Community Center - Lohff-Schumann Memorial

📍 Address: 301 Lohff Schumann Drive, Holstein, IA 51025
📞 Phone: (712) 368-4817
📧 Email: recdepartment@holsteinia.gov

Staffed Hours

• Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

A Legacy of Community: Our History

On August 30, 1993, it was announced that 75% of Winona E. Lohff’s estate—totaling $835,909—would be gifted to the City of Holstein to support the construction and maintenance of a community center.

Born and raised in Holstein, Winona Lohff was a dedicated school teacher who taught in Harlan, Laurens, Cherokee, and Sac City. Her legacy lives on through this facility, named in honor of her family: the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center.

From Vision to Reality

• April 1995: First committee meeting held
• Site Chosen: Land south of town near Highways 20 & 59
• Surroundings: Golf course, tennis courts, future ball fields and trails
• June 1995: 12,480 sq. ft. building plans approved
• Contractors:
  • Base Building: Henningson Co. (Spencer, IA)
  • Electrical: Holstein Electric
  • Plumbing & Heating: A-1
• July 19, 1997: Grand Opening Celebration
  • Featured a 5K run, ribbon cutting, Mayor’s speech, and open house
  • Facility included: gymnasium, lounge, community kitchen, sauna, hot tub, game room, locker rooms, and more.

Evolving for the Future

In 2014, a major facility remodel brought:

• A children’s play area for safe, active fun
• A remodeled cardio room with treadmills, spin bikes, ellipticals, Jacobs Ladder, NuStep & rowers
• A new, larger weight room
• A dedicated fitness classroom for group classes and youth gymnastics

Continuing the Mission

Over the last two decades, the Center has welcomed thousands of residents and visitors. Though equipment, layout, and leadership have changed, the mission remains the same: to serve Holstein's residents through accessible health, wellness, and recreation.

We invite you to be part of this thriving legacy—through membership, classes, or community events!