Winthrop Opens Kids Corner Child Care Center
In Winthrop residents form a committee with city officials and schools to address local child care needs. Kids Corner Child Care and Learning Center opened March 22 near the north west schools with seven staff and a growing summer program of 31 children. A $50 000 federal grant from the USDA announced by Senator Tom Harkin and Representative Jim Nussle will fund a playground expansion and future fundraising.
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Winthrop Days Set Five Fun-Packed Autumn Festival
Winthrop hosts a five day celebration with food, fireworks, music and waterball fights. Highlights include middle school baseball, fish fry, dance acts, talent show, tournaments, car cruise, parades, dinners, national anthem, fireworks and ongoing entertainment and activities across Thursday to Saturday.
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Winthrop Sees Growth as Youths Aid Community Projects
The Iowa town of Winthrop, population 772, expands as new residents move in with large employers Wieland & Sons Lumber Co. and Triangular Plastics Inc. A tax increment district funds a $150,000 grant, housing is set aside for low to moderate incomes, and locals including David McElroy, Jacob Francois, and Keith Dennie contribute to signs, landscaping, and the Veterans Memorial.
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Winthrop man starts Greentree Landscape after plant closure
Rod Schubacker and his wife Cathy opened Greentree Landscape & Design in Winthrop after Wilson Foods closed in 1989. The crew includes Christina Pillard and Adam Burco, all Kirkwood horticulture graduates. He works long hours offering lawn and garden advice and services for the community.
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