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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND @ 10:OO 505 EAST GLENN MILLER DRIVE, CLARINDA, IOWA ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBILES, YARD AND GARDEN, HOUSEWARE, AND MISC.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES: COMIC BOOKS, JEWELRY, TOY VIOLIN IN BOX, SALT AND PEPPER COLLECTION, GRISWOLD CORN BREAD PAN, WAGNER GRISWOLD SKILLET, DOE WAH JACK NATIVE AMERICAN FIGURE STOVE SHUT OFF, 1970 1:18 MUSCLE CARS (CHEVY, PONTIAC, CORVETTE SS, GTO, MUSTANG BOSS, WOODEN PEANUT MACHINE, CAST IRON (UNCLE SAME BANK, BEAR HUNTER BANK), BELT BUCKLES, JOHN DEERE WOODEN CHECKER BOARD IN BOX, HOT WHEELS, TERRY REDLINE PLATES, VINTAGE MILK CAN, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, STINGRAY BICYCLE, “FROZEN” BICYCLE, VINTAGE WOODEN PORCH POSTS, SET OF NORITAKE, WAGNER & GRISWOLD CAST IRON SKILLETS, CHINA IN ORIGINAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS, 1/2 WOODEN BARRELL, RADIO RED WAGON, WAGON SPING SEAT, JIM SHORE FIGURINE, VINTAGE ROTARY PHONE, VINTAGE CHILD’S OAK ROLL TOP DEST W/MATCHING CHAIR ,US ARMY (WWII) AMMO BOXES, OLD WOODEN HUMP BACK CHEST, ANIMAL FIGURINES, FRAMED PICTURES AND PRINTS, SET OF REVERSE PAINTED ON GLASS, LARGE VELVET TIGER PICTURE, MANY WAR AND MILITARY PICTURES, 45 & 78 RECORDS, WOODEN TRAIN, CHICKEN WATERER, SANTA COSTUME, CHILD’S TRUNK, VINTAGE LUGGAGE, GALVANIZED BUCKET, CLOTHES DRYER, BRASS PLANT STAND, GRANITE WARE, HUMMELS, SOME STERLING PIECES, TEA CUPS AND SAUCERS, ASST. GLASS WARE, CELLULOID DRESSER SET, KITCHEN PRIMITIVES, KRAUT BOARD, SHAVING MIRROR, OLD UTENSILS, WOODEN ROLLING PINS, DAVEY CROCKET WATCH, MANY SMALL ITEMS, JEWELRY, OLD EYE GLASSES, DEPT. 56 ITEMS, MILK GLASS, GOOFUS GLASS, HAND PAINTED ITEMS, CHILD’S WOODEN IRONING BOARD, QUILTS AND QUILT RACK, CHILD’S ROCKER, ROCKING HORSE, BARBIE DOLLS, TOYS, DOLL WARDROBE, KNICKS KNACKS, SLEDS, FOSTORIA GLASS, TIN DOLL HOUSE, STEINS, SILVER SERVING SETS, SINGER TREADLE SEWIING MACHINE. HOUSEWARE AND MISC.: GAMES, CHRISTMAS ITEMS, STAINED GLASS, BB GUNS, PICNIC BASKET, NEW MARKET ANNUALS, MIRRORS, SHELVING, BELLS, DISHES, MIXER, SPURS, HATCHET, PAPER SHREADER, WAFFLE IRON, TUPPERWARE, CAKE CARRIER, NUT CHOPPER, CHINA AND SILVERWARE, LINENS, TABLE CLOTHES, QUILT TOPS, PILLOW CASES, BED SPREADS, TOWELS, RUGS & EXT., FLOOR FANS, SMALL APPLIANCES, PYREX BOWLS, POTS AND PANS, MUSIC AND MICROPHONE STAND, WOVEN BASKETS, FRUIT BASKETS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, AREA RUG, VACCUM. FURNITURE: KELLER OAK KITCHEN TABLE W/ROLLER CHAIRS, NEWER HUTCH, OAK COMMODE (NEEDS REPAIR, AIWA STEREO,CARD TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, LAMP TABLES, LAZY BOY RECLINER, HIDE A BED, DINING TABLE W/5 CHAIRS, DROP FRONT DESK, WING BACK CHAIR, BEIGE SOFA, PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS, BABY CRIB, 2 CHEST OF DRAWERS, WICKER TWIN HEADBOARD, COAT RACK, SERPENTINE CHEST, UTILITY CHEST, DOUBLE SLEIGH BED, OAK PARLOR TABLE, FOLDING TABLES, FANS, 3 PC. BEDROOM SET, LAMPS, 5 DRAWER CHEST DRAWER, ROOM DIVIDER, OAK LIBRARY TABLE, OAK HIGH CHAIR, MAHOGONY ROCKER, FERN STAND, WICKER BOTTOM ROCKER, PRESSED BACK CHAIR, CANE BOTTOM ROCKER, 3 PIECE PARLOR SET, 2 WING BACK UPOLSTERED CHAIRS, QUILT RACK. TOOLS AND YARD: LAWN AND GARDEN TOOLS, TROY BILT PUSH MOWER, FISHING EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC SNOW BLOWER, KOBALT LEAF FLOWER, SHEPHERDS HOOK, LADDERS, YARD ART, LAWN CART, 4 ADIRONDACK CHAIRS, FIRE PIT, FISHING POLES, LAWN CHAIRS, TRASH CANS, WALKING LAWN SPRINKLER, LIVE ANIMAL TRAP, WOODEN MINATURE YARD CART, BOAT OARS, SNOW SHOES, ADULT AND CHILD’S LAWN CHAIRS, SM. CEMENT FIRE HYDRANT, OLD WOODEN LADDER, 12’ SWIMMING POOL, LONG HANDLED TOOLS (NEW AND OLD), OUTSIDE YARD ITEMS, BENCH GRINDER. 2006 EZGO GOLF CART WITH NEW BATTERY. ANTIQUE JOHN’S AUCTION
JOHN WILLIAMS, AUCTIONEER 712-542-0710
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BY LIZ SKILLERN
lizskillern2@gmail.com
The holiday season is officially underway in Southwest Iowa, bringing with it parades, concerts, community dinners, local shopping events, and plenty of small-town sparkle. Whether you're looking for family traditions, festive entertainment, or ways to support local businesses, there’s something special happening in every corner of our region. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming up.
CLARINDA
Support Local Holiday Campaign
Nov. 10–Dec. 15
Shop local this holiday
season and win big!
Beginning Nov. 10, shoppers earn entries into weekly prize drawings for every $10 spent at participating Clarinda businesses (up to $100 per visit).
Double entries on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, and watch for over $5,000 in prizes awarded throughout the five-week promotion.
Grand prize winners will be announced Dec. 15. It’s a great reason to support your favorite shops while getting your holiday shopping done close to home.
Hometown Holiday Open House Nov. 20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Stroll through Clarinda’s beautifully decorated shops during this daylong holiday open house. With 21 participating businesses offering special deals and promotions, it’s the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping — and soak up that hometown cheer.
Clarinda Sings! Nov. 23, 3 p.m.
The Clarinda Foundation presents its 30th Annual Clarinda Sings Concert at the Clarinda High School Auditorium. This cherished community tradition highlights local talent across all ages. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased at the Clarinda Foundation office or by phone at 712-542-4412.
33rd Annual Lighted
Christmas Parade Nov. 28, 6 p.m.
Clarinda’s most magical night of the year returns with this year’s theme, Christmas Through the Decades. More than 60 lighted
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another successful year of local love and support.
COIN
Coin Fire & Rescue
Soup Supper
Nov. 22, 5–7 p.m.
Coin Community Building
This annual soup supper brings neighbors together for an evening of food and fellowship while raising money for Coin’s volunteer fire and rescue team.
Guests are encouraged to bring a canned or boxed food item for the Blessing Pantry or make a free-will donation supporting the Shenandoah Food Bank.
It’s a simple but heartfelt way to support the volunteers who serve the community year-round.
RED OAK
Red Oak Community Heart & Soul
Nov. 19, 6–7:30 p.m.
Join the conversation and help shape the future of Red Oak at the Wilson Performing Arts Center.
Enjoy networking, refreshments, and insights into the community action plan.
Trivia Night at Five One 8 ( 518 N. 4th Street)
Nov. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Gather a team of up to six and enjoy a fun, fast-paced night of trivia at Five One 8. Questions vary from pop culture to history, and the atmosphere is relaxed and social — perfect for a night out with friends.
Bethlehem Lutheran Fall Bazaar (1101 Summit Street )
Nov. 22, 9–11 a.m.
This long-running event draws crowds for its homemade baked goods, bread, pies, Osta Kaka, Swedish bologna, and more.
A basket raffle adds extra excitement, with tickets available until 11 a.m.
The church’s school program will also be serving coffee and cookies for a free-
will donation.
Calendar Print Show
Nov. 22, 10–4
& Nov. 23, 12–4
Art lovers are invited to browse and select readyto-frame calendar prints, with many styles and sizes available.
A free-will offering supports preservation efforts at the historic depot, Burlington Northern Depot at 305 S. 2nd St.
The 31st Annual YMCA
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Nov. 27, 8 a.m.
Kick off Thanksgiving morning with a brisk run or walk at the Montgomery County Family YMCA.
Early bird registration includes a giveaway item, and division winners receive a turkey certificate courtesy of local grocery partners.
Day-of registrations close at 7 a.m.
This event continues to grow as a fun and healthy holiday tradition in Red Oak.
SHENANDOAH
Southwest Iowa Theatre Group Presents G.I. Jukebox – Nov. 21–23
Set in a World War II canteen, this musical revue celebrates the songs that lifted spirits during wartime.
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. Call 712-246-1061 or email switg@switg.org to reserve seats.
Optimist Club Breakfast
Buffet – Nov. 22, 7–10 a.m.
Fuel your morning at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge while supporting Optimist scholarships.
Free-will donations accepted.
Room at the Table Nov. 26, 5–6 p.m.
The First Presbyterian Church at 200 W. Clarinda Ave. is hosting a warm, welcoming Thanksgiving meal served by a partnership of local churches. The menu includes turkey
or ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and pie, with live piano music throughout the hour. The event is open to all and fully accessible.
Turkey Trot 5K & Kids
Run - Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.
Shenandoah Athletic Booster Club is hosting a Turkey Trot!
This family-friendly fun run invites participants to dress up, get active, and support the local food pantry.
Entry is $10 or a canned food item.
The race starts and ends at Shenandoah High School.
The Night the Lights Come On – Nov. 29
A full day of festive events leads up to one of Shenandoah’s most anticipated holiday traditions.
Throughout the afternoon, families can enjoy holiday shopping, craft markets, kids’ activities, a soup and pie supper, and free carriage rides up and down Sheridan Avenue — sponsored by Lloyd, Inc. and Northwest Bank.
At 5:30 p.m., the city lights officially come on, followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade.
The evening ends with a classic Christmas movie at the Eagles Club.
Organized by Santa’s Workshop, SCIA, and many local partners, this event brings the whole community together to celebrate the start of the season.
Don't forget to send your upcoming event information to lizskillern2@gmail.com to be included in the next edition of Southwest Iowa Happenings.
As you can see, there really is no event too big or small, and the only geographic limit is southwest Iowa.
We might even include neighboring communities in northwest Missouri if they ask nicely.
Ty Davison: A career of service now complete
THE DAVISONS
Ty and Elizabeth Davison and their children are shown here in a family photo. Davison, who recently concluded 17 years of service with the Shenandoah Ambulance Service, looks forward to spending more family time as he begins a new chapter.
By LIZ SKILLERN lizskillern2@gmail.com
After 17 years of answering calls on some of the worst days of others’ lives, Ty Davison has stepped away from his role as Director of EMS for Shenandoah Ambulance Service. His final day was Nov. 7—closing a chapter defined by service, sacrifice, and an unmistakable impact on the community he calls home.
Davison, a Clarinda native, didn’t set out to build a career in EMS. After graduating in 1998, he went straight into
and
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bit of everything—Eaton’s, Hy-Vee, construction, roofing,” Davison said. “But I just kept feeling like there was something more I was supposed to be doing.”
That “more” found him in 2005 through the Shenandoah Fire Department. The camaraderie reminded him of the Navy, and one call in particular—a car crash on Center Street—opened the door to emergency medicine. Davison soon earned his EMT certification, then paramedic, then critical care paramedic. Davison started working with Shenandoah’s EMS unit in 2008.
By 2016, after a year serving as assistant director and being mentored by longtime director John Baxter, Davison stepped into the role of Director of EMS. The job, however, demanded much more than a title. “People don’t realize how much EMS runs on sacrifice,” Davison said. “Missed plans, leaving in the middle of family events, covering shifts with no
notice. You do it because people need you.”
His wife, Elizabeth Davison, witnessed that sacrifice firsthand. “There were months at a time where we didn’t have a single week without a call interrupting something,” she said. “But Ty never complained. He always said, ‘Someone’s having their worst day—so I need to go.’ I’m proud of him, but I’m also excited for him to put our family first.”
Davison said the emotional toll could be rough. “The hardest calls are kids. And the poor outcomes… those stay with you. You can only carry so many of those.”
Despite the hardships, he says the rewards were just as powerful. He vividly recalls cardiac arrest saves and families returning weeks later with hugs, cookies, and gratitude. “Knowing someone gets to keep living their life—that’s the part I’ll miss the most,” he said.
He is just as proud of mentoring the next generation. Davison helped launch the Shenandoah Fire Department’s cadet program with George Shaw, teaching
teamwork, responsibility, and life skills to local teens.
Several former cadets now serve in fire and EMS roles around the region.
One of the program’s first cadets credits Davison for changing the course of his life. “Ty saw potential in us before we saw it in ourselves,” the former cadet said. “He pushed us, taught us, and treated us like we mattered. I wouldn’t be doing what I do today without him.”
Davison also played a major role in recent efforts to make EMS an essential service in Page County—an ongoing initiative to secure stable funding for ambulance coverage. Unlike fire and police, EMS in Iowa is not automatically guaranteed funding. Davison spent countless hours speaking with civic groups, holding public meetings, and helping residents understand what a modern EMS system requires to stay operational.
Last November, a referendum declaring the county's EMS services an essential service received only a little more than
Essex NHS donates to Opera House
The Essex National Honor Society recently purchased two tables and a microwave in appreciation of the use of the Essex Opera House for Red Cross Blood Drives it coordinates five times a year. “The Opera House provides a very comfortable and beautiful place for our donors to give blood,” Essex National Honor Society Advisor Kathleen Johnson said. “We wanted to give back in a meaningful way as we greatly appreciate the use of the building!.”
According to Johnson, blood drives have collected enough donations to save over 350 lives so far.
“We want to thank all of our donors and the City of Essex for use of the building without which this wouldn't be possible,” Johnson said.
ESSEX FFA AT NATIONALS
50%--far shortage of the 60% supermajority needed in order to pass. Davison was disappointed. “People assume the ambulance is always going to show up,” he said. “But without dependable funding, it gets harder every year to keep the doors open. Essential service designation is about stability — making sure there are enough trained people and enough working equipment so our community is never left unprotected.”
Davison hopes the momentum continues even after his departure. “EMS isn’t just a service — it’s a safety net,” he said. “If we want that safety net to be
there for the next generation, we have to invest in it.”
Now, for the first time in nearly two decades, Davison is embracing a slower pace at home. He plans to pursue an insurance license to work with his wife’s Farm Bureau agency, transforming it into a true family business. He also hopes to grow his woodworking hobby— designing rustic signs, custom pieces, and the popular light-up marquee letters he was asked to make for his daughter’s graduation.
“I definitely don’t have it all figured out,” Davison said with a laugh. “But for the first time, I get to choose my schedule. I get to say
yes to my kids. That means everything.”
Davison said while he may no longer be on call, he says he’s not going anywhere.
“Shenandoah is my family,” he said. “This community shaped me. I’ve loved every minute serving it. And I’ll keep supporting EMS however I can. I just won’t be the guy getting called out at 2 a.m. anymore.”
After 17 years of service, thousands of calls, and countless lives touched, Davison leaves behind a legacy built not on rank or certifications—but on compassion, mentorship, and heart.
2014 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible 6-speed manual, new tires, garaged, not driven on salted roads, very low miles and in perfect condition, 5.0 V8, racing stripes and hood scoop added, rest is factory. Serious buyers only – 660562-4449.
PETS
For Adoption: Half Australian Shepherd pups, 712-246-5016
FOR SALE Toro Snow Blower, $600, 712-215-2714.
Sentry Safe, $50, 712-2152714.
Cargo Hauler, mounts to trailer hitch, $45, 712-2152714.
Singer Sewing Machine, Model #600, $75, 712-2152714.
Lift Chair: Dark blue lift chair, recently professionally cleaned, good condition, $350 or best offer, 712-2468540.
Apples for sale: 5 gallons for $5, B.Y.O.B. (bring your own bucket), 2000 Badger Ave., New Market, 712-3706738
15 HP Chipper/Shredder, 2" trash pump, variable speed pool pump, 2002 Dodge Dakota: runs good, 712-314-0938
Oak coffee end table with one drawer and glass top, asking $40, 712-215-5206
Ceramic lamp with floral design, shade included, $25, 712-215-5206
2 8x10 tarps, brand new in package, 712-246-5440
4 Brand New Trash Barrels with wheels, Rubber Neck, 32-gallon, never been used712-246-5440
Vintage Huffy Dr. Pepper Bike, boys 26-inch, 712246-5440
4 metal lawn chairs, 712246-5440
Professional decorative silver wooden frame, 6 inches wide. For 12X16 picture. Hangs horizontally or vertically. 712-202-6333
Restored antique furniture and weather vanes, Clarinda, 712-438-1940
Disassembled complete set of numbered piano keys. 712-202-6333
Classified ads run until the item sells. Please notify us when the item sells.
APARTMENT FOR RENT
One bedroom apartment for ages 55 and older and/or disabled. Utilities paid, small pets allowed.
N. Blossom St., Shenandoah, IA Phone 712-246-4898
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Members of the Essex FFA chapter are pictured during one of their sightseeing stops while attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 28-31. Pictured: Front row (L-R) Addy Resh, Mariska Kirchert. Back row: Colt Nelson, Bentley Bowers, Jesse Johnson, Landyn Kimbro, Paityn Vanatta, Ryann Welchans, Aiyana Keasey, Advisor Kaitlyn Brammer. The weeklong trip combined agriculture, learning, and fun, with visits to Trader’s Point Creamery, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Hummel Livestock. Members also joined thousands of FFA students nationwide for convention sessions, workshops, and the career fair before wrapping up the week with a fun evening at Sky Zone.
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GIVING BACK
Essex National Honor Society members Lydia Edwards, Lisa Boustani, Aila Valdez, Halle Riely, Mark Cabeen, and Ella Sandahl are shown at the Essex Opera House with a table donated in appreciation for the use of the space in frequent blood drives.
Clarinda: 1200 S. 16th Street | Shenandoah: 500 S. Fremont Street | Red Oak: 1605 N. Broadway Street
