Mike Frantz and fellow volunteers in Florida prepare meals for those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Rows of cots set up in the shelter, providing a temporary refuge for those displaced by the storm.

Mike Frantz (center) poses with fellow volunteers dedicated to assisting those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Roger and Rita Peters from Lake View tear up the dance floor. The two met 61 years ago at the Cobblestone. Rita is an Alta native.

Rick Wimer of Storm Lake tries out the antique glass block ticket booth in the entrance at the ribbon cutting event Friday. Nathan Schumann converses with him.

The crowded ballroom floor is captured in this photo taken from the Circus Lounge — the room that overlooks the dance floor. The Circus Lounge is slated for renovation in the future.

The Senders started out Saturday night with “Proud to be an American.” Visible are brothers Don (front) and Dave Schossow. Holding the flag is former Sender Bob Thompson of Newell.

Line dancing was popular.

Dale and Jane Schumann finish a dance.

Formal furniture blends with the decor near the fully renovated restrooms.

Tracy Bredvick, Karen Juarez and Vern Mastny (left) join Rob and Michelle Smith in the seating area of the Cobb Tavern.

Dancers from Paullina came outfitted for the occasion.

The Mermaid Room (the old dining room) was open for guests.

Marilyn and Paul Monson get into the swing of it.

An avid dancer from Sioux City made the trip and danced heartily.

Busy making pizza in the kitchen are, in the center, Drea Talamantes and Trevor Diischer.

Pausing for a picture on the dance floor.

Friends mingle in the Cobb Tavern.

Just like in days of yore, people stood along the walls surrounding the dance floor visiting.

At Friday’s open house, Steve Anders of Storm Lake recalls sitting on “the ledge” — one of two windows between the Cobblestone ballroom and the overflow room. He mentioned the Battle of the Bands in 1975-ish, at which he saw FRB, Ted Nugent and a third band. Anders is a graduate of the …