With better weather in sight, work is really moving along! Inside the lodge, carpeting will be installed in the public areas in early July. Interior framing and wallboard is complete and finishing is starting. The decking in the water park is being completed. On the exterior of the lodge, the siding and rock facing is almost finished.

The paving jobs for the RV park and boat ramp are complete. The contractor is now concentrating on the main parking lot in front of lodge, as well as parking lots for the golf clubhouse and maintenance building. It looks like the golf clubhouse will be finished and ready to be occupied by staff the first part of July.

Erik and his crew have been putting in long hours to get the golf course in great shape. As you can see from the photos, they are doing a fantastic job - thanks, guys!

Thanks to Ron Clester, from Peoples State Bank, for the great aerial photos. From the sky, you can really get a sense of how large the entire project is - something you just don’t get from a photo taken at ground level.

The recent job fairs that were conducted at Centerville, Indian Hills Community College and at Moravia were very well attended. Over 400 people applied for positions at Honey Creek, which was some kind of record for an area job fair. Thanks to everyone who came out to apply - good luck!

 

Win a FREE family fishing trip to Iowa’s new Honey Creek Resort State Park on Rathbun Lake!

If you are in receipt of a fishing license promotional postcard from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, below please find details regarding the drawing for a vacation package to the DNR’s newest state park resort!

Grand Prize
Official Prize Rules

1. PURCHASE OF ANNUAL RESIDENT FISHING LICENSE BY JULY 15, 2009 IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. COST OF ANNUAL RESIDENT FISHING LICENSE IS $17.50. CONTEST IS ONLY OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AGE EIGHTEEN (18) AND OVER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.

2. This promotion will end on July 15, 2009. To enter the promotion, purchase your fishing license online at www.iowadnr.gov or visit your local retailer or bait shop. In order to be eligible, fishing licenses must be purchased by July 15, 2009.

3. GRAND PRIZE: ONE (1) WINNER WILL BE AWARDED THE FOLLOWING OFFER:
Two-Nights’ stay at the new Honey Creek Resort State Park located in south-central Iowa on the shores of Rathbun lake.
Includes 2-night stay in a cabin, complimentary 1-day boat rental, 8 water park passes to Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park and golf for four people at The Preserve.
Offer valid July 27, 2009 through December 29, 2009. Advanced reservations required. Reservations can be made by calling 877-677-3344. Restrictions may apply. Please read the fine print below for additional restrictions.
Retail value of one (1) 2-night stay in a cabin, 1-day free boat rental, 8 water park passes and  golf for up to four people is $750.

FINE PRINT:
GRAND PRIZE DOES NOT INCLUDE, AND WINNER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY ARRANGEMENTS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS PRIOR TO AND AFTER THE DATE OF STAY AT HONEY CREEK RESORT STATE PARK; ANY ROOM TAXES AND INCIDENTAL CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS OFFER; MISCELLANEOUS HOTEL EXPENSES (PHONE, FAX, LAUNDRY, ETC.), ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL TOURS, AND/OR ACTIVITIES AT HONEY CREEK RESORT STATE PARK ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS OFFER. NO REPLACEMENT PRIZE WILL BE OFFERED IF THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL BECOMES UNAVAILABLE OR DELAYED FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND HONEY CREEK RESORT STATE PARK’S CONTROL. THE GRAND PRIZE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-ASSIGNABLE. NO CASH ALTERNATIVE OR SUBSTITUTE TO GRAND PRIZE WILL BE OFFERED. THIS OFFER EXCLUSIVE TO PERSON LISTED ON ADDRESS PORTION OF THE MAILER. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON BLACKOUT DATES AND HOLIDAYS.

4. The Prize will be awarded by random drawing to be selected by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Winner will be notified by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Odds of winning will depend on the number of entries. The winner will be notified by telephone or email, at the number or email address provided. To claim the prize the winner should follow the directions provided by the notice.

5. Any prize unclaimed after thirty (30) days from the date of notice will not be awarded. All prizes are non-refundable, non-redeemable for cash, non-transferable, and non-endorsable. Winner assumes responsibility on all applicable taxes associated with the acceptance and use of the prize.

6. Except where prohibited by law, the winner by acceptance of the prize agrees that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or those acting under its authority may use the winner’s name for advertising and promotional purposes without consideration or further permission.

7. Entrants and winners are solely responsible for their own actions relating to this prize, and the acceptance and/or use of a prize. By participating in this Drawing, and/or by acceptance or use of the prize, all entrants and winners agree to release and hold harmless the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and their affiliates, from and against any liability arising in connection with the Drawing and/or use of the prize.

Iowa’s Newest Destination Resort is opening in August and seeking hardworking, energetic associates with an attitude for success. We are now hiring for hotel, restaurant, convention facility, indoor water park, and golf.

Download the Job Fair details