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Created in 2005, Iowa Great Places is a

program designed to promote bold

thought, innovation, and entrepreneur-

ship at the local and regional level in

Iowa. Places – neighborhoods, cities, coun-ties, or regions – engage in an inclusivestrategic planning process to assess theirstrengths and areas of opportunity, create avision for augmenting their unique attrib-utes and quality of life, and design aroadmap to turn that vision into realty.

For the planners of the Webster andHamilton Counties Iowa Great Place, thatprocess began in 2008 as several area lead-ers began talking about the various proj-ects envisioned in their communitieswhich were designed to improve the qual-ity of life for everyone. Those talks led toplans to organize a team to bring every-thing to the table at once in hopes of earn-ing an Iowa Great Places designation.

Throughout the summer of 2009 CherylO’Hern, general manager of Frontier Com-munications, and State RepresentativeHelen Miller worked to organize a groupof key people committed to putting a planinto action. “We had only two groundrules for the group in coming to the table,”said O’Hern. “No egos. And no bound-aries.”

The Iowa Great Places selection com-mittee seeks to find Places where commu-

nities or regions have demonstrated a will-ingness to work together. O’Hern said itwas amazing the amount of energy, enthu-siasm and creativity that was present ateach meeting. The group, made up of lead-ers from Webster City and Fort Dodge, metevery Friday from January through Augustof 2010. Everyone came with ideas for im-provements or projects to add to the list.The team worked diligently to put to-gether a plan which would make bothWebster and Hamilton counties stand outand which would showcase the unique op-portunities available here. At the sametime that plan needed to be realisticenough to make the projects feasible.

Last September the committee’s effortswere recognized when “Where the RiversRun Wild” was approved, and Websterand Hamilton Counties were granted des-ignation as an Iowa Great Places region.Governor Terry Branstad signed theproclamation in mid-February, making thedeclaration official.

The Great Places designation creates apartnership between the State of Iowa andthe Place, with the following benefits:

• Technical assistance from all rele-vant State agencies for project im-plementation

• Additional consideration for grantapplications from all State agencies

for projects specifically included ina Place’s Great Place proposal

• Dedicated State historic tax credits

• Greater publicity

• Iowa Great Places grant funds(pending legislative approval foreach fiscal year)

The greatest benefit is that diverse inter-

ests come together to create a unified vi-

sion for their Place. Even if they are notformally designated a Great Place, thePlace, and the State as a result, is strongeras a result of the planning process.

State government also benefits from in-creased cooperation and collaboration be-tween departments, other levels ofgovernment, and community organiza-tions; heightened profile for individualagencies as they partner with local com-munities; and increased knowledge ofwhat Places need, which assists in pro-gram development.

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1. A Unique Sense of Place

An Iowa Great Place possesses a sense

of place that values historical roots while

embracing a shared vision which wel-

comes, includes, and involves both natives

and newcomers and promotes itself as a

great place.

2. Engaging Experiences

An Iowa Great Place provides and sup-

ports authentic and varied opportunities

for individual and community expression,

interaction, and common experiences.

3. A Sustainable Community &

Pleasing Environment

An Iowa Great Place proactively imple-

ments sustainable community develop-

ment principles and works toward greater

energy efficiency, which produces a clean,

healthy, and accessible natural and built en-

vironment.

4. A Rich, Diverse Social Fabric

An Iowa Great Place promotes and en-

courages social collaboration – formal and

informal – throughout the Place, with equal

opportunity for all people to participate.

5. A Vital, Creative Economy

An Iowa Great Place contains a bal-

anced, growing, transformative mix of re-

warding jobs and sustaining capital.

6. A Strong Foundation

An Iowa Great Place is available, acces-

sible, and responsive to everyone – the en-

tire social fabric; A Great Place invests in

itself physically and philosophically.

7. A Creative Culture An Iowa Great Place displays a shared

attitude of optimism that welcomes new

ideas, based on a diverse and inclusive cul-

tural mosaic.

Seven Dimensions of a Great Place


HAMILTON�WEBSTER�COUNTIES�

Downtown�Catalyst�Plaza�

The first towns found “their place” on their sense of identity from the river and the river provided them with such necessities as water, sources of power and recreation. The river brought recreational opportunities as well. The opportunities offered by “this place” attracted and continues to attract a diverse population.

The Downtown Catalyst Plaza would become part of a downtown loop, connecting through trails and pedestrian corridors to the future Riverfront Community Festival Lawn. This loop is the destination for a downtown farmer’s market, community festivals, and seasonal entertainment. Place-making streetscape elements may include historic lighting, benches, landscaping, fountains, and sculptures. The Plaza is part of the 2008 Downtown Plan’s revitalization recommendations to realign 2nd Avenue South into 1st Avenue South and create a catalyst redevelopment area to support the core downtown. The Plaza is proposed through Great Places funding, as the element contributing to the community’s seven dimensions creating a cultural and social gathering area that ties into the core downtown – establishing a specific image and tone for redevelopment that will occur nearby the Plaza.

If all projects in the Hamilton-Webster County Great Places proposal were implemented, it is projected that total revenues created would be $70 million.

Partners:City of Fort Dodge, Army Corps of Engineers, Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID), Development Corporation of Fort Dodge and Webster County, Community Recreation Center, local businesses and private donors

Schedule:Construction begins April 2012.

Activities CostRealignment $ 2,310,300.00Plaza $ 521,200.001st Ave S. Reconstruction $ 3,399,800.00 Intersection Improve-ments & Connections $ 1,449,900.00 Redevelopment Area $ 3,134,460.60 Total Project $ 10,815,660.60

Locally, six projects were put together to

present for the Iowa Great Places designation.

The grant monies received from Iowa Great

Places make up only a small percentage of the

total cost of each project. During the planning

stages, local leaders worked to find funding

(or planned for future fund raising and other

financial sources) which would cover the ma-

jority of each project.

Iowa State University conducted a study

showing the potential income from tourism,

new start-up businesses and spin-off busi-

nesses could result in revenue of $70 million

for Hamilton and Webster counties.

Not only does the designation as an Iowa

Great Place effect the Where the Rivers Run

Wild projects, the designation enhances the

entire community by extending that designa-

tion to all local businesses and community or-

ganizations who may be making future

funding requests for grants, etc.

The pages which follow highlight five of

the six Where the Rivers Run Wild projects.

(The sixth project is Community Marketing.)

What you will find is a celebration of the local

resources to be found in Webster and Hamil-

ton counties. These are our local resources.

They cannot be outsourced to another coun-

try or region. Here is a new vision of eco-

nomic development.

Where the RiversRun Wild - TheProjects


207 Ave. O, Fort Dodge, Iowa 955-6777

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Gypsum�City�OHV�Park��


The Gypsum City OHV Park was opened to the public in 2006 with 15 miles of trails including safety training and a youth riding area. Once a community and gypsum-industry liability, local ATV enthusiasts and community economic development leaders recognized an opportunity to reclaim this mining land and turn it into an asset for tourism and economic development. The 220-acre Park will soon expand to 600 acres of publicly available and free riding. Along with this several new opportunities are under development, to be available within three years: the first designated side-by-side riding in the State; a campground, prominent signage and natural resources protection. This park has gained regional, state and nation-wide recognition for the partnerships developed for its success, the variety of riding opportunities and its significant size. It has potential to grow to 1,500 acres.


Partners:Webster County Wheelers, Webster County Improvement Corporation, City of Fort Dodge, Fort Dodge Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, BPB Celotex, Georgia Pacific, National Gypsum, United States Gypsum

Schedule:On-going, sign installed May 2012.

Item CostFencing $ 1,106,911.00 Trail planning (Phases II & III) $ 12,418.76

Riding area development/construction (Phases II & III)

$ 32,000.00

Signage $ 314,700.00Campground $ 660,000.00Landscape development/habitat restoration

$ 127,500.00

TOTAL $ 2,253,529.76


Riverfront�Trails�


In 2008 the community identified the need for a trail system, noting it is an amenity sought by major employers and their employees. Fort Dodge blended this economic development activity with a 1999 goal of “returning to the River.” Two and a half miles of hard-surfaced trail will be constructed along the Des Moines Riverfront in Fort Dodge. This trail will become part of a community trail system linking with nine city/county parks, six miles of existing trail, Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center, Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, Iowa Central Community College, Trinity Regional Medical Center, the Downtown, three golf courses, schools, and neighborhoods. The project is coordinated with development of the Lizard Creek Water Trail, a 13 mile system with four public access points, signage, informational kiosks, and brochures. The final touch to this project, to highlight these amenities and enhance safety is to light the bridges. Decorative lighting on and under at least one bridge is proposed through Great Places funding.


Partners:Trails Advisory Board Members, City of Fort Dodge, Webster County, Webster County Conservation, Board Region V Planning Affiliation, Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce, Fort Dodge Community Foundation, Development Corporation of Fort Dodge & Webster Co., Trinity Regional Medical Center, Friendship Haven Retirement

Schedule:Completion by December 2013.

Item/Activity Amount Riverfront Trails $ 3,000,000.00 Lizard Creek Water Trail $ 122,672.00 Consultant to create specifica-tions & bid packet for lighting

$ 25,000.00

Decorative Street Lighting $ 55,500.00 Underlighting $ 50,300.00 TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT

$ 3,253,472.00


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Briggs�Woods�Outdoor��Convention�Center�


A 14,400 square foot outdoor convention center proposed in Briggs Woods Recreation Area. The privately operated County facility would provide public outdoor education and a wide variety of adult learningclasses that focus upon natural, cultural and heritage resources. The theme of the facility is “Opportunities through Education.” It will showcase a wide variety of educational classes offered to both the general public and private businesses/organizations. The building will use “green” building designs and sustainable construction techniques developed and taught by the Iowa Central Community College. It could serve as a convention and welcome center for the North Central Iowa Region. Amenities include: 5,200 square foot hall/ballroom (seating up to 400 people), breakout classrooms, an outdoor amphitheater, wildlife exhibits, a sand beach, 18-hole golf course, trails as well as all the natural amenities of Briggs Woods.


Partners:Webster City, Webster City Area Development Hamilton County, Hamilton County Fair Foundation. Iowa Central Community College, Webster County Conservation, Hamilton County SEED, Central Iowa Tourism.

Schedule:Grand opening July 2015.

Item/Activity Amount Feasibility study/engineering design and construction engineering/consultant services

$596,000

14,400 square foot facility, roads, parking lots

$3,170,000.00

Start up costs and furnishings $250,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT $4,016,000.00


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• Chamber Golf Outing, August 4, 2011

• Network at Noon Monthly, 3rd Thursday of each month

• Chamber Leadership Class, Sep-May, annually

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Trails Advisory Board Members

City of Fort Dodge

Webster County Conservation Board

Region V Planning Affiliation

Army Corps of Engineers

Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce

Fort Dodge Community Foundation

Development Corporation of Fort Dodge

& Webster County

Trinity Regional Medical Center

Friendship Haven Retirement Community

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fort Dodge Dodger Cyclists

Fort Dodge Community Recreation Center

Fort Dodge TriSport

Messenger Newspaper

Local Businesses

Private Citizens

Webster County Wheelers

Webster County Improvement

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association

National Off-Highway Vehicle Association

Conservation Council

BPB Celotex – Lorne Balaski,

Plant Manager

Georgia Pacific – Dave Sunberg,

Plant Manager

National Gypsum – Terry Peterson,

Plant Manager

United States Gypsum – Terry Davis,

Plant Manager

Helen Miller, 49th District State

Representative

Daryl Beall, 25th District State Senator

David Tjepkes, 50th District State

Representative

Hamilton County Conservation

Webster City Area Development and

Chamber of Commerce

Black Hills Energy

Cornbelt Power Cooperative

City of Webster City

Hamilton Count Fairgrounds

Seamonds Insurance and Financial

Services

Hamilton County S.E.E.D.

Iowa State University

Denny Armatrout

Nancy Kayser

Hamilton County

Cheryl O’Hern General Manager,

Frontier Communi-

cations

Brian Lammers Hamilton County

Conservation

Matt Cosgrove Webster County

Conservation

Helen Miller Iowa Legislator,

Webster County

Carrie Fitzgerald Webster City Cham-

ber of Commerce

Angela Torres City of Fort Dodge

Stephanie Sheetz City of Fort Dodge

Roger Natte Historian

Jesse Helling Fort Dodge Messen-

ger

Melissa Nanninga State Farm Field Of-

fice

Neale Adams Iowa Central Com-

munity College

Dan Kleen Iowa, National &

Canadian Off-High-

way Vehicle Associa-

tion

Many thanks go to these volunteers and

the companies/businesses they work for

who so graciously allowed them the time

to commit to weekly meetings for eight

months!

Agencies which came together to work on “Where the Rivers Run Wild” included:

Where the Rivers Run Wild Planning Committee:


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