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    • Events & Activities >
      • 2/9/19: "Taste of Tuscany" Elegant Italian Dining Experience
      • 2/9/19: Free Services of Family Dentistry of Monona
      • 9/20/18 - 9/22/18: Shop-Dine-Play PROMOS + City-wide GARAGE SALES
      • 9/29/18: Manned FALL Goodwill Donations Truck
      • 9/12/18: Crossing Rivers Health's 7th Annual Golf Classic
      • 6/9/18: Hay Days Festival
      • 5/30/18 - 10/3/18: Wed. Farmers Markets (Gateway Park)
      • 5/5/18: Manned SPRING Goodwill Donations Truck
      • 4/26/18 - 4/28/18: SPRING FLING Shopping-Dining Promo + City-wide Garage Sales
      • 4/28/18: Spring Vendor Fling (at Community Center)
    • Event Calendars >
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    • In the News >
      • VMH Expands Services with New Monona Clinic
      • Birdnow Chevrolet Family Retains Strong Monona Location
      • QCSS, Inc. Certified by Women's Business Enterprise National Council
      • Casey's General Store Breaks Ground
      • Library Completes $1M in Enhancements
      • Early Bird Discount on 2016 Season Pass!
      • Spring Has (Almost) Sprung in Monona
      • Do you care about Monona's Butterfly Gardens & Trail?
      • Monona Chamber Holds Annual Elections
      • Ground Breaking of New Home of Family Dentistry Associates
      • Monona Conducts Bioregional Assessment
      • Two Directors Retire from Monona Chamber
    • Member Blogs >
      • Monona Pharmacy & Gifts: "Offering Convenience to Clayton Co. Residents & Visitors"
      • Knockel's Floor Covering & Sincerely Yours, Interiors by Kay: "Turn Your House into a Home"
      • MJ's Bar & Grill: "Taste the Fresh, Never Frozen Flavor"
      • Suhdron Fabrics: "A True Quilting & Crafting Paradise"
      • Outdoor Creations: "Jump into Spring in Monona with a Perfect Day Trip Destination"
    • Local Business Spotlights >
      • 2019, January (Heying Carpentry)
      • 2018, November (Grau Funeral Homes)
      • 2018, October (FreedomAgency)
      • 2018, September (Hackett's Porta Potty)
      • 2018, August (KCTN/KADR Radio)
      • 2018, July (Froelich Foundation)
      • 2018, June (Nathan Trappe's "ARC" / Wausau Homes of Monona)
      • 2018, May (Croell Redi-Mix, Inc. of Monona)
      • 2018, Apr. (Meyer's Auto Service)
      • 2018, Mar. (NEIT - Northeast Iowa Telephone Co.)
      • 2018, Feb. (Schultz Sign Co.P
      • 2018, Jan. (Brenen's Interior & Exterior Painting)
      • 2017, Dec. (Eagles Landing B&B)
      • 2017, Nov. (Havlicek Trucking, Inc.)
      • 2017, Oct. (Prairie Farms Dairy)
      • 2017, Sept. (VMH Monona Clinic)
      • 2017, July (Superior Building Center)
      • 2017, June (Family Dentistry Assoc. of Monona)
      • 2017, May (Medical Associates Clinic of Monona)
      • 2017, April (Hometown Insurance Agency)
      • 2017, March (M's Machine & Mfg. Co.)
      • 2017, February (Bruns & James Insurance)
      • 2017, January (QCSS, Inc.)
      • 2016, December (Clayton Co. Recycling)
      • 2016, November ( Birdnow Chevrolet -- Monona)
  • COMMUNITY
    • Living in Monona
    • Working in Monona >
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    • Jobs Available Today! >
      • CVG (Commercial Vehicle Group)
      • Fisk Farm & Home and Rental -- FT / PT Sales Staff
      • Froelich Foundation -- Tour Guide
      • Garden View Sr. Community -- Home Health Aide
      • M's Machines & Mfg., Inc. -- Machine Operators, Quality Inspectors & Quality Assurance Managers
      • MJ's Bar & Grill -- FT / PT Cooks & Servers
      • Prairie Farms -- Maintenance Technicians
      • Prairie Farms -- Varied Positions
      • QCSS, Inc. -- FT Day Telesales & Servicing Staff
      • Quillin's Monona -- FT / PT Staff
    • Moving To Monona >
      • Housing
      • Senior Care & Community
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      • Churches >
        • Faith Lutheran Church (NALC)
        • Living Faith United Methodist Parish
        • St Patrick Catholic Church (Trinity Cluster)
        • St. Paul Luthern Church (ELCA)
      • Continuing Ed / Distance Learning
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      • Monona Community Center
    • You Make a Difference!
    • Recreational Amenities >
      • Aquatic Center
      • Camping, Cabins
      • Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing
      • Fishing, Hunting
      • Golfing
      • Hiking, Trails
      • Snowmobiling & Winter Sports
      • Parks, Playgrounds
    • Retail Shopping & Services >
      • 2018 WINTER / Holiday Shop Hop Featuring Retail & Specialty Shops, Service Centers, Dining & Entertainment (11/23/18 - 12/24/18)
      • 9/20/18 - 9/23/18: SHOP-DINE-PLAY MONONA
      • 4/26/18 - 4/28/18: SPRING FLING Shopping-Dining Promotion
      • 4/28/18: Spring Vendor Fling (at Community Center)
      • 2017 WINTER / Holiday Shop Hop Featuring Retail & Specialty Shops, Service Centers, Dining & Entertainment (12/2/17 - 12/23/17)
      • 11/24 - 11/25/17 Black Friday & Small Biz Saturday
  • MEMBERS
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    • BUSINESS Members (Categorized) >
      • Advertising / Media / Marketing >
        • Epic Wear of Monona
        • KCTN FM / KADR AM Radio
        • North Iowa Times (Pocket City Publishing)
        • Schultz Sign Co.
        • The Outlook (Mid-America Publishing Corp.)
      • Airport >
        • Monona Municipal Airport
      • Attractions / Tourism >
        • Murphy Helwig Library
        • Froelich Tractor Museum
        • Spook Cave Tours, Cabins & Campground
      • Auto Sales / Services / Recycling >
        • Birdnow Chevrolet
        • Clayton County Recycling
        • Davis Street Auto Wash
        • Joe's Auto Body
        • Meyer's Auto Service
        • R and R Auto LLC
        • Smitty’s Oil & Tire, LLC
      • Building Supplies (Residential / Commercial) >
        • Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.
        • Knockel's Floor Covering
        • Superior Building Centers / Brenton Buildings
      • Campgrounds (RV / Tent / Cabins) >
        • Spook Cave, Cabins & Campground
      • Catering (for any size party) >
        • Casey's General Store -- Monona
        • Franklin Street Liquor Store
        • Subway
        • Quillin's Deli, Spirits & Grocery
      • Churches >
        • Faith Lutheran Church (NALC)
        • Living Faith United Methodist Parish
        • St Patrick Catholic Church (Trinity Cluster)
        • St. Paul Luthern Church (ELCA)
      • Construction Services (Residential / Commercial / Roads) >
        • Allen Roofing & Construction
        • Brenen's Interior & Exterior Painting
        • Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.
        • Hacketts Porta Potty Rental & Service
        • Heying Subdivision / Heying Carpentry
        • Joe & Matt's Plumbing & HVAC
        • Palmer Electric, LLC
        • Pat's Electric
        • Superior Building Centers / Brenton Buildings
      • Contractor Services >
        • Brenen's Interior & Exterior Painting
        • Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.
        • Hacketts Porta Potty Rental & Service
        • Heying Subdivision / Heying Carpentry
        • Joe & Matt's Plumbing & HVAC
        • Kurt's Plumbing & Heating
        • Outdoor Creations Landscape, Garden Center, Floral & Gifts
        • Palmer Electric, LLC
        • Pat's Electric
        • Superior Building Centers / Brenton Buildings
      • Dentist / Orthodontist >
        • Family Dentistry Assoc. of Monona
      • Dine in / Take Out Food / Refreshments >
        • Casey's General Store -- Monona
        • Kwik Star -- Monona
        • MJ's Bar & Grill
        • Quillin's Deli, Spirits & Grocery
        • Subway
        • T J’s Pizza & Arcade
      • Doctor / Medical Specialist >
        • Central Community Hospital
        • Crossing Rivers Health
        • Medical Associates Clinic
        • Veterans Memorial Hospital
        • VMH Monona Clinic
      • Financial Services >
        • FreedomBank -- Monona
      • Funerals & Funeral/Cremation Services >
        • Grau Funeral Homes, Inc. & Cremation Services
        • Churches (All Demoninations) >
          • Faith Lutheran Church (NALC)
          • Living Faith United Methodist Parish
          • St Patrick Catholic Church (Trinity Cluster)
          • St. Paul Luthern Church (LCA)
      • Garden Center >
        • Fisk Farm & Home Supply & Rental
        • Outdoor Creations Landscape, Garden Center, Floral & Gifts
      • Gas / Grocery / C-Stores >
        • Casey's General Store -- Monona
        • Kwik Star -- Monona
        • Quillin's Monona
      • Gifts / Arts / Crafts / Antiques >
        • Epic Wear of Monona
        • Franklin Street Liquor Store
        • Monona Pharmacy & Gifts
        • Outdoor Creations Landscape, Garden Center, Floral & Gifts
        • Schultz Sign Co.
        • Suhdron Fabrics ("The Mall")
      • Hospital / Medical Clinic & Dental Clinic >
        • Central Community Hospital
        • Crossing Rivers Health
        • Family Dentistry Assoc. of Monona
        • Medical Associates Clinic
        • Veterans Memorial Hospital
        • VMH Monona Clinic
      • Insurance >
        • Bruns & James Insurance
        • Community Insurance of Iowa (dba Hometown Insurance)
      • Interior Design / Installation >
        • Knockel's Floor Covering
        • Sincerely Yours Interiors
      • Landscape Design / Installation >
        • Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.
        • Outdoor Creations Landscape, Garden Center, Floral & Gifts
      • Legal / Consulting Services >
        • Schiller Law Office
      • Lodging >
        • Eagles Landing B&B
        • Spook Cave, Cabins & Campground
      • Manufacturing / Production >
        • Clayton County Recycling
        • M’s Machine & Mfg. Co., Inc.
        • Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Cheese Division
      • Museum / Library >
        • Froelich Tractor Museum
        • Murphy Helwig Library
      • Night Life / Entertainment >
        • MJ's Bar & Grill
        • T J’s Pizza & Arcade
      • Pharmacy / Prescriptions / Physical Rehab >
        • Central Community Hospital
        • Crossing Rivers Health
        • Licensed Massage Therapist (at Signature Styles Salon & Spa by Kristen)
        • Medical Associates Clinic
        • Monona Pharmacy & Gifts
        • Veterans Memorial Hospital
        • VMH Monona Clinic
      • Printing / Publishing / Signage / Graphic Design >
        • Epic Wear of Monona
        • Mid-America Publishing Corp.
        • Pocket City Publishing (North Iowa Times)
        • Schultz Sign Co.
      • Professional Services / Consulting >
        • Grau Funeral Homes, Inc. & Cremation Services
        • Schiller Law Office
      • Real Estate Sales / Investments >
        • Allen Real Estate Co. & Allen Rental Co.
        • Exit Realty Premiere Properties
        • FreedomAgency -- Monona
        • Heying Subdivision / Heying Carpentry
      • Recreation / Sports >
        • Big Foot Canoe Rentals
        • Spook Cave, Cabins & Campground
      • Rentals (Equipment & Supplies) >
        • Fisk Farm & Home Supply and Rental
        • Hacketts Porta Potty Rental & Service
      • Rentals (Reception Hall / Meeting Rooms / Party Barn) >
        • Froelich Foundation (Party Barn / Reception Hall)
      • Retail Sales / Shopping >
        • Epic Wear of Monona
        • Fisk Farm & Home Supply & Rental
        • Franklin Street Liquor Store
        • Knockel's Floor Covering
        • Monona Pharmacy & Gifts
        • Outdoor Creations Landscape, Garden Center, Floral & Gifts
        • Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Cheese Division
        • Quillin's Deli & Spirits (Retail Sales of Beer, Wine, Liquor)
        • Schultz Sign Co.
        • Signature Styles Salon & Spa
        • Sincerely Yours Interiors
        • Suhdron Fabrics ("The Mall")
      • Salon / Spa / Barber >
        • Signature Styles Salon & Spa by Kristen
      • Sr. Independent / Assisted Living >
        • Crossing Rivers Health
        • Garden View Place
      • Towing / Transportation / Trucking >
        • Birdnow Chevrolet
        • Havlicek Trucking, Inc.
        • Joe's Auto Body
        • Smitty’s Oil & Tire, LLC
      • Utility / Telephonic Services >
        • Black Hills Energy
        • Fauser Energy Resources
        • NEIT (Northeast Iowa Telephone Co.)
      • Veterinarian / Vet Hospital >
        • Monona Veterinary Hospital PC
      • Wholesale Sales / Stores >
        • Franklin Street Liquor Store
        • Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Cheese Division
  • For Sale/Lease
    • Available Business Opportunities >
      • Put Your Biz for Sale or Lease Here: None LIsted at This Time -- Contact MCED
    • Available Commercial / Retail Properties >
      • FOR SALE: Commercial & Retail & Land Properties by FreedomAgency
      • FOR RENT: 104 W. Center St.
      • FOR RENT: 106 W. Center St.
      • FOR SALE: 107 N. Page St.
      • FOR RENT: 107 S. Main St.
      • FOR SALE: 111-113 W. Center St.
      • FOR SALE: 115 W. Center St.
    • Available Rental Housing (Apartments & Single-Family) Properties >
      • OCCUPIED: 3 BR Apartment Downtown on Main St.
      • FOR RENT: 1 BR Apt. Downtown on W. Center St.
      • FOR RENT: 2 BR Apt. Downtown on W. Center St.
      • OCCUPIED: 3 BR Apt. Downtown on E. Iowa St.
      • FOR SALE: Residential, Acreage, Commercial Properties, Listed by FreedomAgency
      • FOR SALE: Residential Lots in Gordon Subdivision & Heying Subdivision
      • FOR SALE: Residential, Acreages, Commercial Properties, Listed by Allen Real Estate Co.
  • PHOTOS
    • WANTED: Photographers / Videographers
    • Trails, Parks, Gardens >
      • Butterfly Garden & Trail

​​MONONA -- IN THE NEWS!

Do you care about Monona's Butterfly Gardens & Trails?

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At the mid-February, 2016 meeting of 50 community members, Trees Forever representatives and the local Community Visioning Steering Committee, the Butterfly Gardens and Trail were cited as “points of pride” and considered to be Monona assets.  The area is frequently promoted by the city as one of our nicer features.

Since its inception in 2000, that area has been largely maintained by volunteers and donations, with the City of Monona providing some financial support and mowing Garden View Park.

Each year the Butterfly Gardens and Trails Committee has asked for people to help with the work involved in taking care of the areas.  While we have occasionally had some help, it has not been consistent or ongoing.  Community involvement is desperately needed.  The work is simply too much for this small-but-dedicated committee and the few citizens who do help.

We need people who are willing to be responsible for a specific job on a regular basis.  We have a variety of gardening and lawn care tasks that need to be done, from planting, weeding, mowing, trimming, and wood chipping to cleaning the furniture and signs.  The raised planters need to be planted and taken care of all summer.  The big jobs can easily be divided into smaller ones so no one needs to take on a larger job than can be handled easily.

As a resident of a community that professes to be the Garden City of Iowa, would you consider helping?  It would certainly be a shame to lose these Gardens and Trails because of lack of community interest or when our present volunteers may no longer be able to help & no one else from the next generation-down steps up to volunteer their help.  It is a beautiful public area which contributes much to Monona, and gives us all a tranquil wooded area in which to relax or recreate and enjoy nature right in the midst of town.  Recruit your friends, family, and church members to jointly take on a certain task or a specific bed or section of the gardens or trails.  Please offer to help us & your efforts will be forever appreciated by everyone.

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Thank you from the Monona Butterfly Gardens & Trails Committee:

Ila Benzing
Carol Goettler
Jim Langhus
Pat Martin
Fran Passmore
Shirley Seitz
Angie Voelzke
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Monona Chamber & Economic Development, Inc.
103 W. Center Street - P. O. Box 191
Monona, IA 52159

(563) 539-8340
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