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Author: Dave Illig

New Addition to John’s Place for 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

This spring we added 3 child swings and best of all an octagon shaped fire pit featuring 5 swings that allow you to enjoy the fire and company of your freinds. Many Thanks to all the helpers that make the project fun. James P (Pat) Illig, John Illig, Craig Illig, Jai Young, Dona Young, Michaela…

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Arianna Graft’s Birthday Party

Posted on April 20, 2016April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

We were very pleased to host Sarah and Donnie Graft for the 1st Birthday party for thier daugheter Arianna on Sunday 4/17. Many friends and family were able to s…pend the afternoon enjoying lunch, visiting, watching the kids play, and talk and talk and talk.

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Easter Egg Hunt 3/26/16

Posted on April 3, 2016April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

John’s Place had great turn out for the 2016 Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday March 26th. A total of 35 kids and 19 adults started to arrive at 10:30 am, baskets in hand, and full of excitement. We had a movie playing, pictures to color and a brio train set to play with wating…

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Merritt Photography (again)

Posted on December 23, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

Taylor Nicole Merritt from Merritt Photography had a second photo shoot on Satruday December 19th with Ellis and his mom.

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Merritt Photography

Posted on December 23, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

Taylor Nicole Merritt from Merritt Photography had 2 photo shoots at John’s Place on Saturday Devember 19th. She welcomed the Jubeck family for a series of family photos.

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Genesis Church Men’s Group 9/11/15

Posted on September 15, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

It was an honor for John’s Place to host the Men’s Group from Genesis Church in Coralville IA on Friday evening 9/11/15. The group gathered at 7:00 and started into their fellowship by playing some bag toss, throwing a base ball, and snacking. At 8:00 their guest speaker, Keith Carlson from the Church Discipleship Ministry…

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Saucedo – Herb Wedding 6/12/15

Posted on June 15, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

We at John’s Place were honored to host the beautiful Friday evening wedding of Calob Saucedo and Kayla Herb. It took a week of hard work to make the transformation to the barn and surroundings. All the plans were set and the day was foretasted to be perfect. When listening to the Friday afternoon weather…

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Michaela’s Lazy Birthday Party 6/6/15

Posted on June 7, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

Michael had a group of friends over for a “Lazy” birthday party on Saturday June 6th. Many of her friends from the UNI Ball Room group attended. Lots of dancing (of course) good snack foods, and laughter were a hit for the evening.

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Huggins 60th Wedding Anniversary 5/31/15

Posted on June 7, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

Mr and Mrs Paul Huggins were able to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary with extended friends and family at John”s Place on Sunday 5/31/15. There were lots of family members, lots of food, lots of laughs, lots of pictures, lots of deserts, and lots of activities that  kept all busy for the afternoon.

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Devon Benish Graduation 5/30/15

Posted on May 31, 2015April 19, 2021 by Dave Illig

Randy and Denise Benish hosted a High School graduation party for their son Devon at John”s Place on Saturday May 30th. They had between 80 and 100 guests that enjoyed the comfort of the barn and Denise had created quite a spread of food and deserts for all to enjoy. Lots of talking and laughter…

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