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Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
February/March 2010 Historical Society newsletter.
A shift in the Missouri and, voilà, Carter Lake
The 118-acre Carter Lake provides fishing and recreational opportunities--and a scenic backdrop--for Carter Lake and area residents. Paved walkways and wooden bridges facilitate pedestrian traffic around the lake which was formed as an ox-bow of the…
A shift in the Missouri and, voilá, Carter Lake
What is now a large pile of dirt on the outskirts of Carter Lake is the first phase of a major commercial development. In September, Edward Owen, chairman of the board of Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. in Carter Lake, announced construction plans fora…
A shift in the Missouri and, voilá, Carter Lake
At right is the architects', How/Nelson Associates of Omaha, drawing of the planned brick, steel, and glass building. [headquarters of Owen Industries] Groundbreaking for the project is scheduled fro early October. [Photo by Steve Glowacki]
C.L. set to discuss water plan
A proposal before the Metropolitan Planning Agency would add $75,000 in improvements to the Carter Lake water system to service Owen Parkway West, a business office complex in the southern part of the city. The improvements would also open the area…
Carter Lake, Iowa
Carter Lake sign, with Neighborhood Watch sign below it
Carter Lake, Iowa
Kelly Steskal and borther Stezie Steskal, of Carter Lake, with Kelly holding rooster. On back of photo: File--Carter Lake
Stezie Steskal
Rooster complaint
Stezie Steskal
Rooster complaint
Carter Lake, Iowa
Stezie Steskal, Carter Lake, in yard with rooster
Carter Lake Residents Take Lots Of Pride In Their Town--'Over There'
Religious Functions...are observed on a community basis in the Carter Lake Presbyterian Church.
Carter Lake Residents Take Lots Of Pride In Their Town--'Over There'
The Largest Industry...and the biggest taxpayer in Carter Lake is the Paxton and Vierling Steel Co.
Carter Lake Residents Take Lots Of Pride In Their Town--'Over There'
The Town Government...is carried on in the Utility Building near Fifth and Locust St. Volunteer firemen use half the building.
Holdy Trinity To Open Doors Sunday For First Services; The Rev. Clair Gielbert Says
New Lutheran Church ...located at Ninth and Mayper Streets at Carter Lake is nearing completion.
$70,000 School Bond Election To Be April 13; Carter Lake Facilities Crowded
School Building...at Carter Lake is bulging with students. Additions to the original structure are visable [sic] at both right and left. Another four-room addition is proposed for the left or west wing.
Carter Lake Residents Take Lots Of Pride In Their Town--'Over There'
Main Entrance...to the Carter Lake School sets off a community project built at a cost of $250,000
Printing Plant
This white concrete block building at Carter Lake's Locust Street and Thriteenth Street houses the Carter Lake Newspaper Press and Printing plant operated by Charles O. Huff. The newspaper is presently being published monthly.
A good place to catch fish
The arched wooden footbridge sretching over Carter Lake provices an ideal resting spot for fishermne's poles on a nippy fall day. The men were pulling in a number of fish with hardly any effort. The roar of jets from nearby Eppley Airfield didn't…
The 1,500-Gallon Tanker
The 1,500-Gallon Tanker...moves out of the Carter Lake Fire Department building on its way to a blaze. The bright yellow tanker, formerly an army vehicle, was rebuilt by department members. The firefighters moved into their new building last July.
Future Progress
Future Progress...the goal of Carter Lake Mayor Gerald Waltrip. He said the city is in the process of changing its image. Among his hopes are a central city department complex.