American Honey Bee Queen
Gabrielle Hemesath was named the 2015 American Honey Bee Queen. Gabrielle is the daughter of Mary and Russell Hemesath of Clermont, Iowa. She became interested in beekeeping at a young age and began working in a commercial beekeeping operation in 2008.
Through her work, Gabrielle found a great love for honeybees and now owns two hives of her own. Gabrielle is a student at Iowa State University, studying marketing. During her free time, Gabrielle enjoys reading, biking, and baking.
Eagle Scout Projects Completed in Clermont
Nathan Wagner – Corn Crib
Chris Spies – Old Jail
Jacob Tessmer – Trail
Josh Butikofer – Cemetery Kiosk – 2008
Zach Monroe – Recreation Trail Kiosk – 2009
Steven Kress – FFA Canoe Landing – 2010
Nick Wander – Ball Diamond Dug Out Roofs – 2011
Johnny Wander – Natural Playground at Valley School – 2013
Hunter Cummings – Opera House Electronic Sign – 2018
Isaiah Wagner, St. Peter’s landscaping and bench 2021
Reid Cummings, City Sign 2022
The Straight Story Movie
The Straight Story is a 1999 film directed by David Lynch. The movie, based on real events, is about a man who travels through the midwest on a lawnmower to see his daughter in a neighboring state. Alvin Straight travels on a 20 mile journey from Iowa to Wisconsin to see his ailing brother. In real events, Alvin passes through Clermont and stops to receive help.