The second annual Ladies Night Out, "Spruce Up for Spring," went off without a hitch. Brought to the community by Oelwein Area Chamber and Development and the Oelwein Daily Register, it was an unforgettable night for hundreds of women in attendance. Guests enjoyed various local vendors, delicious food catered by Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill, drinks by Mulligan's, an empowering speech from Amanda Goodman, and the highly-anticipated presentation of Oelwein's Woman of the Year: Marianne Reynolds.
Woman of the Year nominee Deb Howard congratulates 2018 Woman of the Year Marianne Reynolds.
Guests listen to former KWWL anchor Amanda Goodman speak about what the news broadcast industry was like, and how to "break out of your box."
Former KWWL news anchor Amanda Goodman told humorous stories, shared some of the criticism she received, and encouraged the women in attendance to "forget the box" society puts them into.
Hundreds of women were in attendance at the second annual Ladies Night Out, held at the newly restored Coliseum in Oelwein.
PAWSitively Oelwein selling tshirts, bracelets, and much more at their vendor table.
Guests gather outside the Coliseum just before the doors open.
Guests gather outside the Coliseum just before the doors open.
Each table was complete with a tray of delicious desserts provided by Oelwein Area Chamber and Development.
Mulligan's bartenders prepare drinks for guests.
Mulligan's bartenders passing drinks to guests.
Guests load up their plates with delicious food catered by Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill.
Guests pour into the Coliseum for the second annual Ladies Night Out.
Guests load up their plates with delicious food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill.
Guests load up their plates with delicious food catered by Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill.
Mulligan's bartenders providing drinks for guests.
Guests pour into the Coliseum to enjoy a night of food, friends, and fun.
Raffle tickets for various prizes were sold throughout the night.
Representatives from Studio 17 visit with guests.
Desserts provided by Oelwein Chamber and Area Development were a hit.
Decades also provided wine samples during the second annual Ladies Night Out.
Studio 17 offers a hands-on hair tutorial experience.
Guests enjoy coffee samples from Decades.
Flowers on Main displayed several different purses and jewelry options.
Guests learn more about local vendors.
Dave Griffin plays piano classics during the second annual Ladies Night Out.
Curt Solsma of Edward Jones Financial Investments visits with Ladies Night Out guests.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Mercy Hospital of Oelwein provided information about mammograms and women's health.
Guests look to see what the vendors have in store.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Cindy Klendworth passes out beverages to guests.
Guests enjoy food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests enjoying food from Mona's Firepit Pub and Grill and music from Dave Griffin.
Guests were greeted by a beautiful fountain and pretty lights.
Entry decorations provided by Flowers on Main and Corner Market.
Guests filled not only the main level of the Coliseum, but also the balcony.
Numerous local vendors sold items from their stores and held raffle contests during Ladies Night Out.
Guest Speaker Amanda Goodman chats with guests before stepping up to the podium.
Raffle prizes ranged from gift certificates to goodie baskets to a kayak and lounge chair.
Raffle prizes ranged from gift certificates to goodie baskets to a kayak and lounge chair.
Emcee Deb Weigel kicks off the night by thanking sponsors and vendors.
Emcee Deb Weigel draws a ticket for Maurices' raffle winner.
Ashley Kunkle-Ehn of PAWSitively Oelwein recognizes a raffle winner.
Amanda Goodman speaks about growing up in Philadelphia.
Amanda Goodman speaks about her experience working in broadcast journalism before she came to Waterloo.
Guests listen to speaker Amanda Goodman.
Emcee Deb Weigel and Missy Rau seek out raffle winners.
Tracy Cummings hands nominee Deb Howard a rose and congratulates her for being nominated.
Tracy Cummings and nominee Deb Kunkle share a hug.
Nominees Deb Howard and Deb Kunkle share a hug.
Tracy Cummings and nominee Marianne Reynolds share a hug.
Nominees Deb Howard, Deb Kunkle, and Marianne Reynolds share a hug.
Tracy Cummings hands Mayor Peggy Sherrets a rose and congratulates her for being nominated.
Tracy Cummings hands Peggy Sherrets a rose and congratulates her for being nominated.
Tracy Cummings hands Kimberly West a rose and congratulates her for her nomination.
Marianne Reynolds congratulates Kimberly West for her nomination.
Woman of the Year nominees Deb Howard, Deb Kunkle, Marianne Reynolds, Peggy Sherrets, and Kimberly West await the announcement of the 2018 Woman of the Year.
Cindy Klendworth hands emcee Deb Weigel the envelope containing the name of the 2018 Woman of the Year.
Woman of the Year nominees Deb Howard, Deb Kunkle, Marianne Reynolds, Kimberly West, and Peggy Sherrets await the announcement of the 2018 Woman of the Year.
Nominee Deb Kunkle congratulates Marianne Reynolds.
Nominee Deb Kunkle congratulates Marianne Reynolds.
Marianne Reynolds (center) reacts to being named Oelwein's 2018 Woman of the Year.
2018 Woman of the Year Marianne Reynolds gives her thanks to the community of Oelwein.
Publisher Deb Weigel and Woman of the Year nominees Deb Howard, Deb Kunkle, Kimberly West, and Peggy Sherrets applaud 2018 Woman of the Year Marianne Reynolds as she gives her speech.
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