Membership 

Volunteer Opportunities

Residential Development!

2010 Officers

Darrin Bouray, President

Brian Kirchert, Vice President

Heather Laughlin, Secretary

Carol York, Treasurer

2010 Committee Chairs

Jim Long ~ Residential Development

Jeremy Pritchett ~ Business Development

~ Membership

Laura Kirchert ~ Labor Day


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2010 Sponsor Members


Directory Business Name / Contact Details Telephone
Accommodations      
 

Railroad Inn Bed & Breakfast
 

Sold!  To Greg & Rosie Stark

Congratulations!

 

Built in late 1800's this beautifully remodeled Bed & Breakfast features elegantly appointed guest rooms with private baths.  Wireless internet, cable television, and many unique features that make this a perfect weekend retreat or executive business suite. 
Named to National Register of Historic Landmarks in January 2009

 

Accountants      
  Miller,  Shearer, Lashier & Co CPA
Terry Miller
Kirk Shearer
Dave Lashier
  712-246-2024
Agriculture / Farm      
  AG Com / ACT Brokerage
Jim Anderson
Commodities & Stock Broker.      Grain trucking.

 

712-379-3107 

  BMB Brush Clearing
Brian, Mike, & Brett Johnson 
Whether you're looking to have one tree removed or an entire fence-line cleared, BMB Brush Clearing is able to help.       712-370-2908
  Madsen International
Tom Madsen
Family owned since 1965.
Largest supplier of in-stock parts in southwest Iowa. Ag Foreman with over 19 Years of Experience.
Our Service Department has 80 Years of Combined Experience.
712-246-1187
800-829-0603
  Orscheln Farm & Home
Terry Eighmy - Manager
Supplies for all of your farming and home needs!
Check out the baby ducks & chicks in the spring!
712-246-1326
       
  United Farmers Mercantile Cooperative
John Pruess
United to Serve You Better!
Farm & residential chemicals, agriculture supplies, livestock feed, agronomy, petroleum, hardware, lumber, seed, grain sales & marketing.
712-379-3155
712-623-5453
Antiques, Gifts, & Collectibles      
  Stitches and Baskets       
Anna Pritchett
Opened in 2006 ~ Anna has been selling novelty collections and pot pourri's on the internet for years.  Now, she brings her collection to downtown Essex in a beautifully remodeled building for guests to see first-hand!

712-379-3009

Automotive / ATV      
  Johnny's Bodyshop                        Delaine Resh If a deer or dangerous driver did some damage, or if you'd like to add some detailed trim, call Delaine and Mike!      712-379-3720
  Nicholas Cycle                                
Doug Nicholas & Wes Nicholas

nicholas@heartland.net  

ATV's & All the Accessories!      712-379-3644
Banking & Finance    

 

  AG Com / ACT Brokerage
Jim Anderson
Commodities & Stock Broker.     712-379-3107 
  Bank Iowa
Bob Vavra - President

 

Your Success. Our Priority. ®     
Essex
Red Oak
Shenandoah

 

712-379-3111
712-623-6960
712-246-1311

  Tri-Valley Bank                       
Jay Longinaker
Branch of Randolph State Bank.  Opened in Essex in 2003.


712-379-2201

Building Materials    

 

  McNeilly Steel Building & Garage Door
Kim & Gil Gee
 

712-246-2444

1-800-727-4859

  Miller Building Supply                      Amy & Jeff Miller Cabinets, windows, lumber, paint, and all building supplies. Newly remodeled showroom!      712-246-5555
Business Consulting      
  IMAGE, Professional Training & Consulting Dana M. Wenstrand  Training & keynotes for businesses and organizations.  Marketing, strategic planning, and business development.      712-586-4541
Churches      
  Faith Evangelical Covenant Church
Pastor James Ressegieu
   
Computer &             Network Services    

 

  Tech Support Services                 
Jeremy Pritchett                
Providing on-site repairs to your computer and building full business system networking for home and office.  877-TECH-NOW
Contractors & Repair    

 

  Royer Construction & Remodeling LLC
Ken Royer & Casey Royer
405 Iowa St. ~ Essex
royerconstruct@heartland.net
New Business established in 2009.

Father & Son team providing new construction & remodeling services.

712-379-3800
  Kirchert Electric                                      Les & Carla Kirchert Serving Essex since 1986!

712-379-3570

  Tom Ross Construction                       Tom Ross Top quality repair, remodeling, and additions.       712-379-3731
  Wallin Plumbing & Heating              Greg Wallin Locations in Shenandoah & Clarinda, serving all of Page County.     712-542-3007 
Convenience Store      
  Casey's General Stores, Inc.
  
Opened December 2008! 712-379-3851
Dining, Bars & Entertainment      
  American Legion Club
 

Available for Rent!

Downtown Essex in Beautifully restored Opera House.  Unwind after work, watch a ballgame, play video gaming machines.  Banquet hall available for catered events.  
  Babe's Cafe
Curtis & Karen Riley
Downtown Essex! Great breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.  Thursday night fish fry.

712-379-3334

  Depot Deli & Lounge                          Bill & Deb Hillman Micro-Brews. Sandwiches, steaks, seafood, appetizers.  Pool table, video games.  Live Entertainment some weekends.      712-246-4444
  Essex Golf Club                              Rickey Hawkes - Owner
        

essexgolf@heartland.net

Beautiful 9 Hole Golf Course overlooking Essex.  Clubhouse features large social area and bar.  Call for tee times and special events.

379-3805

 

Railroad Inn Bed & Breakfast
 

Sold!  To Greg & Rosie Stark

Congratulations!

 

Built in late 1800's this beautifully remodeled Bed & Breakfast features elegantly appointed guest rooms with private baths.  Wireless internet, cable television, and many unique features make this a perfect weekend retreat or executive business suite. 
Named to National Register of Historic Landmarks in January 2009

 

Education

 

 

 

  Essex Child Care Center
Judy Foutch, Director
Serving children and their families ~ newborn to 12 years of age.
 

712-379-3870

  Essex Community School District
Mr. Ron Flynn - Superintendent
Essex Trojans!                           
K-12 School District featuring great kids, teachers, activities, and community pride!

712-379-3117

Food & Beverage Retail      
  Casey's General Stores, Inc.
 
Opened December 2008! 712-379-3851
  Fareway Food Stores
Tim Augustine - Store Manager
Grocery - featuring fresh produce and top-quality meat counter. 712-246-5160
  Hy-Vee                                                Dan Weiler - Store Manager "Where there's a helpful smile ~
in every isle!"

Full service catering, deli, meat counter, and grocery.

712-246-1495

  Johnson Locker                                 
Sam & Becky Jones 
Top quality cuts of meat and specialty items.

712-379-3314 

Funeral Homes    

 

  Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home   Vaughn & Joan Livingston
 
 

712-246-2912

  Kirsch Funeral Chapel             
Michael Kirsch
 
"Taking care of families is our business....That's what we do!"

712-246-2526

877-546-2526

Insurance      
  Jim Wenstrand Insurance                    Jim Wenstrand
 
Independent Crop Insurance Agent

712-379-3329

  Sump Insurance
Scott Sump
 
"Service is our Specialty" 712-542-5555

712-246-5550

  United Group, Inc.
Larry Randolph - Manager
Alissa McGinnis - Agent    
                    
Full service Realtor and Insurance group serving all of SW Iowa.

712-246-4200

1-800-467-5426

  Wilson Insurance                              
Bob & Sharon Wilson

wilsonia@mchsi.com

Independent Insurance Agency  110 North Elm Street               Shenandoah, IA 51601       

Representing 10 Major Insurance Companies......Business * Home * Auto * Crop * Farm * Life & Health-Blue Cross of Iowa.  

 712-246-2336

800-732-0246

Medical / Massage      
  Saundra Marion, RN, LMT

 

Great therapeutic massage in convenient downtown Essex!
Call for appointments.

712-379-3205

  Essex Health Center
Connie Holmes, ARNP

Shenandoah Medical Center

Healthcare, Family Practice, Wellness Center, Outpatient Center, Geriatrics.  Total healthcare package in beautiful Shenandoah campus.
Clinics in Sidney and Essex.

712-379-7040

712-246-1230

Media      
  Essex Independent
Kevin Slater - Editor
Our local newspaper.  712-246-3097
  KCSI - KOAK Radio                        Jerry Deitz - Owner, Radio Personality! Country Sunshine!
Serving All of Southwest Iowa!

95.3FM   1080AM  

712-623-2584

  KMA - KKBZ Radio
 
Local news, weather & sports.  Feature shows with national and local radio personalities.

960 AM    99.3 FM "The BEE!"

 712-246-5270

  Valley News Today                             
Barbara Trimble, Publisher
Call with news stories, advertisements, or to order a  paper delivered to your door!

712-246-3097

Organizations      
  Essex Firefighters Assn  
Calvin Kinney - President                     Todd Franks - Vice President               Chris Bradfield - Treasurer
Rod Riley - Secretary
Tom Foutch - Board Member
                                       
Essex Fire & Rescue Officers
Sam Jones - Chief       
Roger Looker - Assistant Chief
Chris Bradfield - First Captain                 
Todd Franks - Captain
Tom Foutch - Captain
Tim Bowers - Captain
 
Volunteer organization serving Essex and surrounding areas. 

Since 1903!

712-379-3444

Real Estate & Appraisal      
  Bill Royer Appraisals                        
Bill Royer & Peg Franks
 
Land and property appraisals.

712-379-3595

  Johnson's Sub-Division
Phil & Noral Johnson

 

View Listings

Beautiful addition to Essex along Hwy-48. Originally platted in 1974. Sunset Avenue added in 2006.  Currently offering for sale:
 * 38 Vacant Lots for New 
         Construction!
 * 1 Single Family Home
 * 3 Townhomes

Listing with McIntyre Real Estate.

Phil Johnson
    
217-556-8405

Noral Johnson
     970-301-2201

McIntyre Real Estate
     712-246-1072
 

  McIntyre Real Estate                      Janell McIntyre
 
Realtor Estate & Auctioneering

712-246-1072

  United Group, Inc.
Larry Randolph - Manager
Alissa McGinnis - Agent                         

 

Full service Realtor and Insurance group serving all of SW Iowa.

712-246-4200

1-800-467-5426

Sports & Recreation      
  Essex Golf Club                              Rickey Hawkes - Owner
       
essexgolf@heartland.net
 
Scenic 9 Hole Golf Course overlooking Essex.  Clubhouse features large social area and bar. 

Host of Essex Community Club Annual Golf Outing & Essex Labor Day Annual Golf Tournament.

Call for tee times and special events.

712-379-3805

Storage Facilities      
  Main Street Storage
Dave & Donna Jauron
Downtown Essex. Convenient location, all enclosed storage facility.

712-379-3781

Utilities      
  City of Essex                       
Honorable Russ Hilker -Mayor                    
Lisa Royer - City Clerk
 
City Council Members
Rick Dailey
Marian Durfey
Calvin Kinney
Jim Long
Keith York

712-379-3444

  Eco Curbside Recycle Pickup
Shelly Smith
ecorecyclepickup@yahoo.com
Bi-Weekly pickup at your curbside.  No sorting. Recycle container provided.  712-542-1010
c-712-542-7649
  Farmer's Telephone Company           Tim Hill - General Manager

Landlines, cell phones, internet, wireless internet and all services related.

712-379-3001