Wabash Trace Marathon slated for Sept. 13
By LIZ SKILLERN
The Page County Post
The countdown is on for the 14th annual Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay, set for Saturday, Sept. 13. Online registration closes Tuesday, Sept. 10, at getmeregistered.com.
Packet pickup and lastchance in-person registration will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association office, 619 W. Sheridan Ave.
The marathon and relay will begin at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Shenandoah Historical Museum downtown, while the half marathon starts at 8 a.m. near St. Patrick Church in Imogene.
Race co-director Shelly Warner said the Wabash Trace Marathon has become a well-known event for both serious and casual runners alike.
“It’s the small-town atmosphere, the rural countryside, and the soft trail surface that make this race so unique,” Warner said. “Runners really enjoy the
IT'S TIME
Runners surge forward at the start of a past Wabash Trace Marathon in Shenandoah.
The 14th annual race, which includes a marathon, half marathon, and relay, returns Saturday, Sept. 13, with participants from across the U.S. and abroad.
crushed limestone surface and the shade from the tree canopy.”
The marathon course is USATF certified and can serve as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
The event is one of only two marathons in the state of Iowa, attracting participants who are working toward the goal of running a marathon or half in every state.
Warner said registration is on track to match last year’s
numbers.
“Turnout is looking similar to last year, and registrations are still coming in. Most relay teams sign up toward the end,” she said. “This year, we’ll have runners from 20 different states and even one from Wales, U.K.
The Shenandoah American Legion sets up flags representing each state at the start and finish, which makes it extra special.”
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“The community benefits economically from the runners who travel here,”
Warner explained. “They stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, shop, and
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Clarinda launches CPals literacy initiative with community kickoff
By LIZ SKILLERN
The Page County Post
A new community-wide effort is about to take root in Clarinda with the launch of Community Pathways to Access Literacy (CPals), a program designed to boost literacy engagement across all ages.
In partnership with the Lied Public Library Foundation, the goal of CPals is to improve access to reading materials, provide education on literacyrelated issues, and foster community-wide enthusiasm for literacy. A kickoff event is planned for Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Lied Public Library, with activities leading up to the celebration beginning the week of Sept. 8.
CPals is currently led by coordinator Tammy Schaapherder, who spent the past year gathering input from schools, daycares, churches, nursing homes, and other groups to determine both strengths and challenges in local literacy.
“The whole purpose was to survey the community and find out what our strengths are, what our obstacles are, and where the areas of need might be,” Schaapherder said. “From that, we identified three key areas—access, education, and engagement.”
Building access
One of the first initiatives is to make classroom libraries more equitable across the
community. Businesses and individuals can sponsor classroom libraries, while the Clarinda Foundation has approved matching funds of up to $1,500 to help purchase shelving and materials.
“We also want to expand reading access in other ways,” Schaapherder added. “That means ensuring businesses with waiting rooms have reading materials available, and encouraging people to install Little Free Libraries at their homes or in public spaces.”
Education and engagement
The education component will focus on programs for specific audiences, often in partnership with existing efforts. CPals will also address common
questions raised by community members, such as the impact of screen use on literacy and whether formats like audiobooks or graphic novels are considered “real reading.”
But the biggest need, Schaapherder said, is community engagement. “As a society, we’ve lost some of the joy and value of literacy,” she explained. “We want to bring that back through intergenerational activities, where kids see adults modeling reading and everyone is involved together.”
Kickoff events
To introduce the community to CPals, organizers are launching a football-themed literacy challenge. Beginning Sept. 8, participants can pick up or download a “literacy playbook” filled with suggested activities, such as sponsoring a library, becoming a CPals reading buddy, or attending a
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Next week's Page County Post will have early deadline
By PHIL COBB
The Page County Post
One great thing about running your own paper is you get to make up your own rules. Sometimes those rules get made up on the fly. Like when my sister-in-law texted my
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fill up with gas. Plus, age group winners and overall winners receive chamber gift certificates as prizes, which keeps thousands of dollars right here in the community.”
Prizes include gift certificates ranging from $15 to $200, along with engraved railroad spikes for top finishers.
All participants receive a finishers’ medal and a longsleeved Bella brand shirt
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Mind you, this was late July of this year.
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featuring this year’s colorful ombre logo, designed as a nod to Imogene’s Irish heritage.
Warner added that sponsorships play a vital role in keeping the event strong. Green Plains is this year’s major sponsor, joined by numerous local businesses and organizations.
For runners not ready to tackle the full marathon, the event also includes a half marathon and five-person relay.
Relay divisions include male, female, and co-ed.
said. (Or something like that).
I think we were both thinking something like, "That sounds fun, we'll have to find some time to make that happen."
Then the next text came:
"It's open the first weekend in September, so we went ahead
Walkers are encouraged to sign up for the half marathon.
The race has a six-hour time limit, with the finish line closing at 1:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages await runners at the finish line, including free beer provided by the Depot Restaurant, Fareway, and Hy-Vee.
First aid and emergency services are provided by Shenandoah Medical Center EMS, with additional support from law enforcement, schools, churches, and community volunteers.
Warner said the event’s
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longevity is thanks to strong community backing. “The Wabash Trace Marathon truly is a team effort,” she said. “It takes volunteers, sponsors, and the support of Shenandoah, Imogene, and everyone who helps along the trail. That’s what makes this event special.”
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That means instead of Thursday at noon, our deadline next week will be end of day Wednesday.
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LABOR DAY ROYALTY
The 2025 Miss Essex and Little Miss Essex winners and runner-ups join fellow contestants Piper Maher, Mariska Kichert, and Taylor Juarez following The Miss Essex pageant on Aug. 24. The court will reign over this year’s Labor Day Celebration, themed “Labor Day Luau,” Aug. 29–Sept. 1.
CPALS
“Breakfast with a Book and a Buddy.” Each activity earns “yardage,” with touchdowns recorded and submitted at the Sept. 13 event.
The kickoff will include a “Literary Lunch” at noon, with free meals sponsored by Hy-Vee and Fareway. Attendees are encouraged to bring a book and a blanket or chair to read while enjoying lunch. At 2 p.m., participants can turn in their playbooks for a prize drawing, with adults eligible for Clarinda Bucks and youth eligible for prizes valued up to $300.
“The kickoff is really our one-day shot to get everybody aware of what CPals is, what the initiatives are, and
how they can get involved,” Schaapherder said.
Looking ahead
While Schaapherder’s current role is temporary, the initiatives are designed to keep going. CPals has its own section on the Lied Public Library website, where updates, event listings, and community reading recommendations will be shared.
“This is meant to be dynamic and ongoing,” Schaapherder said. “Even after the kickoff, CPals will continue to grow, adapt, and hopefully inspire more people to connect through literacy.”
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