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Sponsors of Protivin, IA


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About Protivin, IA


The first Czech settlers arrived around 1855 and established themselves because the landscape reminded them of their home region. The community was and is predominately Catholic and they built their own church in 1878 which was the town's first structure.

Protivin was platted in 1878, and incorporated as a town in 1894.

In this thriving community the population has ranged from 136 in 1900 to a high of 361 in 1980, it continues to average around the 350 mark. We continue to be a very active community. In 1978 we celebrated the 100 year anniversary of our Catholic Parish, the celebration was a great effort of all the people living in and around the Protivin area. A large parade was held and a great variety of entertainment for our visitors. It was estimated that 35,000 people were present for this event, the people filled all of main street from one end to the other. We have continued to hold a weekend celebration called "Czech Days" the third weekend in August annually. For this celebration plans begin right after it is over with for the next year. Volunteers begin baking in July ending up with a total of about 1300 dozen kolaches and 800 dozen rohliky. They also make 275 Ibs of homemade noodles for noodle soup. We have many visitors from a number of states and have had visitors from the Czech Republic a number of times. For several years we had visitors from Protivin, Czech Republic.

Although many of our historic buildings are gone we continue to have a very active business community. There are 27 business operating in town today including the following: Fencl Oil & L.P., Farmers' Mill, Art's Milling Service, The Mint Restaurant & Bar, Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, Conway Funeral Home, Hugeback Funeral Home, J.P. Building Services, Sam's Service, Panos Farm Supply lumber yard & hardware, Protivin Builders, Ondrashek Construction, Allan Moudry-Ron Novak Builders & Cabinet Making, Jane's Little Villa Salon, Koshatka Farm Equipment, Protivin Guest House, Protivin Locker & Meat Market, Bank of the West for all your banking needs, Fenske Blacksmith Shop, Hansmier Welding, Protivin Community Fire Department, Jestrab Excavating, Shindelar Auction Service, Bill Berka Lawn & Garden, Bob Bader Small Engine Repair, Ernest Fencl Milk Hauling, Micki's Mini Mart.

Protivin also boasts a fine Softball Park, a City Park, newly constructed City Hall also Housing the Protivin Post Office, a Veterans Memorial, a large Community Center, Trinity Catholic School, a very well kept Holy Trinity Cemetery and a short distance east of Protivin is the Bohemian National Cemetery.

Businesses of Protivin, IA


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Community Organizations of Protivin, IA


Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Events of Protivin, IA


The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Faith Organizations of Protivin, IA


Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Points of Interest of Protivin, IA


The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!

Chickasaw County, IA


Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Chickasaw County, IA page.

Howard County, IA


Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Howard County, IA page.

Veterans of Chickasaw County, IA and Howard County, IA


Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!