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Jasper County History From Metz to Rushville, explore the history of some of Jasper County’s ghost towns that have diminished over time.

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Jasper County Gifts Discover the variety of products and services the quaint Riverside Junction in Lynnville has to offer.

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Jasper County Living See how Marty and JoAnne Kunkel remodeled an old commerical building into a modern downtown loft.

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Jasper County Issues Find out about the plans for a future Jasper County Environmental Education Center and the fundraising taking place.

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Jasper County Treasure Learn more about a local treasure to many artists and enthusiasts, the Centre for Arts & Artists.

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Jasper County Dining Located on the ground floor of the Maytag Hotel, check out why the regulars at Midtown Cafe keep coming back.

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Jasper County People Meet restaurant owner Dino Kostes, orginally from Greece, who is dedicated to his family, work and students.

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History keeps ghost towns alive

By Ty Rushing When most Americans think of “ghost towns,” the first thing that comes to mind are the Old West stomping grounds — such as Tombstone, Ariz., Dodge City, Kan. and Deadwood, S.D. — where cowboys roamed, outlaws plundered and damsels were tied to railroad tracks as the country expanded further west in the 1800s.

While the history of these towns has been glamorized and exaggerated a bit, due to their depictions in popular media, they serve as a constant reminder of how things were and how they change over the course of history.

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ist destinations. Ghost towns sometimes just become pages in a book, placards on the side of a gravel road or memories that former residents occasionally share out loud with those interested enough to listen.

Since the first white settlers staked their claims to Jasper County in 1843, the county has a seen a number of cities, towns, villages and neighborhoods simply vanish, relocate or become a collective of homes and historical sites.

One such site was the village of Metz.

According to several historical accounts, William Hitchler was granted 140 acres of land from the U.S. government in 1853, and that land would eventually come to be known as Metz.

Barbara Hug, a

Metz resident and county coordinator for the Jasper County Genealogical Society, wrote a book “Lest We Forget: The Story of the People of Sugar Grove and Metz Neighborhoods, 18001950” which detailed the history of the area.

She sat down for an interview to talk a bit about her family’s history with the area and the changes that have taken place just in her lifetime.

“There’s not much left, but there’s more left than some of the other towns,” Hug said.

Currently, the area has a few homes, a cemetery and a church and is considered a “farm community.” Hug, however, can recall tales of when the area was more prosperous.

“In the 1870s …

my third great-grandfather — he was one of the early settlers … the Hitchlers and Millers were the first in that area — and Hitchler owned all of that land, and he subdivided it into a community. There were a number of businesses there, quite a few in fact,” Hug said.

“The only way we know that is because as we go through old newspapers, we find advertisements for them,” she continued. “I know there were several stores — general stores — and there were a couple of different ones, and the last one burned at the end of World War II and, of course, was never then reopened.

It was torn down, and the land was sold.”

She also said the town had a grain elevator, a train depot

and a blacksmith. In her book, she also indicates that Metz had a barber shop, a cooperative creamery that made butter and cheese, and a town doctor named May Lyons.

An article from the Newton Herald in 1894 predicted big things for Metz: “Metz is fast settling up, needs more houses, two families in some of the houses. By and by, Metz will constitute a part of Newton.”

“I’ve been told by two different people, my father and another person who grew up in that area … tell me that the depot at Metz had the largest stockyards west of Chicago,” she said.

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“I’ve never seen that in writing, but it does sort of make sense.

If they were hauling cattle from Chicago to Omaha or someplace to be slaughtered, they would have to let them out to water and feed, and Metz would be a good place to do that, so it does make sense.”

Hug said she enjoyed growing up in Metz. She said the community had a very “family-like” feel to it since it was such a small area — a half-mile long she recalls — and because of the array of shops “it was like living in town.”

She believes Metz lasted longer than a lot of other smaller Jasper County communities due to it having both a post office and a railroad stop. No one has a clear answer as to why Metz began to decline, but there are clues. The school building ceased educating students in 1958, the train depot burned to the ground in 1934, the last store shut down operations in 1942 before the location later burned to the ground in 1945. However, Hug said the population remained solid until the mid-1940s “After World War II, there was still a lot of population around because people were still living in old houses,” Hug said. “In fact, housing was tight for everybody after World War II — that’s why Aurora Heights (Elementary School) was built. After [WW II], people kept coming in for (jobs at) Maytag, and it was tight because you had so many farm boys not going back to the farm but wanting to live in their own house — getting married, having children and being in their own homes raising families.”

While Metz was more fortunate than other ghost towns, such as Rushville, Tool’s Point, Dixie, Seevers and Kimball, the memories of these towns explain the early history of Jasper County and showcase how important location and, sometimes, simply luck can determine a town’s fortunes for the future.

The question of “What if?” is one that keeps most historians awake at night. For example, if it weren’t for a political disagree-

ment, the planned city of Monroe City (a different city than the current Monroe) would have been the capitol of Iowa.

Clarice McGriff Hoagland of the Jasper County Writers Inc. wrote a passage about the possibilities of Monroe City in one of her group’s collaborative anthologys “Jasper County’s Yestertowns.”

“Prairie grasses sprouted and withered where the State House and the Governor’s mansion were to have stood and the breaking plow has long since turned the sod many times.”

Another example is Newburg, located in the northeastern corner of Jasper County. Although there are a few homes and a historical church still there, some have wondered if the town’s proximity to Grinnell helped cause its decline. The town had a number of businesses, a railroad stop, school and grain elevator that had been in operation until a few years ago and was very profitable until the Great Depression. The elevator’s owner, Heartland Co-Op, had the structure demolished last year.

So, why have some towns in Jasper County grown and others have become ghost towns?

“I would say that all of these little towns sort of started declining in the late-1800s and early-1900s,” Hug said. “Those that were not on the railroad would have declined as soon as a railroad came by, like Horn — which is up north on Highway 14. So, those that have post offices and a stage coach stop did not end earlier.”

One of Hoagland’s cohorts with the Jasper County Writers, Irene Allison Morton, wrote about a town called Draper. However, her closing passage could be the ending to just about any story written about Jasper County’s ghost towns.

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Tuesday should be a short day of work for the Jasper County Board of Supervisors as only two items are listed on the agenda.

County Sanitarian Kevin Luetters will hold his second public hearing in as many weeks on hog confinements.

This week, Gregg and Larry Pleima are seeking to expand their operation in Elk Creek Township from 4,000 finished market hog heads to 6,800.

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Once Baxter residents, the couple considered moving to town after they purchased commercial space on North Second Avenue in Newton.

JoAnne had been wanting to build a salon with suites for a year when she came across the space for sale on a visit to Uncle Nancy’s.

She and husband bought the more than 150-year-old building and decided they would not only build a salon on the ground floor, but they would create a beautiful home loft on the second floor.

The 2,400 sq. ft. loft includes an open living room, dining room and kitchen area with a hallway that connects to two bedrooms, spacious bathroom and patio.

The loft was built with 10-foot ceilings, skylights and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, which Marty and JoAnne both agreed were the best choice.

downtown design a look inside a remodeled commercial space transformed into a unique residential loft

Living room, dining room and kitchen The living room features a custom-built entertainment center with built-in fireplace and large TV. It is where the couple, their family and friends like to relax and enjoy each other’s company.

A line of tall windows face the south onto the Newton square.

The windows provide natural light into the open living space.

“I like all the windows,” Marty said. “It’s like a sunroof when you open all the blinds.”

By Kate Malott

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The kitchen is large and open with new appliances and a two-tier island that separates the spaces.

“My favorite feature of the kitchen is the breakfast bar.

It’s good for preparing meals and for entertaining, especially since it has the wine fridge under it,” JoAnne said.

“My brother, the contractor, made me put in several outlets there, which we use daily,” Marty said.

Bedrooms, bathroom and patio The loft has two bedrooms — a master with a walk-in closet, washer and dryer, and a bedroom for Marty’s daughter and JoAnne’s step-daughter, Lea Kunkel.

The bathroom is large with a vanity, jacuzzi tub and tiled shower.

“My dad talked me in to doing the all tile shower and tub with a marble floor. Hauling that 1-inch thick marble up the 27 steps by hand was very memorable,” Marty joked.

Also on the north side of the loft is an outdoor patio that

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faces the Newton Public Library. The couple and their family enjoy spending time grilling and relaxing outside.

Convenience JoAnne, who owns Aleya Salon and Spa on the ground floor, and Marty, who works at Newton Waterworks, feel the best thing about their home is the convenience.

“My favorite thing about my home is the convenience. I just walk downstairs to our spa, and we can’t beat the drive in the winter,” JoAnne said.

“The convenience of our location is about two blocks to work, no travel time for anything. I can walk for anything we need - groceries, movies, restaurants, etc.,” Marty said.

The couple have lived in the loft for seven years now and are happy with the downtown living.

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By Zach Johnson Jasper County Conservation has begun fundraising efforts on a project that has been more than 25 years in the making to create the Jasper County Environmental Education Center. The fundraising goal of Jasper County Conservation who has partnered with the Jasper Community Foundation is $2.9 million dollars.

“This has been the dream of Conservation Board and Leaders for more than 25 years,” Jasper County Conservation Director Keri Van Zante said. “We have projected that the fundraising project will last five years, but if we can get it done in less that would be great. We have established a fundraising committee that has already raised 12 percent of the goal through reap funds and private donations.”

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What’s there?

A gift shop and gallery are currently being built at CAA. The shop will allow artists to not only put their works up for display, but allow them to be purchased.

CAA also regularly hosts “Art Stock,” which is an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday, where anyone can come and work on art projects.

During the summer and into the fall, CAA also hosts the Jasper County Farmer’s Market in its parking lot, which features a number of farm-fresh produce, food and gift vendors.

Another big hit is “Ladies’ Night Out,”which begins at 5 p.m. and is held the second Friday of each month. LNO is where an artist guides a group of women on how to create their own masterpieces, while wine and snacks are served.

What makes it special?

CAA serves as the home studio for eight local artists, it provides a variety of art related classes, has pieces on display that date back to the 15th Century and there is even a social worker, who rents space in the building, who provides artbased therapy.

Having an organization and facility such as this in a smaller community is rare, and Linda loves being able to provide such a service to the citizens of Jasper County. When talking about the upcoming gift shop/gallery she once said, “(it’s) exciting that we will be able to give a forum to the local artists that compromise a deep creative base here in Jasper County.”

Where is it located?

CAA is located at 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. You may contact CAA via Linda Klepinger at (641) 521-3554.

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The Centre for Arts & Artists, located just north of downtown Newton, has served as the home base for Jasper County’s art lovers and creative thinkers since it opened in 2007.

Linda Klepinger serves as CAA’s executive director and is affectionately referred to as the “First Lady” of the Jasper County Arts scene for all the work she has done to help promote local artists and events in the arts community.

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art. CAA, a nonprofit itself, has taken to partnering with other local nonprofits to cross-promote events and causes. In February, it collaborated with the South Skunk Blues Society and Jasper County Animal Rescue League to raise funds to support rescued animals.

CAA has also teamed up with Daughters of the American Revolution, several Jasper County school districts, Central College, the Iowa Sculpture Festival, Arts Connection and a number of other groups and organizations.

When is it open?

Hours of operation vary, so calling ahead is best advised, or check the website, http://www.centreforartsandartists. org/CAA/welcome.html, for event and class schedules.

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“When people come into Midtown Cafe, we want them to feel like they’re coming home for a meal,” Midtown Cafe owner Dee Sharpnack said.

Midtown Cafe has been a Newton tradition for as long as many can remember. The cafe has remained in the community through rough economical times. It has also created some new traditions with a new breakfast burrito like only Midtown can deliver, and new menu items that are exclusive to the cafe, while remaining true to its core traditions of big portions and low prices.

Breakfast If you’re looking for a place for diner-style breakfast, then Midtown is the right place. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy. They don’t miss a beat.

The Midtown breakfast menu has many options, but one thing has never changed throughout the years is the plate-size pancakes — extra large.

“I will always have someone come in and order three pancakes, and I always remind them that the pancakes are very big,” Midtown Cafe owner Marge Horstam said.

The new breakfast burrito at Midtown Cafe is traditional in flavor and served on a 12-inch tortilla. The cooks have created a new breakfast item, building its own tradition, called the “Hangover” which is a grilled cheese sandwich covered in sausage gravy with an egg on top cooked to the customer’s preference.

Lunch The cafe serves a traditional lunch menu with burgers, tenderloins, sandwiches and salads, but it’s a great place for an old-fashioned hot roast beef.

The first Wednesday of each month, the restaurant serves Navajo tacos - a large fried taco filled with beef, lettuce and all traditional taco toppings. It has become a tradition many look forward to enjoying with the start of each month.

Besides its menu items, the cafe features a daily homemade lunch special, and all of the lunch menu items are served with a side.

Dessert “A meal is never complete without having some desert,” Dee said.

Midtown has become a key source for homemade, from-scratch desserts. The bread pudding made by Marge is a customer favorite. The pies, like cocunut cream, strawberry rhubarb and pecan, are made with a deep-dish crust from scratch in Grinnell.

The third Sunday of every month and each Thursday, the cafe has a table filled with deserts for customers to enjoy for free with every purchase.

Service + Atmosphere The cafe is designed with a museum-style theme with pictures showing the history of Newton and Jasper County.

The wait staff features many seasoned Newton citizens, with an old-fashioned hospitality that will make any customer feel right at home. The cafe also serves as a catering service, event venue and vendor.

Midtown Cafe is located at 120 First Street North. The cafe is open on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Midtown Cafe may be contacted at (641) 792-7277.

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Family, food and finesse: Meet Colfax man Dino Kostes

By Kate Malott Dino Kostes is a man of great integrity, respect and ethic — values he brings to those he manages, instructs and loves.

D i no i s f r o m P a t r a , Greece, where he served four years in the Greek Navy as a sailor and worked alongside the U.S. Navy for two of those years.

In 1976, he came to New York to attend Columbia University, but ended up working in the shipyards where he was most familiar.

He moved to Iowa in 1977 with friends, where he met his wife, Virginia, who is originally from Newton.

Dino and Virginia have been married 39 years and have a daughter named Christina.

In the Navy, Dino learned the value, art and finesse of martial arts and self defense.

This skill is something that he continued in the U.S. Dino is a sixth-degree black belt, member of the American Taekwondo Association and a Taekwondo instructor.

“When you do martial arts, and you like it, it stays with you forever. I don’t know what it is. It’s like riding a horse or a bike,” he said.

He teaches Taekwondo to a class on Sundays, during which he is hands-on and provides individual attention to each learning student.

Not only is Dino a professional, but he teaches the lessons that come along with the long history of martial arts and self defense.

“He’s excellent. Not only is he a sixth-degree black belt, probably the best in the state, but he teaches the kids important life lessons,” Richard Phelps, parent of student Maya, said.

Dino is most well-known for his restaurant, Poppy’s Restaurant which he’s owned since 1986. He brings traditional Greek dishes to Jasper County and also serves Italian and American food.

He works hard every day in the kitchen, teaching his employees and managing the restaurant daily.

Poppy’s, which the building has been a restaurant since 1868, is the longest running restaurant in Colfax and employs 12 locals.

KOSTES See Page 23 Kate Malott/Jasper County Living

Dino Kostes and wife Viriginia are owners of Poppy’s Restaurant in Colfax.

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Environmental continued from page 15

Extension Wildlife Specialist and Former Iowa State University professor Jim Pease found the location to fit the means of the future education center.

“The site of the Jasper County Environmental Education Center will be across the street from former Jasper County home building,” Van Zante said.

The education center will have a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification. The center will be the sixth LEED Platinum Certified building in the state.

“It was great to be able to create a center with a Platinum certification through LEED,” Van Zante said. “We were able to hire Jim Alloy of Improve/Consult LLC in

Des Moines, which Jim is a LEED Certified Architect.”

The education center site measures at 40 acres. The site will feature two ponds, a sculpture walk, a community garden, a natural playscape, a wetland exploration area, amphitheater, shelter house, soft trail system, group camp area and prairie restoration.

“The Environmental Education Center will be a state-of-the-art facility that will provide an extraordinary location for research, education and family enjoyment,” Van Zante said.

“The facility will also serve as a community venue, capable of holding events for 400 people utilizing the main and lower levels.”

The design of the facility will be an education tool by demonstrating

environmentally sustainable construction and operational practices.

“The installation of a 34 kilowatt photo voltaic array could generate enough energy to operate ‘off the grid,’” Van Zante said. “Building mechanical plumbing and lighting systems will be extremely efficient and construction materials will be durable, low maintenance and environmentally friendly.”

Donations toward the educational center are tax deductible. The gift can be a one-time donation or a pledge over several years.

“Your donation will continue to serve the public well into the future, as Jasper County residents and visitors to the area will enjoy the facility on a daily basis for many years to come,” Van Zante said.

Dino Kostes continued from page 21

“Colfax is a great little town, really.

Anybody who can support a foreigner like me is appreciated, and I feel I serve the people really well.”

“When you work and persevere, it pays out. You have to persevere and you have to have consistency, not only in work but in your personal life, as well,” Dino said.

Dino said the three most important things in his life are his wife, his daughter and his grandchildren.

He and his wife enjoy going to visit Christina and family in Missouri, and when he gets the chance, he enjoys going back to his father’s house in Patra.

His hard work, knowledge and compassion are his gifts to anyone he knows.

“Dino is the type of boss who works with you. He’s back there doing the cooking, he’s doing everything you’re doing. We have to clean the (stove) hoods every day. Half of the time he’s up there before I can, not because I can’t do it, but he’s just always involved in what he’s doing. I really enjoy working with Dino,” employee for eight years Joey Voshell said. “He’s been a really good boss, a good person too.”

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