Barney Ruiter is shown at center, representing the City of Forest City at the groundbreaking of the Irish Hospital Apartments in November 2021. His wife Barb Ruiter, is shown behind the shoulder of FCED Director Beth Bilyeu, who is pictured at left.
Rob Hillesland
Summit-Tribune
Forest City Councilman Brad Buffington and Mayor Ron Holland are shown in council chambers at City Hall.
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From left, Forest City Mayor Barney Ruiter, District 8 State Representative Terry Baxter of Garner, District 7 State Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, and Gov. Kim Reynolds. They met with local government and economic development officials at Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City on June 18, 2021.
Rob Hillesland
Summit-Tribune
From left, Forest City Mayor Barney Ruiter, District 8 State Representative Terry Baxter of Garner, District 7 State Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, Gov. Kim Reynolds, and Waldorf University President Bob Alsop, who doubled as tour guide for the governor's visit. Reynolds toured the Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City on June 18.
Rob Hillesland
Summit-Tribune
From left, Forest City Fire Chief Mark Johnson was recognized for 35 years of service, 15 as fire chief, by Forest City Rotary on Feb. 2. Barney Ruiter and Linsey Current presented him with an award plaque.
Like all of you, I was deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of Mayor Barney Ruiter. As news of Barney’s death spread, it was like a pall of black smoke hung over the community. I think everyone in the community liked and respected Barney.
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Raymond Beebe served as vice president, general counsel and secretary of Winnebago Industries for 38 years. He is currently president of the Forest City Education Foundation and board chair of the Waldorf University Foundation.
Barney Ruiter is shown at center, representing the City of Forest City at the groundbreaking of the Irish Hospital Apartments in November 2021. His wife Barb Ruiter, is shown behind the shoulder of FCED Director Beth Bilyeu, who is pictured at left.
From left, Forest City Mayor Barney Ruiter, District 8 State Representative Terry Baxter of Garner, District 7 State Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, and Gov. Kim Reynolds. They met with local government and economic development officials at Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City on June 18, 2021.
From left, Forest City Mayor Barney Ruiter, District 8 State Representative Terry Baxter of Garner, District 7 State Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, Gov. Kim Reynolds, and Waldorf University President Bob Alsop, who doubled as tour guide for the governor's visit. Reynolds toured the Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City on June 18.
From left, Forest City Fire Chief Mark Johnson was recognized for 35 years of service, 15 as fire chief, by Forest City Rotary on Feb. 2. Barney Ruiter and Linsey Current presented him with an award plaque.
