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August 22 2020 Vol. XXV • No. 17
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Great Plains, Kubota Finalize Kansas Expansion Plans...20
Powerscreen Provides Optimal Solution for Kentucky Quarry...29
see INTERCHANGE page 62 Diamond’s Machines Put to Test at Farm-Rite Demo...43
Table of Contents ..............4 Recycling Section........29-42 Attachments Section...43-47 Truck & Trailer Section ......................................49-55 Business Calendar ............73 Auction Section ..........74-79 Advertisers Index ............78
Earth Work Under Way on $100M Iowa Theme Park By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
A former soybean field in Waterloo, Iowa, is being transformed into a $100 million theme park that will offer more than 20 rides when it opens in 2022. The project will complement a popular nearby tourist attraction. “Lost Island has been providing a worldclass water park experience for 20 years,” said Eric Bertch, Lost Island general manager. “The decision to add a theme park was an extension of the same desire to bring unique family entertainment to our community, without the travel or price tag.”
Bertch said the new park is expected to attract a wide range of patrons. “Coaster enthusiasts from all over the country are excited for two of our rides, but we expect to draw guests from mostly a four-hour drive radius.” According to Bertch, seeing work under way on the new park is beyond gratifying. “This project has been held up for a number of years, so finally watching the ground start to move is extremely satisfying. We just have a couple more boxes to check off our list.” The theme park will open with a mix of rides, but no additional details are being released.
“We would like most to remain a surprise. Unfortunately for us, our roller coaster enthusiast friends online did some pretty impressive investigative reporting, so our two major coasters are already known. We will feature a launch coaster and suspended looping coaster, along with a variety of thrill, family and children's rides.” The park will cover more than 40 acres along a 32-acre man-made lake and will be located at 2600 E Shaulis Rd. It will be situated just south across the street from the Lost Island Water Park, which is ranked among the best water parks in the country. see PARK page 72