You Are Under Arrested!

Jiro · 09-18-2009, 01:32 PM

Tourists "Arrested" in Kalona

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KALONA - Imagine you're taking a road trip, when you see the flashing lights in your mirror. It's probably the worst feeling you can have.

People traveling through the Washington County town of Kalona Thursday had that feeling, and they weren't even speeding.

Every day thousands of vehicles pass through Washington County on US Highway 218. Many don't notice the small towns listed on the signs. But at least for one day Larry Moeller is going to change that.

"We're planning on catching a northbound out of state tourist," said Chamber of Commerce member Larry Moeller. "We'll go up to the car and ask them if they have about 20 hours to spend with us here in Kalona," he added.

That time will be spent catching them up on something they probably haven't recently received.

"We'll arrest them on the charge of lack of small town hospitality," Moeller said.

So with County Sherrif Jerry Dunbar and some binoculars, Larry and Jerry start looking for a tourist to arrest.

"Illinois"

The Illinois visitors didn't work out, they were on their way to the hospital.

Moments later Ron and Cheri Cunningham of Sedalia, Missouri couldn't figure out what was going on.

"I was behind a truck that I'd followed for about 15 miles, I wasn't speeding, I didn't know what I could've possibly done," said arrested tourist Ron Cunningham.

After a little convincing...

"Sounds good to me, sounds good, ok!"

...it was off to Kalona for the unique sights and sounds...that this town offers...plus a meeting with the mayor.

"Ron and Cheri...welcome to Kalona"

...a basket full of goodies from the local businesses...

"Yoder's Peanut Butter crunch here."

...and some fine dining...
"You can order from our dinner menu, or from lunch..."

All expenses paid, even the night's stay.

"It's interesting it's fun, he probably pulled over the right people, we didn't really have an agenda," said Cheri Cunningham. "Everybody's been so nice, so friendly, and the little downtown area here is darling," she added.

What the chamber hopes is that they'll wear these t-shirts with pride.

"And on the back it says, Ask me about Kalona, Iowa," Moeller said.

So instead of driving to Tennessee as planned, the Cunninghams will spend Friday serving out their "sentence" by touring Kalona.

that's just awesome!!!! I wanna get arrested! lol!

sallylou · 09-18-2009, 01:35 PM

Great story! I want to do it, too.

JamieLynn · 09-18-2009, 01:36 PM

LOL... maybe I should print this out and send it to our mayor...

I think that is one interesting way to get arrested

Bottesini · 09-18-2009, 02:11 PM

Told you we were friendly in Iowa!!

Jiro · 09-18-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Told you we were friendly in Iowa!!

arrest me, bott! I am the Domestic Dissent!

Bottesini · 09-18-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

arrest me, bott! I am the Domestic Dissent!

You know I live in the city. The small towns are a little more bored. But come over to Iowa and we could go for a Starbucks.

souggy · 09-18-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

arrest me, bott! I am the Domestic Dissent!

Why does that sound dirty when combined with "arrest me?"

Jiro · 09-18-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

Why does that sound dirty when combined with "arrest me?"

***Jolie77*** · 09-18-2009, 07:40 PM

All expenses paid and even for a night's stay? Sounds good!

While they can arrest me for going through that town, they might as well should think of getting to set a "hostage" program for those tourists.

dogmom · 09-19-2009, 09:51 AM

a creative approach to tourism........

DogLover · 09-25-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

Hi Jiro,

I could not help to notice your signature with a dog running, I like that one! Where do you get it? I could not find it around here, I'm new here and I'm a Dog lover!

If you mind me asking if you could let me know where you get that?

Thanks

Jiro · 09-25-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DogLover

Hi Jiro,

I could not help to notice your signature with a dog running, I like that one! Where do you get it? I could not find it around here, I'm new here and I'm a Dog lover!

If you mind me asking if you could let me know where you get that?

Thanks

you can download the file for yourself. right-click on the dog and then click on SAVE AS

KarissaMann05 · 09-25-2009, 10:41 PM

Oooh! I want to be arrested! XDDD

DogLover · 09-25-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

you can download the file for yourself. right-click on the dog and then click on SAVE AS

Jiro -

MANY THANKS! :-)

Jiro · 09-25-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DogLover

Jiro -

MANY THANKS! :-)

you're welcome!

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,069	Great story! I want to do it, too. __________________ Happy holidays!

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*Jolie77* Love all, trust a few. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kentucky, USA (The Bluegrass State) Posts: 8,017 Blog Entries: 1	All expenses paid and even for a night's stay? Sounds good! While they can arrest me for going through that town, they might as well should think of getting to set a "hostage" program for those tourists. __________________ “Tough girls come from New York. Sweet girls, they're from Georgia. But us Kentucky girls, we have fire and ice in our blood. We can ride horses, be a debutante, throw left hooks, and drink with the boys, all the while making sweet tea, darlin'. And if we have an opinion, you know you're gonna hear it.” - Ashley Judd

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