Barr Bicycle and Fitness, Inc. - History http://www.homestead.com/kenyoncooper/history.html [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...Brief mention of a bicycle shop in Rolfe, as follows, "Moore was well known in central Iowa as a bicycle racer from Des Moines, racing in most major competitions locally in the 1890's. He briefly had a bicycle store up at Rolfe, Iowa with a partner named Glen Tidrick, and it was in the rear of Rich's Hardware Store. It was called Moore & Tidrick, and existed briefly in 1896."...
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Beatrice M. Bruner Dowd (1924-1998) - ISU Special Collections http://www.lib.iastate.edu/arch/rgrp/21-7-117.html [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...Beatrice M. Bruner Dowd was born on August 31, 1924 in Rolfe, Iowa. Dowd died in Los Altos, California on August 19, 1998. In 1941 Dowd earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Iowa State College. In 1943 Dowd enlisted in the United States Navy. She was sent to the University of California at Los Angles to attend Meteorological School and worked as a Naval Weather Forecaster until her discharge in 1947.
Dowd became employed by Sylvania Electrics Products as an electronics technician in 1958. When Sylvania Electrics Products changed to GTE Government Systems, Dowd became the Engineering Section Head. She was later appointed to the position of Engineering Department Manager. Dowd retired from GTE Government Systems in 1986. Dowd specialized in data processing, modeling, and simulation, and software development.
Dowd belonged to the Association of Old Crows (AOC) an organization related to the Electronic Warfare profession. Electronic Warfare (EW) is the art and science of using the electromagnetic spectrum (from direct current to light) for military advantage. Dowd received Certificates of Merit from the AOC in 1980 and 1983, and was awarded the AOC Special Medal in 1988....
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Rolfe man joins fight against Montana wildfires - Ft Dodge Messenger http://www.messengernews.net/stories_archive_full.asp?artID=1400&artTable=Top%20Stories [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...Not many people would think that going to Montana, sleeping in a tent, not bathing for days, working 15-hour shifts fighting hot fires in 80 degree heat was their idea of a vacation. For Rolfe resident Brian Reis the experience was well worth it.
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Iowa Barn Foundation http://www.iowabarnfoundation.org/ [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...The primary mission of the Iowa Barn Foundation is to educate the public about Iowa’s vanishing barns and to provide barn restoration matching grants to help property owners restore their barns. In addition, property owners who use their own funds to restore or rehabilitate barns that would otherwise qualify for a matching grant are eligible to receive an Iowa Barn Foundation Award of Distinction. Take a look at some of the restored barns that have been featured on the 2001 and 2002 All-State Barn Tour.
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The papers of Guy G. Butler - UIowa Special Collections http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/MSC/ToMsc250/MsC233/MsC233.htm [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...A Kansas native, Guy G. Butler (1887 -- 1961) spent most of his life in Iowa. His parents moved to Pocahontas County when he was but a year old. He attended public schools and graduated from high school in Rolfe, Iowa. In 1913, he graduated from Northwestern University as a dentist. His first dental practice was in Chicago. In 1916, Butler sailed for Japan where he became the holder of the seventh license ever issued to practice dentistry in the Imperial Japanese Empire. The following year he left for Siam where he was the dentist by royal appointment to the royal household of King Rama VI. In 1921, Butler married Suma Grenova of Odessa, Russia in Swatow, China. An accident which left him with nerve damage forced him to retire from dentistry. He moved back to Rolfe, Iowa in 1923. There he began a new career as a farmer and banker. Butler was founder, stockholder, director, and president of the Rolfe State Bank. He was active in many fraternal organizations, the Farm Bureau, and the Iowa Bankers Association. A Republican, Butler served as chairman of the Pocahontas County Republican Central Committee. He was also a delegate to the 1952 Republican National Convention. His first elected office was as mayor of Rolfe. From there he went on to serve many terms as both a state representative and senator....
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Greater Rolfe Days is on the grow - Fort Dodge Messenger http://www.messengernews.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=10968 [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...There was no shortage of activities during the 2007 Greater Rolfe Days festival, ... ‘‘It used to be just a Friday through Saturday thing but now it starts Friday night and lasts the whole weekend,’’ she said. ‘‘And with the rodeo this year, it’s gotten much bigger.’’...
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Times Two Designs http://timestwodesigns.com [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...Times Two Designs can provide you with all your graphic design needs. From logo design to corporate identity, we can help with whatever project you may have....
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Oak Street Revue http://oakstreetrevue.ecrater.com/ [ Edit ] Site Reviews(0)
...Specializing in gently used furniture and furnishings, new and used clothing, new jewelry along with sprinklings of antiques throughout our shop. Come shop for your home and you! Merchandise changes monthly. 1207 Oak Street, Rolfe. Regular hours: Open the first Saturday of each month 9-5 or by chance or appointment. 712-870-1070 or 515-890-0928...
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Bargain Barn http://puppillowsbargainbarn.ecrater.com [ Edit ] Site Reviews(1)
...Pam Harrold's Bargain Barn. Your online shopping source for replacement china, retired fenton, collectables and misc from clothing to toys....
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