August 25th, 2023
Enter Wabash Trace Marathon, Half, & Relay Sponsored by Green Plains
Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half & Relay
Saturday, September 9th in Shenandoah and Imogene, IA
Sponsored by Green Plains
· 12th Annual Race, organized by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, Southwest Iowa Nature Trails, City of Imogene and Sons & Daughters of Imogene
· Electronic Chip Timing, USATF Certified, Boston Qualifier
· The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is a mostly flat, tree-lined converted railroad line crossing through scenic Iowa countryside with a crushed limestone surface
· Out & back races begin and end in Shenandoah for the Marathon and Marathon Relay. Point-to-point Half Marathon begins in Imogene and finishes in Shenandoah
· Relay team divisions: Co-ed, Female, and Male (must provide own transportation to exchange points)
· 7:30 am start for Marathon & Relay in downtown Shenandoah
· 8:00 am start for Half at Imogene’s St. Patrick Church
· 6 Hour time limit, finish line closes at 1:30
· New policy for hazardous weather to postpone race
start when possible, 10% discount in place at
GetMeRegistered.com for runners in the canceled 2022
marathon with verification code from 2022
· Unique & fun water stations every 2 miles, first aid &
emergency service on the trail
· Sign-up available for morning-of bus transport from
Shenandoah Depot to Half Marathon start in Imogene.
Bus will return drop bags to Depot for pick-up at finish.
· Early packet & t-shirt pickup in Shenandoah (619 W
Sheridan Ave.) Friday, Sept. 8, 4-7 p.m. or at each start
the morning of races
· Showers near finish line (423 W. Thomas Ave.)
· Medals, snacks & beverages at the finish. Awards
presented at Depot Restaurant with free beer!
· Race results & photos at www.onlineraceresults.com
Register online www.GetMeRegistered.com or Print entry form at www.SCIAIowa.com
Other sponsors are Pella Corp., MidAmerican Energy, WalMart, Wilson Ins., Sorensen Auto Plaza, O'Hara Seed, First Heritage Bank, Tri-Valley Bank, Fareway, HyVee, Earl May Garden Center, Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel, George Shaw, St. Patrick Church, Shenandoah American Legion, Shenandoah School District.

August 15th, 2023
Shenfest Schedule Sept. 23,'23
EVENT SCHEDULE:
FOOD-Fireman’s Pancake Feed Safety Center 7-10am
Farmer’s Market Priest Park 9am-noon
Shenfest Food Court Flatiron Plaza 10am-3pm
GAMES-SMC Fun Run/Walk 8am Sportsmans Park on Wabash Trace
Nature Trace Trail
Tennis Tournament Gee Park Tennis Courts Saturday 6pm, Sunday
2pm Finals (TBD)
TRACTOR SHOW-Clarinda Avenue City Hall/Flatiron Plaza 9am-2pm
CAR SHOW-9am-1pm Earl May KMA Parking Lot, Elm St., Trophies,
food & music at Veterans Museum
PARADE-Runs west on Sheridan Ave. 2pm, lineup noon Clarinda Avenue
MUSIC-Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s Band at the Depot tent on
Sheridan Ave. following the parade 3:30pm w/FREE root beer
Marching Band Awards at the Everly Brothers Childhood Home on
Sheridan Ave. following the parade
CONTACT SHENANDOAH CHAMBER & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION FOR MORE INFO.
712-246-3455 chamber@sciaiowa.com
619 W. Sheridan Avenue Shenandoah, IA 51601

August 15th, 2023
Volunteer for the Marathon!
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS:
SIGN-UP NOW TO HELP WITH THE RACE!
EMAIL OR CALL 712-246-3455
CHAMBER@SCIAIOWA.COM
VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
· PACKET STUFFING SEPT. 6 SCIA Office 619 W Sheridan Avenue 5PM
· SEPT. 8 PACKET PICKUP 4-7 PM SCIA Office 619 W. Sheridan Avenue
· SEPT. 9 SETUP & PACKET PICKUP 6AM
· ROAD GUARDS AT INTERSECTIONS (N. Center St., Wabash & Sheridan Ave. to Railroad St.) 3 SHIFTS 7AM -1:30PM
· PHOTOGRAPHERS, ON TRAIL & AT FINISHLINE
· FINISHLINE ATTENDENTS, PASS MEDALLIONS & DRINKS, TIMER ASSISTANTS
· AWARD ASSISTANTS
· TEARDOWN 1:30 PM

August 4th, 2023
Sponsor Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half & Relay! SCIA's only fundraiser of the year!
The 12th annual Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay event is Sept. 9, 2023. Our races have attracted hundreds of runners of all ages from across the U.S. having a positive economic impact on our local communities as the runners and supporters eat, stay, shop and fuel in the area.
The marathon and relay races again this year will start and finish in Shenandoah. The half runs from Imogene to Shenandoah. All races run along the scenic Wabash Trace Nature Trail. The event is organized by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, City of Imogene, and Southwest Iowa Nature Trails (Wabash Trace Nature Trail). This is a fund-raising event for those organizations and your generous donations make this race possible. Sponsors for the 2023 event are being sought at this time so that sponsor acknowledgement can be included in advertising and on printed items. You may sponsor a specific item or give a donation between $100 and $1,000 that help cover costs. Major sponsorship for our race is set at $5,000. This donation entitles the sponsoring business logo to be on our t-shirts, entry form, start & finish banners, and in advertising. Past major sponsors have been Invenergy, Green Plains, Bank Iowa, & Eaton Corp. Any of the items below could also be donated in-kind. Your generous donation will go towards these race-day expenses:
Insurance ($300) After Race Snacks (in kind)
Finish Medals ($1,700) Portable toilet rental ($1000)
First Aid supplies $200 Sound /Finish line ($450)
Finish line decorations ($200) Event T-shirts ($2,500)
Timing costs ($3,000) Prizes (some in kind, $2,000)
Drink mixes (in kind) Race Packet Bags ($500)
Marketing & Adv. ($1,000)
This year we are stiving to put permanent mile markers on the trail. We are seeking grants and will also accept donations for this project.
Employees, coworkers, and your friends are encouraged to take part in this popular event as runners, spectators, or volunteers. Check out the event online at www.sciaiowa.com or on Facebook at Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon. Online registration is at www.GetMeRegistered.com.
Mail your donation to the above address or contact Shenandoah Chamber & Industry at 712-246-3455 or chamber@sciaiowa.com with questions. Thanks in advance for your commitment to Southwest Iowa, active lifestyles and the organizations that make this event possible. Thanks to last years’ sponsors: Invenergy, Pella Corp., Shenandoah Community School, Wilson Ins., Hy-Vee Food Store, The Depot Restaurant, Fareway, Brown’s Shoe Fit Store, Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel, Earl May Garden Center, Eye Care Associates of Southwest Iowa, City of Shenandoah, First National Bank, Sorensen Auto, First Heritage Bank, El Porton Mexican Grill, RocStop, Subway, Wal-Mart, Shenandoah American Legion, George Shaw, St. Patrick Church, and Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association. Thanks to previous sponsors over the years: Invenergy, Bank Iowa, Shenandoah Medical Center, Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., Sheridan Decorating, Eaton Corp., Green Plains, Doug Meyer Chevrolet, O’Hara Seed, Shenandoah Family Dentistry, KMA Radio, and Council Office & Document.
Best regards,
Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon Committee

July 31st, 2023
Happy 40th Birthday Depot Deli

July 13th, 2023
Make Reservations to Attend SCIA Annual Meeting & Ag Banquet
July 27th SCIA Annual Meeting & Ag Banquet Features Business Building & Renovation Projects
Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association’s Annual Meeting & Ag Banquet July 27th will be held at the Waterfalls Event Center, 907 Hartford Avenue, Farragut, IA with speakers from four major new business projects just completed and under construction in Shenandoah.
The Sanctuary Restaurant will cater the banquet dinner. Doors open at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Reservations are requested by July 24th by calling 712-246-3455 or emailing chamber@sciaiowa.com. Choose lemon butter chicken or meat loaf balls with bourbon sauce. Side Dishes to be served are loaded mashed potatoes, crack bacon green beans, salad, rolls, and dessert. Price is $30.00 per person. Pay at the door with check or cash. A cash bar will also be open. Both the Waterfalls Event Center and The Sanctuary are SCIA members.
The mission of Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association is to improve the economic vitality of Shenandoah, Page and Fremont Counties, to expand high paying employment opportunities, enhance Shenandoah’s retail shopping, and to support major community projects that improve quality of life.
Building Shenandoah’s Bright Future is a theme for the presentations at the annual event. SCIA helped facilitate incentives for each of the Shenandoah business banquet speakers.
Gregg Henshaw, Community 1st Credit Union President and CEO, represents Shenandoah’s new location which was completed and opened last spring. The banks’ location at 700 S. Fremont St. changed the landscape of Shenandoah’s major business district and offers another banking opportunity to everyone in the region. A not-for-profit financial institution, they are the number one credit union in Iowa for agriculture loans, they offer cash back on debit accounts and higher interest on savings, as well as assistance on down payments for first time home buyers.
Midwest Mental Health has renovated a large two storefront building in downtown Shenandoah that was the former longtime Howard Clothing & Sporting Goods building. The major restoration of the building includes two floors of beautifully designed waiting rooms, offices, break rooms, and large conference room. The private counselling business owned by Kendra & Michael Weston will be their third location and opening soon.
Johnson Brothers Mill is a four-story property at the entrance of Shenandoah’s downtown on Sheridan Avenue that has been empty for decades. Dr. Margaret Brady, owner of SCIA business Healthy Tails Retreat also has a renovation business called MALOJA LLC. She has acquired the building and is rehabilitating the large structure to house her business and others.
Shenandoah Senior Villa Apartments at the corner of Sheridan Avenue and Fremont Street are being built by North Star Housing LLC, represented by Andrew and Mathew Danner. Brothers from the Kansas City area. They can’t attend the SCIA meeting as they continue to develop housing in other locations. But Gregg Connell, SCIA Executive Vice President will present the information about Shenandoah’s apartments under construction. He will also highlight other new businesses and expansions that have been completed in the last year or begun construction.
2022 SCIA Board President John McBride, President of Bank Iowa will pass the gavel to the new 2023 President Matt Sells, Shenandoah Medical Center CEO. Current 2022 SCIA board members are Bill Ditmars KMA is Vice President, Stephanie Osborn of Wilson Ins. is Treasurer, Matt Sells CEO of Shenandoah Medical Center, Cory Scamman Green Plains General Manager, Aaron O’Brien Fareway Manager, John Finn Pella Corp., Amy Zwickel Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel, Julie O’Hara Jim Hughes Real Estate, Becky LePorte owner LePorte Electric, Lance Cornelius State Farm Insurance, Chris Clark Fremont County Supervisor, Speck Hendrickson Fremont County Representative, Dr. Kerri Nelson Shenandoah School liaison, City liaisons Mayor Roger McQueen and City Councilman Jon Eric Brantner. Bank liaisons are John McBride Bank Iowa, Adam Wright First National Bank and Kurt Henstorf First Heritage Bank. A new 2023 SCIA board member that will start her three-year term in August is Dr. Margaret Braddy, owner of Healthy Tails Retreat.
SCIA Ag Committee members are Nick Bosley of United Group Insurance, Ian Isaacson of Bank Iowa, Craig Harris retired Farm Credit Services, Rusty Hunter of First Heritage Bank, Rachel Johnson of First National Bank, Steve Lorimor of Lorimor Farms, Jake McGargill of New York Life Insurance, Cale Jones of Tri Tower Farms and Steve Richardson of Tarkio Valley Tractor Club.
SCIA Ag Committee will present the AFA scholarship and the Friend of Ag award. AFA Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors pursuing agriculture related four-year degrees from Shenandoah, Essex and now Sidney school districts. The $4,600 scholarships are funded by local businesses and Ag Future of America.
Local AFA Scholarship contributors are Bank Iowa, First Heritage Bank, KMA Radio, Farm Credit Services of America, Green Plains Shenandoah, Jim Hughes Real Estate, Shenandoah Medical Center, Wilson Insurance, Ed and Star Ann Kloberdanz, Steve and Kathy Lorimor, Bill and Pam Ditmars, O’Hara Seed, United Group Ins., Jones Family Tri Tower Farms, T & K Nielson Farms, Drew Nielson, Duane and Marylou Rexroth, Vetter Equipment, Nishna Vally Funeral & Cremation, Mondo’s Restaurant, and Jay Memorial Trust .
Banquet sponsors are Eyecare Associates of Southwest Iowa, KMA Radio, Miller Building, Sapp Brothers, Wilson Insurance, Rawson Stevens Law, Shenandoah Medical Center, United Group Ins., Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation, and Community 1st CU.
For more information visit Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association new website www.sciaiowa.com.

June 21st, 2023
Sidewalk Sale July 20-22

June 15th, 2023
Everly Heritage Day Aug. 1
Everly Brothers Heritage Day features UK Baldy Holly Band & Fundraising for Everly Mural Lighting Aug. 1
Everly Brothers Childhood Home celebrates Everly Heritage Day in Shenandoah on August 1 with a concert by Baldy Holly Band from the UK. The concert will be held across the street from the Everly Brothers Childhood Home at the Depot Deli 6-9 p.m. Summer concerts are held outdoors under the big yellow stripped tent at 101 Railroad Street.
Donations will be collected at the concert as a fundraiser for solar lighting at the Everly Brothers Highway 2 Mural east of Shenandoah. Last year the giant mural was painted by California artist John Cerney. The 16-foot-high mural directs visitors to the childhood home museum at 800 W. Sheridan Avenue. Online donations can be made at Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association website www.SCIAIowa.com.
In 1945 the Everly family moved to Shenandoah to accept a job at KMA radio station to perform live. From humble beginnings in Shenandoah the Everly Brothers rose to world fame. Their father Ike instilled in his sons his love for music. At the ages of 8 and 6, sons Don and Phil began to perform on their parents live radio shows on KMA and KFNF. On weekends the family sang together traveling the area as the Everly Family. They stayed in Shenandoah until early high school. The family moved to Tennessee in 1953 and transitioned into a duo act. After decades of success in 1986 The Everly Brothers were among the first ten artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That same year they returned to their boyhood home Shenandoah and played to a crowd of 8,500 in a homecoming concert with parade, street dedication, and class reunion.
The Baldy Holly Bank is the most requested oldies band in the UK. They are a gutsy rock n roll group based in northeast England and play a variety of 1950’s classics from Buddy Holly, Evis, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran and of course the Everly Brothers. They will also be filming and Everly Brothers documentary film while in Shenandoah and around the U.S.
For more information contact Shenandoah Chamber & Industry as 712-246-3455, chamber@sciaiowa.com.
