Memorials and Living Memorials

A Love Discovered By Tracie Peterson given in memory of Reva Bieret - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Light Within You By Namita Moolani Mehra given in memory of Shelley Hundling - from Ed Ewoldt

Measuring Up By Lily LaMotte given in honor of Speed Herrig's Lifetime Achievement Award - from Ed Ewoldt

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox By Constantia Manolia given in memory of Rod Drost - from Ed Ewoldt

The Women By Kristin Hannah given in honor of Esther Bielema's 97th birthday - from Ed Ewoldt

Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer given in honor of Mary Linda Mack's 80th birthday - from Ed Ewoldt

My Football Family by Andy Holloway given in memory of Steve Druivenga - Class of 1975 - from Ed Ewoldt

Buster's Trip to Victory Lane by Dale Earnhardt Jr. given in memory of Keith Peters - Class of 1982 - from Ed Ewoldt

Horse by Geraldine Brooks given in memory of Karen Olsen Casey - Class of 1960 - from Ed Ewoldt

Henry the Cement Truck and the Swimming Pool by Logan Savada given in memory of Kurt Ewoldt - from Ed Ewoldt

Cement Mixer's ABC by Sherri Duskey Rinker given in memory of Kurt Ewoldt - from Ed Ewoldt

A Brief History of Earth by Andrew H. Knoll given in memory of Kurt Ewoldt - from Ed Ewoldt

The Rock Hounding Encyclopedia by Jackson Davis given in memory of Kurt Ewoldt - from Ed Ewoldt

Tractors Go to Work by Jennifer Boothroyd given in memory of Rob Renze - Class of 1992 - from Ed Ewoldt

American Muscle Cars by Darwin Holmstrom and Tom Glatch given in memory of Joe Koster - Class of 1972 - from Ed Ewoldt

Harvestors Go to Work by Jennifer Boothroyd given in memory of Keith Kies - Class of 1971 - from Ed Ewoldt

My Dad Had That Car by Tad Burness given in memory of David Yohnke - from Midwest Bank

Great American Trips by Reader's Digest in memory of David Yohnke - from Midwest Bank

Amish Fugitive by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print given in memory of Verna Mae Johnson Ehlers - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

I Fell Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron in memory of Dave Yohnke - Class of 1969 - from Ed Ewoldt

Eisenhower in War and Peace by Jean Edward Smith in honor of Jack Nuetzman's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The Heirloom by Beverly Lewis in large print given in memory of Berneta Carstensen from Ed Ewoldt

Mary Linda Mack has donated Out of the Mouths of Babes by Phil Mason and Over the Hill & On a Roll by Bob Phillips in honor of her 80th Birthday

Letters of Comfort by Wanda Brunstetter in large print has been given to the library in memory of Marie Steinkamp from Ed Ewoldt

The Paris Assignment by Rhys Bowen in large print and Famous in a Small Town by Viola Shipman in large print, plus a Dell laptop computer, have been given to the library in memory of Marie Steinkamp from the Goodenow Family Fund (John & Karen Goodenow and Steve & Michele Goodenow)

Break of Day by Colleen Coble in large print given in memory of Leon Snyder from Bill and Susan Dreessen

The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben Macintyre in large print given in memory of Marvin Rohde from Wall Lake American Legion

Churchill: Walking With Destiny by Andrew Roberts in memory of Marvin Rohde - Class of 1948 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann in large print in memory of Paul Bettin from Wall Lake American Legion

Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again by Lysa Terkeurst in memory of Debbie Eaton Druivenga - Class of 1070 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Horse Encyclopedia by Elwyn Edwards Hartley given in memory of Connie Kies Fickel - Class of 1969 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Tenderfoot by Robert Vaughan in large print has been given in honor of Lynn & Anne Vilhauer's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ray & Jan Fredrichs

The Icewind Dale Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore in memory of Joe Murphy - Class of 1974 - from Ed Ewoldt and Joe's Family

The Laws of Attraction by Mary Connealy in large print in memory of Bernice Roth from Ed Ewoldt

I Love Strawberries! by Shannon Anderson given to the Wall Lake Public Library from Sac County Farm Bureau

The Complete Book of Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars 1955-1974 by Mike Mueller in memory of Larry Groen - Class of 1963 - from Ed Ewoldt

Old Cowboys Never Die by William Johnstone in large print given in memory of William Belt - Class of 1966 - from Ed Ewoldt

2 magbrowz trays for board books and a letterboard sign have been given in memory of Bill Geake from the Goodenow Family Fund

Never Give Up: A Prairie Family's Story by Tom Brokaw in large print in memory of Paul Bettin from Ed Ewoldt

The following large print books have been given in memory of Edith Fischer from Bank Midwest: Letters of Trust by Wanda Brunstetter and Armando's Treasure by Melody Carlson.

In memory of Colleen Heidenreich from the Goodenow Family Fund: a new Dell computer

In memory of Charles Brotherton from the Goodenow Family Fund: 2 new bean bag chairs and 8 Vox Books - books that talk: What Do You Do with a Problem?; The Smart Cookie; Sam & Dave Dig a Hole; Pete the Cat: The Petes Go Marching; Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider; The Digger and the Duckling; Blue Bison Needs a Haircut; Abdul's Story

Cross Down (Alex Cross #31) by James Patterson in large print in memory of Susan Gosch Krapff - Class of 1953 - from Ed Ewoldt

Where Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas in large print given in memory of Lauretta Skarin from Ed Ewoldt

Windswept Way by Irene Hannon in large print given in memory of Dianna Eaton Wheeler - Class of 1961 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter in large print given in memory of Donna Eaton Reiter - Class of 1951 - from Ed Ewoldt

Every Farm Tells a Story: A Tale of Farm Family Values by Jerry Apps given in memory of Don Roth from Wall Lake American Legion

Down by the Barn by Will Hillenbrand given in memory of Don Roth - Class of 1959 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith has been given in memory of W.V. Geake & W.J. Geake from Marie Geake Perdue: "W.V. Geake, a World War I veteran served for four years in the trenches in France.  His son, W.J. Geake learned from his dad how working with nature can magically create beauty."

Something Old, Something New by Amy Clipston in large print in memory of Donna Reiter from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Baseball 100 by Joe Posnanski in memory of Patrick Shields from Ed Ewoldt

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger in large print in memory of Donald Tjaden from Ed Ewoldt

Devotion DVD in memory of Junior Dale Wright - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

Why I'm an Only Child & Other Slightly Naughty Plains Folktales by Roger Welsch in memory of Dick Brotherson - Class of 1968 - from Ed Ewoldt

New dry erase table top table and 4 chairs in memory of Myrt Geake Stephens from her family

The Sandcastle Hurricane by Carolyn Brown in large print given in memory of Ruth Wolterman Anderson - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

Tick Tock by Fern Michaels in large print given in memory of Bonnie Brotherson Aschinger - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

We Are The Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and Kids given in memory of Herbert Arnold from Ed Ewoldt

The Last Hill: The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle That Defined WWII by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin in large print given in honor of Ray Willhoite's 82nd Birthday - Class of 1958 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer in large print given in honor of LeRoy and Lorene Rowedder's 60th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans in large print in memory of Chloris Zern from Ed Ewoldt

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey given in memory of Raymond Sigwalt - Class of 1963 - from Ed Ewoldt

And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham in large print given in memory of Charles Brotherton from Mid-Iowa Insurance Associates, Inc. of Lake City

Rails Around the World: Two Centuries of Trains and Locomotives by Brian Solomon in honor of LeRoy Rowedder's 90th Birthday - Class of 1951 - from Ed Ewoldt

Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs: 377 Flower Varieties for a Vibrant Garden by Creative Homeowners given in memory of Linda Freese from Mid-Iowa Insurance Associates, Inc. of Lake City

Farm and Workshop Welding: Everything You Need to Know to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal by Andrew Pearce given in memory of Mike Hugeback from Ed Ewoldt

A globe on a pedestal in memory of Dorothy Clausen from her family

The Story of Love by Beth Wiseman in large print in memory of Myrtle Geake Stephens - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

Desert Star by Michael Connelly in large print in memory of Sheila Michaelsen from Lois Olerich

The Perfect Assassin by James Patterson in large print in memory of Sheila Michaelsen - Class of 1972 - from Ed Ewoldt

Anything But Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher in large print in honor of Myrtle Geake Stephens 95th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The Big Book of Blooms by Yuval Zommer in memory of Linda Freese from Ed Ewoldt

Flowers are Pretty... Weird! by Rosemary Mosco in memory of Linda Freese from Sandie Roth

The Boys From Biloxi by John Grisham in large print in memory of Jack McGivern from Ed Ewoldt

The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber in large print in memory of Colleen Heidenreich from Sandie Roth

Triple Cross by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Sheila Michaelsen from Arlan Willems

Treasure State by C. J. Box in large print given in memory of Sheila Michaelsen from Charles & Marilyn Hundling

The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Sheila Michaelsen from Jody Fischer

Where the Sky Begins by Rhys Bowen in large print given in memory of Marie Ewoldt Huff from Jody Fischer

Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger in large print given in memory of Charles Brotherton - Class of 1953 - from Ed Ewoldt

Righteous Prey by John Sandford in large print given in memory of Warren Bush from Jody Fischer

Long Shadows by David Baldacci in large print given in memory of Jack McGivern from Jody Fischer

Secrets by Fern Michaels in large print given in memory of Colleen Heidenreich - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks in large print given in memory of Marie Ewoldt Huff from Ed Ewoldt

The following books have been given in memory of Jane Bundt from her family: The Orchard by Beverly Lewis in large print; Long Way Home by Lynn Austin in large print; Sunburst by Susan May Warren in large print; and I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lea Hatcher in large print.

Top Gun: An American Story by Dan Pedersen given in memory of Bill Geake from Wall Lake American Legion

The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes in large print given in memory of Howard Brotherson from Ed Ewoldt

The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson in large print in memory of Bill Geake - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen in large print in memory of Arnold Grote from Ed Ewoldt

When the Meadow Blooms by Ann Gabhart in large print in memory of Arnold Grote from Wall Lake American Legion Chalon Post 262

Against All Odds: A True Story of Ultimate Courage and Survival in World War II by Alex Kershaw in large print in honor of David & Shelley Hundling's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

A Time to Bloom by Lauraine Snelling in large print in memory of Violet Auen Daggett - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Baxters by Karen Kingsbury in large print in memory of Alma Mathwig Caldwell - Class of 1960 - from Ed Ewoldt

Sparring Partners by John Grisham in large print in memory of Warren Bush from Ed Ewoldt

Country Born by Linda Lael Miller in large print given in memory of Judy Tebben Ogren - Class of 1960 - from Ed Ewoldt

Sunrise by Susan May Warren in large print given in memory of Helen Rohde from Ed Ewoldt

At War With the Wind: The Epic Struggle with Japan's World War II Suicide Bombers by David Sears given in memory of Merle Dumdei from Wall Lake American Legion

The Element of Love by Mary Connealy in large print in honor of Mary Lou Gosch Koenck's 90th Birthday - Class of 1950 - from Ed Ewoldt

Jump, Little Wood Ducks by Marion Dane Bauer given in memory of Minard Petersen - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Flower Gardener's Bible : A Complete Guide to Colorful Blooms All Season Long by Lewis and Nancy Hill given in memory of Lucille Ransom from Ed Ewoldt

Farming by Gail Gibbons given in honor of George Bieret's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Once Upon A Farm: Lessons on Growing Love, Life and Hope on a New Frontier by Rory Feek in large print given in memory of David Langbein - Class of 1970 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey in memory of David Langbein from Sandie Roth

A Family Affair by Robyn Carr in large print given in memory of Judy Ogren from Sandra Roth

The Breakdown by B.A. Paris in large print given in honor of Darlene Kies Becker's 90th Birthday - Class of 1950 - from Ed Ewoldt

Machines on the Farm by Lisa Amstutz given in memory of Robert Crampton - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

Edison's Tackle Box by Meghan Colvin and The Three Little Bass and the Big Bad Gar by James Miller given in memory of Tom Schroeder from Marilyn Hundling

A puppet tree has been given in memory of Pat Paysen from Bruce and Roberta Paysen

A Stranger's Game by Colleen Coble in large print in honor of Mary Blum Schroeder's 90th Birthday - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

19 Yellow Moon Road by Fern Michaels in large print in memory of Linda Obmann Lasher - Class of 1956 - from Ed Ewoldt

Kids Gone Fishin' by Dave Maas in memory of Tom Schroeder from Ed Ewoldt

Fish On!, Whitetail Adventures and The Muddy Elk by Kevin Lovegreen given in memory of Tom Schroeder from Paula Wilson

The Hope Chest by Carolyn Brown in large print given in memory of Margie Reiter from Ed Ewoldt

An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman in large print in memory of Marilyn Grote from Norma Ricke

Where'd My Giggle Go? by Max Lucado in honor of Esther Bielema's 95th Birthday - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

Barn at Night by Michelle Houts in honor of Don Roth's 80th Birthday - Class of 1959 - from Ed Ewoldt

Make You Feel My Love by Robin Lee Hatcher in large print in memory of Marilyn Grote from Bill & Lucille Geake

The Judge's List by John Grisham in large print in memory of Phyllis Auen from Norma Ricke.

Forgiving Paris by Karen Kingsbury in large print in memory of Marlyn Grote from Walt & Kathy Grote

The Walnut Creek Wish by Wanda Brunstetter in large print in memory of Marilyn Grote from Sandra Roth

A Picture of Love by Beth Wiseman in large print in memory of Marilyn Campbell Grote - Class of 1955 - from Ed Ewoldt

Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon in large print in memory of Phyllis Auen - Class of 1955 - from Ed Ewoldt

Caterpillar Chronicle: The History of the World's Greatest Earthmovers by Eric C. Orlemann in memory of Don Bahr - Class of 1961 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Christmas Courtship by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print in memory of Marilyn Grote from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too by Chris Nikic and Nik Nikic in honor of Joanie Reiter's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

I Love Fishing by Ariel Bernstein given in memory of Russell Cook from Iowa Savings Bank

The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed in memory of Patricia Karstens Montag - Class of 1956 - from Ed Ewoldt

Melissa & Doug Fire Truck; Farm Tractor and shape and farm magnets in memory of Pat Paysen from Dennis Paysen Family

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks in large print in memory of Pat Paysen from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

Dell Optiplex 9020 Desktop computer in memory of Pat Paysen from Dennis Paysen family

Down by the River by Andrew Weiner in memory of Russell Cook - Class of 1961 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Case for Christ: Solving the Biggest Mystery of All Time by Lee Strobel in memory of Jeannette Dierenfeld Taylor - Class of 1951 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Guns of John Moses Browning: The Remarkable Story of the Inventor Whose Firearms Changed The World by Nathan Gorenstein given in honor of Helen and Marvin Rohde's 70th Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

Fallen by Linda Castillo in large print given for Jody Fischer's speedy recovery from Ed Ewoldt

A Day on the Farm with the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and Going to Papa and Nana's Farm by Louise Malecha in memory of Collin Garrels from Wall Lake American Legion

The Women of the Bible Speak : The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today by Shannon Bream in large print in memory of Clarice Karstens Dollison Murchie - Class of 1959 - from Ed Ewoldt

Justified : The Complete Series on DVD given in memory of John Schroeder from Ed Ewoldt

Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter in large print in memory of Diana Reglein Alexander - Class of 1968 - from Ed Ewoldt

Milk From Cow to Carton by Aliki given in memory of Fred Obmann - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt

Never Seen Deader by William Johnstone in large print given in memory of Paul Bieret from Wall Lake American Legion

We Belong To Each Other by Liz Marie & Jose Galvan given in memory of Gerald Schluter from Sandie Roth.

The 50 Greatest Plays in Iowa Hawkeyes Football History by Michael Maxwell given in honor of Lynn Cadwell's induction into the IFCA Hall of Fame from Ed Ewoldt

Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History by Dorling Kindersley given in memory of Marvin Johnson - Class of 1983 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Good Day for a Massacre by William W. Johnstone in large print given in memory of Paul Bieret - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt

See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle and The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming have been given in memory of Rachel Thompson Glissman - Class of 2002 - from Ed Ewoldt

An Appalachian Summer by Ann Gabhart in large print given in memory of Jody Aschinger from Ed Ewoldt

Sac County (Images of America) by Bruce Perry in memory of Ross Hopkins - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

Texas Proud by Diana Palmer in large print in memory of Dorothy Clausen from Nila Nelson

The following books have been given in memory of Lois Johnson from the Wall Lake Library Board & Staff: Point of Danger by Irene Hannon in large print, Under the Alaskan Ice by Karen Harper, and Bitter Pill by Fern Michaels in large print.

The following large print books have been given in memory of Dorothy Clausen from her nieces: Judy Seieroe, Joan Neddermeyer, Joyce Magel, Mary Flood and Dorothy Utterback: Shall We Dance by Shelley Shepard Gray, Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner, Her Secret Song by Mary Connealy, The Survivors by Jane Harper, and Rough Creek by Kaki Warner.

The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery in large print and The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles in large print given in memory of Dorothy Clausen from William, Dorothy and Chris Utterback.

The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner in large print in memory of Beverly Wunschel from Ed Ewoldt

Walk in My Combat Boots : True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, First Sergeant, US Army (Ret.) in large print given in memory of Albert Ricke from Wall Lake American Legion

Firestick by William W. Johnstone in large print given in honor of Norma Bieret's 80th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The following books in large print given in memory of Dorothy Clausen from the Wall Lake Library Board & Staff: A Springtime Heart by Marta Perry; Morning Star by Charlotte Hubbard; and Hold on Tight by Shelley Shepard Gray

Miss Janie's Girls by Carolyn Brown in large print in memory of Dorothy Clausen from Alice Schmidt

Whirlwind by Janet Dailey in large print given in memory of Dorothy Clausen from Dorothy Utterback.

The Librarian of Boone's Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer in large print given in memory of Dorothy Clausen from Ed Ewoldt

Neighbors by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Dorothy Clausen from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

Tucker by Emily March in large print given in memory of Lois Johnson from Ed Ewoldt

Steadfast Mercy by Ruth Reid in large print in memory of Lois Johnson from the Coffee Girls

Robert B. Parker's Angel Eyes by Ace Atkins in large print given in memory of Clarke Brotherson - Class of 1965 - from Ed Ewoldt

Untamed Americas DVD given in memory of Reed Vogel - Class of 1973 - from Ed Ewoldt

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Karen Kingsbury in large print given in honor of Phyllis Johnson Subbert's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Promises of Tomorrow by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print given in honor of Ethel Ann Freese's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Girls of Summer by Nancy Thayer in large print given in honor of Delores Frank Lucht's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Return by Nicholas Sparks in large print given in honor of Ardell Rohde's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Goodenow Family donated the following in memory of Neal Friedrichsen: Spongebob Squarepants, The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons, and Looney Tunes: Golden Collection DVD

In the Lion's Den by Barbara Taylor Bradford in large print given in memory of Marge Stickrod from the Coffee Girls

Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines given in memory of Shirley Drost Heim - Class of 1955 - from Ed Ewoldt

America's Rural Yesterday: At Home & In Town (Volume 3) by J.C. Allen & Son, Inc. given in memory of Neal Friedrichsen from United Bank of Iowa

America's Rural Yesterday: Barn & Farmyard (Volume 2) by J.C. Allen & Son, Inc. given in memory of Albert Ohden from Wall Lake American Legion

America's Rural Yesterday: Fieldwork (Volume 1) by J.C. Allen & Son, Inc. given in memory of Albert Ohden - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

Coaching Wrestling Successfully and A Wrestling Life - both by Dan Gable - have been given in memory of Ivan "Cap" Rohde - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Time for Mercy by John Grisham in large print in honor of Honorable Warren Bush retiring from 32 years as Magistrate for Sac County from Ed Ewoldt

My Side of the Mountain Trilogy (My Side of the Mountain; On the Far Side of the Mountain and Frightful's Mountain) by Jean Craighead George given in memory of Lori Auen Lapel - Class of 1979 - from Ed Ewoldt

Through My Father's Eyes by Franklin Graham given in honor of Rev. Duane O'Tool's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter: Hired Guns by William W. Johnstone in large print given in memory of Glenn Nissen from Wall Lake American Legion

A Wolf Called Romeo by Nick Jans given in honor of Darlene Bieret Lundberg's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Next to Last Stand by Craig Johnson given in memory of Glenn Nissen - Class of 1950 - from Ed Ewoldt

Truth and Justice by Fern Michaels in large print given in memory of Rosetta Mathwig Olson - Class of 1951 - from Ed Ewoldt

Royal by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Marjorie Hopkins Stickrod - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Trump and the American Future : Solving the Great Problems of our Time by Newt Gingrich given in honor of Gary Faber's retirement from Faber's Barber Shop after 60 years from Ed Ewoldt

No Ordinary Dog: My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid by Will Chesney, U.S. Navy SEAL given in memory of Merlin Bartlett - Class of 1967 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber in large print given in honor of Lillian Schroeder's 95th Birthday - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy by Jane O'Connor and Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina by Jane O'Connor given by Piper Hogrefe

Charlie and the New Baby by Ree Drummond given in memory of Russell Kroeger from Bill & Lucille Geake

Farm by Elisha Cooper given in memory of Russell Kroeger from Ed Ewoldt

Ungifted by Gordon Korman and Supergifted by Gordon Korman given in honor of the Wall Lake School - 1878 - 2020 - from Ed Ewoldt

How to Restore Ford Tractors: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring N-Series and Later Tractors 1939-1962 by Tharran E. Gaines given in memory of James W. Meister from Wall Lake American Legion

Hooked by Tommy Greenwald given in memory of Ed Mott from Charles & Marilyn Hundling

Tomorrow I'll Be Kind by Jessica Hische given in memory of Virginia Langbein - Class of 1948 - from Ed Ewoldt

Tomorrow I'll Be Brave by Jessica Hische given in memory of Beth Gibson from Charles & Marilyn Hundling

Forrest Gump Blu-ray given in honor of the Class of 1994 (25 year class) from Ed Ewoldt

Midway DVD given in memory of Reynold Petersen from Wall Lake American Legion

Coach Wooden: The 7 Principles That Shaped His Life and Will Change Yours by Pat Williams given in memory of Gerald Schluter - Class of 1960 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Battleship USS IOWA by Stefan Draminski given in honor of Ray Willhoite's induction into the IRWA Hall of Fame from Ed Ewoldt

The Sharpshooter: Gold Fever by Tobias Cole in large print given in memory of Richard Baumhover from Wall Lake American Legion

A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell in large print given in memory of Wilbert Rohde from the Wall Lake American Legion.

Barbers Point NAS by Brad Sekigawa and Brad Hayes given in memory of Harlan Johnson - Class of 1956 - 29 years in the U.S. Navy - from Ed Ewoldt

Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon by Greg Laurie given in memory of Gary Snyder from the Snyder Family

The Poppy Lady by Barbara Walsh and America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven given in memory of Leroy and Joanell Koster from the Breda American Legion Auxiliary

Texas John Slaughter: Deadly Day in Tombstone by William W. Johnstone in large print given in memory of Don Bielenberg - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Sharpshooter: Brimstone by Tobias Cole in large print given in memory of Richard Baumhover - Class of 1965 - from Ed Ewoldt

D-Day: Illustrated Edition by Stephen Ambrose given in memory of Eric Stimson - Class of 1969 - from Ed Ewoldt

When Christmas Comes (Thomas Kinkade's Cape Light) by Katherine Spencer in large print given in memory of Richard Graber from Wall Lake American Legion

Noel Street by Richard Paul Evans in large print given in memory of Elaine Herrig Tucker - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt

Quest for the City of Gold and All-American Adventure by James Patterson given in memory of Joanell Blum Koster from Ed Ewoldt

The Christmas Wishing Tree by Emily March in large print given in memory of Joan Petersen from Ed Ewoldt

The Pioneer Woman Cooks The New Frontier: 112 Fantastic Favorites for Everyday Eating by Ree Drummond given in memory of Joan Petersen from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Crayons' Christmas by Drew Daywalt given in memory of Ruth Boeckman from Ed Ewoldt

Who is the Mystery Reader? by Mo Willems given in memory of Ruth Boeckman from Jody Fischer

How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace given in memory of Ruth Boeckman from Rick and Jackie Meister

The Long Flight Home by Alan Hlad in large print given in memory of Wilbert Rohde from Ed Ewoldt

Destination : Moon by Seymour Simon given in honor of the 50 year class of Wall Lake High School - Class of 1969 - from Ed Ewoldt

Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots by Sharon Lovejoy given in honor of Cathy Cook - Crawford County Alum - Sac County Leader of 4-H - from Ed Ewoldt

Prisoners of War in Iowa by Linda Betsinger McCann given in honor of 100 years of the Wall Lake American Legion (1919-2019) from Ed Ewoldt

The Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar in large print given in honor of Bill Geake's 95th Birthday - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

The following books given in honor of Marge Stickrod's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt: A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey and A Dog's Promise

A Family of Strangers by Emilie Richards in large print given in memory of Muriel Stephens from Ed Ewoldt

The Timepiece by Beverly Lewis in large print given in memory of Darwin Becker - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman in large print given in memory of Lorraine Aschinger from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Bitterroots by C. J. Box in large print given in memory of Marlin Aschinger from Wall Lake American Legion

Land of Wolves by Craig Johnson given in memory of Marlin Aschinger - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Anxious for Nothing : Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado given in honor of Pastor Charles Bettin's 15 years of ministry in the Lutheran Church from Ed Ewoldt

Texas Forever by Janet Dailey in large print given in honor of Berneta Carstensen's 95th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Rival's Break by Carla Neggers in large print given in honor of Helen Bettin's 100th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Smithsonian World War II: The Definitive Visual History: From Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb by Dorling Kindersley given in memory of Pat Lawler - Class of 1962 - from Ed Ewoldt

Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson given in memory of Marcella Cook from Jody Fischer

The Healing Jar by Wanda Brunstetter in large print given in memory of Mavis Albrecht Suckow - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Refuge by Ann Gabhart in large print given in memory of Marcella Neppl Cook - Class of 1937 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Little Chicken by Tammi Sauer given in honor of Kevin & Shari Bieret & Family - 2019 Farm Festival Co-Chairman

On the Farm (A Shine-a-Light Book) by Susie Behar & Essi Kimpimaki given in honor of Brandon & Makayla Aschinger & Family - 2019 Farm Festival Co-Chairman

Every Man a Hero : A Memoir of D-Day, The First Wave at Omaha Beach, and a World at War by Ray Lambert in large print given in honor of Wilbert Rohde's 98th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer in large print given in memory of Violet Werkmeister from Ed Ewoldt

The Great Railroad Revolution: The History of Trains in America by Christian Wolmar given in honor of Morris Boeckman's 90th Birthday - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation by Jon Meacham & Tim McGraw given in memory of Rollie Erickson and in honor of Carol Nuetzman from Joyce Bettin.

The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose given in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Irven Long and son, Leland Long (Leland Long served in the Phillipines during WWII) from Jim & Lois Long

Adams Ranch Story 1872-1964 : A Scrapbook History of a "Bonanza Farm" in Iowa given in memory of John Lamaak from Wall Lake American Legion

Jangles : A Big Fish Story by David Shannon given in memory of John Lamaak from Elaine Rex

The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis given in memory of Rev. Alfred A. Schlorholtz - Class of 1941 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Storm on Our Shores: One Island, Two Soldiers, and the Forgotten Battle of World War II by Mark Obmascik in large print given in memory of John Lamaak from Ed Ewoldt.

Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman in large print given in memory of Richard Graber - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund in large print given in memory of Rowene Roth - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Farm by Joy Cowley given in memory of Gary Snyder from Bill & Susan Dreessen.

The Black Hills by William Johnstone in large print given in memory of Darrin Boger from Wall Lake American Legion.

Praying our Goodbyes by Joyce Rupp given in memory of Rowene Roth from Jody Fischer

The Pioneers : The Heroic Story of the Settlers who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough in large print given in memory of Michael Meister - Class of 1968 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Queen Bee by Dorothea Benton Frank in large print given in honor of Violet Auen Daggett's 90th Birthday - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

The View from Alameda Island by Robyn Carr in large print given in honor of Colleen Schafer Heidenreich's 90th Birthday - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Road Home by Richard Paul Evans in large print given in memory of Darrin Boger from Ed Ewoldt

The following books have been given in memory of Judy Herrig - Class of 1962 - from Ed Ewoldt: The Outlaw's Mail-Order Bride, Saving the Mail-Order Bride, Wild Rose Ranch: Dirty Little Secret, and Wild Rose Ranch: Restless Rancher.

Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon in large print given in honor of Lillian Neppl Schroeder's 94th Birthday - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

Pound the Stone by Joshua Medcalf given in honor of Russ Reiter - recipient of the Bernie Saggau Award of Merit - Class of 1981 - from Ed Ewoldt

American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race by Douglas Brinkley in large print given in memory of Michael Meister from Wall Lake American Legion

On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle by Hampton Sides given in memory of Don Fredrichs from Charles & Marilyn Hundling

Vegetables Love Flowers by Lisa Mason Zieler given in memory of Evelyn Fredrichs from Charles & Marilyn Hundling

The following books have been given in memory of Earl Wittrock from Charles and Marilyn Hundling: How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? The Story of Food; It's Milking Time and Total Tractor

Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest & Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms by Erin Benzakein given in memory of Evelyn Fredrichs from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin in large print given in memory of Edward Werkmeister - Class of 1976 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Range Detectives by William Johnstone in large print given in honor of Darrell (Speed) Schroeder's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Sawbones by William W. Johnstone in large print given in memory of Ronald Meals - Class of 1955 - from Ed Ewoldt

To the Moon and Back by Karen Kingsbury in large print given in honor of Monica Hess Iverson's 90th Birthday - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Lost Man by Jane Harper in large print given in memory of John Cook from his family

The First Conspiracy : the Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer in large print given in memory of John Cook - Class of 1950 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Reckoning by John Grisham in CD given in memory of Dean Albrecht - Class of 1973 - from Ed Ewoldt

National Geographic Kids Bird Guide to North America given in memory of Audrey Lamaak from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Splendid Sampler: 100 Spectacular Blocks from a Community of Quilters by Pat Sloan given in memory of Audrey Lamaak from Elaine Rex

Train: The Definitive Visual History by Smithsonian given in memory of Don Kelly - Class of 1957 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Best of Us by Robyn Carr in large print given in memory of Audrey Schluter Lamaak - Class of 1953 - from Ed Ewoldt

Turning Point by Danielle Steel in large print given in honor of Paul & Norma Bieret's 60th Wedding Anniversary from Ray & Jan Fredrichs

Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel in large print given in honor of Marge Albrecht's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The Pioneer Woman Cooks : Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl by Ree Drummond has been given in memory of Donna Graber from Ed Ewoldt

Matching funds for the Pilcrow Foundation Grant of 80 children's books and a drawing/art program for the after school children with Rich Davis have been gifts to the library in memory of Joe Fischer from the Goodenow Family Fund.

Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks in large print given in honor of Paul & Norma Bieret's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Paul - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt

Becoming by Michelle Obama in large print given in memory of Bill Blum from Wall Lake American Legion

The Noel Stranger by Richard Paul Evans in large print given in honor of Cathy Geake's contributions to the Wall Lake Library from Ed Ewoldt

The following books have been given in memory of Joe Fischer from Mardell Schade:  The Reckoning by John Grisham in large print, Ambush by James Patterson in large print and Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci in large print.

Target, Alex Cross by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Joe Fischer from Kay Montano

MacCallister: The Stalking Death by William W. Johnstone in large print given in memory of Lloyd Cook from the Wall Lake American Legion

Whiskey When We're Dry by John Larison in large print given in memory of Keith Tounget - Class of 1961 - retired from the U.S. Air Force and 2 tours in the Vietnam War - from Ed Ewoldt

When We Were Young by Karen Kingsbury in large print given in honor of Donna Reiter's  85th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

You Don't Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark in large print given in honor of Sue Arnold's contributions to the Wall Lake Library Board as a Library Trustee from Ed Ewoldt

Quilter's Complete Guide by Marianne Fons & Liz Porter given in honor of Sue Peyton - in appreciation of her contributions to the Sac County Quilts of Valor - from Ed Ewoldt

Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer given in honor of Russ Cook - recipient of a Quilt of Valor (Sac County) - from Ed Ewoldt

Past Tense by Lee Child in large print given in memory of Joe Fischer from Don and Betty Nobiling.

Quilts of Valor : A 50 State Salute by Ann Parsons Holdt given in honor of Gloria Bromley's contributions to the Sac County Quilts of Valor from Ed Ewoldt.

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon given in honor of Meghann King's contributions to the Wall Lake Library as Library Trustee from Ed Ewoldt.

The following books have been given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family:

The Pout-Pout Fish and the Can't-Sleep Blues

Be Brave Little One

Sometimes You Fly

God Bless You & Good Night

Three Grumpy Trucks

Pig the Star

Pig the Winner

Pig the Fibber

Pig the Elf

Pig the Pug

PSST! I Love You

1 Grumpy Bruce : A Counting Book

Fly Girls : How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien given in memory of Annabel Sillars from Alice Schmidt.

The Princess and the Pit Stop by Tom Angleberger given in honor of Lori Trost's contributions to the Wall Lake Library as a Library Board Trustee from Ed Ewoldt.

The Summer of New Beginnings and A Year of Extraordinary Moments (a short 2 book series) by Bette Lee Crosby given in honor of Maxine Sigwalt Bettin - Class of 1956 - Co-Grand Marshal of the W. L. Farm Festival Parade 2018 from Ed Ewoldt.

Grandpa's Tractor by Michael Garland given in memory of Raymond Frank from Ed Ewoldt.

Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly in large print given in memory of Joe Fischer from Marge Stickrod.

Good News Bible : Good News Translation has been given in honor of Rev. Donald Gibson's contributions to the Wall Lake Community from Ray & Kathie Willhoite

Storm Lake : A Chronicle of Change, Resilience, and Hope from a Heartland Newspaper by Art Cullen given in memory of Herb Crampton - Class of 1952 - from Ed Ewoldt

Holy Ghost by John Sandford in large print has been given in memory of Joe Fischer from Charles & Marilyn Hundling.

Unshakable Hope : Building Our Lives on the Promises of God by Max Lucado given in honor of Pastor Roger Carlisle's 35 years in the Lutheran Ministry from Ed Ewoldt.

The Battle of Midway by Craig L. Symonds given in honor of Pastor Reynold Petersen's 45 years in the ministry - Class of 1948 - from Ed Ewoldt.

In Pieces by Sally Field in large print given in honor of Gae Schroeder's 5 years as librarian and 30 years as a library board trustee from the Wall Lake Library Board and Staff.

In His Father's Footsteps by Danielle Steel in large print given in honor of Ruth Ann Wolterman Andersen's 90th Birthday - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Iron Cowboy : Redefine Impossible by James Lawrence given in honor of Gae Schroeder - Class of 1972 - Library Board Trustee - from Ed Ewoldt.

Promise Me, Dad : A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose by Joe Biden given in honor of Mary Margaret Schroeder - Class of 1949 - 2018 Grand Marshal of the W.L. Farm Festival Parade - from Ed Ewoldt.

Space by James Michener has been given in honor of Dale Wright's 90th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Imposter's Lure by Carla Neggers in large print has been given in honor of Library Trustee, Lois Johnson from Ed Ewoldt.
A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo in large print has been given in honor of Jody Fischer from Ed Ewoldt.

Depth of Winter by Craig Johnson in large print has been given in memory of Joe Fischer from Bruce and Roberta Paysen.

Gardening for Birds, Butterflies & Bees :Everything you need to know to create a wildlife habitat in your backyard by the Editors of Birds & Blooms has been given in honor of Peggy Steinkamp's retirement from Wall Lake Lumber Company from Ed Ewoldt.

History of the American Legion on DVD has been given in honor of the Wall Lake American Legion from Ed Ewoldt

Knowledge in a Nutshell on America by Charles Reichblum and For Which It Stands  (Flag) DVD have been given in honor of the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary from Ed Ewoldt.

El Paso by Winston Groom in large print has been given in honor of Dean Stock's contribution to Sac County - serving as Sac County Supervisor in District #3 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Miracle Season : The True Story That Inspired the Movie by Kathy Breshahan given in memory of Jason Friedrichsen - Class of 1995 - from Ed Ewoldt

Spymaster by Brad Thor in large print given in memory of Joe Fischer from Bill & Lucille Geake

The Restless Wave by John McCain and Mark Salter given in honor of Charles Brotherton's retirement from Wall Lake Lumber Company and thanks for his contribution to Wall Lake - Class of 1953 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Higher Loyalty by James Comey has been donated in memory of Jason Friedrichsen

Magna-Tiles have been given in memory of Joann Trost from George and Sandy Schmitt

I Can Only Imagine DVD has been given in memory of Joann Aschinger Trost - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

Answer the Call : The Story of the Miracle Kids of Tanzania by Dr. Steve Meyer has been given in memory of Joe Fischer from the Wall Lake American Legion

The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble in large print given in honor of Bill & Susan Dreesen's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Bill - Class of 1957 and Susan - Class of 1958 - from Ed Ewoldt

Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic by Ace Atkins given in memory of Don Schafer from Ed Ewoldt

Sing Blu-ray given in memory of Mary Aschinger from Ed Ewoldt

19 Minutes to Live : Helicopter Combat in Vietnam by Lew Jennings given in memory of Joe Fischer - Class of 1965 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Forgotten Road by Richard Paul Evans in large print given in memory of Ralph Freese from the Wall Lake American Legion

Duel to the Death by J. A. Jance in large print and Shallow Grave by Karen Harper in large print have been given in memory of Muriel Koenck Bussman-Evans from LeRoy and Donna Olerich

Separated @ Birth : A True Love Story of Twin Sisters Reunited by Anais Bordier and Samantha Futerman given in memory of Marian Reaman from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Sun Does Shine : How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton given in honor of Ivan "Cap" Rohde's 90th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay given in memory of Ethan Nissen from Ed Ewoldt

Obama : An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza given in memory of William Blum - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Good Day's Work : An Iowa Farm in the Great Depression by Dwight W. Hoover given in memory of Eugene Wunschel from the Wall Lake American Legion

Killers of the Flower Moon : The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann in large print given in honor of Carolyn (Jensen) Sinsel's 90th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

Bottom of the 33rd : Hope, Redemption, and Baseball's Longest Game by Dan Barry in large print given in memory of Gerald Morley - Class of 1946 - for serving the U.S.A for 20 years - from Ed Ewoldt

Accidental Heroes by Danielle Steel in large print given in honor of Dorothy Clausen's service to the Wall Lake Public Library from Ed Ewoldt

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn in large print given in memory of Muriel (Koenck) Bussman-Evans - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

Be the Hands and Feet : Living Out God's Love for All His Children by Nick Vujicic has been given in memory of Joyce (Scott) Hoffman - Class of 1952 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Knee High by the Fourth of July by Jean Tennant has been given in memory of Eugene Wunschel - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt.

A Good Days Work: An Iowa Farm in the Great Depression by Dwight Hoover has been given in memory of Eugene Wunschel from the Wall Lake American Legion.

My Mother's Fort : A Photographic Tribute to Fort Des Moines, First Home of the Women's Army Corps by Penelope A. Blake, Ph.D. has been given in memory of Ethel Geake Hughes - Class of 1940 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Chuck Long : Destined for Greatness by Aaron Putze has been given in honor of Ed Ewoldt's 90th Birthday from the Wall Lake Public Library Board and Staff.

Fifty Fifty by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Don Gullett from his family

Fall From Grace by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Bonnie Kettering - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

Unforgiven in DVD given in memory of Ralph Freese from Ed Ewoldt

Sisters First : Stories from our Wild and Wonderful Life by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush has been given in honor of Gae Schroeder's service to the Wall Lake Public Library - on the Library Board since 1988 - Class of 1972 - from Ed Ewoldt

Grant by Ron Chernow has been given in memory of Don Fredrichs from the Wall Lake American Legion

The Chicago Cubs : Story of a Curse by Rich Cohen given in memory of Jack Stickrod from his family

Lawrence in Arabia : War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Scott Anderson given in memory of Ken Stephens from the Wall Lake American Legion

Wyoming Winter by Diana Palmer in large print in memory of Mildred Bodwell from her family

The Jefferson Highway : blazing the way from Winnipeg to New Orleans by Lyell D. Henry Jr. given to the library from Bill Geake

The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Don Gullett from the Wall Lake American Legion

The Sacred Cause of Union : Iowa in the Civil War by Thomas R. Baker has been given in honor of William Geake - Class of 1942 - recipient of a Quilt of Valor from the Sac County Quilt-a-Fair 2017 from Ed Ewoldt.

News of the World by Paulette Jiles in large print given in memory of Cletus Broich from the Wall Lake American Legion

The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Marta McDowell given in honor of Myrtle Geake Stephens' 90th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

Autumn of the Black Snake : The Creation of the U.S. Army and the Invasion That Opened the West by William Hogeland given in memory of Kenneth Stephens - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt 

A Dog Called Hope : A Wounded Warrior and the Service Dog Who Saved Him by Jason Morgan and Damien Lewis in large print given in honor of the Wall Lake Lion's club for their service to the community from Ed Ewoldt

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate in large print given in honor of Glenn and Bev Polzien's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

The Western Star by Craig Johnson given in memory of Robert Leitz - Class of 1939 - from Ed Ewoldt

Enigma by Catherine Coulter in large print given in honor of Wilbert Rohde - World War II Veteran - recipient of a Quilt of Valor from the Sac County Quilt-a-Fair 2017 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr in large print in honor of Nancy Hedberg's retirement from Bank Midwest with 41 years of service - Class of 1971 - from Ed Ewoldt

Fairytale by Danielle Steel in large print in honor of Bonnie Kettering's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke in large print in honor of Minard Peterson- Class of 1945 - WW II Veteran - recipient of a Quilt of Valor from the Sac County Quilt-a-Fair 2017 from Ed Ewoldt

The Christmas Room by Catherine Anderson in large print in memory of Mildred Bodwell from her family

To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon in large print in memory of Joyce Johansen Ludwig - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

Dead of Winter by Wendy Corsi Staub in large print in honor of Minard Peterson's 90th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

Redemption at Hacksaw Ridge by Booton Herndon in memory of Eugene Schroeder - World War II Veteran - from Arlan Willems.

Seeing Red by Sandra Brown in large print given in memory of Norma Hansen Brotherson - Class of 1952 - from Ed Ewoldt

Bringing Maggie Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer in large print given in honor of Lucille Ransom's 100th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

Texas Fierce by Janet Dailey in large print given in memory of Mildred Bodwell from Marlin & Pam Hein.

The Right Time by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Mildred Bodwell - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The following gifts have been given in memory of Rollie Simpson from Marilyn Hundling: Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?; Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever; Richard Scarry's Busiest People Ever; National Geographic DVD set; Just for Fun DVD with Jeanne Robertson; Fabulously Funny DVD with Jeanne Robertson; and the Tonic Sol Fa Greatest Time of Year DVD.

The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide : How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe by James M. Beidler and Trace Your German Roots Online : A Complete Guide to German Genealogy Websites by James M. Beidler have been given in memory of Betty Dean Oswald from Robert and Linda Henle.

Farmall : The Red Tractor That Revolutionized Farming (2nd Edition) by Randy Leffingwell given in memory of Delbert Graber - Class of 1955 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe : Your Essential Guide to Trace Your Genealogy in Europe by Allison Dolan given in memory of Betty Dean Oswald - Class of 1948 - from Ed Ewoldt

Horse Tradin' by Ben K. Green given in memory of Dennis Eaton - Class of 1960 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Nearness of You by Dorothy Garlock in large print given in memory of Irma Tounget from Ed Ewoldt

Not a Sound by Heather Gudenkauf in large print in memory of Sara J. Blum from Ed Ewoldt

The Ultimatum by Karen Robards in large print given in honor of John & Karen Goodenow from Ed Ewoldt

Trusting Grace by Maggie Brendan in large print given in memory of Marge Quirk from Catherine S. Christiansen

The following books have been given in memory of Marge Quirk from her family and friends:

My Sister's Prayer by Mindy Starns Clark

The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher

My Brother's Crown by Mindy Starns Clark

An Uncommon Protector by Shelley Shepard Gray

Wild Horse Springs by Jodi Thomas

An Amish Home by Beth Wiseman

Amelia and the Captain by Lori Copeland

The Beloved Hope Chest by Amy Clipston

Flight Patterns by Karen White

Sweet as Honey by Jennifer Beckstrand

A Bee in Her Bonnet by Jennifer Beckstrand

Like a Bee to Honey by Jennifer Beckstrand

Chasing Shadows by Karen Harper

The Cherished Quilt by Amy Clipston

A Million Little Things by Susan Mallery

Sunrise Canyon by Janet Dailey

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly has been given in memory of Marjorie Quirk from Callen and Judy Northam

Come Sundown by Nora Roberts in large print given in memory of Bev Dumdei from Ray & Jan Fredrichs

Love Story by Karen Kingsbury in large print given in honor of Mary Lou Gosch Koenck's 85th Birthday - Class of 1950 - from Ed Ewoldt

Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie by James Dean given in memory of Rollie Simpson from Charles and Marilyn Hundling

Letterman : The Last Giant of Late Night by Jason Zinoman given in honor of John Geake's 30 years of service with the Wall Lake Fire Department - Class of 1977 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Art of Gardening: Design, Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer by R. William Thomas given in memory of Dave Gehling from Wall Lake American Legion

The Charm Bracelet by Viola Shipman in large print in memory of Bev Dumdei from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

You'll Get Through This : Hope and Help for your Turbulent Times by Max Lucado in large print given in memory of Jean Dierenfeld Westrom - Class of 1950 - from Ed Ewoldt

Legos and base plates to start a Lego program at the library have been given in memory of Richard "Doc" Blum from John and Karen Goodenow

Silent Heroes : A Recon Marine's Vietnam War Experience by Rick Greenberg given in memory of Richard "Doc" Blum - Class of 1961 - from Ed Ewoldt

Semper Cool : One Marine's Fond Memories of Vietnam by Barry Fixler given in memory of Richard "Doc" Blum from Wall Lake American Legion

Baseball Genius by Tim Green and Derek Jeter given in honor of Ross Hopkin's 90th Birthday (Class of 1944) from Ed Ewoldt

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly given in memory of Marjorie Quirk from Callen and Judy Northam Family

Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman given in memory of Francis Olerich from the Wall Lake American Legion

A Culinary History of Iowa by Darcy Maulsby given in honor of Betty Roth's 90th Birthday - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

Robert B. Parker's Revelation by Robert Knott in large print given in memory of Donald Lamaak from Wall Lake American Legion

Pearl Harbor : 75 Years Later : A Day of Infamy and Its Legacy by Life given in memory of LeRoy Leitz from Ed Ewoldt

The General vs. the President : MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War by H.W. Brands given in memory of LaVerne "Pete" Lamaak from the Wall Lake American Legion 

Robert B. Parker's Blackjack by Robert Knott in large print given in memory of LaVerne "Pete" Lamaak from Ed Ewoldt

The Innovative Pioneers 4-H Group, coordinated by Laura Steinkamp, have donated the following books to the library: Raise: What 4-H Teaches 7 Million Kids & How Its Lessons Could Change Food & Farming Forever by Kiera Butler and 4-H Stories from the Heart edited by Dan Tabler

All the Gallant Men : The First Memoir by a USS Arizona Survivor by Donald Stratton in large print given in memory of Louis Mathwig from the Wall Lake American Legion

Three books by Carson Ode : Celebrate Iowa : an entertaining tour of 103 festivals and events; Iowa - Spaces, Places, Faces : an entertaining ride through 99 counties and Iowa Culture - Past and Present : an entertaining trip for historical explorers and cultural adventurers plus a one year subscription to Iowa History Journal has been donated to the library from Ed Ewoldt.

Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms by Tim Tebow given in memory of Louis Mathwig from Ed Ewoldt

A Higher Call : An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II by Adam Makos given in honor of Kenneth Stephens 90th Birthday - Class of 1944 from Ed Ewoldt

Shooter's Bible has been given in memory of Donald Rodman - Class of 1955 - from Ed Ewoldt

And If I Perish : Frontline U.S. Army Nurses in World War II by Evelyn Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee given in honor of Ethel Geake Hughes - Class of 1940 - in recognition of her service as an Army Nurse during World War II from Ed Ewoldt

Between Breaths : A Memoir of Panic and Addiction by Elizabeth Vargas in large print given in honor of Esther Bielema's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The following large print books have been purchased in memory of Frances Baumhover from her family: The Loyal Heart by Shelley Shepard Gray; The Island House by Nancy Thayer; The Courtship Basket by Amy Clipston; No Other Will Do by Karen Witemeyer; and The House on Windridge by Tracie Peterson.

McFarland USA in DVD given in honor of Leroy Bieret and Dennis Peters for their community spirit from Ed Ewoldt

I Can Do That! : Woodworking Projects : 48 quality furniture projects that require minimal experience and tools by Popular Woodworking given in memory of James Obman - Class of 1957 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Quilter's Bible by Linda Clements given in memory of Marge Frank - Class of 1945 -from Ed Ewoldt 

Rushing Waters by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Irene Crampton from Ed Ewoldt

Sunday Kind of Love by Dorothy Garlock in large print in honor of Viola Peters 100th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Family Tree by Susan Wiggs in large print in memory of Vicki Obman Rogers from Ray & Jan Fredrichs

Guide Me Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer in large print in memory of Irene Kratchovil-Gosch (Mrs. Ferdinand Gosch) from Ed Ewoldt

2 dolls and a set of magna tiles for the children's room have been given in memory of Lorraine Albrecht from her family

Destiny and Power : The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham given in memory of Harrison Hoft - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

Magic by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Lorraine Albrecht from Ed Ewoldt

When Calls the Heart : Season One and When Calls the Heart : Season Two in DVD given in memory of Darrell & Carol Arneil from Jayne Stairs

Miracles from Heaven in DVD given in honor of Darwin & Darlene Becker's 65th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth given in memory of Master Chief Raymond G. Wiese USN RET 11/4/1916 - 5/17/2016 - Class of 1936 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Highwayman by Craig Johnson in large print given in memory of Jeryl Reiter from Wall Lake American Legion

The Last Mile by David Baldacci in large print given in memory of Jeryl Reiter from Ed Ewoldt

The following large print books have been given in memory of Darlene Quistorff from her family: Room for Hope by Kim Vogel Sawyer, As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark, The Atonement by Beverly Lewis, Once a Rancher by Linda Lael Miller and Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber.

The Complete Illustrated Children's Bible by J. Emmerson-Hicks given in memory of JoAnn Reiter from Ed Ewoldt

Popcorn by Rowena Womack given in memory of Thomas J. Lockhart from Wall Lake American Legion

A one year subscription to Iowa History Journal has been given to the library from Ed Ewoldt.  The Nov/Dec 2015 issue features an article about Andy Williams.

Wyoming Rugged by Diana Palmer in large print in honor of Bonnie Aschinger's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Legendary Farm Tractors: A Photographic History by Andrew Morland given in memory of Dick Reiter - Class of 1944 - from Ed Ewoldt

Cross Justice by James Patterson in large print in memory of Karen (Gosch) Hougard - Class of 1957 - from Ed Ewoldt

Live Right and Find Happiness by Dave Barry given in memory of Bill Henrich from Merlin and Darlene Wollesen

Art That Changed the World by Dorling-Kindersley given in memory of Andy Williams from Ed Ewoldt

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger in large print given in memory of Virtus Pittman from Wall Lake American Legion

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter in large print given in memory of Blenna (Barr) Blessington - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Lonesome Dove in DVD given in honor of Darrell and Thelma Schroeder's 65th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

The Tootin' Louie : A History of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway by Don L. Hofsommer given in honor of Keith Graber - Class of 1979 - for his service to Wall Lake and the Wall Lake Depot from Ed Ewoldt

The Horse Whisperer DVD given in memory of Lester Peters from Ed Ewoldt

Taking Chance DVD given in honor of Peggy Dettman's retirement from the Sac County Veteran's Office from Ed Ewoldt

125 True Stories of Amazing Animals by National Geographic Kids given in memory of Melba Auen - Class of 1932 - from Ed Ewoldt

See Me by Nicholas Sparks in large print given in honor of Deb Brotherton's service to Wall Lake as Co-Chairman of the 2015 Wall Lake Farm Festival from Ed Ewoldt - Class of 1977

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham in large print given in memory of Virtus Pittman from United Bank of Iowa (Ida Grove)

A Common Struggle by Patrick Kennedy given in honor of GaeSchroeder - Class of 1972 - President of Bank Midwest in Wall Lake - from Ed Ewoldt

Dance of the Bones by J.A. Jance in large print given in memory of Duane "Scotty" Hoagland from Wall Lake American Legion

Pitch Perfect 2 DVD given in honor of Bill Brotherton's service to Wall Lake as Co-Chairman of the 2015 Wall Lake Farm Festival from Ed Ewoldt - Class of 1978

Furious 7 DVD given in honor of Rod Drost's service to Wall Lake as Co-Chairman of the 2015 Wall Lake Farm Festival from Ed Ewoldt

The Photograph by Beverly Lewis in large print given in honor of Esther Bielema - Class of 1944 - for her community service with the Historical Society/Andy Williams Home from Ed Ewoldt

13 Hours : The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff given in honor of Dennis and Pat Paysen's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Dennis - Class of 1963 and Pat - Class of 1965 - from Ed Ewoldt

Keeper's Reach by Carla Neggers in large print given in memory of Lois Johnson's brother, Robert D. Johnson from the Wall Lake Library Board and Staff

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer in large print in memory of LaMorn Kropf from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

Silver Linings by Debbie Macomber in large print given in honor of Lisa Drost's service to Wall Lake as Co-Chairman of the 2015 Wall Lake Farm Festival from Ed Ewoldt

The Gift by Wanda Brunstetter in large print given in memory of Dennis Langbein - Class of 1971 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Longest Ride in DVD (based on the book by Nicholas Sparks) given in memory of Marsha Dixon - Class of 1974 - from Ed Ewoldt

John F. Kennedy : a photographic story of a life by Howard S. Kaplan and Moon River : The Very Best of Andy Williams on CD given in memory of John P. Lawler from Merlin and Darlene Wollesen.

A Simple Prayer by Amy Clipston in large print given in memory of Marvel Burchell from Sandie Roth

The President Has Been Shot! : The Assassination of JFK by James L. Swanson given in memory of John P. Lawler from Ed Ewoldt

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr in large print given in memory of Vivalee Pittman Pickhinke - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

American Sniper : the autobiography of SEAL Chris Kyle, (USN 1999-2009), the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history given in memory of Bill Schrader from Sandie Roth

When Grace Sings by Kim Vogel Sawyer in large print in honor of Lillian Schroeder's 90th Birthday - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Healing Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter in large print given in memory of Dorothy Dreessen from Ed Ewoldt

The Maze Runner in DVD given in memory of Lindsey Quirk from Ed Ewoldt

The Giver in DVD given in memory of Lindsey Quirk from Don and Mary Jane Oxendale

If I Stay in DVD given in memory of Bailey Jacobsen from Ed Ewoldt

I Was Here by Gayle Forman given in memory of Bailey Jacobsen from Don and Mary Jane Oxendale

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America given in memory of Dale Marsh from Wall Lake American Legion

The Wild Gun by Jory Sherman in large print given in memory of H.F. Schroeder from Ed Ewoldt

The Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook by Garret Romaine given in memory of Dick Suntken from Wall Lake American Legion

My Name is Old Glory: A Celebration of the Star-Spangled Banner by Martha LaGuardia given in memory of Jim Ohden from Wall Lake American Legion

The Cat Encyclopedia given in honor of Melba Auen's 100th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

A Hopeful Heart by Amy Clipston in large print given in memory of Bernard Fertig from Wall Lake American Legion

Pioneer Girl : The Annotated Autobiography by Laura Ingalls Wilder given in memory of LaVon Vogel Herrig from Marge Stickrod

Tried and True by Mary Connealy in large print given in memory of H.F. "Gus" Schroeder from Wall Lake American Legion

Love Without End by Robin Lee Hatcher in large print given in memory of LaVon Vogel Herrig - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt

Gray Mountain by John Grisham in large print given in memory of Dennis Gonnerman from the Wall Lake American Legion

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015 given in memory of Norbert "Bing" Miller from the Wall Lake American Legion

Lincoln : An Intimate Portrait by Life given in memory of Bob Mohr from the Wall Lake American Legion

The Garage Sale Millionaire: make money with hidden finds from garage sales to storage unit auctions and everything in between by Aaron LaPedis and Garage Sale Mania by Robert J. Morrissette given in memory of Evelyn Fullmer from Denny and Gae Schroeder and family

The River by Beverly Lewis in large print in memory of Myra Kroeger from Wall Lake Euchre Club (Cecelia Rohde, Mary Lou Koenck, Norma Bieret, Marlene Schmidt, Sharon Faber, Marie Steinkamp, and Pat Paysen)

Joyful by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print in memory of Myra Kroeger - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life by James Bowen in memory of Geneva Gotsch from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior : A Personal Story of a Vietnam Veteran Who Lost His Legs But Found His Soul by Allen Clark in memory of Eugene Cook from Wall Lake American Legion

Until Tuesday : A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him by Luis Carlos Montalvan in large print in memory of Eugene Cook - Class of 1965 - from Ed Ewoldt

Noah in DVD given in memory of Gary Roth - Class of 1969 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Lego table given in memory of Warren Yohnke from his family

A Dream for Tomorrow by Melody Carlson in large print in memory of Duane Rohde from Wall Lake American Legion

Westward Hearts by Melody Carlson in large print in memory of Duane Rohde from Ed Ewoldt

Home Run by Travis Thrasher in large print in memory of John Terlisner - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

Home Run in DVD given in memory of Lisa Paysen - Class of 1991 - from Ed Ewoldt

Waking Up in Heaven by Chrystal McVea in large print in memory of Lorraine Schluter - Class of 1957 - from Ed Ewoldt

Child of Mine by David & Beverly Lewis in large print given in honor of Irma Tounget's 94th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Walking on Water by Richard Paul Evans in large print given in memory of Normadine Vogel from Wall Lake American Legion Auxilliary

Health Benefits and Healing Powers of Vitamin C and Health Benefits and Healing Powers of Vitamin D by Ellie Morgan given in honor of Emma Gosch's 105th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers in large print in memory of Monica Lawler - Class of 1939 - from Ed Ewoldt

Any Other Name by Craig Johnson (Walt Longmire western series) given in memory of Danny Wollesen from Ed Ewoldt

Thomas Kinkade's Harbor of the Heart by Katherine Spencer in large print in memory of Normadine Vogel - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Day Kennedy Died : 50 Years Later LIFE Remembers the Man and the Moment in honor of Gary & Sharon Faber's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

Growing Up : the magical memories of childhood by Reminsce in memory of Alvin Roth from Wall Lake American Legion

Remenisce magazine for 1 year given in memory of Alvin Roth from Ed Ewoldt

Heaven is a Wonderful Place by Joanne Marxhausen given in memory of Danny Nuetzman from his family

Severed Trust by Margaret Daley in large print given in memory of Ambrose Steinkamp from Charles & Marilyn Hundling

The Chance by Robyn Carr in large print given in honor of Albert & Shirley Ohden's 60th Wedding Anniversary

A Captain for Laura Rose by Stephanie Grace Whitson in large print given in memory of Kathryn Meyer from Ed Ewoldt

The following large print books in memory of Irene Meister from her family: All Things Hidden by Tracie Peterson, Mrs. Lincoln's Rival by Jennifer Chiaverini, The Calling by Suzanne Woods Fisher, Songs of Christmas by Thomas Kinkade, and The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Big Sky Secrets by Linda Lael Miller in large print in honor of Dorothy Clausen's Retirement from Library Board and Staff

Choosing Gratitude : Learning to Love the Life You Have by James A. Autry given in memory of Danny Nuetzman - Class of 1983 - from Ed Ewoldt

Go Ahead and Dream by Karen Kingsbury and NFL quarterback Alex Smith given in memory of Mavis Bartlett - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

Daughters of the Promise Series by Beth Wiseman: Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal and Plain Peace and 2 books by Cindy Woodsmall: For Every Season and The Dawn of Christmas - all in large print - given in memory of Kay Determan from her family

When Will the Heaven Begin? (This is Ben Breedlove's Story) by Ally Breedlove and Swept Away by Mary Connealy in large print given in memory of Carol Arneil from the Girl's Pitch Club

The following books given in memory of a very dear friend : Joan Altmanshofer -from Karen Casey, Bonnie Stone, Judy Ogren, Carolyn Gregg, Sandie Roth, Sharon Richardson, Dorothy Hannasch, Mavis Hiremath, Monica Burns, Marlene Schmidt, and Mary Jo Hauser:"G" is for Gumshoe, "H" is for Homicide, "I" is for Innocent by Sue Grafton in large print and The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

Locomotive by Brian Floca given in memory of Jack Stickrod from Wall Lake American Legion

Promise Me Texas by Jodi Thomas in large print in memory of Ferdinand Gosch from Wall Lake American Legion

6 bean bag chairs and 18 flannel board stories given in memory of Lois Hightshoe from her family

102 Minutes : The Unforgettable Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers by Jim Dwyer given in honor of Bill & Deb Brotherton - Co-Chairs of the Wall Lake Farm Festival from Ed Ewoldt

Cinders : A Chicken Cinderella by Jan Brett in memory of Jack Stickrod from Ed Ewoldt

Peace : A Crittenden County Christmas Novel by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print given in memory of Ed Reiter from Mardell Schade

The following books given in memory of Barbara Bieret Ponkow from Darlene Lundberg, George Bieret, Bill & Lucille Geake, Paul & Norma Bieret, and Leroy & Reva Bieret : Letters of a German American Farmer by Johannes Gillhoff, Beyond the Miracle Worker: The Remarkable Life on Anne Sullivan Macy and Her Extraordinary Friendship with Helen Keller by Kim E. Nielsen, and Wonder: Moments That Keep You Falling in Love with Life by Arthur Gordon.

The Hero by Robyn Carr in large print given in memory of Edwin N. Reiter from Wall Lake American Legion

One Summer : America, 1927 by Bill Bryson in large print given in memory of Timothy L. Solt from Wall Lake American Legion

A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods in large print given in memory of Ed Reiter from Dorothy Clausen

The following books by Phyllis A. Collmann have been given in memory of Jim Roth from his family: Rose's Betrayal and Survival, Rose's Triumphant Return, Rose's Heart's Decision, Rose's Dream Fulfilled, Rose's Unexpected Tragedy, Rose's Nightmare Returns, Rose and the Secret Passage, and Rose's Renter's Shameful Secret.

Iron Man 3 DVD given in honor of Rod and Lisa Drost - Co-Chairs of the Wall Lake Farm Festival from Ed Ewoldt

The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis given in memory of Mary Sue Boeckman from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

 Killing Jesus by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard given in honor of Charles and Betty Brotherton - 2013 Grand Marshals of the Wall Lake Farm Festival Parade

Eventide by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print in memory of Ed Reiter from Ed Ewoldt

Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell in large print in memory of Ed Reiter from Lake View 60+ Meal Site

The following books have been given in memory of Kathy Suntken from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary: Rocks and Minerals - Dorling Kindersley Pocket Genius and Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals : identification, values and lapidary uses by Patti Polk.

A to Z of Crochet : the ultimate guide for the beginner to advanced crocheter by Sue Gardiner in honor of Dorothy Dreesen's 100th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

Draft Horse Journal for 1 year given in honor of Glenn Determann's induction into the Draft Horse Hall of Fame from Ed Ewoldt

Under a Texas Sky by Dorothy Garlock in large print given in memory of Sharon Statin Peters from Ed Ewoldt

A CD/DVD disc cleaner/repair machine has been purchased in memory of Bernadine Hink with the following memorial gifts from: Ed and Diane McClure; Dan and Janet Snyder; Pauline Vauble; John and Lila Oxendale; and Don and Mary Jane Oxendale.

A new computer has been purchased in memory of Maye Paysen with the following memorial gifts from: Marge Stickrod; Neil and Marie Steinkamp; Wall Lake Library Board; George and Sandi Schmitt, Travis and Teresa, Brian and Brenda and families; Doc's Coffee Gals; Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary and Ed Ewoldt.

The following books given in memory of Maye Paysen from John and Berniece Hendrick: More Bears! by Kenn Nesbitt, Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus by James Dean,  Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, and Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

The print "This is Iowa" donated to the library by Kent and Jill Stentsland.

A Step of Faith by Richard Paul Evans in large print in memory of Don Vogel - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

Robert B. Parker's Ironhorse by Robert Knott given in honor of Gus and Lillian Schroeder's 65th Wedding Anniversary from Joe and Jody Fischer

A Serpent's Tooth by Craig Johnson given in honor of Gus and Lillian Schroeder's 65th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller in large print in memory of Bonnie Crampton Wilken - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt

Ray of Light by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print in memory of Ferd Gosch - Class of 1937 - from Ed Ewoldt

Eisenhower (Great Generals Series) by John Wukovits in memory of Peggy Brotherton from Ed Ewoldt

Battle Cry of Freedom : The Civil War Era by James McPerson in memory of Charles Brown from Wall Lake American Legion

With the Old Breed : At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. B. Sledge in memory of Lonnie Brown from Wall Lake American Legion

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline in memory of Don Crampton from Ed Ewoldt

Oh So Tiny Bunny by David Kirk in memory of Brenda Rardin from Bill and Lucille Geake

A Time for Trumpets : The Untold Story of the Battle of the Bulge by Charles B. MacDonald given by Hugh Storm

The Guardian by Beverly Lewis in large print in memory of Darrell Arneil from Ed Ewoldt

Perfect Timing by Catherine Anderson in large print in memory of Flora Armstrong Bozzone - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt

A Place to Belong by Lauraine Snelling in large print in memory of Carol Arneil from Ed Ewoldt

The Message on the Quilt by Stephanie Grace Whitson in memory of Carol Arneil from Charles and Marilyn Hundling

Waiting for Morning by Margaret Brownley in large print in memory of Carol Arneil from Mardell Schade

Celebrate Iowa : an entertaining tour of 103 festivals and events by Carson Ode given in memory of Bill Schwanz from the Wall Lake American Legion

Daybreak by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print in memory of Carol Arneil from Edna Huff

A Touch of Wonder by Arthur Gordon in memory of Darrell Arneil from Jody Fischer

The Discovery - a six-part serial novel series by Wanda E. Brunstetter given in memory of Carol Arneil by Jody Fischer.  Book titles are : A Goodbye to Yesterday, The Silence of Winter, The Hope of Spring, The Pieces of Summer, A Revelation in Autumn, and A Vow for Always.

Home By Dark by Marta Perry in large print in memory of Carol Arneil from Dorothy Clausen

Let Me Hold You Longer by Karen Kingsbury in memory of Betty Blum - Class of 1945 - "a dear old classmate" from Ed Ewoldt

Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley in large print in memory of Norbert Potthoff from Wall Lake American Legion

Zoo by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Larry Faust from Wall Lake American Legion

Nightwatcher by Wendy Corsi Staub in large print given in memory of Larry Faust from Neil & Marie Steinkamp

Big Sky Mountain by Linda Lael Miller in large print given in honor of Duane "Scottie" Hoaglund's 80th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

Nightengale Way by Emily March in large print given in memory of Ruby Determan from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

A Texan's Promise by Shelley Gray in large print given in honor of Jack Lamaak's 80th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods in large print given in honor of Mary Margaret Schroeder's 80th Birthday - Class of 1949 - from Ed Ewoldt

Something to Share: Our Enduring Love Story by Peggy and Al Schlorholtz given in memory of Peggy (Hoft) Schlorholtz "Class of 1942" from Al Schlorholtz

Killing Lincoln: the shocking assassination that changed America forever by Bill O'Reilly in memory of Hazel Ryan from Charles and Betty Brotherton.

The Merlin LCD Enhanced Vision machine has been given to the library in memory of Leona Belt from her family.

Hotel Vendome by Danielle Steel in large print given in memory of Dale Albrecht from Ed Ewoldt

The following books have been given in memory of Ruth Rehm from her family: Zero Day by David Baldacci in large print; V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton; Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson in large print; The Next Always by Nora Roberts in large print; and Katie's Way by Marta Perry in large print.

Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr in large print in memory of Ruth Rehm from the "Coffee Girls"

The Wall Lake American Legion has given a gift of money to be used toward the purchase of a book case in memory of Virgil Mauer

Church : A Fascinating Journey has been donated by the Wall Lake American Legion Post 262

Jacqueline Kennedy : Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy by Caroline Kennedy and Michael Beschloss given in honor of H.F. Schroeder's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz given in honor of Marvin & Helen Rohde's 60th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

The following books given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family: I Need My Monster; Hurray for Spring!; The Last Train; Amy's Light; All the Seasons of the Year; Diary of a Baby Wombat; and  That's When I'm Happy

The New Encyclopedia of Daylilies by Tim Petit given in memory of Leona Belt from Bill and Lucille Geake

The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips and Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea given in memory of Leona Belt from Lorraine Albrecht.  Because of Mr. Terupt is a book for young readers - "Mr. Terupt is a young 5th grade teacher who not only teaches his students the 5th grade curriculum, but also a variety of life lessons."

Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson in large print given in memory of Ruth Rehm from Leon and Janice Snyder

The Ledge: an adventure story of friendship and survival on Mount Rainier by Jim Davidson given in memory of LaVona Bartlett from  Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods in large print given in memory of Ruth Rehm from Dorothy Clausen

Justice by Karen  Robards in large print given in memory of Ruth Rehm from Marilyn Keiser

Learning by Karen Kingsbury in large print given in memory of Dorothy Willhoite from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Creed Legacy by Linda Lael Miller in large print given in memory of Merlyn "Shorty" Thompson from the Wall Lake American Legion.

The Protector by Shelley Shepard Gray in large print given in honor of Minard and Susie Peterson's 60th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt

Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow in large print given in memory of Robert Schoneboom from the Wall Lake American Legion

Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller in large print given in memory of Orville Meister from the Wall Lake American Legion

The following books and CD's have been donated by grant funds from the Sac County Decatagorization Project and the grant was written by New Opportunities and East Sac County Schools: Books: Parenting with Love & Logic; Parenting Kids To Become the People Employers Really Want and... America Desperately Needs!; When Kids Leave You Speechless; Love and Logicisms : Wise Words About Kids; Admit One : Tickets to Success; CD's:  When Your Kids Drain Your Energy; Parenting Teens With Love & Logic; Shaping Self-Concept; Love & Logic for Early Childhood; Helicoptors, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants; Developing Character in Teens; Trouble-Free Teens; Parenting for Early Childhood : 6 months to 5 years; Keeping Cool When Parenting Heats Up; Parenting Remedies for When Kids Cook Up the Unexpected; Hormones & Wheels; and The Life Saver Kit.

You Are Special by Max Lucado given in memory of Marjorie Weitzel from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary.

ESC 4th graders taught by Mrs. Julin raised funds through a program called  "Youth Market Place" and donated a gift of money to the Wall Lake Public Library for purchasing children's books.  The following books have been purchased: Big Nate Strikes Again; Big Nate From the Top; Big Nate In a Class By Himself; Big Nate Out Loud; I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912; I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; and I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005.

Everyday Leadership: Attitudes and Actions for Respect and Success by Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S. in honor of Steve and Barb Determan's induction into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame from Ed Ewoldt.

Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr in large print has been given in honor of Paul and Maxine Bettin's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

The Bridge of Peace by Cindy Woodsmall in large print has been given in memory of Helen Oxendale from Don and Bernice Roth.

Valley Forge by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen given in honor of Ray and Kathie Willhoite's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Ray - Class of 1958 -  from Ed Ewoldt.

Unbroken : A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand given in honor of Ed and Joanie Reiter's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Ed - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Coming Back Stronger by Drew Brees given in memory of Robert Schoneboom - Class of 1941 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton given in memory of Dale Wright's wife, Maggie, from Ed Ewoldt.

Bonk: Monsters & Miracles by John Bruner given in honor of Kenneth and Myrtle (Geake) Stephens 60th Wedding Anniversary - Ken - Class of 1944 and Myrtle - Class of 1945 from Ed Ewoldt.

Railroads Across North America: An Illustrated History by Claude Wiatrowski has been given in memory of Orville Meister from the Wall Lake Women's Club.

Thimbleberries Block by Block to Beautiful Quilts by Lynette Jensen has been given in memory of Eva Mae Reiter from Ed Ewoldt.

The American Patriot's Almanac by William Bennett has been given in honor of Ed Reiter - Class of 1947 - for his service to Wall Lake.

The following DVD's given in memory of Margaret Johnson Dixon from the Class of 1944: Annie; Fiddler on the Roof; Hello, Dolly!; Singin' in the Rain; Casablanca; and Guys and Dolls.

The following books donated by Ed Ewoldt: Calder Pride, Without Remorse, Whirlwind, Wobegon Boy, True Stories of World War II, Common Ground, Juffie Kane, Sea Power, JFK and Jackie, The Alibi, Atlas of the Oceans, Treasury of American Art, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bellow, Maximum Ride, The Lion's Game, Texas, I Think I Don't Remember, Roses are Red, The Class, Timeline, Cat and Mouse, On Wings of Eagles, Queenie, Me, The Bear and the Dragon, Dancing on Glass, No Ordinary Time, and No Safe Place.

The following books given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family:  I Can Be Anything, Tickle Monster, The Pout-Pout Fish, Dinosaurs Love Underpants, Firehouse!, Hot Rod Hamster, Never Talk to Strangers, Day is Done, Giraffes Can't Dance, City Dog, Country Frog, Nathan Saves Summer, and Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball.

Usborne Illustrated Stories for Boys given in memory of Maxwell Kies from Marilyn and Charles Hundling.

Quilt Blocks on American Barns by Eleanor Burns given in memory of Eva Reiter from Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary.

Memories from the House on Silk Stocking Row, Denison, Iowa by Suzi Barnes given in honor of Russell & Myra Kroeger's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Myra - Class of 1949- from Ed Ewoldt.

The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines by John and Malinda Bomm given in memory of Betty Pittman from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary.

God Believes in You by Holly Bea given in honor of Lynette Marsh Schweers - Class of 1990 - for receiving the Bishop's Excellence in Education Award from Ed Ewoldt.

Sweet Tea at Sunrise by Sherryl Woods in large print in memory of Margaret Johnson Dixon from Wilbert and Cecelia Rohde.

Avatar in DVD in memory of Carl Braunscheig from the Wall Lake American Legion.

The Shopkeeper by James D. Best in large print in memory of Roy Richardson from the Wall Lake American Legion.

Gifts of money to be put towards the purchase of a bookcase from the Wall Lake American Legion have been given in memory of Harold Bartlett, Marcus Neppl, Alvin Schulte, and Don Becker.

Guideposts for the Spirit: Stories to Comfort the Soul in honor of Irma Tounget's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

A new computer and the Libri Foundation Grant with a total of 65 juvenile fiction and nonfiction books have been given in memory of Dr. R. M. Hull, Wall Lake Veterinarian from 1945-1986 by his family: Drs. Donald and Mary Anne Nelson, David and Elizabeth Hull, & Elva Anne Davies Hull.

Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah in large print in honor of Raymond and Marge Frank's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Marge - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Angel Train by Gilbert Morris in large print in honor of Kathryn Meyer's 90th Birthday - Class of 1938 - for all she has done as an educator in Wall Lake Schools -from Ed Ewoldt.

Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky in CD in memory of Matie Wollesen from Leon and Janice Snyder.

God Believes in You by Holly Bea has been given in honor of Lynette Marsh Schweers who received the Bishop's Excellence in Education Award - Class of 1990- from Ed Ewoldt.

No Less Than Victory : A Novel of World War II by Jeff Shaara has been given in memory of Mark Cook from Ray and Jan Fredrichs.

Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble in large print has been given in memory of Gene Schulte from Dorothy Clausen.

Tell Me Where It Hurts: a day of humor, healing, and hope in my life as an animal surgeon by Nick Trout has been given in memory of R.M. Hull from Jack and Marge Stickrod.

True Compass by Edward Kennedy in large print has been given in memory of Virgil Auen from LaVona Bartlett.

Resilience: reflections on the burdens and gifts of facing life's adversities by Elizabeth Edwards has been given in honor of Bill & Betty Blum's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Betty - Class of 1945 and Bill - Class of 1946 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro in CD has been given in honor of Leon & Janice Snyder's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Don & Mary Jane Oxendale.

Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea by Steve Jenkins has been given in memory of Virgil Auen - Class of 1951 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects by John and Joyce Nelson has been given in memory of Marcus Neppl from Jack & Marge Stickrod.

Birdhouses You Can Build in a Day by the editors of Popular Woodworking Books has been given in memory of Marcus Neppl from Neil & Marie Steinkamp.

Iowa's Railroads: an album by H. Roger Grant and Don L. Hofsommer has been given in honor of Morris & Mary Sue Boeckman's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Morris - Class of 1947 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Alaska by Art Wolfe; text by Nick Jans has been given in honor of Richard "Doc" & Maria Blum 's 40th Wedding Anniversary - Doc - Class of 1961 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Road to Omaha : Hits, Hopes, and History at the College World Series by Ryan McGee has been given in honor of Steven Aschinger from Ed Ewoldt for the following baseball awards : 2004 Freshman (Twin Lakes All Conference Baseball - 1st Team Infielder); 2005 - ESC Sophomore (2nd Team Class 1A All State - Utility Player; Twin Lakes All Conference - 1st Team - Infielder; 2nd Team - All Northwest IA District - Utility Player); 2006 - ESC Junior (IA Newspaper Assn. - Class 1A - 1st Team Pitcher; IA High School Baseball Coaches Assn - Class 1A - 1st Team Pitcher; Twin Lakes All-Conference - 1st Team - Pitcher; IA Northwest All District - 1st Team Pitcher) 2007 - ESC Senior (Twin Lakes All-Conference - 1st Team - Pitcher; Week June 6 - Siouxland Athlete of the Week; All Northwest IA District Class 1A  - 1st Team - Pitcher; IA Newspaper Assn All State Baseball - Class 1A - 1st Team Pitcher; IA High School Baseball Coaches Assn - 1st Team - Pitcher Class 1A; IA High School Baseball Coaches Assn All Star Series - All Star Player - Pitcher on Small Schools West All Star Team) 2008 - College Freshman (Morningside College Baseball Freshman of the Year, March 26th - Hauff Mid-America Sports/Great Plains Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week).

You Go Girl!: Winning the Woman's Way by Kim Doren and Charlie Jones has been given in honor of the Cheerleading Squad 2007-08 (ESCO) receiving 2nd in State from Ed Ewoldt.

Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steel in large print has been given in honor of Dale and Marge Albrecht's 60th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

My Mouth is a Volcano! by Julia Cook has been given in honor of Molly Germann who received "Outstanding" at All-State in Acting and Storytelling (with this book) her junior and senior year from the Wall Lake Public Library.

Uncommon : finding your path to significance by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker has been given in honor of Richard & Diane Olerich's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

American Farmer : The Heart of Our Country by Paul Mobley has been given in honor of Ed & Marjorie Steinkamp's 60th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

This Side of Heaven by Karen Kingsbury has been given in honor of Emma Gosch's 100th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen has been given in honor of Ruth Weiss' 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark in large print has been given in honor of Paul and Norma Bieret's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Paul - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The following books are donated in memory of Maxwell Kies by Brent, Cindy, Jack and Jair Tiefenthaler: Goodnight, Johnny Tractor; Farm ABC; Farm 1-2-3

Four Days to Glory : wrestling with the soul of the American Heartland by Mark Kreidler has been placed in the library in honor of Ed Ewoldt's 80th Birthday, Class of 1945.

The Lincolns : A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary by Candace Fleming has been given in honor of Vivalee Pittman Pinkhinkie's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Lincoln Shot! : A President's Life Remembered by Barry Denenberg has been given in honor of Maye Paysen's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

The following books by C.S. Lewis have been given in honor of Byron "Butch" Stone - Deacon of St. Joseph Catholic Church from Ed Ewoldt :  The Great Divorce : A Dream, The Four Loves, and The Screwtape Letters.

The following books and CD's have been given in memory of Ethel Snyder from her family: The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen (CD), Cross Country by James Patterson, Run for Your Life by James Patterson, The Brass  Verdict by Michael Connelly, The Hiding Place by Karen Harper, and The Associate by John Grisham (CD).

Montana Creeds : Logan by Linda Lael Miller in large print has been given in memory of LaVerne Strait (Dorothy Clausen's brother) from the Wall Lake Library Board & Staff.

John M. Browning : American Gunfighter  has been given in honor of Sherman Wollesen - Class of 1958 - Grand Marshal 2008 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America by Roger Peterson has been given in honor of Leona Belt who taught school for 13 years in country school and 32 years in the Wall Lake School for a total of 45 years - from Ed Ewoldt.

Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell in large print has been given in honor of Gene and Norma Brotherson's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Gene - Class of 1945 (is now deceased) and Norma - Class of 1952 from Ed Ewoldt.

The following books were given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family : One by Kathryn Otoshi, The Time-for-Bed Angel by Ronica Stromberg, Too Many Toys by David Shannon, Freight Train by Donald Crews, Yummiest Love by Lisa McCourt, Hug a Bug by Eileen Spinelli, Betsy B. Little by Anne McEvoy and If You Were a Penguin by Wendell and Florence Minor.

Joelle's Secret by Gilbert Morris in large print has been given in memory of Kermit Reiter from LaVona Bartlett.

Hush Little Polar Bear by Jeff Mack and On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman have been given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family.

White Christmas Pie by Wanda Brunstetter in large print has been given in memory of Peggy Hoft Schlorholtz - Class of 1942 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Sunset by Karen Kingsbury in large print has been given in memory of George Grable from Dorothy Clausen.

Joshua's Family by Joseph F. Girzone has been given in memory of Floyd Schnirring from Bill and Susan Dreesen.

The Rustler by Linda Lael Miller in large print has been given in memory of Kermit Reiter from the Wall Lake American Legion.

The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen in large print given in memory of Fern Schramm from Leon and Janice Snyder.

Spark : The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD with Eric Hagerman has been given to the library by Phil Lawler - Class of 1968.   Phil Lawler, who retired in 2004 from the Naperville Central School District, transformed the phys. ed. program into a fitness-not-sports program.  The district "provides a powerful case study on how aerobic activity can transform not only the body but also the mind."

The Life and Adventures of Nat Love : Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" : A True History of Slavery Days, Life on the Great Cattle Ranges and on the Plains of the "Wild and Wooly" West, Based on Facts, and Personal Experiences of the Author has been given in honor of Muriel Koenck Evans' 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Pathfinder: how to choose or change your careet for a lifetime of satisfaction and success by Nicholas Lore given in honor of Mavis Lange Bartlett's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber given in honor of Hazel Wilson Godberson's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Schoolhouse Brides by Wanda Brunstetter in large print given in memory of Fern Schramm from Neal and Becky Fredrichsen.

Space by James Michener in honor of Dale Wright's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Granite by Susan Butcher and David Monson (autographed by David Monson) - a book about an Iditarod Champion - given in memory of Mary Jane Neppl from Joe & Vicki Neppl.

Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson given in memory of Ethel Snyder from Don and Mary Oxendale.

The following books have been given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family:

How Do You Say Goodnight? by Raina Moore; Little Boy by Alison McGhee; Daddy Hug by Tim Warnes; I Love You Sleepyhead by Claire Freedman; Moon Power by John Rocco; Silly Goose by Marni McGee; A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker; The Boy Who Wouldn'g Share by Mike Reiss; Friday My Radio Flyer Flew by Zachary Pu; Harris Finds His Feet by Catherine Raynor; Hello, Is This Grandma? by Ian Whybrow; Little Pip and the Rainbow Wish by Elizabeth Baguley; Close to You by Kimiko Kajikawa; The Littlest Owl by Caroline Pitcher; Max's Dragon by Boris Kulikov; and Mermaid Sister by Mary Ann Fraser.

Look What Happened While You Were Sleeping by a friend of Medjugorje is a gift to the library.

Someday by Karen Kingsbury in large print given in honor of Marge Hess Frank's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945- from Ed Ewoldt.

Get With It, Girls! Life is Competition by Teri Clemens given in honor of the 2007 ESCO Volleyball Team and Coaches from Ed Ewoldt.

Sunday Afternoon on the Porch: Reflections of a small town in Iowa 1939-1942 by Everett Kuntz given in honor of Minard Peterson's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Silver Compass by Holly Kennedy in large print given in honor of Ferd Gosch's 90th Birthday - Class of 1937 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Big Russ and Me by Jim Russert on CD given in honor of Betty Cook Blum's 80th Birthday - Betty - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Parables of Joshua by Joseph F. Girzone given in honor of Bill and Susan Dreesen's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt (Bill - Class of 1957 and Susan - Class of 1958).

What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception by Scott McClellan given in honor of Gus and Lillian Schroeder's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Lillian - Class of 1942 from Ed Ewoldt.

Fast Track by Fern Michaels in large print has been given in memory of Fern Schramm from the Wall Lake American Legion Auxiliary.

In Front by Patricia Cornwell in large print has been given in honor of Leroy Leitz's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews in large print has been given in honor of Glenn & Colleen Nissen's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

Audition : A Memoir by Barbara Walters has been given in honor of Veryl and Jody Aschinger's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

Rainbow's End by Irene Hannon has been given in honor of Ruth Warrington Dixon - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Patten Family: 124 years before the Navy Mast by Clarence Floyd Patten, III and Dale E. Sporleder has been given in honor of Alvin and Betty Roth's 60th Wedding Anniversary - Betty - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Easy Beading has been placed in the library in honor of Sharon Faber - Wall Lake City Clerk for 30 years - from Ed Ewoldt.

Gifts of money in memory of Gilbert Renze and Elmer Wollesen from the Wall Lake American Legion have been placed in a fund to purchase a revolving bookcase.

Continuous Bloom by Pam Duthie has been given in memory of Mark Cook from Mary Jo Hauser, Gary & Carolyn Gregg, Jerry & Rayette Gregg, Miriah, Keaton & Prezley.

Continuous Color: a month-by-month guide to shrubs and small trees for the continuous bloom garden by Pam Duthie has been given in memory of Mark Cook - Class of 1965 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Stratofortress : the story of the B-53 by Martin Bowman has been given in memory of Warren Herrig from Ruth Vogel Fuller and family

Standing Tall : a memoir of tragedy and triumph by C. Vivien Stringer has been given in honor of Bill and Janice Scott's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Janice - Class of 1956 and Bill - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt

Earth in the Balance: ecology and the human spirit by Albert Gore has been given in honor of Ivan "Cap" Rohde's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie has been given in honor of Carolyn (Jensen) Sinsel's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

John Deere Big Book of Tractors by Hannah Alexander has been given in memory of Maxwell Kies from Brent, Cindy, Jack and Jair Tiefenthaler.

A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson has been given in memory of Marilee Hess Dunbar - Class of 1954 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The MacArthur Study Bible (New King James Version) in large print has been given in memory of Roland Erickson - Class of 1936 - from Ed Ewoldt.

I Dared to Call Him Father by Bilquis Sheikh with Richard Schneider in memory of Peggy Schlorholtz from her family. (Peggy is mentioned in Chapter 14)

The Thomas Kinkade Story: A 20-Year Chronology of the Artist and Gesundheit! by Patch Adams, M.D. donated by Arlene Tebben.

Strange Battles of the Civil War by Webb Garrison in memory of Leon Wenzel from the Wall Lake American Legion.

Standing Tall: The Kevin Everett Story in honor of Jerry & Norma Schmitz's 50th Wedding Anniversary from LaVona Bartlett.

Final Gifts: understanding the special awareness, needs, and communications of the dying by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley in memory of Warren Herrig from the Wall Lake American Legion.

Song of Laughter by Lauraine Snelling in large print given in honor of Donald Crampton's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies (loggerhead turtles) has been given in honor of Myrtle Geake Stephen's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

Boom! Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today  by Tom Brokaw in large print has been given in honor of Bill Boger's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 from Ed Ewoldt.

Why I Jumped by Tina Zahn has been given in memory of Roger Schmidt from LaVona Bartlett.

The following books in the Mossy Creek Series by Deborah Smith in large print has been given in memory of Ila Gaston from her family: Mossy Creek, Reunion at Mossy Creek, Summer in Mossy Creek, Blessings of Mossy Creek, A Day in Mossy Creek and At Home in Mossy Creek.

Volleyball: Steps to Success by Bonnie Kenny has been given in honor of Sarah Tjaden - Jr. Year 2nd Team Class 2A and Sophmore Year 1st Team Class 1A - All State Volleyball from Ed Ewoldt.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick has been given in honor of Chris Woerdehoff - Co-Captain of the All Tournament Team 2007 Class 1A Basketball from Ed Ewoldt.

Amazing Grace by Danielle Steel in CD has been given in honor of Mike and Jan Haye's business support of Wall Lake from Ed Ewoldt.

Optic Nerve : Perpetual Art of the 1960s by Joe Houston has been given in honor of Andy William's 80th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt

The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives from 1804 to the Present Day by David Ross has been given in honor of Eugene Brotherson's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt

The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns has been given in memory of Leon Wenzel from LeRoy and Lorene Rowedder

A digital camera with a printer has been purchased for the library with funds given in memory of Mary Jane Neppl from her family

Gallop! by Rufus Butler Seder (a scanimation book) has been given to the library from Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma 2007

Ratatouille DVD and A Bug Collection:4 stories from the garden by Max Lucado have been given in memory of Caroline Werkmeister from the Jim Roth Family

The Color of the Night by Gerhard Frost has been given from Charles and Elaine Tucker for their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

World Without End by Ken Follett has been given in honor of Charles and Elaine Tucker's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Class of 1953 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The following books have been given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family:
Playful Little Penguins; First Snow in the Woods; Bear's Day Out; If You See a Fairy Ring; Emily's Magic Words; The Little Lost Robin; Tip Tip Dig Dig; Snow Day!; Dino Hockey; Chester; Leaves; and Hug Time.

Stone Cold by David Baldacci in large print and Double Cross by James Patterson in large print have been given in memory of Bob Coil from the City of Wall Lake

 If Rock and Roll Were a Machine by Terry Davis has been given in honor of Brandon Aschinger, WLVA Class of 2007 - 8th in State Wrestling from Ed Ewoldt

A gift of money in memory of Vernon Peters and Everitt Buse has been given to be used towards the purchase of a revolving bookcase from the Wall Lake American Legion.

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks in large print in memory of Berenice Mack from her "Coffee Friends"

Taste of Home's Simple & Delicious magazine (2 year subscription) from Lois Johnson as a gift

74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber in large print in memory of Berenice Mack from the Bridgettes Bridge Club

When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall in large print in memory of Berenice Mack from Leon and Janice Snyder

In memory of Francis Meister from Wall Lake American Legion, a gift of money has been given to the library to be put towards the purchase of a revolving bookcase

You've Been Warned by James Patterson in memory of Bob Coil from Joe and Jody Fischer

Dead Heat and Under Orders by Dick Francis have been given in memory of Bob Coil from the Class of 1960

Remembered  by Tamera Alexander has been given in honor of Darrell and Carol Arneil's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Ed Ewoldt.

Barns of Iowa : a look at barns from each of the 99 counties in Iowa has been given in honor of Charles and Betty Brotherton's 50th Wedding Anniversary, Charles - Class of 1953 and Betty - Class of 1952 and for being recipient's of the 2006 Buena Vista Henry Olson Alumni Award from Ed Ewoldt.

Patton by Alan Axelrod has been given in memory of Howard Brotherton from Ed Ewoldt

My Personal Best :Life Lessons from an All-American Journey by John Wooden has been given in memory of Paul Trost from Ed Ewoldt

Dune : The Butlerian Jihad; Dune : The Machine Crusade;  Dune: The Battle of Corrin by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have been given in memory of Justin Friedrichsen from his family

Striking Out and Full Service by Will Weaver have been placed in the library in honor of Chad Fertig, Class of 2007 and 2007 Star Agriculture Placement (FFA) from Ed Ewoldt.

Band of Sisters : American Women at War in Iraq by Kirsten Holmstedt has been placed in the library in memory of George Bartlett from Rowene Roth.

My Men are My Heroes : The Brad Kasal Story by Nathaniel R. Helms has been placed in the library in memory of George Bartlett from Wall Lake American Legion.

Cassidy  by Lori Wick in large print has been given in honor of Normadine Pautsch Vogel's 80th Birthday - Class of 1945 - from Ed Ewoldt.

The Everything Wild Game Cookbook : from fowl and fish to rabbit and venison - 300 recipes for home-cooked meals by Karen Eagle has been given in memory of Bill Campbell from the Wall Lake American Legion.

The Reagan Diaries : Ronald Reagan edited by Douglas Brinkley has been donated to the library by Marilyn Keiser.

Dream When You Are Feeling Blue by Elizabeth Berg in large print has been given in memory of Harry Bodwell from Mildred Bodwell and family.

Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury in large print has been given in memory of Ollivene Olsen from Dorothy Clausen.

Pistol : The Life of Peter Maravich by Mark Kriegel has been given in honor of the 2006-2007 WLVA Boy's Basketball Team and Coaches (3rd at State Tournament) from Ed Ewoldt.

Saving Graces : Finding solace and strength from friends and strangers by Elizabeth Edwards has been given in memory of George Bartlett from Ed Ewoldt.

Every Day Deserves a Chance : Wake up to the gift of 24 hours by Max Lucado in large print has been given in honor of Bernice Brotherson's 90th Birthday from Ed Ewoldt.

Can I Play? by J. Dillard has been given in honor of the 2006 WLVA Wolverines Volleyball Team and Coaches from Ed Ewoldt.

The following books have been given in memory of Camden B. Herrig from his family:

Runaway Pony by Krista Ruepp

This Way, Ruby! by Jonathan Emmett

Thunder Bunny by Barbara Helen Berger

Somewhere to Sleep by Daniel Howarth

Who is Driving? by Leo Timmers

Someday by Alison McGhee and Peter Reynolds