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Winnebago County Genealogy Society Births Library North Central Iowa Genealogy Society Area Genealogy Societies Butler County Hancock County Howard County Winneshiek Cos. Humboldt County N. Central Iowa Winnebago Co. Wright County Interesting Website Here's a website that has a free program to convert a document to the PDF format. Put www. and then " go2pdf.com/ product .html " We Share Ideas! Sharing ideas and experience that make our personal computers serve our needs. Winnebago County Iowa Genealogy Society. Family History and Research Iowa Genealogical Society PAF-Ways Winnebago IAGenWeb Lime Creek / Winnebago County Genealogical Society Forest City Municipal Library 115 East L. Street Forest City, IA 50436 Phone 641-585-4542 Meetings: 4th Thursday of month Jan, Feb, Mar: 2:00 PM April-Nov: 7:30 PM December: Christmas Party Contact: President: Ruth Leibrand 135 N 11th Street Forest City, IA 50436-1630 Phone 641-585-2584 Forest City Municipal Library Forest City papers on microfilm from 1872 to present. Norwegien Resources and history. Winnebago, Hancock and Kossuth Co. History published 1884 Winnebago and Hancock County History published 1917 Most Cemeteries in the county have been walked and facts recorded. Card file of cemetery records. Obituaries are stored with the cemetery cards in the file. Leibrand Private Collection 135 N 11th Street, Forest City, Iowa 50436-1630 Phone 641-585-2584 Extensive personal collection of genealogical material. Visitors welcome, by chance or appointment. Extensive Winnebago County Records and Info. Census records on microfilm. Many old newspapers on microfilm: "Forest City, Britt, Clear Lake, Lake Mills, Buffalo Center, Algona" Many area family histories Interactive Iowa Genealogy Events Calendar March 30, 2005 / Loren Toomsen Births Library North Central Iowa Genealogy Society

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Volvo Overseas Delivery Program -- European Vacation with New-Car Bliss Inside Line Edmunds.com Go to: Select Make AM General Acura Aston Martin Audi BMW Bentley Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Daewoo Dodge Eagle Ferrari Ford GMC Geo HUMMER Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus MINI Maserati Maybach Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercury Mitsubishi Nissan Oldsmobile Panoz Plymouth Pontiac Porsche Rolls-Royce Saab Saturn Scion Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Select Model Tuesday, Jan 24, 2006 Home News Columns Road Tests Future Vehicles Feature Articles Shows & Events Photos & Video Forums Edmunds.com Features Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program Related Articles First Drive: 2004 Volvo S60R and V70R Follow-Up Test: 2005 Volvo XC90 Long-Term Test 2005 Volvo S40 More Info More Features More General Features Tools E-mail This Page To a Friend Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program By Karl Brauer Email Date posted: 11-03-2005 CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of this story Once you've experienced the Volvo Overseas Delivery (OSD) Program it's easy to understand the level of enthusiasm displayed by just about everyone who's tried this pairing of new-car purchase with European vacation. Volvo claims a 99-percent satisfaction rating for the program, and company officials backed that claim up with a brief video compilation of customer reactions to the program. In truth, it was a bit like one of those late night paid advertising shows, where everyone seems almost too happy about the product. The Volvo folks even admitted to concerns over the abundance of mirth displayed on the video, as they feared it might seem disingenuous. But after trying the program firsthand, complete with ordering a new Volvo V70 R to our exact standards, picking it up at the factory in Gothenburg, and touring the Swedish countryside for three days, we could readily see ourselves contributing to the videotaped fervor. Volvo further told us that 70 percent of OSD Program customers are "conquest" (that means they are first-time Volvo buyers), and 42 percent say they wouldn't have bought a new car from Volvo if the program wasn't offered. Of course Volvo isn't the only company to offer an overseas delivery system. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and even Volvo's home-country rival, Saab, all offer similar European purchase options. But of the roughly 6,000 overseas delivery cars sold last year to U.S. customers, Volvo had the largest share of the market, with approximately 2,300 sales in 2004. BMW was right behind it with around 2,200 sales, but then there was a big drop to Mercedes at 1,300 and Saab at around 200. Porsche's 2004 overseas delivery sales numbers weren't available, but considering it has the only program that costs more than buying the same car in the U.S., we can assume its sales numbers are pretty small. So far for 2005 Volvo's overseas delivery sales are up nearly 30 percent ahead of that 2004 number, which should put the program into its fourth straight year of growth. What's driving the increasing popularity of this program? Is it the thought of saving 8 percent on the price of a new Volvo? Is it the included round-trip airfare, factory tour and one-night hotel stay at the SAS Radisson Hotel in Gothenburg? Is it the prospect of visiting a country where even the airport baggage handlers could pass for supermodels? The answer is "yes" to all of those, but the real beauty of the program comes from the extensive range of travel options offered by Volvo. Beyond the included airfare, hotel night, factory tour and premium delivery experience that every OSD customer gets, there are several travel options that can be purchased at extremely competitive rates. For example, if you bought a well-equipped XC90 2.5T AWD model through the OSD program you'd pay approximately $40,000, saving about $3,500 over the MSRP at your local Volvo dealer in the U.S. But you'd also get the free airfare to Gothenburg, one hotel night stay at the Radisson, a factory tour with VIP delivery process and 15 days of European automobile insurance — all for two adults and all included with the $40,000 price. But if you spend approximately $3,000 on the Castles and Manor Houses tour you — and a friend/significant other — can enjoy seven days of driving along the Swedish countryside between Gothenburg and Stockholm while staying at some of the country's premier mansions and enjoying three-course dinners. That means you're still $500 "to the good" in terms of what you've spent on the car, and now you're both touring Sweden for a week. You can take shorter tours for less money, or spend more for longer stays. We took an abridged version of the Castles and Manor Houses tour, and we can vouch for the quality of the accommodations, food and hospitality. Children are also a welcome part of the OSD, and can be added to these tour packages for between $150 and $600 per child, depending on the vacation package. Beyond the Castles and Manor Houses tour there's a range of trips with a focus on everything from Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway and Denmark) to European driving adventures going as far south as Barcelona. And because Volvo allows for vehicle drop-off at 20 different locations throughout Europe you can either stick with the company's preplanned tours or strike out on your own (though you likely won't get as competitive of travel rates). There's even an R Event Tour that allows customers to purchase an S60 R or V70 R , drive it on the German autobahns, attend a Formula 1 event, visit the famous Nürburgring racetrack and upgrade to business class travel. The details and pricing for all of these trips are constantly updated, so visit your local dealership or go to Volvo's OSD Web page for the latest information. If there's a downside to the program, it's that when you eventually return home your car won't be waiting for you. In fact, you'll be waiting approximately 6-10 weeks for it. Obviously this type of delay won't work for some new-car buyers, so keep it in mind if you plan on utilizing Volvo's OSD. But if you can afford the several-week wait on your next Volvo's arrival Stateside, the Overseas Delivery Program offers a compelling mix of value and fun. For a detailed look at Volvo's Castles and Manor Houses, CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour . Forums: Your Turn What's your take? From the discussion European Delivery: Experiences, Advice & Info Where do I get euro invoice prices for volvo/bmw - munrokicker Nov 11, 2005 Does anyone know where I can obtain invoice prices for both Volvo and BMW cars? is there a cheap European Delivery program? - joshwall Nov 9, 2005 I'm a broke soon to be graduated graduate student and my wife and I would love to take a trip through europe and we need a car. However, given my lack of present income and he mediocre... Re: KarenS [2004v70] - 530ir1150r Oct 24, 2005 We have also had 2 ED experiences (2002 BMW 530i and 2005 Saab Arc convertible), but there is one detail you have not considered. You know what you paid for your Volvo. You do not... Re: KarenS [KarenS] - 2004v70 Oct 23, 2005 We picked up our 2004 Volvo V70 in July of 2003. This was the second Volvo we ordered through ED and both experiences were great. Note that there are a few differences on what... Re: VW for European Delivery [strato435] - robr2 Oct 21, 2005 VW does not offer a European delivery program. Especially since the Jetta is made in Mexico for the US market. I think VW isn't offering the diesel Passat until 2007 because of the... Home | News | Columns | Road Tests Future Vehicles | Feature Articles | Shows & Events Photos & Video | Forums | Browse All Models Feedback | Help Edmunds.com is hiring! Employment Opportunities © 1995-2005 Edmunds.com, Inc. 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RVIA - Media: Quotable Sources Quotable Sources RVIA offers a diverse group of RV experts that are available year-round for media interviews. For further information, click here or contact Ken Sommer or Jim Lubinskas at (703) 620-6003, ext. 304 or 347 respectively. Download high-resolution photos . RVIA spokesperson interviews can be arranged by contacting Fran Connors or Jon Tancredi at Barton-Gilanelli and Associates, (215) 592-8601. --- RVIA President David J. Humphreys Recognized travel authority and president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) David J. Humphreys is RVIA's chief spokesperson. His well-informed viewpoints on the state of the RV industry and reasons for its success have appeared on television and radio and in newspapers and magazines from coast to coast. As chairman of the board of the American Recreation Coalition, a federation of more than 100 recreation-related companies and associations, Mr. Humphreys also carries notable credentials as a spokesperson on travel industry issues. In recognition of his outstanding efforts in sustaining and enhancing America's outdoor legacy, he was honored with the Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award. Previous recipients include Former President George Bush, National Geographic Society President Gilbert Grosvenor and Former Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater. RV Historian David Woodworth Displaying any one of his more than two dozen fully restored antique RVs along with a state-of-the art modern counterpart, David Woodworth brings RV history to life. As the world's foremost RV historian, Woodworth traces the remarkable evolution of RV travel from its earliest roots nearly a century ago to the RV phenomenon of today. "RVing has been so popular for so long because it fills one of the most basic human needs – freedom," says Woodworth. "RVing began in the early 1900s because people wanted more travel options than the rail lines offered at the time. Today, people still want choices – the ability to go wherever they want, when they want. An RV enables you to do that because your lodgings travel with you." Brad and Amy Herzog Meet Brad and Amy Herzog, an enthusiastic Generation X couple, and their photogenic toddlers Luke and Jesse. They represent today's newest generation of RV enthusiasts who enjoy the many conveniences and comforts RVs provide to families traveling with young children. Brad is an author who finds inspiration for his writing on the road. He chronicled his RV travel experiences in States of Mind, which soared to No. 2 on Amazon.com's best-seller list following his appearance on ABC-TV's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. His latest book, Small World , tells the tales of small hamlets with grandiose names such as Rome, Oregon, Moscow, Maine and Cairo, Illinois. "Every small town has wonderful, fascinating and profound stories just waiting to be told," the couple says. "An RV, with its child-friendly features and overall affordability, is the best way to see America up close and find those stories." Acclaimed Mystery Writer Sue Henry Acclaimed mystery author Sue Henry loves talking and writing about RV travel. Henry, who hails from Alaska, has won several prestigious literary awards, and her first book, Murder on the Iditarod Trail , sold over a million copies and was made into a TV movie. Her latest work, Serpent's Trail , features RV adventurer Maxie McNabb, who travels in her motorhome to Colorado to solve a mystery. "I love being able to travel and still be at home," says Henry. "You can relax, or work, in an RV because it's your own space. It's also a great way to meet a lot of interesting people–especially fellow RVers. Some of them have gone into my books, though they'd never recognize themselves." Cinematographer John Holod As an award-winning cinematographer, John Holod spends most of his life on the road, either traveling the world to film a new documentary or presenting travelogues to audiences around the country. Holod travels the way he likes best—in a state-of-the-art motorhome, and he'll explain why. It's not only his home, but also his studio where he edits and produces all of his films. Holod's RV travel documentaries include "Alaska RV Adventures: The Last Great Road Trip," which describes his 1,500-mile RV adventure along the Alaska Highway, and his newest film, "Baja RV Adventure," set in Mexico. His presentations take audiences on breathtaking rides to the most popular RV destinations, with unforgettable images of the scenery and people that make these journeys unique. Authors Marilyn Abraham and Sandy MacGregor After 52 combined years in the corporate fast lane, this husband-and-wife team quit the rat race, purchased a motorhome and took a four-month journey to Alaska that changed their lives. They'll tell you how RVing has simplified their lives and millions of others. "We saw an RV trip as something we could do to take control of our lives. It was the best of all worlds – we had complete freedom to come and go, eat and sleep when and where we wanted, the snack bar was always open and we got to sleep in our own bed. It also allowed us to visit remote areas where no tourist facility existed," says MacGregor. With their own RV travels serving as a catalyst, Abraham authored First We Quit Our Jobs: How One Work Driven Couple Got on the Road to a New Life and The Happy Camper Cookbook . Travel Expert and World-Class RVer Harry Basch For more than 20 years, travel writer Harry Basch has traveled the world in search of the best vacation destinations. 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