A Walnut Blog

YouTube Channel Shows Views from atop Windmills

2010-04-12T09:30:00.004-05:00

Most people wouldn't have the opportunity (or the guts) to climb to the top of one of the many wind turbines surrounding Walnut, Iowa. That's where YouTube user techy508 comes in. His YouTube Channel has many videos taken while working on the wind farm near Walnut, including an unusual view of a crop duster - from above.

Iowa's Antique City Fan Page Created on Facebook

2010-04-07T11:25:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Walnut Iowa's "Antique City". Walnut with it's wide array of antiques and collectibles would like to say hello to all it's old friends and invite to join this page! We would also invite anyone with a passion for antiques to join our page!

Iowa's Antique City Fan Page

Walnut Splash Pad Project in the Running for Pepsi Grant

2010-04-05T11:40:00.005-05:00

The Walnut Splash Pad is eligible for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi in its Neighborhood Refresh Project. Awards are granted by online vote.
You can vote for the project here:
http://www.refresheverything.com/WalnutIowaSplashPad

Voting is allowed every day - so be sure to make this a regular online stop.

Goals of the project:

* To create a fun and entertaining splash pad for the youth of our town.
* To provide recreationals facilities for all members of our community.
* To create a place for families and neighbors of all ages to socialize.

Soup Cook-Off Fundraiser: Sat, February 20th

2010-02-17T11:35:00.001-06:00

Walnut Communications is again sponsoring a soup cook-off to raise funds for new textbooks for the school.

February 20th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the old gym. Tickets are $5 per person over 12 and can be purchased at the door.

More information at FriendsofWCS.com

7th Annual Alumni Weekend Scheduled for March 26-28, 2010

2010-02-04T10:29:00.003-06:00

The 7th Annual Dale Lynch Memorial Annual Weekend
March 26-28, 2010
Walnut High School

Details Here

Co-Ed Softball Tournament and Fireman's Parade August 22-23

2009-08-19T10:40:00.003-05:00

There will be a Co-Ed Softball Tournament August 22-23 at Memorial Park to raise money to build Logan's Little Field, a field dedicated to little leaguers. The field is scheduled to be built next spring at a cost of $12,500.

The 12-team tournament begins Saturday at 8:00 and Sunday at 1:00 after the Fireman's Parade and BBQ.

Wind Power: New Shade of Green Dominates Iowa Landscape, Part 2

2009-08-12T10:24:00.004-05:00

Walnut, Iowa, has always drawn a regular stream of visitors coming to shop in the proliferation of antique stores lining its quaintly picturesque downtown streets. But in recent months, tourists have also been pulling off Highway 80 just to get a closer look at the 102 monstrously huge wind turbines towering over Walnut. The 263-foot stem of the steel flowers surpasses the height of the Statue of Liberty's torch, with the 126-foot rotor blades extending their topmost reach closer to the heavens.

Wind Power: New Shade of Green Dominates Iowa Landscape

2009-08-11T09:21:00.002-05:00

...in Walnut, Iowa--a small town of 900 residents--it's clear that the arrival of a new green industry has had more far-reaching effects than simply the number of jobs directly created by the wind farm.

From Part one of a two-part Atlantic.com article:

A capricious Mother Nature, brandishing weapons of deluge, drought, scorching heat, and frost, has long possessed a power to destroy the livelihood of farming families populating small prairie towns like Walnut, Iowa. In a state where more than 85 percent of the land is devoted to agricultural purposes, talking about the weather represents a culturally-ingrained aspect of discourse. But these days the focus of that conversation is changing in Walnut, home to the state's newest large-scale wind farm.

"The conversation when you're out for coffee now is: 'You think the wind is blowing enough to get 'em going today?,'" Leo Rechtenbach says, referring to the 102 wind turbines that sprouted from fields and pastures of his rural community in the past year. Leo and his wife, Jeanette, belong to a growing population of Iowa wind farmers. These people don't actually have to perform any kind of sunburnt backbreaking toil resembling traditional farming; they just have to rent small parcels of their land to an energy company, then sit back and watch as the modernistic windmills shoot up from the earth like albino sunflowers hybridized with Jack's beanstalk.

17th Annual Optimist Antique Car Show

2009-07-31T10:52:00.000-05:00

The Walnut Optimist Club's Annual Antique City Car Show is always scheduled for the first Sunday in August. For 2009, that will be August 2nd. There are 27 Classes with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies and special awards given. There are also "Stock" and "Modified" classes for both autos and pickups with "Special Awards" for Best GM, Best Ford, Best MOPAR, and Best Other. The judging will be held on tree canopied Antique City Drive in Walnut.

Antique Show Blog Roundup

2009-06-23T09:00:00.008-05:00

A collection of blog posts and pictures from the 27th Annual AmVets Antique Show.

Blackbird-designs

Update from Walnut:

Well.....all I can say is it was wonderful. The entire main street of the town is closed down for the event. Vendors line up on both sides of the street, park their vans, trailers and campers and set up shop.
It rained two times during the weekend. But the vendors braved the weather and opened up again after each rain. Some of the vendors camp right there on the main street. The side streets are filled up as well as the street parallel to main street. If that's not enough for you, the school and VFW buildings are full too. I literally walked until I thought I would drop....and then went back for pictures.
Click Here for More...

SimplyIowa

A Simply Wonderful Weekend
I'M BACK! And Wow what a Show!

I had a fabulous show, met tons of wonderful folk, many fellow bloggers!!!! And, I'd do it all over again!

Read More Here...

Julie Reed

Father's Day at Walnut:

As the AmVets Antique Show in Walnut, Iowa is scheduled every year on Father's Day and I don't live close enough to my dad to visit for the day, I can't help but think of him as I peruse the different shops and vendor's booths at the show ~ especially as antique shopping is something we both enjoy. So, I thought, in honor of my dad I would do a post of things I saw that reminded me of him in some way or another.

CEVEGO

Walnut Iowa - Antique City

I've known for a while that there was this town off of I-80 where there were lots of antique stores, and while I'm not at a point where I'm buying stuff for my house anymore, I do enjoy an occasional stroll through an antique store and it's one of Iowa's travel/tourist detsinations. Hence, the stop in Walnut - Iowa's Antique City.
ell, I either picked the perfect weekend or the worst time to come to Walnut, depending on your thoughts on antiques. Just last week I heard there was a big "Antique Walk" going on with hundreds of dealers. Apparently I didn't grasp the enormity of this event, but I am not exaggerating when I say THE ENTIRE TOWN was COVERED with antique dealers; residential streets, church lawns/parking lots, the business district, ball fields .... It was antique-palooza craziness.

27th Annual AMVET's Antique Walk and Show

2009-06-06T12:15:00.000-05:00

June 19-21 , 2009

27th Annual AMVET's Antique Walk and Show

One of the finest antique shows in the midwest with more than 300 dealers of quality antiques and 50,000 visitors. This event is scheduled for Father's Day weekend every year.

Iowa's Antique City Event Page

Dale Lynch Memorial Alumni Weekend - March 27-29, 2009

2009-02-24T13:51:00.002-06:00

The sixth annual Dale Lynch Memorial Alumni Weekend has been scheduled for March 27-29, 2009.

The annual fundraiser in support of scholarships and programs benefiting Walnut Community School will kick off Friday evening at 5:30 with the Mike McCabe Tip-Off classic featuring all-star alumni teams from Harlan and Walnut.

Alumni basketball and volleyball tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday.

Alumni dance featuring Danger Kitty will be held Saturday March 28th, 8:00 pm at the Legion Hall

Visit FriendsofWCS.com for more details.

A Day Trip To Walnut - Gilded Bee Blog

2008-11-30T12:59:00.001-06:00

The Gilded Bee blog has some great photos from a September day trip to Walnut.

Gilded Bee - Day Trip to Walnut

Walnut plans antique Christmas Walk

2008-11-30T12:45:00.003-06:00

From the CB Daily Nonpareil:

WALNUT - The community of Walnut found its niche in society through their appreciation for longevity and uniqueness.
Known as a town that measures in yesterday's treasures, Walnut has been dubbed "Iowa's Antique City" since 1985. On average, 18 stores line Antique City Drive, the town's main street, attracting people from all over the world.
Antique collectors will have the opportunity to visit all the shops during the 27th Annual Antique Christmas Walk held this Friday through Sunday.
Strolling carolers, a Christmas tree festival, the "Goose Man" and free photos of Santa are just a few aspects that make up the walk.
While the Christmas Walk is Walnut's second biggest day to sell antiques, Hilligas said the intent is to create an old-fashioned shopping experience.

27th Annual Christmas Walk - November 28-30, 2008

2008-11-16T11:22:00.003-06:00

Walnut's oldest annual event. Enjoy traditions of Christmas past with antiques, fun, food, and festivities. This event is held every year on Thanksgiving Weekend.

27th Annual Walnut Christmas Walk

November Fri 28th, Sat 29th, and Sun 30th

Christmas Tree Festival: Walnut Welcome Center Friday & Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday: 12:30 - 4:00 PM

Friends & Family Tree at City Hall

Country School Museum: Open Friday & Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.(Father Christmas appearing at 2:00PM) Sunday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Lunch with AmVets: The AmVet Ladies will be serving vegetable beef soup, chili, and pie at the AmVet Hall Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Special Appearance:Omaha Prime barbershop quartet downtown Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Special Appearance:Gooseman and his Dirty Dozen downtown Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Special Appearance:Santa Claus downtown all weekend with free gifts for shoppers with receipt of purchase

Nick Deal Named 2008 IMCA National Modified Rookie of The Year

2008-11-16T11:18:00.002-06:00

In 2007, a 14-year-old from Walnut, Iowa, decided to try driving a race car. What he has accomplished in two short years has been nothing short of amazing.

Nick Deal made his racing debut in 2007 running in the pro stock class at I-80 Speedway. Because of his age, he agreed to start in the back until he could prove himself.

The results have been spectacular. Nick claimed 14 feature wins and was recently named the 2008 IMCA National Modified Rookie of the Year.

From the Omaha World Herald

Photos and Stats available at NickDealRacing.com

Sep 28 Sow-A-Seed/ Prior Attire Fall Style Show and Open House

2008-09-17T21:14:00.003-05:00

Sow-a-Seed/ Prior Attire Fall Style Show and Open House

Sow-a-Seed/ Prior Attire will be holding its Fall Style show at the Walnut Public Library on September 28, 2008 at 4pm. This will be in conjunction with her fall Open house being held the same day from 10am-5pm. The show is free.

Events Page

16th Annual Walnut Optimist Club's Antique City Car Show Aug 3rd, 2008

2008-07-25T10:53:00.002-05:00

The Walnut Optimist Club's Annual Antique City Car Show is always scheduled for the first Sunday in August. For 2008, that will be August 3rd. There are 27 Classes with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies and special awards given.

Walnut, Iowa - Iowa's Antique City Events Page

Walking in Walnut

2008-06-24T15:39:00.000-05:00

Antique show and walk draws 300 vendors, lots of shoppers

For antique vendors, and shoppers as well, two out of three weren’t bad. While Friday and Saturday offered breezy summer-like weather, the morning of the third day of the 26th annual AMVET’s Walnut Antique Walk started out with grey skies, rumbles of thunder and enough rain to make many vendors pack up: but that was all before 10 a.m. and by noon the sun was coming through the clouds again.

Atlantic News-Telegraph

CURIOUS SOFA Takes a Trip to Walnut

2008-06-19T22:28:00.002-05:00

I decided at the last minute Thursday night to drive up to Walnut, Iowa for the annual Fathers Day Weekend Antique Show.

Pearl and I get to Walnut and I was surprised to see that not one van was unloading but instead all dealers were waiting patiently in a row for the firehouse whistle to blow at 7 a.m. so they could begin setting up. Trust me, no other antique show has this kind of regimen. Promptly at 7 all Winnebagos, pick-ups and U-Hauls start their engines and marched in perfect harmony to their designated spot. I was amazed at the Swan Lake type orchestration of this event.

This was a nice write-up from a few years back that we missed. It shows a new perspective on how well-run this annual event is. A fact lost on many of us who take it for granted every year. Kudos to all involved in another excellent show.

Curious Sofa is a retail boutique located in Kansas City. Read more at this link...
CURIOUS SOFA Diaries: June 2006

The 26th Annual Walnut AMVETs Antique Show June 13-15

2008-06-12T22:34:00.002-05:00

The 26th Annual Walnut AMVETs Antique Show will continue the tradition. More than 300 dealers from across the United States will set up their booths, restocking daily with newly displayed items. If you haven't attended the Walnut AMVETs Antique Show, you will discover that this is the show to "find it and buy it."

Walnut's turn-of-the-century buildings, brick and tree-lined streets, country hospitality and existing malls and shops are the perfect setting for the show.

June 13-15, 2008

Father's Day Weekend

Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Walnut Antique Show Official Page

Obsession #1 ~ Antique Shows/Flea Markets

2008-05-28T07:19:00.001-05:00

Kansas City designer Julie Reed confesses her addiction to antique shows and shares some photos from her trip last year to the AMVETS Antique Show in Walnut, Iowa.

Obsession #1 ~ Antique Shows/Flea Markets

MidAmerican Plans Turbine Project Near Walnut

2008-05-21T09:42:00.001-05:00

A wind farm in Pottawattamie County would put 67 massive turbines in the northeast part of the county. The farm is just part of a larger strategy by Iowa's MidAmerican Energy to harness the power of wind.

MidAmerican said the area chosen near Walnut is prime for wind harvesting."They've done a lot of tests to make sure this works out or not. In some cases, you think you have a lot of wind, but you ain't got the proper wind," King said.

Wind Power To Spring Up In NE Pott. Co. - Omaha Weather News Story - KETV Omaha

Rediscover Walnut - Spring Fling and Flower Sale Saturday May 10th

2008-04-30T15:35:00.004-05:00

Saturday May 10th. Walnut, Iowa's Antique City, will be welcoming spring with the annual Spring Fling event and flower sale.

5th Annual Dale Lynch Memorial Alumni Weekend

2008-03-28T10:04:00.001-05:00

The 5th Annual Dale Lynch Memorial Alumni Weekend kicks off tonight (March 28th) with the open Dodgeball Tournament at 5:30 PM at the Walnut High School.

Dale Lynch Alumni Weekend