtg - 7:00PM @ TBA (2nd Tues)
VFW Aux.: 6:30PM @ Aux. Hall (2nd Tues)
Friends of Boone County Trails & Madrid Trail Subcommittee: 6:30PM @ Community Room (2nd Tues)
Feb 15 - Madrid Action Committee: 7:00AM @ Mid-National Graphics (1st & 3rd Wed)
AMVETS POST 210:7:00PM @ Legion Hall (3rd Wed)
Feb 18 -- Madrid Historical Society: 10:00AM @ Museum (3rd Sat.)
Winter Snowshoe Hike: @ HTT Call 353-4237
Feb 20 - City Councill: 5:30PM @ City Hall (1st & 3rd Mon)
Madrid Public Library: Adult Book Discussion Group : 7:00PM (3rd Mon)
Feb 21 - Madrid Lions Club: 6:30PM @ Madrid Home (1st & 3rd Tues)
Story Time: 10:00AM - In the Jungle @ Library
Feb 25 - Lions Pancake Breakfast: 7-11AM @ Community Room
SHARE Delivery @ VFW
Feb 28 - Story Time: 10:00AM - Leap Year & Frogs @ Library
March 3 - Winter Snowshoe Hike: @ Ledges State ParkCall 353-4237
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
Local News & Information:
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 years MAC's Xmas Extravaganza's Grand Marshall's are Kathy Kalmoe & Rollie Berg
This year the Madrid Lions Club collected 372 pairs of used eyeglasses for the "Recycle for Sight" project and gave out $10, 360.28 in contributions to local organizations and Lion supported projects.
Madrid-Register News begins it's 130 year
Carla Werre is MAC's Leader of the Year & Amy & Terry Shaw are MAC's Volunteers of the Year
Box Tops for Education & Campbell Soup Label drop box is at Market of Madrid
Madrid Community Blood Drive
Each donation earns you points to spend at the Online Store - www.bloodcenterofiowa.org

LifeServe Blood Center, is currently in critical need of blood donations from healthy, volunteer blood donors. Inventory levels have dropped steadily during the last few days, causing the local blood supply to experience a serious shortage. Whole blood and double red cell donations from blood donors are needed immediately to replenish the local blood supply. Please schedule your next donation appointment for a donor center or mobile blood drive location as soon as possible. You can schedule online by going to http://www.bloodcenterofiowa.org/ or by calling 800-287-4903. Your donation is very important and will save lives.

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

Explore how to become a volunteer @ Greater Love
on Mondays from 9-10AM

Make a difference become a RSVP Volunteer call 433-7836


Iowa Arboretum
Upcoming Events: Soup Supper and Meet the New Director Friday, January 27, 2012 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm The Soup Suppers are back by popular demand for 2012. Come and meet the new Executive Director Mark Schneider. He will give a short presentation on "Life is a Zoo." Mark worked for 32 years at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia. Enjoy hot soup and warm conversation with your friends. Cost: $6 per person,free to children 5 and under



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.

.........District Activities Calendar
Drake Head Start Program is still taking applications for the 2011-12 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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New Years Fitness Class - Jan. 23-March 14 (Mondays & Thursdays)
6:00-7:00PM Beginners Fitness
7:00-8:00PM - Intermediate Fitness
$30.00 Fee - Must be 18 years of age or older
Contact Sandy Johnson for more info @ Admin Buildig - 795-3241
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ACT Test - February 11, 2012
Next ACT Test Date:April 14, 2012
Deadline - March 9, 2012, Late Fees - March 10 – 23, 2012


Jan 28 - WR @ Guthrie Center - (time TBA)
BB-V - 6:00 pm @ Earlham (Madrid vs. Earlham)
Jan 30 - BB-JV (Boys only) 6:30 pm @ Coon Rapids (Madrid vs CR-B)
Jan 31 - WR-JH- 4:15 pm - @ Saydel
BB-JH- 4:30 pm Boys @ Zearing/Girls @ Madrid
BB-V - 6:00 pm @ Madrid (Madrid vs. CR-B)
Feb 1 - BB-JV 6:00 pm @ Madrid (Madrid vs. Ogden) Boys & Girls
Feb 3 - BB-V 6:00 pm @ Madrid (Madrid vs. West Central Valley)
Feb 6 - WR-JH 4:00 pm @ Woodward
PAC Meeting 5:00 pm @ HS Teacher's Workroom (1st Mon)
Feb 7 - Teacher Inservice-Early Dismissal School at 1:00 pm
BB-JV/V-Boys 6:00 pm @ Woodward Game played at Woodward high school in the old gym.
Feb 8 - Booster Club Mtg 6:00 pm @ High school (2nd Wed)
Feb 11 - ACT Test
Feb 13 - School Board Mtg 5:30 PM @ Admin Building
HS Track Practice Begins
WR-JH 4:15 pm @ SE Webster (Burnside)
Feb 14 - JH Vocal Assemble 1:00 pm @ Panora Concert @ 7 pm
Feb 20 - Staff Development Day

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
Information:
Join "Growing up in Madrid, Iowa" on Facebook
"I Remember Al Bell" on Facebook

Today in History.......................Daily Cartoons
Library Information:Visit your local Library this week
Book Discussion Group for Adults 3rd Monday (No mtg Dec & Jan)
Check out ebooks at the Library call for more info.

Resume Writing Class The Madrid Public Library will partner with Iowa Workforce Development on Monday, January 30, 2012 for a resume workshop. The workshop will be from 9:00 to 3:00 in the library and will be taught by Deb Mascaro of IWD. This workshop is free and open to anyone who is interested, materials will be provided free of charge, but you must pre-register for this class. You can call the library at 515-795-3846 to register or if you need more information.
Puppet show tryouts for grades 4, 5 and 6 Try-outs for the annual puppet show will be on Wednesday, January 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Kids in grades 4, 5 or 6 are welcome to try out. Practices will be on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30. The final performance will be on Sunday, March 18, 2012. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the library and ask for Angie or Steph.
Lego Creation Day Mark your calendar for a fun Lego Creation Day on Tuesday, February 7, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the Madrid Public Library. Children ages 4 and up can build a masterpiece using the library's legos or you can bring your own.

Madrid Public Library Presents Story Time
Preschoolers – Ages 3, 4 & 5
Winter/Spring 2012 - Tuesdays 10 –10:45am

DATE - THEME - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1/31 - Shapes and Sizes - None
2/07 - Teeth - None
2/14 - Valentine Party - Have child bring valentines (14) signed with just their names on them.
2/21 - In the Jungle - None
2/28 - Leap year and Frogs - None
3/06 - Dr Seuss - None
3/13 - In all kinds of weather - None
3/20 - Spring - None
3/27 - Here comes Peter Cottontail - None
4/03 - Easter Party - None
Business News:
Check out a list of businesses on the Business web page
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 - opens Nov 1st in Madrid on Tuesdays from 11AM to 8PM
Zook Spur Honey is available @ 14488 Zook Spur Rd
Casey's will be open 24/7 starting Nov 6
Blake's Antiques and Flea Market opens Labor Day weekend
Brown Brothers Pizza opened July 30
TITUS Repair & Towing opens in town
Madrid-Register News begins it's 130 year
Baldy's Chill & Grill opens Thursday - Sunday!
Dollar Store opens in the South Prairie Development
The Flat Tire Lounge opens along the HTT bike path
Shanty's Upholstery opens in town
Anton Olson opens Iowa Auto Restoration
Grove & Platt Dental Associates, PLC to open a Madrid Dental Office
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
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

The Cedars: 795-4097
Cook - Part-time
CNA/Companion - Part-time

Madrid Home:795-3007
Laundry Aide - Part-time
CNA - Part-time - Hours will Vary

Iowa Arboretum, Inc.: On-line
Horticulture/Project Manager

CDS Global: On-line
Customer Service Rep

Union Pacific: On-line
Mechanic

Drivers are need @
Norsemen Trucking: 641-592-5060
Madden Ltd:888-995-8757
Koch Trucking: 88-635-1678
Church News:Attend the church of your choice this week!
Check the Madridiowa.org church webpage for times of services and other information

Prayer Shawl Ministry resumes the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 7PM @ St John's
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
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
1/27
salmon patty
mashed potatoes
peas
stewed prunes
ww bread / butter
cherry bar		 1/30
creamy baked chicken
parslied rice
green beans
V-8 juice
sweet cherries
ww bread / butter
bread pudding		 1/31
italian ravioli
tossed salad
asparagus cuts
grape juice
ww bread stick / butter
oatmeal raisin cookie		 2/1
BBQ Pork Chop
Baby Baker Potatoes
cooked Spinach
chilled aspricots
ww Bread/butter
vanilla pudding

2/2
chickenpot pie
w/veg.
brussel spouts
tropical fruit cup
ww bread/butter
cinnamon coffee cake
2/3
Baked scrod
oven fried potatoes
peas
diced peaches
ww bread/butter
bannana cream dessert
School Meals - Calendars - GRADES 9-12 JUICE AND FRUIT DAILY FOR LUNCH
Juice/Fruit
Croissant w/egg
Milk

Pizza
Corn
Pears
Sno Ball Cookie
Milk		 Juice/Fruit
Pancake Sausage Bites
Cereal
Milk

Chef Salad
Soup/Crackers
Carrot Sticks
Rosy Applesauce
Fruit Snacks
Milk		 Juice/Fruit
Breakfast Pizza
Milk

Deli Sandwich
Tri Tater
Fresh Veggies
Fresh Fruit
Coconut Vanilla Cookie
Milk 		Juice/Fruit
Coffeecake
Cereal
Milk

BBQ Rib/bun
Oven Potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit Cup
Milk		 Juice/Fruit
Omelet
Tri Tater
Milk

Chicken Fries
Lettuce Salad
Tomato Wedges
Mandarin Oranges
Bread Slice
Choc. Chew
Milk		 Juice/Fruit
Muffins
Milk

Pizza
Corn
Pears
Sno Ball Cookie
Milk
 

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