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Eleventh Annual Event Annual Date Number of "Swimmers" Air Temp 11th 01/01/1997 111 +25°F

Braving the worst ice conditions yet (does nature abhor a Polar Bear?) and pushing the ice floes aside, more than 100 swimmers and 500 spectators took part this time. Due to the shore and ice conditions, the usual quick mass plunge became an hour-long event as the insane had to wait in line to jump in small groups, then climb out using ladders. This year the event made national news and a small picture was printed in the Christian Science Monitor. Once again (see 1989), the TV Channel 5 news crew became part of the story when Terry Kovarik became an involuntary Polar Bear by falling through the ice accidentally on purpose.
		The spash heard ’round the world, or at least to Iowa
		Diving can be graceful if done right
		Bathing caps not required
		Where's that beachball?
		Keith Kollberg becomes film at 11