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Colfax Historical Society
The Oct. 20 meeting of the Colfax Historical Society was called to order at 7 p.m. by president Kevin Williams and he thanked everyone for attending. Members present were: BJ Williams, Karen Russell, Aaron Bartholmey, Steve and Cindy L. Van Dusseldorp, Don and Joyce Jessen, Larry and Charlet Daft, Stanley Daft, Peggy Dvorak, Kathy Mathews, Larry Hurto, Chris and Tranquillity Smith.
Minutes of the Sept. 15 was read. Treasurer’s report was presented.
The facility manager, Tranquillity Smith reported we have several weddings coming up and other types of rentals.
Election of 2026 Officers and three-year term members of the Board was held. President, Larry Daft, Vice President, Kevin Williams, Secretary, Peggy Dvorak, Treasurer, Aaron Bartholmey,
Three-year term Board of Directors: Karen Russell, Kathy Mathews, Steve Van Dusseldorp. Peggy made the motion to approve all of the nominees, seconded by Cindy L. motion carried.
Kevin will be contacting Josh Williams again about the log cabin Eagle Scout project.
Joyce purchased a large piece of black granite from GMT in Ankeny for $90 and it will be engraved for another cost. She will receive an invoice in six weeks.
An Election Day Soup Supper will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in our Community Room from 4:30 to 7 p.m. We will have soup, crackers, veggies, dessert and drinks. There will be a free will donation. Committee in charge is Cindy L. and Peggy. Desserts will be donated by several volunteers to help.
Kevin talked to Judy Atwood and she has offered us a safe, dreyman’s desk and other items. Kevin will need help moving the safe.
Larry H. said there is a Christmas tree with lights for Peggy, Cindy L. and Steve to decorate at Jasper County Museum.
Kevin and Larry D. were at the Friday night football game when Joe Laws was inducted into the first Hall of Fame and his granddaughter Katie from Anamosa was in attendance to accept the award. They also had literature on Joe Laws and asked people who were there to sign a petition.
The museum will be open the second Saturday of the month on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon with Tranquillity and Rachel volunteering and from noon to 2 p.m. Peggy and Rachel will be volunteering. Admission is free.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.